Archive: 30 October 2004
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Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Key to stopping mobs is enforcing law firmly'
'Key to stopping mobs is enforcing law firmly' The Jakarta administration and the police have made strong statements with regard to militants who vandalized entertainment centers and nightspots over the past two weeks, but neither have taken any legal action against the perpetrators. The Jakarta Post spoke to some residents about their views on the issue. Hadi Suriyanto, 27, works at a private bank on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Waiting for Susilo to keep his promises on Aceh
Waiting for Susilo to keep his promises on Aceh Aguswandi, London Aceh will be the best place to judge whether the new government will be any different from previous regimes in Indonesia. One of the biggest challenges for Bambang Susilo Yudhoyono's government is to resolve the conflict in Aceh peacefully. The way in which Susilo approaches the resolution of the almost 30 years of conflict in Aceh will show whether he is indeed different.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mining firms post strong profits
Mining firms post strong profits The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed state mining firms PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) and PT Timah announced on Friday that they recorded higher net profits by more than two folds in the first nine months of this year, due to higher prices of mining commodities. In its press statement, Antam said net profit from January until September rose by more than triple to Rp 520.7 billion (US$57.8 million) from Rp 144.5 billion in the same period last year.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gunmen kill teacher, shoot two other civilians in Aceh
Gunmen kill teacher, shoot two other civilians in Aceh Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh A group of armed men shot dead an elementary school teacher and injured his son and a neighbor in Sawang district, South Aceh regency, according to an official military account on Friday. Capt. Anang Murtiyono, a spokesman for the Teuku Umar district military command in Meulaboh, Aceh, blamed Thursday's incident on the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM). "Those perpetrating the shooting were GAM members.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kaban reports loggers to AGO
Kaban reports loggers to AGO JAKARTA: Minister of Forestry MS Kaban reported 19 people to the Attorney General's Office on Friday for their alleged involvement in illegal logging. The minister refused to identify the people, pending an investigation by prosecutors. He said he had asked prosecutors to put a travel ban on the 19 to prevent them from fleeing the country.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
This week's Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post will appear
This week's Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post will appear with a special supplement, Alternative Adventures, focused on travel. The supplement, provided at no extra charge, is another part of our effort to serve our community of readers and advertisers. -- Editor
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
A wind of change?
A wind of change? The wind of change has struggled in Indonesia for some time, but now there seems to be a real hope that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will usher in the required gust to blow away the bad habits of the past. This kind of optimism did not prevail when Megawati Soekarnoputri came to power, nor did it exist during the Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's tenure.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indofood profit falls 37% on weaker rupiah
Indofood profit falls 37% on weaker rupiah Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the world's biggest maker of instant noodles, said profit fell 37 percent in the first nine months this year, as a drop in the rupiah made it more expensive to pay foreign-currency debt and import wheat. Unaudited net income fell to Rp 284.6 billion (US$31 million), or 33 rupiah a share, in the nine months ended Sept.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stop forced eviction now: Geneva-based rights group
Stop forced eviction now: Geneva-based rights group M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An international housing rights protection organization called on the administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to put a stop to forced evictions in Indonesia.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police renew warning of bomb attacks
Police renew warning of bomb attacks Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Following warnings of terrorist attacks during the ongoing fasting month, the police have beefed up security around foreign embassies in Jakarta, foreign representative offices, western facilities, and tourist sites across the country. National Police Chief Gen.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lizard meal lands Indian airline in soup
Lizard meal lands Indian airline in soup NEW DELHI: The lizard biryani served on a Jet Airways flight in India proved just too spicy for a startled passenger who is taking the private carrier to court. The airline admitted in a statement published Friday that it had launched an inquiry into how the two-inch lizard came to be cooked and served up to businessman Ashok Sharma. "We are conducting an investigation of the unfortunate incident," Jet Airways chief operating officer Peter Luethi said.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Customer reports to law on water service
Customer reports to law on water service JAKARTA: A customer reported on Friday the city water company's foreign partner PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) to the Jakarta Police, claiming that he could no longer take the frequent disruptions to service and the poor quality of water. Suta Widhya, 40, a resident of Utan Kayu Utara, East Jakarta, said he had paid his dues as a customer over the last two years. "But what did I get in return?
