Archive: 10 November 2004
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Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Newmont insists Buyat bay is not contaminated
Newmont insists Buyat bay is not contaminated The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite the results of a study by joint team that pointed to high levels of arsenic in Buyat bay, PT Newmont Minahasa Raya maintained on Tuesday that the bay was free of contamination. Dave Baker, Newmont's senior vice president for environmental management, said that elevated levels of arsenic were to be expected in the tailings solid because of the mineralogy of the ore body.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
National discipline needed
National discipline needed From Warta Kota The newly formed United Indonesia Cabinet has started its move particularly in law enforcement. Cases under the former attorney general will be thoroughly settled, including those offending the public's sense of justice. Smugglers of various commodities will also be brought to trial.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Marine corps gets new commander
Marine corps gets new commander JAKARTA: Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh installed on Tuesday Maj. Gen. Safzen Noerdin as the new Marine corps commander, replacing Maj. Gen. Achmad Rifai. Safzen, a 1975 graduate of the Navy Academy, served as the deputy commander of military operations in Aceh during martial law in the province, between May 2003 and May 2004. Meanwhile, Achmad, a 1972 graduate of the Navy Academy, has been appointed as the Navy's inspector general. -- JP
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Internal watchdog commission to restore public trust in AGO
Internal watchdog commission to restore public trust in AGO M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the midst of public criticism over the poor performance of prosecutors nationwide, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) pledged on Tuesday that it would set up a commission to monitor its personnel.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo launches new power plants
Susilo launches new power plants The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Palembang President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono inaugurated on Tuesday three gas-fired power plants in South Sumatra with a total investment of US$80.5 million and Rp 28.6 billion, in a bid to boost power supply in the region. The three plants will provide a maximum power capacity of 154 megawatts and will help meet the province's 12 percent increase in power demand per year.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal beef hits East Kalimantan
Illegal beef hits East Kalimantan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A senior government official expressed concern on Tuesday over the rampant distribution of illegal beef in East Kalimantan province, which according to his estimate amounted to 160 kilograms per day. The illegal beef could be harmful for local residents as there was no system to check for diseases, according to the chief of the Animal Husbandry Office at the East Kalimantan provincial administration, Syaiful Achyar.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso delays approving capital's new minimum wage
Sutiyoso delays approving capital's new minimum wage Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has delayed approval of the 2005 provincial minimum monthly wage pending an agreement between the employer's association and the worker's association. "The proposed figure of Rp 711,843 (US$78.66) was the result of discussion at the provincial wage council.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore may raise retirement age
S'pore may raise retirement age SINGAPORE: The Singapore government is considering raising the mandatory retirement age from 62 to help deal with an aging population and rising medical costs, media reports said on Tuesday. Former prime minister and current Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, 81, is pushing for the reforms and told a union forum on Monday the issue was discussed at the last Cabinet meeting.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi says no to buskers
Bekasi says no to buskers BEKASI: The Bekasi administration will bar all buskers from all its bus terminals, in a bid to prevent them from disrupting service to the many Idul Fitri travelers. "Why can't we hang out and entertain travelers during this time when people have the money to pay us? And anyway, we're not criminals," said Sujoko, 20.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Burglars make off with Rp 500m
Burglars make off with Rp 500m JAKARTA: Burglars stole about Rp 500 million (US$55,249) in cash and electronic goods from tire and auto parts store Tip Top in Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta. "The burglars took Rp 5 million from the cash register on the first floor and about Rp 100 million from a safety box kept on the second floor," said Richard Willyandra Hugo, 47, the owner of the shop. "I also lost electronic goods such as notebook computers, digital cameras and radios.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Moody's may cut Philippine rating
