Archive: 28 October 2004
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Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to mull visa-on-arrival expansion
Govt to mull visa-on-arrival expansion Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tourism and culture minister Jero Wacik has asked the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights to review the country's visa-on-arrival policy so more countries can enjoy the facility, a Cabinet member says. Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Alawuddin said on Wednesday he would raise the issue for discussion.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sports minister off to rocky start with late arrival
Sports minister off to rocky start with late arrival Eva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He has been in his post less than a week, but State Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Adhyaksa Dault has already run into controversy. The minister was scheduled to address a forum hosted by a group of journalists at the office of the National Sports Council (KONI) here on Wednesday afternoon. However, Adhyaksa arrived late, which forced the cancellation of his speech.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Officers told to shoot first, ask questions later
Officers told to shoot first, ask questions later Apriadi Gunawan and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Semarang A top police officer in North Sumatra has instructed all his subordinates to shoot armed robbers on sight following an upsurge in holdups in the province. The statement came after a fatal robbery on Monday in Medan municipality that killed a police officer.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to select KKR members
Govt to select KKR members JAKARTA: The government is expected to start selecting members of the Judicial Commission and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) next month, an official said on Wednesday. Abdul Gani Abdullah, the director general of legislation with the justice and human rights ministry, said the two commissions must be established by February and March next year.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Panin posts 86% profit increase
Panin posts 86% profit increase JAKARTA: Bank Panin, a medium-sized lender, reported on Wednesday an 86 percent increase in its third-quarter before-tax profit as compared with the same period last year. The bank's third quarter profit stood at Rp 651 billion (some US$73 million), Panin said in a statement. The statement outlined a 29 percent increase in assets to Rp 22.3 trillion during the quarter, and a 28 percent increase in lending exposure to Rp 10.6 trillion.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta sluggish about park development
Jakarta sluggish about park development Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration is falling behind its own target to acquire 50 hectares for parks and green spaces this year as it has only managed to acquire 1.2 hectares.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Old pledge a lesson
Old pledge a lesson It is disheartening to learn that thousands of students in a Jakarta school had to miss many days of their classes this month because of a religious dispute. We are talking about the Sang Timur Catholic School, Tangerang, which was blockaded for three weeks by two groups of residents calling themselves the Karang Tengah Islamic Communication Forum and the Islam Youth Front because the school had been used for Sunday sermons.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mari to review trade rulings
Mari to review trade rulings The new government will review several trade regulations, including those that arrange the trade of sugar, textiles and clothing, and automotive parts, a senior official said on Wednesday. Minister of Trade Mari Elka Pangestu said the ministry would review 22 trade regulations and trade arrangements. "There are 22 trade regulations to be reviewed ....
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt readies for mass repatriation
Govt readies for mass repatriation Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is preparing temporary shelters for the estimated 300,000 illegal Indonesian workers leaving Malaysia under amnesty next month, as they do not intend to return to their hometowns.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Public pressure proves vital for turtle conservation
Public pressure proves vital for turtle conservation I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The recent police operation against turtle poaching in Bali has revealed something important; the effectiveness of sustained public pressure in motivating law enforcement officers to take firm action against the continuing illegal poaching and trade of sea turtles.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 27, 2004
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 27, 2004 Trading Shares Close Change volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 450 5 1,680,000 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 AGIS Tbk 105 5 1,785,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 155 10 133,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,125 25 2,404,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 875 0 100,000 Alumindo Light 430 0 45,000 Andhi Chandra 475 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,500 0 6,564,000 Anta Express Tour & Travel 95 0 100,500 Anugrah...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
House at odds over TNI chief
House at odds over TNI chief The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political wrangling erupted in the House of Representatives on Wednesday when the bloc critical of the government decided to ignore President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's letter annulling his predecessor's request for lawmakers to discuss the replacement of the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tempo, PPM to seek amicable settlement
Tempo, PPM to seek amicable settlement JAKARTA: The Pemuda Panca Marga (PPM) youth organization has agreed to try to settle its latest legal dispute with Tempo magazine out of court. PPM lawyer Abdul Salam and Tempo lawyer Misbachudin said during a hearing on Wednesday at the Central Jakarta District Court that their clients had agreed to adjourn the trial until Nov. 11 for mediation.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Retired officers in Cabinet: Assets or liabilities?