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
President, House face off on TNI issue
President, House face off on TNI issue Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta House of Representative speakers and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met for the first time on Friday amid tension between the two sides over who should lead the Indonesian Military (TNI). The dispute over the controversial establishment of House commission leaders was also top of the agenda in the 30-minute talks, which was not in Susilo's schedule for the day until the last minute.
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Teachers ask for review of decree
Teachers ask for review of decree JAKARTA: The Association of Private Teachers and the Education Council in Rembang, Central Java, have written to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to seek a review of a decree that places restrictions on who can take the recruitment test for civil servants. The decree, recently issued by the Institute of State Personnel (BKN), states that only candidates 35 years old or younger can take the test.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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100 days for new research and technology minister Sulfikar Amir Troy, New York 2. Owen -- Score card for the new law on regional government 2 x 30 New balance of power between central and local governments Score card for the new law on regional government Owen Podger Jakarta
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Accused STPDN hazers file counter complaint
Accused STPDN hazers file counter complaint Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Two students blamed for the latest violent hazing incident at the state-run Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, filed a counter complaint with police against the victim. Sumedang Police Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Visa policy discourages Bali tourists
Visa policy discourages Bali tourists The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The visa-on-arrival policy has discouraged foreigners from traveling to Bali, the country's main tourist destination, a recent survey revealed. From the responses of 10,000 people, the survey found that more than 50 percent of those interviewed would not return to Bali due to the new policy.
Sat, 30 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 gathered profiles on the 75 councillors, along with their thoughts on the most pertinent issues for the capital.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poso local nabbed for carrying gun
Poso local nabbed for carrying gun PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Central Sulawesi Police chief said on Friday that a resident of Poso regency had been arrested in conflict-torn Mamasa regency, West Sulawesi. Brig. Gen. Aryanto Sutadi said the resident was nabbed a few days ago for possession of arms. The Poso resident, whose identity was not released, is being detained on suspicions of seeking to provoke unrest in Mamasa.
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Buat tgl 31 oct. nvn
Buat tgl 31 oct. nvn Sabang: Out of harm's way Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A victim of circumstance, the once thriving tourist area of Sabang was inevitably affected by the strife in the rest of Aceh. Slowly but surely, visitors are starting to make their way back to sample it gorgeous coastline. Sabang always has its special place in national geography classes as the westernmost tip of the far-flung archipelago.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bring down the barriers to business; World Bank
Bring down the barriers to business; World Bank Tony Hotland and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The World Bank urged the new government on Friday to fix the country's adverse investment climate in a bid to accelerate economic growth and create jobs.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Karangbanjar has wigs for all
Karangbanjar has wigs for all Agus Maryono and Amin A Abdurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Purbalingga, Central Java Don't be surprised if someone tells you that the wigs that the country's celebrities are wearing may have been made in Karangbanjar, a small village some six kilometers northwest of the capital of Purbalingga in Central Java, and the center of handmade hair products.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
The 'Greysia' Indonesian hope at world junior meet
The 'Greysia' Indonesian hope at world junior meet Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian badminton squad is still harbors high hopes for success at the World Junior Badminton Championships in Canada, amid the current dominant form of China. Greysia Polii, 18 years old, will play an integral part in Indonesia's bid, pairing with Heny Budiman in the women's doubles and with Muhamad Rizal in the mixed doubles.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom profit rises 14% on cellular, fixed businesses
Telkom profit rises 14% on cellular, fixed businesses The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned PT Telkom, the country's largest telecommunications company, reported a 14 percent surge in net profit during the first nine months of this year, on higher revenue from its cellular and fixed-line telephone businesses. Publicly listed Telkom said net profit from January to September this year rose to Rp 5.02 trillion (US$556 million) from Rp 4.41 trillion in the same period last year.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
City hopes to incinerate trash problem