Moody's may cut Philippine rating MANILA: The Philippines' credit rating may be cut by Moody's Investors Service on concern President Gloria Arroyo will fail to get lawmakers to pass tax increases needed to narrow the nation's budget deficit. The ratings are on review for possible downgrade "due to concerns over the sustainability of the government's fiscal and debt positions," the company said in a statement released in Hong Kong.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Asia's economies to grow more than 7%: WB
East Asia's economies to grow more than 7%: WB Hrvoje Hranksi, Associated Press, Manila, Philippines A fifth year of powerful economic growth in East Asia and the Pacific has driven the number of people living in poverty in the region to its lowest level ever, but the World Bank warned on Tuesday that oil prices could dampen the boom next year. Led by China's strong performance, growth in East Asia - excluding Japan - is projected at 7.1 percent.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina obtains loans to finance fuel imports
Pertamina obtains loans to finance fuel imports Bloomberg, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina has taken US$200 million in loans from Standard Chartered Plc., Citibank N.A. and Bank Central Asia to enable it to import more fuel to meet increased demand in the next few weeks. The company signed the short-term import financing facility with the three banks yesterday, Pertamina said in an e-mailed statement. It didn't give details on the payment terms.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo ask officials to delay leave
Susilo ask officials to delay leave The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered on Tuesday state officials to delay their leave until after Idul Fitri to ensure the availability of public service, particularly during the exodus. Speaking during a dialog with local officials in Palembang, South Sumatra, Susilo said that providing public services should remain the priority of officials as millions of people travel across the country to celebrate the Muslim holiday.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Law enforcers told bring corruptors to justice
Law enforcers told bring corruptors to justice Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Legal experts urged law enforcers on Tuesday to try graft suspects in absentia and seize their assets in order to serve justice and recover state funds. HP Hutabarat, a retired judge, said in absentia trials were allowed for in the country's graft laws. The only problem "is the lack of courage and political will of law enforcers to try suspects in absentia", he said during a discussion here.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soldier arrested for killing wife
Soldier arrested for killing wife TANGERANG: First Brig. Hamdani, a military soldier posted in Karawaci, Tangerang, was arrested by the Jakarta Military Police on Monday evening for the murder of his wife, Yoyo Rohayah, 25. Yoyo, a mother of one, was taken to Al Qadr Hospital in Karawaci at about 3:30 a.m. on Sunday by Hamdani, who told doctors his wife had drunk poison. The victim died early Monday morning. Her family became suspicious when they saw bruises and cigarette burns on Yoyo's body.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mitra IPO oversubscribed
Mitra IPO oversubscribed JAKARTA: Retail company PT Mitra Adiperkasa, the local franchisee for a number of international brands, including as Starbucks Coffee and Sogo, has earned Rp 312.5 billion from the sale of a 30 percent stake through an initial public offering (IPO). The company said in a statement on Monday evening that the shares had been on sale from Nov. 2 until Nov. 4, and that the offer had been more than eight times oversubscribed.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indofood delays bond issue
Indofood delays bond issue JAKARTA : PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the world's biggest maker of instant noodles, said it postponed the sale of as much as Rp 1.75 trillion (US$194 million) in bonds until next year as it needed to wait for a legal opinion. The Jakarta-based company plans to use the proceeds from the sale to buy back bonds sold by its Mauritius unit to avoid paying higher taxes on them after changes in Indonesia's tax treaty with the island state.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Credit for farmers, SMEs unpaid
Credit for farmers, SMEs unpaid SURAKARTA, Central Java: Bad debts among farmers and small- and medium-scale enterprises (SME) have reached Rp 8.7 trillion (US$966 million), State Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises Suryadharma Ali said. Suryadharma said the government could not just write off the debts as there were many debtors who had consistently paid their monthly installments.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Economy better, investment needs fixing
Economy better, investment needs fixing Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank acknowledged that Indonesia's economy has continued to improve, but urged the new government to act quickly in fixing the still weak investment climate to push economic growth.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights groups want reshuffle in Poso
Rights groups want reshuffle in Poso JAKARTA: In response to the continuing violence in Poso, Central Sulawesi, rights groups called on the government to replace the military commander and police chief in the province, on the grounds that they had failed to ease the tension there.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Reopening East Timor cases possible, says AGO
