Archive: 4 November 2004
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Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI will not use electronic voting machines: KPU
RI will not use electronic voting machines: KPU Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/ Jakarta Indonesia -- the third largest democratic nation in the world -- will not use electronic voting machines in the near future, as the machines are costly and not suited to the situation here, the General Elections Commission (KPU) chief said on Wednesday. "Each voting machine costs around US$3,000. We have around 600,000 polling stations ...
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Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty plan David E. Sumual Jakarta 2. Akbar -- Twilight of hope 1 x 30 Arafat and the Palestinian dream M.J.Akbar New Delhi
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* Kidnapers get away with Rp 28m in Depok Page 2
* Kidnapers get away with Rp 28m in Depok Page 2 * RI wants to enhance ties with U.S.: Hassan Page 4 * Eight policemen get up to one year for campus attack Page 5 * Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty plan Page 7 * Anti-mosquito campaign to kick off on Nov. 12 Page 8 * New-look Lakers open NBA season with a win Page 9 * Karzai declared winner of Afghan election Page 11 * Govt to sped up Bapepam merger Page 13 * Islamic pictures light up Ramadhan Page 19
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'My bonus is for my son's education'
'My bonus is for my son's education' With only 10 days left until Idul Fitri, many people are busily shopping for new clothes, shoes and presents, especially for children. People are also spending money on travel to return home for the celebrations. The Jakarta Post talked to residents on their plans for their Idul Fitri bonuses. Zaky Mahendra Putra, 25, is a marketing executive at a publishing company in Jakarta.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to revise arms purchase procedures
Govt to revise arms purchase procedures Tiarma Siboro and Imanuddin Razak, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is streamlining the procedures for procuring arms and will exclude the Indonesian Military (TNI) from the process in a bid to avoid corruption and mark-ups. Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono met with TNI commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto and all three chiefs of staff on Wednesday for initial talks on the plan, which will only take effect three or four years down the line.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anti-mosquito campaign to kickoff on Nov. 12
Anti-mosquito campaign to kickoff on Nov. 12 Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Ambulance sirens, mosque drums and school and church bells will be sounded starting Nov. 12 to remind Jakartans to participate in the anti-mosquito campaign. The campaign aims to curb the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever as the wet season draws near. The alarm will be raised for 30 minutes from 9 a.m., said the City Health Agency head Abdul Chalik Masulili on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex-councillors quizzed over graft case
Ex-councillors quizzed over graft case PADANG, West Sumatra: Two convicted councillors were questioned on Wednesday over Rp 6.4 billion (US$680,851) allegedly embezzled by West Sumatra Governor Zainal Bakar. The two councillors in question were Arwan Kasri, the former chairman of the West Sumatra Legislative Council and Marfendi, a former councillor of the same council.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ethnic clash hits Donggala, two shot dead
Ethnic clash hits Donggala, two shot dead Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Donggala A clash between two ethnic groups broke out in Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi province, on Wednesday, leaving two people dead and dozens of others severely injured, including two police personnel. The two fatalities were local residents Asdin, 28 and Asdar, 30, who were shot dead by police personnel after the clash.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rival coalitions disagree on how to end deadlock
Rival coalitions disagree on how to end deadlock The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the two opposing camps in the House of Representatives have opened a line of communication with each other, they are still at loggerheads on how to resolve their weeks-old deadlock.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Concert series offers chamber music treats
Concert series offers chamber music treats The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A series of five chamber music concerts starting in the city tonight (Thursday) will offer fans a rare chance to hear the period music performed by distinguished musicians. Performed between Nov. 4 and Feb. 24, the concerts would feature subtle interplay between performers, plus the intimate atmosphere a small ensemble created, cellist and event spokesman Leonard van Hien said.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
New visa regulation
New visa regulation I wish to respond to your article in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 30, entitled Visa policy discourages Bali tourists. I am a westerner currently staying in Indonesia and have been coming to this country since 1986, mainly on business. The comments made and the surveys that have been conducted only support my feelings since the introduction of the ridiculous visa restrictions that were imposed back in February this year.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Proton will assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast Asia
