Archive: 3 November 2004
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Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Bangkok is top destination for Asia-Pacific online bookings
Bangkok is top destination for Asia-Pacific online bookings Bangkok remains the top destination for Asia-Pacific travellers who book flights and hotel rooms online, followed by Hong Kong and Singapore, a survey released on Tuesday showed.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
S'pore LNG study moves closer
S'pore LNG study moves closer SINGAPORE: An international field of consultants has been shortlisted from the 26 vying to carry out a feasibility study on the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Singapore's power needs, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) said in a report on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
JP;SPS;CD
JP;SPS;CD ANPAa..r.. Scene-Japan-award Japan awards RI citizen JP/4/Scene Japan awards RI citizen JAKARTA: The Government of Japan conferred on Wednesday the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon award to Kusnaeni, a former senior technical officer from the Indonesian Ministry of...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
AP Interview: Anwar says he bears no malice toward Mahathir Eds:
AP Interview: Anwar says he bears no malice toward Mahathir Eds: RECASTS with Anwar's comments on Mahathir[ With BC-AS-GEN--Malaysia-Anwar-Thailand[ AP Photos[ By VIJAY JOSHI= Associated Press Writer= KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Anwar 'bears no malice' toward MahathirVijay Joshi Associated...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses
Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonusesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Bandarlampung councillors are proposing that the local government pay them Idul Fitri bonuses amounting to Rp 500 million (US$55,500) to be divided evenly among 45 councillors.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
The skirmishes have begun
The skirmishes have begun The political skirmishes between parties supporting the executive power under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the opposition led by the Nationhood Coalition, have begun in earnest now that government is split into two camps, almost paralyzing its routine activities.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Measles outbreak kills 26 in Alor
Measles outbreak kills 26 in AlorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang Twenty six children, all under five-years old, have died from a virulent measles outbreak on the remote island of Alor in East Nusa Tenggara during the past two weeks, a health official says.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Villagers protest river pollution
Villagers protest river pollution BOGOR: Hundreds of villagers in Jonggol district, Bogor regency, protested on Tuesday against frozen and dry food producer PT Belfoods Indonesia for polluting Cibodas River.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
DPD, President to consult regularly
DPD, President to consult regularlyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and leaders of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) agreed on Tuesday to meet every six months to discuss the various issues facing the country.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Adam Air plans to double Boeing 737 fleet
Adam Air plans to double Boeing 737 fleetArijit Ghosh, Bloomberg, Bangkok Adam SkyConnection Airlines, an Indonesian budget carrier, aims to double its fleet as it plans to fly to international destinations such as Singapore and Australia next year, Chief Executive Adam Adhitya Suherman said.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
No-gift policy hits parcel business hard
No-gift policy hits parcel business hardThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Parcel vendors who for years enjoyed a thriving business are feeling the heat of a new political reality that frowns on the giving and receiving of holiday gifts.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Probe into corruption in steel mills sought
Probe into corruption in steel mills soughtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 200 students and activists staged a demonstration at National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, demanding the police investigate an alleged financial scandal involving three steel mills of the Gunawan Steel Group in the East...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Senen station closed for regular commuters
Senen station closed for regular commuters JAKARTA: Senen railway station, Central Jakarta, has temporarily stopped its service for regular Jakarta commuters from Nov. 1 to Nov. 25, focusing on providing services for holidaymakers.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NU
Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NUTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi met Thailand's Ambassador to Indonesia, Atchrara Ceriputra, on Tuesday to discuss last week's tragedy in her country that resulted in the deaths of 85 Muslim rioters,...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
New govt seeking ways to save AAF
New govt seeking ways to save AAFZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The new government is seeking ways to avert the closure of Aceh- based fertilizer manufacturer PT Asean Aceh Fertilizer (AAF), as the Ministry of Industry proposes several options, a senior official has said.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
JSX hits record high
JSX hits record highUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rose to a record high on Tuesday as investors scrambled to buy telecommunications, banking and cigarette blue chips following strong third quarter profit reports and easing oil prices.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
'Bonus, salary spent on Idul Fitri'