Reopening East Timor cases possible, says AGO M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office is looking into the possibility of building new cases against the military officers widely believed to have been responsible for the atrocities that occurred before and after the East Timor referendum in 1999.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS Herlina's family to visit Malaysia SURABAYA: The family of Herlina Trisnawati, a migrant worker who is now on death row in Malaysia, will visit the neighboring country to give her moral support, a labor activist said on Tuesday. The visit is also aimed at persuading the Malaysian government to give Herlina amnesty, said Ja'far Shodiq, the secretary- general of Migrant Worker Alliance.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Returning power to development planners
Returning power to development planners Owen Podger, Jakarta One of the last deeds of the House of Representatives (DPR) for the 1999-2004 period was to pass Law 25/2004 on the national system of development planning. While this is not the return of the new order, it is a return to national development planning of the wrong order altogether. The new planning system however works against international trends in national planning.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lee concludes Indonesian trip
Lee concludes Indonesian trip Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held talks with Vice President Jusuf Kalla, House of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono and People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Hidayat Nur Wahid on Tuesday, the last day of his visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Returning power to national development planners Owen Podger Jakarta One of the last deeds of the House of Representatives (DPR) for the 1999-2004 period was to pass Law 25/2004 on the national system of development planning. While this is not the return of the new order, it is a return to national development planning of the wrong order altogether. The new planning system works against international trends in national planning.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices pose risk to East Asia: W Bank
Oil prices pose risk to East Asia: W Bank SINGAPORE: The sharp rise in crude oil prices is the biggest concern for East Asia's economic prospects with average growth expected to slow to 5.9 percent in 2005 from 7.1 percent this year, the World Bank said on Tuesday. East Asia, which is a net oil importer, has had to pay an extra US$25 billion so far this year because of higher energy prices and the impact will likely be felt in 2005 as the flow-on effects dampen consumer demand, it said.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, November 17, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 TV Drama 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Battle of Wits 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
OBITUARY
OBITUARY National education guru Slamet Iman Santoso died of old age early on Tuesday. He was 97. He was buried later in the day at Menteng Pulo cemetery in Central Jakarta. Suryono, the fifth of his seven children, said that his father's health had been declining over the past three years. "But he was not senile," he said.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri travellers risk traffic hazards
Idul Fitri travellers risk traffic hazards Yuli Tri Suwarni and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Surabaya The Idul Fitri holiday in which millions of people will return to their hometowns in West Java and East Java this year, may be overshadowed by traffic congestion, accidents and natural disasters, especially landslides, warn police and local government officials. Governments in both provinces have made the necessary preparations to ensure a smooth journey home for travellers.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Idul Fitri brings me closer to God'
'Idul Fitri brings me closer to God' Idul Fitri is only four days away and many Jakartans have booked their trips home to celebrate the season with family. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about what Idul Fitri meant to them. Ferdy, 24, owns a clothes shop in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. He lives with his parents in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta: Idul Fitri is a blessing for me financially.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Recruitment of bureaucrats closed
Recruitment of bureaucrats closed MANADO, North Sulawesi: The North Sulawesi provincial government officially closed down on Tuesday its civil servant registration process, after a total of 2,673 job applicants qualified to enter the second round of the civil servant selection process. The 2,673 were singled out from a total of 3,749 people who earlier filed job applications with the provincial government.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to build 4,600 houses