Proton will assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast Asia Associated Press Kuala Lumpur Malaysian carmaker Proton says two Volkswagen models it will assemble under a new deal will be sold in other Southeast Asian countries under the region's free trade area agreement. Proton said in a statement late on Tuesday that Volkswagen will assist it in quickly reaching the German automaker's quality standards in assembling the yet-to-be-announced models.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kostrad gets new chief
Kostrad gets new chief Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu (left) relinquishes the command baton to the new chief of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad), Lt. Gen. Hadi Waluyo. in a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Kostrad headquarters, Central Jakarta. Hadi, a 1972 graduate of the Armed Forces Academy (Akabri) and a classmate of predecessor Lt. Gen. Bibit Waluyo, was inducted into his new post in the ceremony.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
7 to be prosecuted for illegal logging
7 to be prosecuted for illegal logging JAMBI, Jambi: Forestry Office investigators handed over on Wednesday case files of seven suspects in an illegal logging case to Jambi Prosecutor's Office. The suspects -- a transportation contractor and the six drivers -- were accused of being involved in illegal logging activities in Berbak National Park in Jambi. They were arrested while transporting 188 cubic meters of illegal logs in Geragai area, Jambi province in June. -- JP
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
More ministers declare assets
More ministers declare assets JAKARTA: As of Wednesday, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has received wealth declarations from 11 of the 34 Cabinet members.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
14 graft cases to be completed soon
14 graft cases to be completed soon KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Prosecutors in Southeast Sulawesi have shortlisted 14 graft cases to be dealt with immediately, a senior official said on Wednesday. The cases included graft cases allegedly committed by several regents and councillors in the province, said the chief of Southeast Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office, I Wayan Pasek Suartha.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hand truck rental biz faces threat with Tanah Abang makeover
Hand truck rental biz faces threat with Tanah Abang makeover Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post Amid rows of parked cars and tents a porter was seen approaching a 50-year-old man standing beneath a shop-bridge at Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta. The porter gave the man Rp 2,000 (22 U.S. cents) and received a trolley in return. Then, he began the search for customers. "This is my business. I rent trolleys to porters.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
House commissions start work, finally
House commissions start work, finally The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the ongoing internal scuffle and criticism of their idleness after a month in office, members of the House of Representatives made official visits and met with the public. A 17-strong House delegation linked to the People's Coalition and representing Commission V on transportation and public works visited Senen station in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bomb suspect goes on trial
Bomb suspect goes on trial JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court began the trial on Wednesday of Adi Suryana alias Qital, who is alleged to have been involved in the bomb attack on the JW Marriot Hotel in South Jakarta last year. Suryana, a suspected member of regional terror network Jamaah Islamiah (JI), was charged under the antiterror law. He could face the death sentence if convicted. The defendant is also charged with the illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI delays liberalization of auto sector under ASEAN plan
RI delays liberalization of auto sector under ASEAN plan Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is determined in protecting the country's automotive industry from competition with automotive players from neighboring countries until 2010, despite the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plan to open up the sector within the next two years.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty plan
Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty plan David E. Sumual, Jakarta In an apparent effort to reform the overall tax system that discourages investment, the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration has revealed its plan to draft a tax amnesty law as one of its first 100 days' actions. Nonetheless, the finance ministry did not elaborate further whether this intended tax amnesty also involved a reprieve for the criminal aspect of tax evasion.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Finance ministry establishes new unit to combat graft
Finance ministry establishes new unit to combat graft Urip Hudiono and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday the establishment of a powerful new unit assigned to combat rampant corruption within the ministry.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
AGO told to also focus on human rights cases
AGO told to also focus on human rights cases Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A human rights watchdog urged the Attorney General's Office (AGO) on Wednesday to prioritize the investigation of rights cases submitted to the office by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kidnappers get away with Ep 28m