'Bonus, salary spent on Idul Fitri' As Idul Fitri approaches, many people are planning how they will use their holiday bonuses. There are family gatherings, new clothes and presents to pay for. However, some people, contract employees and those who have not been with their companies for long, there...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriation
Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang/Surabaya/Pekanbaru Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris visited Malaysia on Tuesday, amid complaints from Malaysian officials over the slow progress of the deportation of illegal migrant workers.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
* RI, KL officials to hold talks on migrant workers Page 2
* RI, KL officials to hold talks on migrant workers Page 2 * President, DPD to consult regularly Page 4 * Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses Page 5 * This is the war on corruption, Mr. President! Page 7 * Govt makes another SBKRI promise Page 8 * 'Makybe Diva' wins successive Melbourne...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Govt wants civilian role to end war in Aceh
Govt wants civilian role to end war in AcehMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government must abandon its security approach and open dialog with civilian figures to settle the Aceh conflict once and for all, a discussion has concluded.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
100 days program
100 days program The 100-days program should be aimed at solving the conflict between public and private firms with new infrastructure rather than mere corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN). My main concern is Presidential Decision No. 5, Sept.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Council to summon three ministers
Council to summon three ministers JAKARTA: While the House of Representatives will not be able to summon Cabinet members in the near future, the Regional Representatives Council has arranged separate hearings with three ministers.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Top Kadin officials visit Shanghai to lure investment
Top Kadin officials visit Shanghai to lure investmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top officials of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) are on an official visit to Shanghai in a bid to boost investment and trade between their business sectors.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Maluku-East Timor to discuss border issue
Maluku-East Timor to discuss border issue AMBON, Maluku: Maluku Governor Karel Albert Rahalalu said on Tuesday that the province would discuss border security issues with neighboring country East Timor in the near future.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Drug trafficker
Drug trafficker gets 19 yearsThe North Jakarta District Court sentenced Nio Ka Heng, alias A. Heng alias Gumala Halim, 49, to 19 years imprisonment and fined him Rp 500 million (US$54,945) for being in possession of two kilograms of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) and 2,000 ecstasy pills.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
WI looks for slot in IA campaign
WI looks for slot in IA campaignMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A winning run at the recent Shaolin Open International Championships in China is expected to pave way for Indonesian wushu athletes to be included in the Indonesia Awakens (IA) program.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Fuel hike of 10-15% limits impact on economy: Expert
Fuel hike of 10-15% limits impact on economy: ExpertLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With the new government holding marathon meetings to resolve the problem of ballooning fuel subsidy spending, an economist has presented a scenario in which a 10 percent to 15 percent hike in domestic fuel...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Pekanbaru hit by kerosene shortage
Pekanbaru hit by kerosene shortage PEKANBARU, Riau: A kerosene shortage has hit several areas in Pekanbaru, leaving local residents in limbo.The shortage has forced residents to join long queues in several kerosene depots across the city and has also pushed up the price of kerosene.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
TV media hands in assault footage
TV media hands in assault footageEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Representatives of the Association of Indonesian Television Journalists (IJTI) handed the police a recording on Tuesday that apparently showed three of the association's members being assaulted last week, and urged the police to...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Sex workers to lose hair during Ramadhan
Sex workers to lose hair during Ramadhan PEKANBARU, Riau: The Pekanbaru municipal government warned on Tuesday that government officials would shave sex workers' heads, if they were found operating during Ramadhan.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
City to take over land acquisition for canal
City to take over land acquisition for canalBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Responding to criticism over the slow rate of land acquisition for the East Flood Canal (BKT) project, the city administration plans to take over the acquisition process from the East Jakarta municipal...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
JP/5/korup
JP/5/korupEx-councillor gets 8 years for graftThe Jakarta Post Sidoarjo/Palu/Padang/AmbonA former councillor in Sidoarjo, East Java, was jailed for eight years on Tuesday for misusing Rp 21.9 billion (US$2.4 million) from the city's 2003 budget.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Govt decision on Ciremai protested
Govt decision on Ciremai protested KUNINGAN, West Java: Environmental activists criticized on Tuesday the government's recent decision that named the area surrounding Mount Ciremai as a national park. Having named the 15,000 hectares a National Park, local residents would be prevented from seeking...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Some 3,000 police hunt for top terror suspects