City hopes to incinerate trash problem Damar Harsanto and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Bogor The Jakarta administration is insisting on installing four incinerators by 2007 to end the prolonged waste crisis, despite a similar project three years ago failing. In a discussion on the administration's development proposal on Friday, many councillors questioned why the administration had not learned from experience. "We think the administration should revise the plan.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to revamp Cabinet structure
Govt to revamp Cabinet structure Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is designing a new structure for the Cabinet, Presidential Office and the planned National Defense Council and National Economic Council. State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Friday that under the new structure, at least two ministries and several government agencies would be placed under different coordinating ministers.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Voice of national conscience
Voice of national conscience Here's a suggestion for Ibu Kristiani Herawati as the new First Lady: She should spearhead a movement to revive volunteerism to help the country cope with its multifaceted crises and live up to her party's motto of "Together, we can". Thousands of people gathered at Medan Merdeka Square on Oct. 10 to initiate a movement to develop the nation's social conscience, promising to expend their energy to ease the many burdens of the country.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangguh to start construction in January
Tangguh to start construction in January The Jakarta Post/Jakarta British energy giant BP Plc. and its partners will start the construction of the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Papua in January next year, according to an official. Rachmat Sudibyo, head of the country's oil and gas regulatory implementing body (BP Migas), said on Friday that if necessary, BP would provide the required funds in the early stages of the construction before banks disbursed loans for project.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP vow to wipe out graft in military
RP vow to wipe out graft in military Agence France-Presse, Manila President Gloria Arroyo swore into office a new military chief of staff here on Friday, ordering him to wipe out corruption in the armed forces. Lt. Gen. Efren Abu took over from Gen. Narciso Abaya, who retired on Friday after suggesting that the "shabby" treatment of the military amid a wide-ranging corruption probe could trigger a coup attempt.
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Buat tgl 31 oktober. nvn
Buat tgl 31 oktober. nvn If You Go ... Getting there: Garuda flies from Jakarta to Banda Aceh twice a day. The flight takes 2.5 hours with a 30-minute transit stop in Medan, North Sumatra. Visitors can proceed directly from the airport to Ulee Lheue port in Banda Aceh by taxi (Rp 45,000). A fast ferry departs to Sabang for the 45-minute trip at 3 p.m. (Rp 35,000 economy class). If you have hired a car, then take the ferry from Malahayati port in Banda Aceh to Balohan, a trip of about two hours.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
New medical plan a ray of hope for poor
New medical plan a ray of hope for poor ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya The forlorn gaze of Inah turned into one of hope when she heard news of a government plan to waive medical fees for patients of third-class wards at state hospitals. "If it's true, then it's good news for the poor," she said. Six days have passed since Inah and other members of Mohammad Muhaimin's family set up camp in the rear courtyard of Dr. Soetomo General Hospital at Rp 15,000 (US$1.60) a day to be near him.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ministers, DPR slow to report assets
Ministers, DPR slow to report assets Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta None of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's Cabinet members had submitted a wealth report to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as of Friday, a commission member stated. As part of efforts to create a clean government, Susilo told his new ministers last Friday to submit their reports to the commission within a week.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
New balance of power between central and local governments
New balance of power between central and local governments Owen Podger, Jakarta Law 22/1999 on regional government was meant to bring government closer to the people while maintaining the unitary state of Indonesia. It led to a fundamental redesign of how the country is governed, but it has not overall resulted in better government. In her last days of office, President Megawati Soekarnoputri signed Law 32/2004 that replaces it. So how does this new law score compared with the previous one?
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activist donates all salary to the poor
Activist donates all salary to the poor Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung The winds of change in the reform era has led to the establishment of branches in Bandarlampung of Chinese-Indonesian social and political organizations headquartered in Jakarta. One of these, the Chinese-Indonesian Social Association (PSMTI), for example, has frequently organized cultural events like lion dances or "Miss and Mister" (Abang and None)" contests for local Chinese-Indonesians.
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OBITUARY
OBITUARY Councillor Reynhard Alfons Hatorangan Tampubolon, 45, passed away on Thursday evening while attending a hearing between the City Council Commission B for financial affairs and the executive board of city market operator PD Pasar Jaya. He is survived by his wife Dorkas Maria Manalu and his two children: Ribka Tabita, 11, and Amanda Anatasya, 8.