Kidnappers get away with Ep 28m Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Just a week after the police arrested a woman suspected of being a member of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, a similar case took place in Depok, south of Jakarta. Two students of SMP Cakra Buana private junior high school -- identified as Michael, 14, and Fajar, 14 -- were abducted when walking home from school on Monday. Depok Police chief Sr. Comr.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Officials move to stem measles outbreak in Alor
Officials move to stem measles outbreak in Alor Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Health officials scrambled on Wednesday to provide vaccinations and food for over 200 toddlers and children in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara, in a bid to stem a measles outbreak that has already killed at least 26 children. "We are conducting a mass vaccination for children in Mataru, Taman Mataru and Kamafui (villages)," local health office head Paul S. Manumpil told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
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2 x 26 Eight policemen get up to one year for campus attack JP/5/MUDIK 1 x 53 Police good buddies say ten-niner to bike convoys JP/5/LADA 2 x 28 Pepper not so hot but locals see shiny future in tin JP/5/CLASH 1 x 40 Ethnic clash hits Donggala, two shot dead
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Proton to assemble VWs for SE Asian market
Proton to assemble VWs for SE Asian market Associated Press Kuala Lumpur Malaysian carmaker Proton says two Volkswagen models it will assemble under a new deal will be sold in other Southeast Asian countries under the region's free trade area agreement. Proton said in a statement late Tuesday that Volkswagen will assist it in quickly reaching the German automaker's quality standards in assembling the yet-to-be-announced models.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Revision of sports bill sought
Revision of sports bill sought Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The sports bill, which is eagerly awaited, to improve Indonesia's sports development, will need another revision in the wake of the recent leadership changes in the country, according to a member of the House of Representatives. The bill was been submitted to the government during Megawati Sukarnoputri's term but it was not finalized, which brought about uncertainty in its progress.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 4, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 4, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Sculpture Objects of Life by I Wayan Jana, Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, until Dec. 3. * Ceramic Reflections on Bali by Michael Pugh, at Jenggala Keramik Bali, Jl. Uluwatu II - Jimbaran, Kuta, until Nov. 25. * Painting by Yasco Kanehira at Alam Kulkul Jl. Pantai Kuta Legian until Jan. 31, 2005. Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 3, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 455 -5 1,231,500 Adira Dinamika 2,650 0 0 AGIS Tbk 105 0 2,150,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 140 5 15,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,175 50 3,189,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 925 25 255,000 Alumindo Light 425 10 202,500 Andhi Chandra 475 0 0 Aneka...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom hires ABN Amro for bond sale
Telkom hires ABN Amro for bond sale JAKARTA: PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, the nation's biggest phone company, hired ABN Amro Holding NV and three other banks to help it sell about Rp 1.1 trillion (US$123 million) of debt securities in December. The other banks are Jakarta-based Bahana Securities, Mandiri Sekuritas and BNI Securities, Telkom Finance Director Rinaldi Firmansyah said in a conference call with analysts.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans to sell 10% Danamon stake this year
Govt plans to sell 10% Danamon stake this year Indonesia's government plans to sell a 10 percent stake in PT Bank Danamon, the nation's fifth-largest lender, on the stock market this year to help finance its deficit gap. The Finance Ministry asked Perusahaan Pengelola Aset (PPA), a government agency in charge of selling state assets, to "prepare the sale" of 10 percent of the lender, it said in a statement.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, November 4, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, November 4, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:05 Documentary 8:00 Talk Show 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Astra ups loan to $170 Million on bank response
Astra ups loan to $170 Million on bank response PT Astra International, Indonesia's biggest automobile distributor, increased to US$170 million the dollar portion of a dual-currency loan it's raising to refinance debt after banks offered to lend more than the company sought.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Persani names gymnasts for Romania outing
Persani names gymnasts for Romania outing Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani) identified on Wednesday the 10 gymnasts who will travel to Romania for a two- year training program meant to prepare them for the next Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The Indonesian gymnasts include M.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Discourse - 1x50
1. Discourse - 1x50 Transparency will be instituted in defense ministry: Juwono 2. DEPKEU -------- 3 x 18 Finance ministry establishes new unit to combat graft 3. KPU ------ 2x32 Indonesians note lessons from U.S. presidential election 4. ASIA ---- 2x27 Americans in Asia hold breath, but mock polls pick Kerry