Retired officers in Cabinet: Assets or liabilities? Imanuddin Razak, The Jakarta Post A quick glance at the "United Indonesia Cabinet" indicates that the newly established Cabinet is a relatively non- controversial one as it caters to the interests of most factions in the country's political community as well as the major social organizations.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Athletes urged to shape up for Mexico trip
Athletes urged to shape up for Mexico trip Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim karatekas have been urged to delay their fasting in Ramadhan as the Indonesian Karate-do Federation (Forki) is keen on seeing its athletes in prime shape for next month's World Karate Championship. Forki secretary-general Hendardji was quoted as requesting that a number of athletes abstain from fasting in order to prepare optimally for the event.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
ADB may lend $140m to KL, RI
ADB may lend $140m to KL, RI Grace Nirang, Bloomberg/Jakarta The Asian Development Bank may lend US$140 million to Malaysia and Indonesia for the construction of electricity transmission grids linking the two countries, said an official of Indonesian state utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council to approve more funds for the poor
Council to approve more funds for the poor Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration's poverty alleviation scheme -- in which it will issue a special card that enables the holders to have access to free or subsidized education and medical treatment -- will need to double its funding to adequately support the program, according to one councillor.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police powerless to apprehend Maria
Police powerless to apprehend Maria BANDUNG: The National Police admitted on Wednesday they were having difficulties in bringing home Maria Pauline Lumowa, a prime suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$185 billion) BNI scandal, for prosecution in Indonesia. Maria, a Dutch citizen and an Indonesian by birth, is reportedly living in Singapore.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest female kidnapper
Police arrest female kidnapper Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police arrested on Wednesday morning a 40-year-old woman, identified as Lydia, when the suspect of a kidnapping case was making a withdrawal from an automatic teller machine (ATM) in Tamansari, West Jakarta. "We arrested her as she was withdrawing Rp 10 million (US$1,099) of the ransom transferred by parents of the kidnapped children," city police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
YPAC holds charity exhibition
YPAC holds charity exhibition The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A charity painting exhibition, organized by Yayasan Pembinaan Anak Cacat (YPAC), titled Pengsong: Mantra: Geredeg started yesterday (Wednesday). The exhibition can be seen at the main auditorium at the YPAC premises in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. I Wayan Pengsong is a Balinese-born painter who now lives in Lombok. Mantra and Geredeg are the names of his children, who have followed in their father's footsteps.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
BNI Q3 profit almost doubles on consumer loans
BNI Q3 profit almost doubles on consumer loans PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the nation's third-biggest lender, almost doubled its profit in the third-quarter as a drop in interest rates reduced funding costs and spurred consumers to borrow more to buy homes and cars. Net income rose to Rp 1.26 trillion (US$138 million) in the three months ended Sept. 30, from Rp 645 billion a year earlier.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian-Americans are divided on U.S. election
Indonesian-Americans are divided on U.S. election Yenni Djahidin, The Jakarta Post, Washington In one of the closest presidential races ever in American history, the Republican and Democratic parties are vying to court as many voters as possible, including new immigrants. In key states where the race is close, both parties are trying to woo new voters with plans that appeal to them. As for those of Indonesian ethnicity, only a few possess American citizenship. Some Indonesians are U.S.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi toll road to boost development
Bekasi toll road to boost development BEKASI: A 45-kilometer toll road will be built here next year, connecting the industrial area of Cikarang with Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta. The Karang Tanjung toll road will support the development of northern Bekasi, the head of the Bekasi Planning and Development Board, Atmadjaya, was quoted by Tempointeraktif.com as saying on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to review financing for toll road investment
Govt to review financing for toll road investment Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government is looking for alternative financing schemes for the construction of a total 1,500 kilometers of toll roads, which may require some US$7.73 billion in investment, according to a minister.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prices of basic needs on the rise in Jambi
Prices of basic needs on the rise in Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: The price of basic necessities in Jambi has been on the rise since last week, due to rising demand ahead of the Idul Fitri festivity. The price of sugar and kerosene has risen to Rp 4,500 a kilogram and Rp 1,500 a liter from Rp 3,800 and Rp 890 respectively last week, a survey of retailers showed.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hospital denies malpractice in embassy bombing death
Hospital denies malpractice in embassy bombing death Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death of Mutia Rahmani Amalia, 16, on Sunday has prompted the management of Medistra Hospital in South Jakarta, where the girl underwent cranial surgery, to deny accusations of negligence. Hospital director Susilawati Bolang said on Wednesday the hospital followed all the proper procedures in treating Mutia. She said doctors closely observed Mutia's condition while she was treated at the hospital.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Suspects in latest STPDN violence freed