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Thailand and terrorism
Thailand and terrorism If the possibility of a terrorist attack on targets in Bangkok or other parts of Thailand outside the Muslim-majority southern provinces used to be a taboo subject, then perhaps now is the time for society to shed its false sense of security and fatalistic complacency.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Migrants begin trickling home from Malaysia
Migrants begin trickling home from Malaysia The Jakarta Post, Batam/Samarinda/Jakarta Hundreds of Indonesian workers in Malaysia began returning home on Friday, marking the first day of the 17-day amnesty program for illegal workers offered by the Malaysian government. Boarding ferries, the workers, many who said they had become alienated or disillusioned working in Malaysia, headed to ports on Batam, and in Nunukan island in East Kalimantan. Not all the workers had entered Malaysia illegally.
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Semarang govt has 276 open positions
Semarang govt has 276 open positions The municipal government of Semarang announced recently that it had 276 job opportunities, consisting of 158 educational, 61 medical and 57 technical posts. According to Semarang public relations head Achyani, the positions are open only to those between 18 and 40 years of age, and job application forms must be submitted between Oct. 25 and Nov. 6.
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Gudang Garam's profit rises 1.2%
Gudang Garam's profit rises 1.2% JAKARTA: PT Gudang Garam, Indonesia's biggest cigarette maker by volume, said profit rose 1.2 percent in the first nine months of the year as more smokers bought its clove- flavored cigarettes. Unaudited net income rose to Rp 1.52 trillion (US$167 million), or Rp 789 a share, from Rp 1.50 trillion, or Rp 780, the Kediri, East Java-based company said in a statement to the Jakarta Stock Exchange. Sales rose to Rp 18.9 trillion from Rp 17.9 trillion a year earlier.
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Oct. 29 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Oct. 29 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,143.59 6,394.40 6,804.66 6,733.10 Brunei dollar 1 5,766.69 5,162.26 5,493.08 5,435.70 Canadian dollar 1 7,844.58 7,023.71 7,472.39 7,395.75 Swiss franc 1 7,985.68 7,149.99 7,606.79 7,528.72 Danish krone 1 1,644.66 1,471.90 1,566.63 1,549.86 Euro 1 12,220.54 10,943.66 11,640.73 11,523.33 Poundsterling 1 17,562.
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Astra profit increases by 8%
Astra profit increases by 8% Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Astra International, Indonesia's biggest auto distributor, said nine-month profit rose 8 percent as lower interest rates boosted demand for its cars. Net income in the nine months ended Sept. 30 rose to Rp 3.99 trillion (US$439 million) from Rp 3.70 trillion a year earlier, the company said in an e-mailed statement. Sales rose 32 percent to Rp 31.4 trillion from Rp 23.9 trillion.
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Gunmen kill teacher, shoot two other civilians in Aceh
Gunmen kill teacher, shoot two other civilians in Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh A group of armed men shot dead an elementary school teacher and injured his son and a neighbor in Sawang district, South Aceh regency, according to an official military account on Friday. Capt. Anang Murtiyono, a spokesman for the Teuku Umar district military command in Meulaboh, Aceh, blamed Thursday's incident on the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM). "Those perpetrating the shooting were GAM members.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police submit fuel depot file
Police submit fuel depot file JAKARTA: The police case against two PT Pertamina officials allegedly involved in stealing fuel from the firm's Plumpang fuel depot has been submitted to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office after a four-month investigation. Jakarta Police have named depot technical director Sasmita Utama and depot unit III head Umar Fahmi as the main suspects. Fraud squad head Sr. Comr. Edmon Ilyas said on Friday police had only charged the two men with violating Law No.
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Jamsostek's net profit on the rise
Jamsostek's net profit on the rise Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State-owned social security company PT Jamsostek, has booked a net profit of Rp 2.55 trillion (US$280.40 million) from its investments in the first nine months of this year. Jamsostek president Achmad Djunaidi said here on Friday that the net profit represented 87.60 percent of the company's 2004 target and he was optimistic that the company would be able to reach the targeted profit of Rp 2.91 trillion this year.