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
UMNO suspends 16 for corruption
UMNO suspends 16 for corruption MALAYSIA: Malaysia's main ruling party suspended 16 members on Wednesday in its toughest crackdown yet on corruption, and said it was investigating several senior figures for possible vote- buying in September's party elections. The United Malays National Organization (UMNO), responding to the prime minister's anti-corruption drive, said it would offer immunity to informants to help step up probes into vote-buying.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Autotheft suspect found with stolen car
Autotheft suspect found with stolen car JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police found a stolen car on Tuesday as they were arresting an autotheft suspect at his house in Condet, East Jakarta. "We found a stolen Mitsubishi Kuda van at the house of suspect Eff. He told us he had sold four other stolen cars to different people," city police autotheft division chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Eddy Tambunan said on Wednesday. The four stolen vehicles were a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, a Honda City and two Isuzu Panthers.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Proton to assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast Asia
Proton to assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast Asia Associated Press Kuala Lumpur Malaysian carmaker Proton says two Volkswagen models it will assemble under a new deal will be sold in other Southeast Asian countries under the region's free trade area agreement. Proton said in a statement late Tuesday that Volkswagen will assist it in quickly reaching the German automaker's quality standards in assembling the yet-to-be-announced models.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wife faces trial on drug charge
Wife faces trial on drug charge JAKARTA: The North Jakarta District Court opened on Tuesday the trial of a housewife who allegedly assisted her husband in drug trafficking. Prosecutor Triningsih told the court that Sni, 36, was arrested in the ladies' room of Barong discotheque in Pluit in July. The police found three-and-a-half ecstasy pills on her. Sni told investigators that she had already consumed half a pill and flushed 36 other pills a few minutes before the arrest.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore best-managed city in the world: Jones Lang Lasalle
S'pore best-managed city in the world: Jones Lang Lasalle Singapore was declared the world's best-managed city on Wednesday in a survey of major capitals by a global property consultancy. The city-state was trailed by Barcelona, Dubai and New York, with Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong also among the top 10 in the inaugural City Governance Survey by Jones Lang Lasalle, which operates in more than 100 markets worldwide.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT
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.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
China to exclude CPO from ASEAN-China FTA plan
China to exclude CPO from ASEAN-China FTA plan Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta China is expected to exclude crude palm oil (CPO) products from a planned ASEAN-China free trade agreement by maintaining a tariff wall in a bid to protect its domestic vegetable oil industry from a massive inflow of cheaper CPO products from Malaysia and Indonesia.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pepper not so hot but locals see shiny future in tin
Pepper not so hot but locals see shiny future in tin Antara, Pangkal Pinang, Bangka-Belitung Known as the biggest producer of white pepper in the world for centuries, business on Bangka-Belitung island is now far from fiery as locals instead pin their hopes on tin. Some 70 to 80 percent of the world's white pepper supply comes from the province. A trademark variety, Muntok White Pepper (MWP), is renowned the world over.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to speed up Bapepam merger
Govt to speed up Bapepam merger Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government will speed up the merger of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) with the Directorate General of Financial Institutions by year's end in a bid to boost efficiency at the Ministry of Finance. Finance minister Yusuf Anwar said the new watchdog resulting from the merger would still be called Bapepam, with the current Director General of Financial Institutions Darmin Nasution as its first chairman.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans to sell 10 percent of Bank Danamon this year
Govt plans to sell 10 percent of Bank Danamon this year Indonesia's government plans to sell a 10 percent stake in PT Bank Danamon, the nation's fifth-largest lender, on the stock market this year to help finance its deficit gap. The Finance Ministry asked Perusahaan Pengelola Aset (PPA), a government agency in charge of selling state assets, to "prepare the sale" of 10 percent of the lender, it said in a statement.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'You are what you drive' sustains high-end MPV market
'You are what you drive' sustains high-end MPV market Rudijanto, Contributor/Jakarta An editorial that appeared in this newspaper some time ago professed that "You are not what you drive", in reference to People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Hidayat Nurwahid's refusal to accept a luxury Volvo as his official car. For high-end multipurpose vehicle (MPV) distributors, the reverse is a magic tag line that boosts sales: "You are what you drive".