Suspects in latest STPDN violence freed Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Police released on Wednesday two students who were officially named suspects in the latest bullying incident at the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java. Both suspects, Nurmansyah Putra, 21, and Imam Suhaeri, 21, were only ordered to report to Jatinangor Police, some 20 kilometers from their campus, once a day. Sumedang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Questions of credibility over Newmont floor Police
Questions of credibility over Newmont floor Police Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police complained on Wednesday that state prosecutors in Manado, North Sumatra had given them so many questions in the returned case file of the six suspects in the Buyat Bay pollution case that it meant they may have to start the probe again from scratch. National police director of specific crimes division Brig. Gen. Suharto said prosecutors returned the case files with 39 questions.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Brimob to safeguard trains during break
Brimob to safeguard trains during break CIREBON, West Java: State train operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) is cooperating with the National Police to assure the safety of travellers during the upcoming Idul Fitri holidays. A PT KAI spokesman said five Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers and five PT KAI security guards would safeguard each train. He said company had also instructed its employees not to take leave during the Idul Fitri holiday, to maximize service to the public. -- JP
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
SBY's speech
SBY's speech very inspiring Thank you for printing the English translation of the inaugural speech of Indonesia's new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 21 edition. This is one of the finest speeches I have ever read. It is deserving of a place of honor in the curriculum of Indonesian schools and to be read by all Indonesian citizens and by all who love Indonesia throughout the world.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/HIVAIDS
JP/18/HIVAIDS Traditional art highlights HIV/AIDS campaign Luh De Suriyani Contributor/Karangsem It was a full moon on Saturday night in Budakeling village, Karangasem district. A 10-year-old boy had just performed the baris dance to a gamelan orchestra accompaniment played on a small tape recorder. For a moment, it was silent. Then, 11 bare-chested men appeared onstage, six of whom were more than 60 years old.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali has new India cultural center
Bali has new India cultural center The Indian government, via its embassy in Jakarta, opened a cultural center on Jl. Raya Puputan 42 to 44 in Renon, Denpasar, on Thursday. The venue to be known as the Indian Cultural Center, is the second of its kind and will function as a place for learning about Indian culture, as well as the ideal venue to view a variety of art and cultural activities. According to Dr.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
District court begins hearing bias case against Cirebon mayor
District court begins hearing bias case against Cirebon mayor Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Cirebon Mayor Subardi went on trial in West Java on Wednesday in a presidential election partiality case in which he reportedly campaigned for Megawati Soekarnoputri and running mate Hasyim Muzadi in the presidential election.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rizal Ramli and the Cabinet
Rizal Ramli and the Cabinet Readers would appreciate the timely investigative article by your staff writer, Meidyatama Suryodiningrat on the Jostling and tossing, the making of the Cabinet in your paper dated Oct. 22, 2004. Your staff should be credited for the account of last minute maneuverings to help us understand the kind of presidency we can expect under President Yudhoyono.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
National language policy: Problems and reality
National language policy: Problems and reality Setiono, Jakarta On Thursday, the nation commemorates Youth Pledge Day. In 1928, 17 years before the country's independence, a group of Indonesian youths pledged that Indonesia would become one country, with one nation and one language. During this day, people often talk about the need to protect the Indonesian language from foreign influences.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Immigration readies online data base
Immigration readies online data base JAKARTA: The immigration directorate at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights plans to establish an online information system connecting its 380 offices and consulates as well as 126 entry points across the country. The system will be important in monitoring and obtaining accurate data on people entering and leaving the country, immigration director-general Iman Santoso said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/Togean
JP/Togean Saving the Togean islands from destructive fishing Fachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya Contributor/Jakarta The 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 into a remote village in the middle of Kabalutan island, one of hundreds in the Togean islands, situated in Tomini Bay, Palu. We arrived at a simple, wooden, raised house.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
More detectives hunt bomb suspects
More detectives hunt bomb suspects JAKARTA: To augment efforts to capture Malaysian fugitives Azhari Bin Husin and Noordin Moh. Top as well as their accomplices, police have placed detectives at subdistrict levels to detect their hideouts. National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen. Suyitno Landung Sudjono said on Wednesday the deployment was a concrete measure to capture all bomb suspects in the first 100 days of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kartika tireless in her painting at 70
Kartika tireless in her painting at 70 Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Each person has their own way of expressing gratitude to God. Noted artist Kartika Affandi expresses it by keeping in good spirits. She spends most of her time painting, although in doing so she often has to take one of her eight daughters and sons with her as a personal aide due to her frailty. Although she turns 70 in November, Kartika is an avid traveler who constantly seeks new subjects to paint, often abroad.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Close gambling places