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Farmer dreams of 'tuber country'
Farmer dreams of 'tuber country' Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta Gunungkidul, in the southeastern part of Yogyakarta, has long been known as a barren, dry, infertile region that recurrently experiences shortages, not just of clean water but of rice too, during the dry season. Usually, dried cassava, known locally as gaplek, is substituted for rice whenever a food shortage occurs. Rice can only be cultivated once a year during the rainy season.
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Exports may grow by 9%
Exports may grow by 9% Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The country's non-oil and gas exports in the first nine months of this year were expected to register surprisingly strong growth, despite signs of slowing economic activity in key export markets due to the current global oil hike.
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Enhancing cooperation between Indonesia and the EU
Enhancing cooperation between Indonesia and the EU Retno L.P. Marsudi, Jakarta In the last five years, Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have enjoyed good relations. The two were able to develop a mature and frank political dialog based on mutual respect and mutual benefit.
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1 x 39
1 x 39 New medical plan a ray of hope for poor JP/5/aceh 2 x 26 Gunmen kill teacher, shoot civilians in Aceh JP/5/stpdn 2 x 23 Accused STPDN hazers file counter complaint
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Low condom use hampering HIV prevention in Indonesia
Low condom use hampering HIV prevention in Indonesia Ben Harkness, Jakarta As of July, 2004 the official number of HIV/AIDS infections in Indonesia recorded by the Indonesian Department of Health was 4,389. However, a widely accepted estimate of the true number of cases is between 100 000 and 150 000. The most common means of transmission (around 49 percent) is heterosexual contact but intra-venous drug use is rapidly becoming an equally common way for the virus to spread.
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Time to brush away cobwebs at museums
Time to brush away cobwebs at museums M. Henaldy, Contributor, Yogyakarta A child visiting the Kekayon puppet museum on Jl. Wonosari looked very unhappy when he found an idol of his hero, Gatotkaca, from Pringgondani Palace, covered in dust and clumsily displayed inside a glass box in a dim room inside the museum. He also noticed cobwebs almost everywhere on the walls, creating a depressing backdrop for the strong, dashing knight from the Mahabarata epic.
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No gift parcels for police officers
No gift parcels for police officers JAKARTA: Responding to a request from the Corruption Eradication Commission, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar ordered on Friday all officers to refrain from sending or receiving gift parcels. The police chief said officers could exchange gifts only with relatives. "It is not necessary for officers in the provinces to give parcels to me. And they should not receive parcels from people, except from relatives," Da'i said.
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A puzzled nation?
A puzzled nation? From Media Indonesia Leaders 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 standards are in poor condition. In this way, Volvo sedans worth Rp 300 million per unit are luxury cars.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government to design new Cabinet structure
Government to design new Cabinet structure Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is designing a new structure for the Cabinet, Presidential Office and the planned National Defense Council and National Economic Council. State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Friday that under the new structure, at least two ministries and several government agencies would be placed under different coordinating ministers.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Archeologists divided over 'Homo floresiensis'
Archeologists divided over 'Homo floresiensis' Dewi Santoso and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Archeologists are at odds over the discovery of the skeleton of a dwarf-sized human species on the remote island of Flores, which is said could rewrite the history of human evolution. Archeologist Hardini Sumono of the University of Indonesia said on Friday the discovery proved that between prehistoric humans migrated from one part of the world to the other.
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Belanak facility officially inaugurated
Belanak facility officially inaugurated The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has officially commissioned a new floating production facility in the South Natuna Sea's Belanak oil and gas field on Friday, from which the country is expected to reap at least US$7.5 billion in revenue a year. Funded by U.S.