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
UNICEF to campaign against land mines
UNICEF to campaign against land mines JAKARTA: The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the Canadian Embassy in Indonesia are slated to launch a campaign against land mines on Thursday. In cooperation with the Jesuit Refuge Service (JRS) and Lapasip, two non-governmental organizations dealing with land mines, the campaign will be focused on areas ravaged by conflict, like Ambon and Aceh.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI woman sentenced to prison in KL
RI woman sentenced to prison in KL MALAYSIA: An Indonesian migrant worker was sentenced to a year in prison for kidnapping a Malaysian baby who she hoped to sell, news reports said on Wednesday. Factory worker Evakartika Pitriana Arman Yunus, 27, tearfully begged a magistrate not to jail her on Tuesday after she pleaded guilty to abducting a four-month-old child in southern Malacca state on Sept. 21. "I regret what I have done," Evakartika was quoted as saying by The Star newspaper.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-rates Rupiah Rates Nov. 3 JP/13/Kurs Rupiah Rates Nov. 3 Banknote rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,162.76 6,412.96 Brunei dollar 1 5,765.72 5,162.84 Canadian dollar 1 7,837.51 7,018.92 Swiss franc 1 7,953.64 7,118.76 Danish krone 1 1,640.46 1,468.34 Euro 1 12,189.67 10,915.80 Poundsterling 1 17,628.76 15,789.65 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,234.72 1,106.07 Japanese yen 100 9,041.97 8,097.07 Malaysian ringgit 1 -- -- Norwegian krone 1 1,491.46 1,334.16 New Zealand dollar...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK, APPI call for ruling on gifts for officials
KPK, APPI call for ruling on gifts for officials Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Association of Indonesian Gifts Entrepreneurs (APPI) called on Wednesday for the government to issue a regulation on gifts for state officials. The statement was the latest move involving a series of protests from parcel vendors over a KPK policy banning state officials from getting parcels from anyone but relatives and friends.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/MUDIK
JP/5/MUDIK Police good buddies say ten-niner to Surabaya motorcycle convoys Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Iksan, a bank employee in Surabaya, was elated when he heard the news on the radio that the police would provide escorts for homeward-bound motorcyclists during the Idul Fitri exodus. He picked up the telephone and immediately registered to join one of the convoys. "It feels like we're getting an escort like big-wig state officials," he told The Jakarta Post at his office on Jl.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata Aloysius Unditu Bloomberg/Jakarta Standard Chartered Plc, a U.K. bank that makes two-thirds of its profit in Asia, and PT Astra International, received the Indonesian central bank's approval to buy 51 percent of PT Bank Permata, a government official said. "We received a formal letter from the central bank yesterday stating its approval," Raden Pardede, vice president director of PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset, said in an interview.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Intel Corp. eyes Indonesia's SMEs market
Intel Corp. eyes Indonesia's SMEs market Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post/Denpasar Intel Corporation, the world's largest chip maker for personal computers (PC), has eyed Indonesia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as part of its efforts in further boosting its global market share. Speaking during a panel discussion on information technology (IT) solutions for SMEs here recently, Intel Indonesia distribution manager Singgih M.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
China to exclude CPO from ASEAN-China FTA plan
China to exclude CPO from ASEAN-China FTA plan Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta China is expected to exclude crude palm oil (CPO) products from a planned ASEAN-China free trade agreement by maintaining a tariff wall in a bid to protect its domestic vegetable oil industry from a massive inflow of cheaper CPO products from Malaysia and Indonesia.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Business climate
Business climate As a European Union citizen I have found it impossible to open a small (tourism) business in Indonesia, even though I have been married 12 years with my Indonesian wife. It's difficult for me to understand why this system is so obstructive. Even small-scale businesses create jobs. Employers are also consumers and they pay taxes -- and I pay my taxes. In Indonesia, I experienced never-ending hassles with a corrupt and inefficient bureaucracy.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, November 4, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, November 4, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:05 Documentary 8:00 Talk Show 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Eight policemen get up to one year for campus attack
Eight policemen get up to one year for campus attack Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar The Makassar District Court in South Sulawesi sentenced eight police officers on Wednesday to between seven months and one year in prison for their involvement in an attack on students in May. Prosecutors had sought up to two years' imprisonment for the defendants: First Brig.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Laskar' leader wants tighter gun control
'Laskar' leader wants tighter gun control The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The leader of Laskar Merah Putih (Red and White Troop) urged the Jakarta Police on Wednesday to tighten their control of gun ownership by private citizens. Eddy Hartawan, whose group is often spotted at rallies in support of state officials accused of involvement in corruption, said several of the group's members were threatened at gunpoint on Monday by a businessman.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bomb victim still affected by trauma
Bomb victim still affected by trauma Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Sept. 9 blast outside the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, had not only taken the lower jaw of Mulyono, but it had left horrible, vivid memories that has made him a different man.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Major car makers report hefty sales in third quarter