Close gambling places From Media Indonesia In response to the call by famous Muslim cleric, KH Abdullah Gymnastiar, all entertainment places must, during this Muslims' fasting month, be closed. Unfortunately, a gambling den located on the third floor of a big shopping center somewhere in Glodok, West Jakarta, where billions of rupiah changes hands daily, continues to run apparently untouched by the law.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asian shares little changed, Bangkok down sharply
Asian shares little changed, Bangkok down sharply Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Asian stocks closed little changed on Wednesday as record oil prices and uncertainty over the outcome of the U.S. presidential election outweighed Wall Street's strong rally overnight, dealers said.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, October 28, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, October 28, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:05 Documentary 8:00 Talk Show 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Draft Islamic Law Code reflects response of Muslim women
Draft Islamic Law Code reflects response of Muslim women Musdah Mulia, Jakarta From the beginning the compilation of articles under Islamic Law (KHI), which is set out in 1991 Presidential Instruction No. 1 and is the guide for judges in the religious courts, has put women's aspirations behind men's interests.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Terrorist gets 14 months
Terrorist gets 14 months JAKARTA: Another terrorist suspect was sent to prison on Wednesday for 14 months by the Central Jakarta District Court for using a false identity card. Furqon Abdullah, alias Hamam Abdurrohman, was found guilty of using a false name and birthplace on his identity card when he was in Ambon, Maluku, for five months in 2001 during the sectarian conflict. His sentence will be reduced by the 10 months he has spent in detention.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. HOUSE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. HOUSE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Internal spat over leadership leaves House in vacuum 2. TNI: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS House at odds over TNI chief 3. REAX: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Thailand reaps criticism over deadly crackdown 4. TAX: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Susilo wants 5.2% boost to tax revenue by 2009
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PARKS: 2 X 21
1. PARKS: 2 X 21 City sluggish about park development 2. BAASYIR: 1 X 42 Ba'asyir to face trial over Bali, Marriott 3. VISA: 1 X 32 Govt to mull visa-on-arrival expansion 4. PRESS: 1 x 36 Press freedom eroding in Indonesia: RSF
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kadin submits road map to SBY
Kadin submits road map to SBY The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), the country's most influential business group, presented President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday with a road map to develop industry and investment in the country.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 28, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 28, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Sculpture Objects of Life by I Wayan Jana, Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, until Dec. 3. * Ceramic Reflections on Bali by Michael Pugh, at Jenggala Keramik Bali, Jl. Uluwatu II - Jimbaran, Kuta, until Nov. 25. * Painting by Yasco Kanehira at Alam Kulkul Jl. Pantai Kuta Legian until Jan. 31, 2005. Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Bank's 9-month net income surges
Lippo Bank's 9-month net income surges JAKARTA: PT Bank Lippo, an Indonesian lender controlled by a group of investors led by Austria's fourth- largest bank, said nine-month net income surged, exceeding its full-year target, as it earned more interest income and cut costs. Unaudited net income at Lippo Bank, as the company is better known, increased to Rp 233.6 billion (US$26 million), or Rp 59.7 a share in the nine months ended Sept.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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, stable and prosperous Indonesia. It fully respects the territorial integrity of the Republic of Indonesia and recognises its importance as a major partner.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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x 40 Suspects in latest STPDN violence released JP/5/TOMMY 2 x 20 Batam councillors upset over mayoral snub JP/5/ROBBERY 3 x 12 Officers told to shoot first, ask questions later JP/5/poll 2 x 29 District court begins hearing bias case against Cirebon mayor
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pancoran, Cilandak have new police chiefs
Pancoran, Cilandak have new police chiefs JAKARTA: The South Jakarta Police installed new police chiefs for Pancoran and Cilandak precincts on Wednesday, both are prestigious residential areas. Comr. Aldrin M.P. Hutabarat was installed as Pancoran Police chief, replacing Comr. Rohmat Nursahid, who was promoted as deputy chief of Tigaraksa Police in Tangerang. Meanwhile, Comr. Eko Kristianto replaced Comr. Suyamtilah as Cilandak Police chief. -- JP
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Internal spat leaves House in vacuum
Internal spat leaves House in vacuum Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A plenary meeting attended by five of the 10 factions in the House of Representatives endorsed on Wednesday members of 11 House commissions and five auxiliary bodies, but rival factions and an expert dismissed the session as invalid.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Security for homebound rush
Security for homebound rush From Suara Karya In the course of the Ramadhan fasting month, particularly toward the Idul Fitri holidays when most people in the city are flocking to bus terminals and railway stations to return to their homes, criminals will again be eyeing the homebound rush. Based on past experience, a lot of people will become the target of crime committed by robbers, pickpockets and ticket scalpers.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government to go after taxpayers to boost income
Government to go after taxpayers to boost income The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told the tax office on Wednesday to boost tax revenue up to 19 percent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2009, from 13.8 percent at the moment.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rizal Ramli and the Cabinet