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Dear Mr. President:
Dear Mr. President: First of all, congratulations Mr. President! You already have your place in history assured as the first directly and democratically elected leader of Indonesia. That is a matter of record for encyclopaedias and history books of the future; how the history books report the success or failure of this great mandate is entirely in your hands now. You have said the right things since your inauguration; we can see that you can talk the talk.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. WB: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. WB: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS Fix business climate, WB tells RI 3. THAILAND: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS More bombs rock southern Thailand 4. TNI: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Susilo, House speakers meet on TNI issue 5. TKI: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Migrant workers begin trickling home
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Govt ready to negotiate on Senayan complex
Govt ready to negotiate on Senayan complex Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Following the asset preservation order imposed by the Central Jakarta District Court on the Senayan Square complex, the government is ready for negotiation with the management of the complex over eight hectares of land left vacant by the developer. State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Friday that the government was willing to halt the case temporarily.
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1. FLORES: 2 X 22
1. FLORES: 2 X 22 Archeologists divided over 'Homo floresiensis' 2. HOUSE: 2 X 24 Opposing House factions cling to their positions 3. SENAYAN: 2 X 22 Govt ready to negotiate on Senayan complex 4. VISA: 1 X 35 Visa policy 'discourages' Bali tourists
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Cool response by RI migrants as KL amnesty period begins
Cool response by RI migrants as KL amnesty period begins Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Indonesian illegal immigrants in Malaysia appeared cool to an amnesty program which began on Friday despite threats of jail and whipping if they do not leave, senior officials said. The Malaysian government hopes some 160,000 Indonesians working illegally in the country will head home during the 17-day amnesty program to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
New opportunities
New opportunities With a new reformist President in place, Indonesia is suddenly back on the diplomatic "A" list. And Australian Prime Minister John Howard, is very keen to come to the party. What a difference a decade makes. The election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono this month promises the revival of Indonesia's leadership role in the region and possibly beyond.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
What is ailing Indonesia?
What is ailing Indonesia? S.P. Seth Sydney President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono starts on his new job with considerable goodwill of his people. He is certainly not the kind of guy who will set the Thames on fire. He is no radical or revolutionary. If one wants to put a label on him, he might be called a reformist. Is this what Indonesia wants? Yes, and no. Yes, because Indonesia needs a practical and pragmatic leader to attend to the country's myriad problems.
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Marijuana patch found in Jambi
Marijuana patch found in Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Police recently discovered hundreds of marijuana (cannabis sativa) plants growing in a remote area of Bukit Gunung Kerinci. Local police had seized hundreds of kilograms of dried marijuana last year from residents in a nearby area. Jambi Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
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JP/5/aceh
JP/5/aceh Gunmen kill teacher, shoot two other civilians in Aceh Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh A group of armed men shot dead an elementary school teacher and injured his son and a neighbor in Sawang district, South Aceh regency, according to an official military account on Friday. Capt. Anang Murtiyono, a spokesman for the Teuku Umar district military command in Meulaboh, Aceh, blamed Thursday's incident on the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Sat, 30 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Purnomo sees oil prices falling further
Purnomo sees oil prices falling further Global oil supplies are back at normal levels and oil prices should fall further after recent record highs, OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Friday. "(Oil) supply is normal again, with adequate stocks ... we expect prices to keep falling," Purnomo told reporters. Asked if the downtrend will continue into the first quarter of next year, he said demand for oil will rise but OPEC's production should be sufficient to meet the demand.
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Stop forced evictions now: Rights group
Stop forced evictions now: Rights group M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An international housing rights protection organization called on the administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to put a stop to forced evictions in Indonesia. The Geneva-based Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions (COHRE) said on Friday that forced evictions in Indonesia were "endemic" and had reached alarming levels, and the new administration must act quickly to stop the inhumane practice.
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Bahasa Indonesia: The pride of Indonesians
Bahasa Indonesia: The pride of Indonesians Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Bobby Kuntoro, 23, a student of social sciences at Sebelas Maret University in Solo, Central Java, it has always been a dilemma about what language to use in and outside of his house. "I have been using equally Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Jawa since my childhood. I use Bahasa Indonesia when outdoors and Bahasa Jawa when indoors.
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Gun-slinging prison guard in hot water
Gun-slinging prison guard in hot water Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Activists have reported a Tangerang Penitentiary guard to police on Friday for pulling a gun on them when they were meeting detained street vendors in the jail. The representatives from the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH Jakarta) and the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) reported the guard to the National Police on Friday. Kontras coordinator Usman Hamid urged National Police chief Gen.