Major car makers report hefty sales in third quarter T.Sima Gunawan, Contributor/Jakarta The Indonesian automotive market is on the path to recovery, with car sales continuing to show a significant increase during the past few months. Total sales rebounded to 348,736 units during the first nine months of this year, or an increase of nearly 30 percent as compared to 268,531 units in the same period of last year.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan Salmona HOUSE MEETING: Accompanied by commission deputy chairman Effendy Choirie of the National Awakening Party (PKB), the Golkar Party's Theo L. Sambuaga (right foreground) chairs a meeting of the House of Representatives' defense commission. The commission, which was set up by the House factions grouped in the Nationhood Coalition, discussed its order of business during the internal meeting on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Evi heading for world event in Germany
Evi heading for world event in Germany Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Young rock-climber Evi Neliwati will represent Indonesia at the 2005 World Games in Duisburg, Germany, according to the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI) here on Wednesday. Evi, just 20-years-old, secured a berth in November's world championship after she won gold in the women's speed event at the recently concluded Asian championships, where Indonesian athletes also grabbed another two silvers.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI wants to enhance ties with U.S.: Hassan
RI wants to enhance ties with U.S.: Hassan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Regardless of who wins the election, Indonesia hopes that the United States will have better and more comprehensive views about Indonesia, especially in regard to the democratization process and human rights issues. "For us, whoever wins the election, we hope to improve ties between the two countries.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata Aloysius Unditu Bloomberg/Jakarta Standard Chartered Plc, a U.K. bank that makes two-thirds of its profit in Asia, and PT Astra International, received the Indonesian central bank's approval to buy 51 percent of PT Bank Permata, a government official said. "We received a formal letter from the central bank yesterday stating its approval," Raden Pardede, vice president director of PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset, said in an interview.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Transparency will be instituted in defense ministry
Transparency will be instituted in defense ministry Professionalism and internal reforms of the Indonesian Military (TNI) have been one of the main topics of discussion in the country since the downfall of Soeharto in 1998. Newly inducted Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono talked to The Jakarta Post's Tiarma Siboro and Imanuddin Razak on the issue on Wednesday. The following is an excerpt of the interview.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Scholar of Javanese language, culture
Scholar of Javanese language, culture Yenni Djahidin, Contributor/Washington She is an anthropologist who specializes in Indonesia, speaks Bahasa Indonesia and has performed Javanese and Balinese dances. However, she was known in Indonesia primarily as the spouse of an American ambassador. Dr Clare Wolfowitz is more like a shy woman from Java than a professor of a major American university. She is warm and softly spoken.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's stock index rises to record, led by Semen Gresik
Indonesia's stock index rises to record, led by Semen Gresik Bloomberg Jakarta Indonesia's stock index rose to a record for the third day this week. PT Semen Gresik and PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa gained on expectations demand for cement will accelerate next year. The Jakarta Composite Index added 8.969, or 1 percent, to 890.365 at the 4 p.m. local time close. The index has closed at records for the past three days. About seven stocks gained for every five that fell.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata Aloysius Unditu Bloomberg/Jakarta Standard Chartered Plc, a U.K. bank that makes two-thirds of its profit in Asia, and PT Astra International, received the Indonesian central bank's approval to buy 51 percent of PT Bank Permata, a government official said. "We received a formal letter from the central bank yesterday stating its approval," Raden Pardede, vice president director of PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset, said in an interview.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo greets returning migrant workers
Susilo greets returning migrant workers Fadli and Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Tanjung Pinang/Dumai In a show of sympathy, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono greeted on Wednesday undocumented migrant workers who had returned to the country from Malaysia via major entry points in Riau and neighboring Riau Islands provinces. Local officials ushered the president upon his arrival to a hall in a Tanjung Pinang center to meet some 200 migrant workers who had been waiting for him.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Manado councillors to settle deadlock
Manado councillors to settle deadlock MANADO, North Sulawesi: Some council leaders flew to Jakarta on Wednesday to consult central government officials over a recent deadlock on the establishment of commissions at the North Sulawesi Legislative Council. The leaders represented all disputing factions at the provincial council, said Syachrial Damopolii, the speaker of the council.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
N. Jakarta holds Idul Fitri fair
N. Jakarta holds Idul Fitri fair JAKARTA: North Jakarta municipality office is holding a three- day fair ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday. Around 100 vendors are participating in the event, which started on Tuesday and ends on Thursday. The municipal's economic administration bureau head, Ekom Mirtaatmaja, said on Wednesday that most of the participating vendors were those recognized by the municipal administration.