Some 3,000 police hunt for top terror suspectsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said police would intensify their search, mostly in West Java, for Dr. Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Mohd. Top, key suspects in the Australian Embassy attack.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
RP asks credit raters for more time
RP asks credit raters for more time MANILA: The Philippines Central Bank has asked international credit rating agencies for more time to pass crucial revenue measures before downgrading the country's outlook.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
1 x 28
1 x 28 Ex-council chief gets 8 years JP/5/THR Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses JP/5/5scandal2 x 21 Probe into corruption in steel mills sought
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Five arrested for dynamite fishing
Five arrested for dynamite fishing PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Police arrested on Monday night five residents from neighboring Gorontalo province for dynamite fishing in Tomini Gulf, Parigi Moutong regency, Central Sulawesi. They were also charged for polluting the gulf.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
KPI wants more say in campaign rules
KPI wants more say in campaign rulesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) demanded on Tuesday that it be given greater authority in drawing up regulations pertaining to advertisements and announcements placed by political parties in the electronic media to enable...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
National Sports Council urges government to develop regions
National Sports Council urges government to develop regionsEva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has urged the newly revived state sports department to start facilitating the establishment of sports infrastructure in remote areas...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Thai government's crackdown on Muslim protests
Thai government's crackdown on Muslim protests The persistent clashes in Thailand's southern provinces are consistently cast by the government as a law and order issue. On Monday, the third serious outbreak this year alone saw lawful authority challenged when protesters attacked a police station to...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Police told to probe into corruption in steel mills
Police told to probe into corruption in steel millsThe Jakarta Post JakartaAround 200 students and activists staged a demonstration at National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, demanding the police investigate an alleged financial scandal involving three steel mills of the Gunawan Steel Group in the...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Nicotine causes nonsmokers to suffer
Nicotine causes nonsmokers to sufferSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Dina Rahmawati has never smoked a cigarette, but she spent her childhood surrounded by smokers and now suffers from larynx cancer.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Japan awards RI citizen
Japan awards RI citizen JAKARTA: The Government of Japan conferred on Wednesday the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon award to Kusnaeni, a former senior technical officer from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Civil servants to sign contract
Civil servants to sign contract BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: State Minister for Administrative Reform Taufik Effendi said he was preparing performance contract for each civil servant and government official to sign.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Our public representatives in the House need to grow up
Our public representatives in the House need to grow upThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta M. Akil Mochtar, a member of the House of Representatives honor council, recently shared his views with The Jakarta Post's Kurniawan Hari about the ongoing clash between opposing camps in the House.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Ramadhan with eggplant a la Middle East
Ramadhan with eggplant a la Middle EastA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To welcome Ramadhan, Jakarta's JW Marriott Hotel has invited the head chef of its sister hotel in Dubai to show how to prepare Middle Eastern cuisine popular during the fasting month.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
;JP;DAN;
;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Nov. 2 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Nov. 2 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,145.72 6,395.53 6,806.34 6,734.69Brunei dollar 1 5,757.21 5,153.15 5,483.77 5,426.43Canadian dollar 1 7,839.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Over 100 lawmakers yet to declare wealth
Over 100 lawmakers yet to declare wealth JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Tuesday it was still waiting for more than 100 legislators to submit reports declaring their personal wealth.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Police destroy pirated disks
Police destroy pirated disks TANGERANG: A total of 135,210 pirated video compact disks (VCDs) and digital versatile disks (DVDs) were destroyed by police at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Tuesday.Airport Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
House in war for political supremacy
House in war for political supremacyRidwan Max Sijabat & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta We all knew this would happen. A political impasse pitting the majority opposition coalition against the minority coalition aligned with the President.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
1. Discourse - 1x50
1. Discourse - 1x50 'Our representatives in the House need to grow up' 2. NU -------- 2 x24 Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NU 3. Asia ------ 1x50 Americans in Asia keeping close eye on poll, ready to party 4. Market ---- 1x30 Jakarta stock index hits record high
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Deadlock in the House: Where will it lead us to?