Govt to build 4,600 houses SEMARANG: The government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has set a target of building 4,600 houses within its first 100 days in office, a minister says. Minister of Public Housing Muhammad Yusuf Asy'ari said the program was a continuation of the previous government's plan to construct one million houses. Only 70,000 modest houses had been built when the transfer of power took place on Oct. 20.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nadia hopeful of more progress for women
Nadia hopeful of more progress for women A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Nadia Chiarina, newly returned to Indonesia after finishing her studies at a prestigious American business school, the appointment of four women as Cabinet ministers is hopeful news indeed. "Although the social system here remains difficult for women, I hope the women ministers will bring progress," said Nadia, who has just graduated from the Wharton School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania, U.S.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex-police chief to face trial in Papua
Ex-police chief to face trial in Papua Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Former Sorong Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Faisal AN and five of his subordinates are expected to face trial in the near future for their alleged involvement in illegal logging in Papua province. The Papua Prosecutor's Office said on Tuesday the case files on the six that it had received from the National Police were complete.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police hunt for second ecstasy lab
Police hunt for second ecstasy lab Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police are investigating the possible existence of another ecstasy laboratory following a raid on a large ecstasy factory over the weekend at a shop-house in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, that netted a record drug haul.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri seeks House approval for debt write-off proposal
Bank Mandiri seeks House approval for debt write-off proposal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nation's largest lender, Bank Mandiri, will seek approval from the House of Representatives to write-off its troubled credits totaling Rp 21 trillion (US$230 million) in a move to ease the huge burden on its financial balance.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Provocation is new form of terror in post-conflict Poso'
'Provocation is new form of terror in post-conflict Poso' Sporadic, unsolved and seemingly unprovoked crimes continue in post-conflict areas, where residents have yet to recover from their trauma. Last week in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso, a headless body was found just as social psychologist Ichsan Malik was in the area.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Newmont insists Buyat bay not contaminated
Newmont insists Buyat bay not contaminated The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the results of a study by joint team that pointed to high levels of arsenic in Buyat bay, PT Newmont Minahasa Raya maintained on Tuesday that the bay was free of contamination. Dave Baker, Newmont's senior vice president for environmental management, said that elevated levels of arsenic were to be expected in the tailings solid because of the mineralogy of the ore body.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir loses suit against 'Time'
Ba'asyir loses suit against 'Time' Agencies, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday rejected a Rp 1 trillion (US$110 million) libel lawsuit brought by Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir against U.S. magazine Time over an article said to implicate him in terrorism. Judges threw out the "unacceptable" lawsuit saying it failed to name enough defendants and was sent to the wrong address. "The complaint from the plaintiff cannot be accepted.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to build 4,600 houses
Govt to build 4,600 houses SEMARANG: The government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has set a target of building 4,600 houses within its first 100 days in office, a minister says. Minister of Public Housing Muhammad Yusuf Asy'ari said the program was a continuation of the previous government's plan to construct one million houses. Only 70,000 modest houses had been built when the transfer of power took place on Oct. 20.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore planning to up retirement age
S'pore planning to up retirement age SINGAPORE: The Singapore government is considering raising the mandatory retirement age from 62 to help deal with an aging population and rising medical costs, media reports said on Tuesday. Former prime minister and current Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, 81, is pushing for the reforms and told a union forum on Monday the issue was discussed at the last Cabinet meeting.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Attorney General's Office urged to reopen East Timor probePage 2
*Attorney General's Office urged to reopen East Timor probePage 2 *Newmont insists Buyat Bay not contaminated Page 4 *Hundreds flee as flood in Kebumen spreads Page 5 *Returning power to national development planners Page 6 *Sutiyoso delays approval for Jakarta's minimum wage Page 8 *Top ranked players fight for spots in WTA Championships Page 9 *South Africa launches peace mission in Ivory Coast Page 11 *Jakarta stock market hits new record high Page 13 *World at risk of bird flu pandemic: WHO...