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1. TKI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. TKI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Susilo greets returning migrant workers 2. KIDNAP: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Kidnapers get away with Rp 28m 3. CAMPAK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Officials move to stem measles outbreak in Alor 4. TI: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS House commissions start work, finally 5. VICTIMS: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Bomb victim still affected by trauma
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Visa policy survey reveals dissatisfaction
Visa policy survey reveals dissatisfaction The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Bali is the first province in Indonesia to have carried out a comprehensive survey on the implementation of the new visa-on- arrival (VoA) policy as a quick response to government requests for the island's tourist industry to provide "real data" on the impact of the policy, which has been effective since Feb. 2004.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia may cut LNG exports from Arun and Bontang
Indonesia may cut LNG exports from Arun and Bontang Indonesia is negotiating with buyers to reduce exports from natural gas plants at Bontang in Kalimantan and Arun in Sumatra said Rachmat Sudibyo, chairman of BPMigas, Indonesia's state oil and gas regulator. Indonesia aims to cut 30 to 35 cargoes a year from exports at Bontang because the plant has production problems, Rachmat said. He declined to describe the problems.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election fever, bomb blamed for decline in investment
Election fever, bomb blamed for decline in investment Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta Investment Coordinating Board (BKPMD) revealed on Wednesday that foreign investment as of August had plunged sharply by 58 percent to US$1 billion against last year's $2.5 billion. Investment in the first eight months was made through 376 approved projects, more than the 341 projects approved for 2003.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rowing eyes slot in IA campaign
Rowing eyes slot in IA campaign och. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta fter wushu, rowing is currently eying a slot in the Indonesia Awakens (IA) program, a sporting project unveiled by the National Sports Council (KONI) aimed at boosting Indonesia's medal count at the 2006 Asian Games.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI citizen jailed for smuggling
RI citizen jailed for smuggling SINGAPORE: An Indonesian boat captain has been jailed for three months for trying to smuggle some 40,000 reticulated python and monitor lizard skins worth US$481,000 into Singapore, local media reported on Wednesday. Abdul Rahman, who transported the skins from Jambi, Sumatra island, was also fined US$3,000, The Straits Times said.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Corrupters sent to Nusakambangan
Corrupters sent to Nusakambangan The government transferred six convicted corrupters, including former deputy chairman of the now defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Pande Lubis, to maximum security prisons on Nusakambangan island off Central Java on Wednesday. Director General of Penitentiaries Mardjaman said the corrupters, who were serving their jail sentences in a number of prisons in Jakarta, Tangerang and Bandung, left Jakarta for Nusakambangan by bus at around 8 p.m.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
China agrees to cut palm oil tariff on Indonesian products
China agrees to cut palm oil tariff on Indonesian products Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The local oleochemical industry should be relieved to hear that China has agreed to cut import duties on Indonesia's palm oil derivative products to the same level imposed on Malaysian products, a senior official at the Ministry of Trade has said.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police good buddies say ten-niner to bike convoys
Police good buddies say ten-niner to bike convoys Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Iksan, a bank employee in Surabaya, was elated when he heard the news on the radio that the police would provide escorts for homeward-bound motorcyclists during the Idul Fitri exodus. He picked up the telephone and immediately registered to join one of the convoys. "It feels like we're getting an escort like big-wig state officials," he told The Jakarta Post at his office on Jl. Ahmad Yani in Surabaya.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Americans in Asia hold breath, but mock polls pick Kerry
Americans in Asia hold breath, but mock polls pick Kerry Shaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse/Tokyo Americans in Asia kept a nervous eye on Wednesday on the see- sawing election results from home half a world away, but John Kerry was assured of at least one victory as he swept a series of mock polls held throughout the region. With the U.S.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Civilian supremacy first
Civilian supremacy first From Koran Tempo President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has pledged to strive for civilian supremacy in his new Cabinet, meaning the top positions will be held by civilians rather than a policy against the military or ex-soldiers. The public hopes that at least certain areas should be under civilian authority and not occupied by military men, such as the posts of minister of defense and head of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN).