Rizal Ramli and the Cabinet Readers would appreciate the timely investigative article by your staff writer, Meidyatama Suryodiningrat on the Jostling and tossing, the making of the Cabinet in your paper dated Oct. 22, 2004. Your staff should be credited for the account of last minute maneuverings to help us understand the kind of presidency we can expect under President Yudhoyono.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Removing hurdles
Removing hurdles From Koran Tempo President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla deserve the congratulations and support of all citizens, not only those who harbor certain interests. I would like to suggest that the salaries of top government executives and officials of public institutions be reduced to prevent giving the impression that they seek wealth from their positions.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt provides land for police posts
Govt provides land for police posts TANGERANG: Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim revealed on Tuesday that his administration has provided land in several districts to build police posts, Antara reported. The designated locations are in Karang Tengah, Karawaci, Cibodas, Pinang, Periuk and Larangan districts. He said that the current police precincts were insufficient for the vast and densely populated area. Wahidin asserted that the administration would not bear the cost of construction. -- JP
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
EU Troika mission visits Indonesia
EU Troika mission visits Indonesia JAKARTA: Three European Union (EU) ministers are scheduled to meet the new Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda in an EU Troika Mission to Jakarta on Thursday. The two-day mission, which arrived on Wednesday, is led by Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot, accompanied by representatives from Luxembourg and the European Commission, said a press release from the Royal Netherlands Embassy on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
SBY's speech very inspiring
SBY's speech very inspiring Thank you for printing the English translation of the inaugural speech of Indonesia's new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 21 edition. This is one of the finest speeches I have ever read. It is deserving of a place of honor in the curriculum of Indonesian schools and to be read by all Indonesian citizens and by all who love Indonesia throughout the world.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SEC 2x24
1. SEC 2x24 SEC may loosen restraints on pre-IPO 'quiet period' 2. EU 1x32 EU growth hit by surge in oil price, euro 3. Air 2x30 AirAsia shelves Singapore plans after licensing delay
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta dwellers bear the brunt of pollution
Jakarta dwellers bear the brunt of pollution M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People who ride in chauffeured and air-conditioned cars are, perhaps, only aware of air pollution in Jakarta as being a blanket of haze perpetually hanging over the city. However, for those who cruise the capital's streets on motorcycles, the pollution is a clear and present danger.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Imanuddin Razak
Imanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post 2. Musdah -- New Islamic Law Compilation -- A Muslim women's Ijtihad 2 x 30 New draft Islamic Law Code reflects response of Muslim women to violence Musdah Mulia Jakarta
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activists pan silent shelving of Islamic law draft revision
Activists pan silent shelving of Islamic law draft revision Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of women's non-governmental organizations (NGOs) criticized on Wednesday the government's recent decision to ban any discussion of the draft revision of the Islamic Family Law Code. The group of 27 NGOs -- including Mitra Perempuan, Puan Amal Hayati and Fatayat Nadhlatul Ulama -- said the decision was a violation of the people's right to freedom of expression.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia shelves Singapore plans after licensing delay
AirAsia shelves Singapore plans after licensing delay Deutsche Presse Agentur, Singapore Malaysia's AirAsia has shelved plans to start a budget airline in Singapore after rivals were given licenses first although AirAsia applied earlier, Southeast Asia's largest no-frills carrier said on Wednesday. "No one in Singapore ever replied to us (about the air operator's certificate), so we take it as Singapore did not want AirAsia," chief executive Tony Fernandes told the daily newspaper Streats.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/Brief1
JP/14/Brief1 Panin posts 86% profit increase JAKARTA: Bank Panin, a medium-sized lender, reported on Wednesday an 86 percent increase in its third-quarter before-tax profit as compared with the same period last year. The bank's third quarter profit stood at Rp 651 billion (some US$73 million), Panin said in a statement. The statement outlined a 29 percent increase in assets to Rp 22.3 trillion during the quarter, and a 28 percent increase in lending exposure to Rp 10.6 trillion.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Press freedom eroding in RI: RSF
Press freedom eroding in RI: RSF Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Press freedom in Indonesia remains under serious threat due to the existence of outdated laws, and killings and physical attacks targeting journalists, an international press organization has said in a report. The Reporters sans Frontier (RSF) organization ranked Indonesia 117th out of 167 countries surveyed in its third annual worldwide press freedom index, which was released on Tuesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Danamon profit up 68%, to buy more Adira shares
Danamon profit up 68%, to buy more Adira shares Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Danamon reported on Wednesday that net profit in the first nine months of the year surged by 68.1 percent compared to the same period of last year on the back of higher net interest income. The country's fifth largest lender by assets said net profit increased to Rp 1.75 trillion (US$192.63 million) from Rp 1.04 trillion in the third quarter of last year.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Why don't the groups raid gambling dens?'