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council leaders inaugurated
Council leaders inaugurated BANDUNG: West Java Governor Danny Setiawan, representing the Minister of Home Affairs, inaugurated on Tuesday the speaker and the deputy speakers of the West Java provincial council. The four leaders in question were the council speaker, A.M.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Qaddafi's son arrives for two-day visit
Qaddafi's son arrives for two-day visit Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The son of Libyan President Muammar Qaddafi, Seif al-Islam al- Qaddafi, arrived here on Tuesday for a two-day visit aimed at helping Indonesia in dealing with people affected by various conflicts in the country.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Full House, but still no end to dispute
Full House, but still no end to dispute Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All 10 factions in the House of Representatives attended a plenary meeting on Tuesday, but the enmity between the Nationhood Coalition and the People's Coalition appeared far from subsiding.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Scouts deployed to terminals, port
Scouts deployed to terminals, port JAKARTA: Hundreds of boy scouts and girl scouts will be deployed to help out at bus terminals and ports as the busy Lebaran (Idul Fitri) travel season kicks into high gear. The main task of the 'Lebaran squad' is to help passengers, especially old people, to get on board buses, trains and ships, the National Scouts spokesman Untung Widyanto was quoted as saying by Tempointeraktif.com. "They will also help the police to monitor traffic.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Herlina's family to visit Malaysia
Herlina's family to visit Malaysia SURABAYA: The family of Herlina Trisnawati, a migrant worker who is now on death row in Malaysia, will visit the neighboring country to give her moral support, a labor activist said on Tuesday. The visit is also aimed at persuading the Malaysian government to give Herlina amnesty, said Ja'far Shodiq, the secretary- general of Migrant Worker Alliance.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
New aerospace industry
New aerospace industry From Republika Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI, formerly known as IPTN). In the past, IPTN made CN-235, evidence of the country's mastery of high- technology in aircraft making. PT DI has also received orders for components of jumbo Airbus A-380 aircraft. In 1996 was the test flight of N-250, the most technologically sophisticated airplane of its class originally designed by Indonesia.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Former Assembly/House speaker Wahono buried
Former Assembly/House speaker Wahono buried Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lt. Gen. (ret) Wahono, a former Golkar Party chairman and also former House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly speaker, who died on Monday evening, was buried on Tuesday at the Kalibata heroes cemetery in South Jakarta. Suffering from pulmonary problems, Wahono, 79, died only hours after being rushed to the Pertamina General Hospital in South Jakarta for medical treatment.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palu reverend released on bail
Palu reverend released on bail PALU, Central Sulawesi: Reverend Rinaldi Damanik, 45, who was convicted for the possession of dozens of homemade rifles and sentenced to three years' imprisonment was released on bail from a Palu prison on Tuesday for good conduct. His release was based on the Minister of Justice and Human Rights' Sept. 21 decision. Had Damanik not been released on bail, he would have completed his sentence in May of next year.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian women shuttlers say smaller is better
Indonesian women shuttlers say smaller is better Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women's badminton coach Hendrawan wants his charges to shape up, so he is not allowing the women to compete in any major tournaments for the rest of this year while they focus on their physical conditioning. "They need to get in shape physically, especially their legs and thighs, in order to be better badminton players," he told The Jakarta Post over the weekend.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to build 4,600 houses
Govt to build 4,600 houses SEMARANG: The government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has set a target of building 4,600 houses within its first 100 days in office, a minister says. Minister of Public Housing Muhammad Yusuf Asy'ari said the program was a continuation of the previous government's plan to construct one million houses. Only 70,000 modest houses had been built when the transfer of power took place on Oct. 20.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Newmont insists Buyat bay is not contaminated
Newmont insists Buyat bay is not contaminated The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite the results of a study by joint team that pointed to high levels of arsenic in Buyat bay, PT Newmont Minahasa Raya maintained on Tuesday that the bay was free of contamination. Dave Baker, Newmont's senior vice president for environmental management, said that elevated levels of arsenic were to be expected in the tailings solid because of the mineralogy of the ore body.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'I get closer to God'
'I get closer to God' Idul Fitri is only four days away and many Jakartans have booked their trips home to celebrate the season with family. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about what Idul Fitri meant to them. Ferdy, 24, owns a clothes shop in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. He lives with his parents in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta: Idul Fitri is a blessing for me financially.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Discourse (50) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42)
1. Discourse (50) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42) 'Provocation is new terror in post-conflict Poso' 2. Abilio (45) - 48 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x12) Reopening E. Timor cases possible: AGO 3. Lee (40) - 32 pts 4cols 1line (1x28) Lee concludes Indonesia visit 4. Slamet (25) - 28 pts 1 col 3lines (3x10) Education guru Slamet dies at 97 5. Libya (20) - 28 pts 2cols 2lines (2x20) Qaddafi's son arrives for two-day visit --- 6. Photo A Headshot, B 4x12, C 3x9 7. Oddworld