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
City erects health posts at stations, terminals
City erects health posts at stations, terminals The city administration will set up health posts at bus terminals, railway stations, seaports and airports in the capital a week before and a week after the Idul Fitri holiday to provide health services for holidaymakers. "The health posts will provide care for minor injuries and light ailments.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Islamic pictures light up Ramadhan
Islamic pictures light up Ramadhan Agus Maryono and Amin A. Abdurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Purwokerto The fasting month of Ramadhan in Islam is often called Syahrul Mubarak, a month of bountiful blessings, or one that is full of virtue and gain. Apart from its spiritual benefit in the form of multiple rewards for righteous deeds by devout followers, Ramadhan also generates financial gain.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI swaps foreign debt for education
RI swaps foreign debt for education JAKARTA: Indonesia has agreed to a 23 million euro (US$29 million) debt swap with Germany, exchanging repayments for badly needed education projects, a government official said on Wednesday. Jannes Hutagalung, a deputy education minister, told AFP the deal is to be finalized next Monday would see Jakarta channeling funds meant for paying off its debt into establishing junior high schools in eastern Indonesia.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. 3 x 18
1. 3 x 18 Indonesia wants to enhance relations with U.S.: Hassan 2. 2 x 27 AGO told to also focus on human rights cases 3. 2 x 27 KPK, APPI call for ruling on gifts for officials
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/KOSTRAD
JP/4/KOSTRAD Kostrad gets new chief Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu (left) relinquishes the command baton to the new chief of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad), Lt. Gen. Hadi Waluyo. in a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Kostrad headquarters, Central Jakarta. Hadi, a 1972 graduate of the Armed Forces Academy (Akabri) and was a classmate of predecessor Lt. Gen.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Legalize the illegals to boost tax receipts
Legalize the illegals to boost tax receipts Riyadi Suparno, Jakarta Collecting taxes up to as large as 19 percent of the country's gross domestic product is a herculean task for the new government, although it's not a mission impossible. The Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono government has correctly recognized the importance of taxation to finance the government's ever-increasing spending. It can no longer rely on oil, foreign loans, local borrowing or on anything else but taxation.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Temblor rocks Palu city
Temblor rocks Palu city PALU, Central Sulawesi: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale rocked Palu city on Wednesday morning, causing panic in the capital of Central Sulawesi province. Following the eight-second temblor, the residents fled their houses for safety. The epicenter of the temblor was located on the west coast of the neighboring regency of Donggala, according to a local official at the Geophysics and Meteorological Agency (BMG).
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata Aloysius Unditu Bloomberg/Jakarta Standard Chartered Plc, a U.K. bank that makes two-thirds of its profit in Asia, and PT Astra International, received the Indonesian central bank's approval to buy 51 percent of PT Bank Permata, a government official said. "We received a formal letter from the central bank yesterday stating its approval," Raden Pardede, vice president director of PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset, said in an interview.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police completing file on Nurdin
Police completing file on Nurdin JAKARTA: The National Police appear to be accelerating their investigation of a sugar smuggling case allegedly involving the chairman of the Indonesian Cooperatives Association, Nurdin Halid. Economic Crimes Unit chief Brig. Gen.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's stock index rises to record, led by Semen Gresik
Indonesia's stock index rises to record, led by Semen Gresik Bloomberg Jakarta Indonesia's stock index rose to a record for the third day this week. PT Semen Gresik and PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa gained on expectations demand for cement will accelerate next year. The Jakarta Composite Index added 8.969, or 1 percent, to 890.365 at the 4 p.m. local time close. The index has closed at records for the past three days. About seven stocks gained for every five that fell.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
ICC to revise guidelines on L/Cs
ICC to revise guidelines on L/Cs Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In a bid to keep standards for customs and practices in issuing and using letters of credit (L/Cs) up-to-date with current developments, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is preparing to revise the existing standards.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians note lessons from U.S. election
Indonesians note lessons from U.S. election Veeramalla Anjaiah and M.Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As the world watched with either joy or dismay as the votes were tallied following the U.S. elections -- depending on the respective audience's preferences -- Indonesians are also looking for lessons to be learned following a lengthy election year. It ended in September with the country's first direct presidential election.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
2. 2 x 29
2. 2 x 29 Govt plans to sell 10% Danamon stake this year Govt plans to sell 10 percent of Bank Danamon this year 3. 2 x 25 Standard Chartered, Astra Get Approval for Permata Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata 4. 2 x 30 Indonesia may cut LNG exports from Arun and Bontang Indonesia may cut LNG exports from Arun and Bontang plants