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* Rights group calls for end to forced evictions Page 2
* Rights group calls for end to forced evictions Page 2 * Visa policy failing in Bali: Survey Page 4 * New medical plan a ray of hope for the poor Page 5 * Low condom use hampers HIV prevention in RI Page 7 * Jakarta hopes to incinerate trash problem Page 8 * Fans buy 2004 souvenirs, wonder about 2005 Red Sox Page 9 * European leaders sign historic EU constitution Page 11 * Tangguh LNG project to start construction in January Page 13 * Farmer dreams of southeast Yogya as 'tuber country' Page 17
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Prosecution wants 15 years for BNI suspect
Prosecution wants 15 years for BNI suspect JAKARTA: Prosecutors asked the court on Friday to sentence a suspect in the Rp 1 billion Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal to 15 years in prison. The prosecutors also demanded that the suspect, identified as HIAD, pay a Rp 1 billion fine. "The suspect signed 11 fake letters of credit and handed the documents to the BNI branch in Kebayoran Baru. The crime caused US$9.3 million in state losses," the indictment read.
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Low productivity in the textile sector
Low productivity in the textile sector Dan Kingsley, Jakarta We have read quite a bit recently about how Indonesia's non- oil manufacturing exports have been decreasing. In fact, there has actually been negative investment in this sector if the number of international trading companies (export manufacturing, retail buyers, international investors) that have left the country is taken into account.
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Unilever Indonesia profit rises 11%
Unilever Indonesia profit rises 11% JAKARTA: PT Unilever Indonesia, the local unit of the world's biggest consumer goods maker Unilever NV, said profit in the first nine months this year rose 11 percent as the company reduced costs and sold more shampoo and detergent. Net income rose to Rp 1.1 trillion (US$121 million), or Rp 143 a share, from Rp 988.6 billion, or Rp 130, the Jakarta-based company said in a statement.
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S. African faces 15 years in the pen
S. African faces 15 years in the pen Prosecutors are demanding that Nkosi Augustine, alias Austin, a South African citizen, be sentenced to 15 years in jail and fined Rp 5 million (US$550) for drug possession. Prosecutor Mamat Ruchimat told a hearing at the West Jakarta District Court on Thursday that the sentence was appropriate as witness testimonies and evidence showed that the defendant violated Article 82 of Law No.
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100 days for new research and technology minister
100 days for new research and technology minister Sulfikar Amir, Troy, New York The announcement of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's Cabinet, just before midnight on Oct. 20, turned out to be an anticlimax. The United Indonesia Cabinet, as it is called, seems to have disappointed some people as its composition was conceived based more on political considerations than on professionalism. Some old faces are back, but in different positions.
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Gymnasts set for 2-year Romanian outing
Gymnasts set for 2-year Romanian outing Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani) will send 10 young gymnasts to Romania for a two-year training camp starting next month. Persani secretary-general Asep Sulaeman said the 10 athletes would be training under reputable Romanian coaches with a view to enhancing their medal prospects at the 2005 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 2006 Asian Games.
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Indonesia may not meet 2004 oil production target
Indonesia may not meet 2004 oil production target Indonesia, Southeast Asia's biggest oil producer, may miss its production target this year because of falling output from aging fields, the country's regulator said. Output of crude oil and condensate, a light oil produced in association with natural gas, may average 1.05 million barrels a day, below the 1.07 million barrel target, Trijana Kartoatmodjo, deputy of operations at BPMigas, said in Jakarta.
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Gymnasts set for Romanian outing
Gymnasts set for Romanian outing Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani) will send 10 young gymnasts to Romania for a two-year training camp starting next month. Persani secretary-general Asep Sulaeman said the 10 athletes would be training under reputable Romanian coaches with a view to enhancing their medal prospects at the 2005 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 2006 Asian Games.