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
WB recommends cut in fuel subsidy
WB recommends cut in fuel subsidy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank has recommended that the government cut fuel subsidies as they have done nothing to alleviate poverty. World Bank senior economist for Indonesia Jehan Arulpragasam said that the rationale behind the subsidies was questionable as, in general, they benefited the rich five times more than they did the poor, and had created distortions in the fuel market.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Traffic toll begins Idul Fitri countdown
Traffic toll begins Idul Fitri countdown The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Idul Fitri beginning on Nov. 14, the roads are crowded with holiday travelers on what should be a joyous trip, but which unfortunately sometimes ends in tragedy. Three people died and 13 others were injured when a truck loaded with mangoes collided with a passenger bus traveling from Medan, North Sumatra, to Bandung on the Merak-Jakarta toll road at about 1 a.m. on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kupang Mayor reported for alleged corruption
Kupang Mayor reported for alleged corruption Yemris Fointuna and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Kupang/Samarinda A non-governmental organization has reported Kupang Mayor Samuel Kristian Lerik to the local prosecutor's office for allegedly misappropriating Rp 1.4 billion (US$148,936) of the municipal budget.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
No-maid days good business for hotels
No-maid days good business for hotels Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The thought of cleaning the house, washing clothes and cooking without the assistance of domestic helpers has already brought on a headache for Elisa, a 33-year-old mother of three. That does not include taking care of her children without the help of her two nannies. Since the nannies and domestic helpers are all going to their hometowns to celebrate the Idul Fitri holiday, which falls on Nov. 14 and Nov.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Campaign targets needful shopping
Campaign targets needful shopping Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ibu Tuti already had a trolley full of items to celebrate Idul Fitri, yet she added a package of soft drinks at a hypermarket in Central Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon. Inside her trolley were dozens of plates, a set of glasses, tubs of margarine, cookies and even sarongs. Her maid was trying hard to keep the trolley straight while Tuti added more items.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
The attractive rewards of practicing good governance
The attractive rewards of practicing good governance Rajenthran Arumugam, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, Singapore The United Nations World Investment Report 2004 -- The Shift Towards Services notes that globally, foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in services, is on a moderate rise after a slowdown since 2000, this corresponds with the dramatic increase in outsourcing. But the increase in FDI flows varies among countries and regions.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Officials bust bus companies
Officials bust bus companies JAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi Public Order Agency has closed dozens of illegal bus company ticket counters over the past week in Jambi city, an official said on Tuesday. The illegal ticket counters increased rapidly throughout the city because many bus companies tried to get more passengers by opening up more ticket counters outside Alam Berajo main bus terminal in the city, said Rusli Kamal, the chief of Jambi Public Order Agency.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Army chief appointment
Army chief appointment In my opinion, the House of Representatives (DPR) is a political body and the present Indonesian Military (TNI) is a purely technical organization that has nothing to do with politics. There is no dual function anymore and no more meddling in political matters. "Back to the barracks" is their slogan and that is exactly what politicians desire. Politics is the government's doings, and the TNI is only at the government's orders.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Water consumers seek intervention in planned tariff hike
Water consumers seek intervention in planned tariff hike Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists of the Jakarta Water Consumers Community (Komparta) reported the city administration to the National Ombudsman Commission on Tuesday for its plan to increase the tap water tariff at regular intervals but arbitrary rates. Komparta executive director Armstrong J.J.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Many flee as flood spreads
Many flee as flood spreads Agus Maryono and Puji Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen/Pekanbaru The flooding that began on Saturday in Kebumen, Central Java, has spread through the regency to affect several towns and villages, sweeping away at least four houses and forcing hundreds of victims to flee on Tuesday. On Saturday, dozens of villages in the four districts of Karanganyar, Adimulyo, Kuwarasan and Poncowarno became inundated, and one person was killed in the disaster.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
6. (35)-36 pts 4cols 2lines (32x2)
6. (35)-36 pts 4cols 2lines (32x2) Athletics agents seek bigger voice in sport's future
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta stock market hits new record high
Jakarta stock market hits new record high The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Driven by optimism of higher economic growth next year and continuing macroeconomic stability, the Jakarta stock market soared on Tuesday to another record high. The Jakarta Composite Index closed 1.42 percent, or 12.642 points, higher at 901.380 on a trading volume of 873.35 million shares worth Rp 1 trillion (about US$111 million).