Deadlock in the House: Where will it lead us to?Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has been for days trapped in a deadlock, after it tried to distribute leadership posts for its commissions and auxiliary bodies among its ten factions.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
BMW scores highest in RI sales index
BMW scores highest in RI sales index JAKARTA: BMW Indonesia has scored the highest in the J.D. Power analyst's 2004 Indonesia Sales Satisfaction Index Study.The German-based automaker also topped the group's Customer Satisfaction Index Study for the second consecutive year.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, November 3, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, November 3, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Dunia Wanita8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Battle of Wits11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
This is the war on corruption, Mr. President!
This is the war on corruption, Mr. President!Nadirsyah Hosen, Jakarta Corruption is closely linked to the way in which governments conduct their affairs, and, therefore, also to the growth of governments' economic activities.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Govt awards 12 new oil and gas bloks
Govt awards 12 new oil and gas bloksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government awarded on Tuesday 12 new oil and gas blocks for exploration to local and foreign companies, including Petroliam Nasional Bhd.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Govt makes another SBKRI promise
Govt makes another SBKRI promiseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Chinese-Indonesians in Jakarta will no longer need to show their Republic of Indonesia Citizenship Certificates (SBKRI) when arranging their official documents, Governor Sutiyoso says.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Ex-council chief gets 8 years
Ex-council chief gets 8 yearsThe Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo/Palu/Padang/Ambon A former councillor in Sidoarjo, East Java, was jailed for eight years on Tuesday for misusing Rp 21.9 billion (US$2.4 million) from the city's 2003 budget.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Irresponsible politicians
Irresponsible politicians While President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced a broad outline of his Cabinet's blueprint for his administration's first 100 days in office, what has the House of Representatives done in the 30 days since its installment?Practically nothing.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Prudential's Q3 income over Rp1b
Prudential's Q3 income over Rp1b JAKARTA: PT Prudential Life Assurance reported a premium income of Rp 1.10 billion (US$121,452) for this year's third quarter, up 67 percent from Rp 663 billion in the same period last year.The company, a subsidiary of UK-based Prudential Plc.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Ramayana's 3Q profit falls on costs
Ramayana's 3Q profit falls on costsNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, Indonesia's second-largest retailer by sales, had a 12 percent decline in third-quarter profit as costs rose and a stronger rupiah cut the value of its dollar deposits.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Kalbe Farma 3Q profit rises
Kalbe Farma 3Q profit rises JAKARTA: PT Kalbe Farma's profit rose at the fastest pace in a year in the third quarter as Indonesia's biggest drugmaker boosted sales of painkillers including Neuralgin and Procold.Net income rose 46 percent to Rp 136.3 billion (US$15 million) from Rp 93.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Susilo meets TNI, House leaders
Susilo meets TNI, House leadersKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met with leaders of the House of Representatives and the Indonesian Military (TNI) separately on Tuesday amid a power struggle between two opposing coalitions that...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS House in war for political supremacy 2. ACEH: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS NGOs want civilian role to end war in Aceh 3. TKI: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriation 4. PARCEL: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS No-gift policy hits parcel business hard