'Why don't the groups raid gambling dens?' After five days of relative silence, the Jakarta Police claimed they knew of four suspects involved in the attack against Star Deli bar/restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta, on Oct. 22. However, they are still roaming freely on the streets. The Jakarta Post asked some residents about their views on the issue. Iskandar, 42, is a taxi driver.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir to face trial over Bali, Marriott blasts
Ba'asyir to face trial over Bali, Marriott blasts Sari P. Setiogi and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elderly cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir is slated to stand a second trial on terrorist charges here on Thursday for his alleged links with the Bali and J.W. Marriott Hotel bombings. The trial will be held by the Central Jakarta District Court at the Ministry of Agriculture's auditorium in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta in anticipation of a large number of observers.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
PLN speeds up RI's first LNG terminal project
PLN speeds up RI's first LNG terminal project The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity company PLN said on Wednesday that next month it would begin sending out invitations for bids to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in West Java. Ali Herman Ibrahim, PLN's director of power plants and primary energy, said originally the company planned to send out the invitations to bid early next year. "We want to speed up the project so that it can start operating in early 2007.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Irene poised for medal at chess Olympiad
Irene poised for medal at chess Olympiad The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's chess squad may be struggling at the chess Olympiad in Calvia, Spain, but Irene Kharisma is poised to win a consolation medal after chalking up another win on Tuesday. The 12-year-old rising star defeated Katerina Jonoska in Indonesia's match with Macedonia in the 11th round of the women's event at the world chess team competition.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
School sealed, pupils in limbo
School sealed, pupils in limbo PADANG, West Sumatra: A tribal leader has closed an elementary school built on the tribe's land in the Lubuk Minturun region since Monday, disrupting the learning activities of the students. Some students from the Sungai Lareh elementary school have been forced to study outside the building, while others have attended lessons at a nearby school. Guci tribe leader M.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Batam councillors upset over mayoral snub
Batam councillors upset over mayoral snub Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Feeling embarrassed and left out, Batam councillors are taking Mayor Nyat Kadir to task over why they were shut out from a presentation by businessman Tomy Winata. The political rift began when Nyat recently invited all 45 councillors at the Batam municipal council to attend a function held by Tomy, who wishes to develop Rempang Island near Batam into a tourist destination.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to select
Govt to select commissions members JAKARTA: The government is expected to start selecting members of the Judicial Commission and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) next month, an official said on Wednesday. Abdul Gani Abdullah, the director general of legislation with the justice and human rights ministry, said the two commissions must be established by February and March next year.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. The Jakarta Post's Bambang Nurbianto has profiled the 75 councillors, along with their thoughts on the most pertinent issues facing the capital. Here are the profiles of the councillors from the National Mandate Party (PAN) faction.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
First-time pilgrims to get 'priority seating'
First-time pilgrims to get 'priority seating' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the next haj season, due to fall at the beginning of 2005, the government will allocate places primarily for first-time pilgrims to cut down on the number of people who wish to go to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Those who have already gone on a haj to the Holy Land and have signed up again will be placed on a waiting list, Minister of Religious Affairs M. Maftuh Basyuni said on Wednesday.