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. NEWMONT ( 3 X 12 )
1. NEWMONT ( 3 X 12 ) Newmont insists Buyat bay not contaminated 2. WAHONO ( 2 X 24 ) Former Assembly/House speaker Wahono dies 3. KOMISI (2 X 27) AGO pledges to set up internal watchdog commission 4. GRAFT (2 X 27) Law enforcers told to bring corruptors to justice 5. CUTI (1 X 27) Officials told to postpone leave
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Compromising the House
Compromising the House A great Indonesian statesmen, M. Natsir, some five decades ago warned his fellow parliamentarians that democracy could survive if the bonds of trust with the people were maintained. If only today we had but a few statesmen of his caliber in the legislature. The motives, although interesting, are irrelevant. The reality is that for nearly three weeks our current House of Representatives has been missing -- without action.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia waives the rules?
Indonesia waives the rules? Everywhere Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) goes the skeletons of the past rattle like hell, and they will cause him enormous problems. The tight web of corruption, which has efficiently engulfed all walks of life, has virtually left no one who can say, hand on heart, "I am Mr. Clean". You don't get anything in Indonesia for nothing, and that has been the case for a long while now.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar ready to contest election
Akbar ready to contest election JAKARTA: In response to the recent challenge posed by his deputy, Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung said on Tuesday he was ready to contest the party's leadership election next month. "I leave the matter to the party, but if the majority want me to run, I'm ready," Akbar said. Akbar won his first five-year term at the party's helm in 1999, beating former military commander Gen. (ret) Eddie Sudrajat.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Micro businesses to solve crisis
Micro businesses to solve crisis From Bisnis Indonesia Nobody can predict when the ongoing protracted economic crisis will stop. Meanwhile, the country's labor force continues to rise in number and the labor market can provide jobs to only 30 percent of it. Squeezed by economic difficulties, private and state enterprises continue to lay off some of their employees.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 9
Rupiah Rates Nov. 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,180.34 6,418.99 6,835.86 6,763.25 Brunei dollar 1 5,740.92 5,132.49 5,465.50 5,407.74 Canadian dollar 1 7,941.05 7,100.77 7,560.08 7,481.59 Swiss franc 1 8,029.80 7,178.27 7,644.57 7,563.25 Danish krone 1 1,649.36 1,475.20 1,570.23 1,554.31 Euro 1 12,258.07 10,963.02 11,669.98 11,550.98 Poundsterling 1 17,589.97 15,731.03 16,746.09 16,574.69 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,219.84 1,090.94 1,161.32 1,149.44...
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Newmont insists Buyat bay is not contaminated
Newmont insists Buyat bay is not contaminated The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite the results of a study by joint team that pointed to high levels of arsenic in Buyat bay, PT Newmont Minahasa Raya maintained on Tuesday that the bay was free of contamination. Dave Baker, Newmont's senior vice president for environmental management, said that elevated levels of arsenic were to be expected in the tailings solid because of the mineralogy of the ore body.
Wed, 10 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Killing corruption
Killing corruption From Koran Tempo Indonesia's judicial institutions are burdened with the heavy task of handling countless cases of corruption. However, if all those involved in dealing with such arraignments are efficient and honest these cases can hopefully be settled properly without delay. In order to deter future fraudsters and not clog the courts anew with more graft cases, there should be severe punishments for those found guilty of corruption.