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Textile Museum course enlivens afternoons during Ramadhan
Textile Museum course enlivens afternoons during Ramadhan A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Islamic tradition teaches that even the sleep of those fasting during Ramadhan is blessed. But Fany feels that taking courses at the Textile Museum instead of an afternoon nap is an even better way to fill her time. "Taking a course is better than just doing nothing at home. I hope someday, I can use my skills to develop my own business," she said recently.
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Nine pollution cases found in 2004: Walhi
Nine pollution cases found in 2004: Walhi PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) disclosed on Friday that it had discovered at least nine high-profile pollution cases over the past year. Aidil Fitri, director of Walhi South Sumatra, said five cases were found in the provincial capital of Palembang, including the Musi River contamination and an oil spill in Rebo River caused by state oil and gas company PT Pertamina.
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Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 29, 2004:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 29, 2004: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 460 5 10,400,000 Adira Dinamika 2,700 100 65,000 AGIS Tbk 105 0 0 Akbar Indo Makmur 150 5 5,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,125 0 1,014,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 1,000 Alfa...
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Cheeky fugitive upsets police
Cheeky fugitive upsets police JAKARTA: Irked by media reports that a fugitive made an appearance during the inauguration of Cabinet ministers at the State Palace on Oct. 21, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar ordered his officers on Friday to intensify the hunt for the man. Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
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Hyatt Regency holds housekeeping context
Hyatt Regency holds housekeeping context YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to raise discipline and heighten the competitive spirit among its employees, the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar held a turn-down competition on Wednesday for its employees working in housekeeping. During the competition, which took place over 30 minutes in the afternoon, contestants were required to make up a room to standard and within a set time limit.
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Jakarta tightens security at Thai interest
Jakarta tightens security at Thai interest Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Following the deadly protest that claimed 85 Muslims in Tak Bai in Narathiwat province in southern Thailand on Monday and a rally at the Thai Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday, the Indonesian government has taken precautionary measures by reinforcing security at the Thai Embassy and other premises, including its business interests in Jakarta.
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Intel offers SME solutions to retailers
Intel offers SME solutions to retailers YOGYAKARTA: Some 140 computer retailers from Yogyakarta participated in the recent Intel Channel Conference held at the city's Melia Purosani Hotel. Speaking to journalists ahead of the conference, Intel Indonesia Area Sales Manager Singgih Adwiarto said the program was part of the computer hardware producer's worldwide small- and medium enterprise (SME) solution campaign, which was officially launched on Oct. 11 via the Internet.
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Opposing House factions cling to their positions
Opposing House factions cling to their positions The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two opposing factions in the House of Representatives remained locked in their respective positions on Friday, raising the possibility of a lengthy deadlock in the legislative body.
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Indosat profit more than doubles
Indosat profit more than doubles The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Indosat, the country's second largest telecommunications company, announced on Friday that net profit in the first nine months of this year more than doubled as compared to the same period last year on higher revenue from the cellular phone business. The company's net profit from January to September rose significantly to Rp 1.37 trillion (US$152 million) from Rp 556 billion in the same period last year.
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Semen Gresik profit jumps 39%
Semen Gresik profit jumps 39% JAKARTA: PT Semen Gresik, Indonesia's biggest cement maker by volume, said nine-month profit rose 39 percent, as the lowest interest rates in six years helped stoke demand for new homes and offices, and lowered the cost of servicing its debt. Unaudited net income rose to Rp 370 billion (US$41 million), or Rp 624 a share, in the nine months ended Sept.
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JP/13/Belanak
JP/13/Belanak Belanak facility officially inaugurated The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has officially commissioned a new floating production facility in the South Natuna Sea's Belanak oil and gas field on Friday, from which the country is expected to reap at least US$7.5 billion in revenue a year. Funded by U.S. oil giant ConocoPhillips (COP) at a cost of more than US$800 million, the field is to start producing next month.
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Susanto gifted player, says Utut
Susanto gifted player, says Utut The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's number one chess player GM Utut Adianto has applauded teen sensation Susanto Megaranto's successful run at the ongoing chess Olympiad to become the country's youngest player -- at the age of 17 -- to attain a GM title. "I'm very happy with Susanto's success. I know he is a player with great talents," Utut told The Jakarta Post here on Friday.