Archive: 6 November 2004
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Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Temasek raises $480m from SingTel
Temasek raises $480m from SingTelSINGAPORE: State investment firm Temasek Holdings said on Friday that it raised S$800 million (US$480 million) from the sale of a tiny fraction of its shares in Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel).
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveries
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveriesJAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, is seeking to buy 1.44 million barrels of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil for delivery between late November and December, a company official said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Defense minister told to restructure office
Defense minister told to restructure officeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While welcoming defense minister Juwono Sudarsono's plan to eradicate corruption and markup practices in arms-purchase procedures, an expert has urged for the restructuring of the ministry and the introduction of a...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
63,000 apply for local govt jobs
63,000 apply for local govt jobs BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least 63,000 young people have applied for jobs with the Aceh provincial government. More people are expected to apply as applications may be submitted until Nov. 24.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
JP/5/cap
JP/5/capAntaraIMPROMPTU DUET: Noted pop singer Vina Panduwinata (left) invites Navy chief Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh to join her in singing Can't Help Falling in Love at a change-of-guard ceremony in Surabaya, East Java. At the event on Friday, outgoing Navy Education Command chief Maj. Gen.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Defense minister advised to restructure office
Defense minister advised to restructure officeTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile welcoming defense minister Juwono Sudarsono's plan to eradicate corruption and markup practices in arms-purchase procedures, an expert has urged for the restructuring of the ministry and the introduction of a...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Anticorruption court in Kuningan
Anticorruption court in Kuningan JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court announced on Friday that the first anticorruption court in the country would start hearing cases in the Uppindo building on Jl. HR Rasuna Said in Kuningan district.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Ministry to create 5,492 new jobs
Ministry to create 5,492 new jobs JAKARTA: The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration plans to spend Rp 28 billion to create jobs for 5,492 people over the next three months.Kirnadi, the ministry's director for domestic employment, said on Friday many of the people would be placed in small- and...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Poor showing
Poor showing The performance of the legislators seems to be counterproductive. They fight each other, and do not seem to care that they have been chosen to represent Indonesian citizens in voicing the urgency for recovery from the multidimensional crises.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt to allocate Rp 4.01t for regions
Govt to allocate Rp 4.01t for regionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance announced on Friday the central government would allocate as much as Rp 4.01 trillion (US$441.63 million) next year to help regional governments finance economic and social programs.The government allocated Rp 3.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt to revive investment in Aceh, Maluku, Poso
Govt to revive investment in Aceh, Maluku, PosoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to boost investment, the government plans to revive business and investment activities in some conflict-torn areas in the country, such as Central Sulawesi's town of Poso as well as the provinces of Aceh and...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Herculean task of health minister
Herculean task of health minister From Koran Tempo In her swearing-in ceremony on Oct. 21, Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari expressed her commitment to ensuring that under her leadership the health ministry would be corruption-free, disciplined and hard-working.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
[b]Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty?
Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty? Mark J. Valencia Hawaii, United States2. Daily -- Questioning World Bank immunity 1 X 48Policy mistakes and World Bank immunity Mohammad Zakaria The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka 3.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Anarchy and terrorism
Anarchy and terrorism The Islam Defenders Front's (FPI) actions are the very best to isolate both Islam as well as Indonesia in the world. With all key players known to the police, I absolutely don't understand why no proper action has been taken.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Australia may test new generation weapons in Australia: Expert
Australia may test new generation weapons in Australia: ExpertAgencies, Sydney/JakartaNew-generation weapons like smart bombs could be tested in Australia under an agreement being negotiated with the United States military, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Press and new information minister
Press and new information ministerIgnatius Haryanto , Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has assigned Sofyan A. Djalil as State Minister of Communications and Information. Sofyan holds a doctorate in international finance and capital marketing from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy,...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Rp 1.9t of remainds unspent
Rp 1.9t of remainds unspentBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The halted land acquisition for several infrastructure projects in the capital has been blamed on the city administration's failure to make use of the entire 2004 budget.Of the Rp 12.26 trillion (US$1.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Foreign water firm 'abused rights'
Foreign water firm 'abused rights' JAKARTA: The Community of Tap Water Customers (Komparta) and an individual consumer, Suta Widhya, reported tap water operator PD PAM Jaya and its foreign partner Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) to the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Friday due to their...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
1. 3 x 15
1. 3 x 15 Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workers 2. 2 x 24 Minister to get tough on corrupt civil servants 3. 1 x 24 RI, China to boost cooperation 4. 2 x 24 Defense minister to restructure office
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Court delays euthanasia ruling
Court delays euthanasia ruling JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court has delayed issuing a decision on the legality of euthanasia on an appeal by Bogor resident Hasan Kesuma, whose wife Agian Isna Naili has been in a "persistent vegetative state" for more than three months.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Shares end at new high on Wall Street gains
Shares end at new high on Wall Street gainsDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares closed at a fresh record high in volatile trading on Friday as Wall Street's gains overnight spurred buying of select local blue chips, dealers said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI workers say Malaysia no longer land of opportunity
RI workers say Malaysia no longer land of opportunityAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar Malaysia, which had long been a land of hope and promise for Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) seeking better lives, has now closed its doors.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Ex-rivals SBY, Wiranto have 'small talk' at presidential office
Ex-rivals SBY, Wiranto have 'small talk' at presidential officeFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Long-time comrades President Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and former presidential rival Gen. (ret) Wiranto held a brief reunion on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Millions of fish die of mysterious 'virus'
Millions of fish die of mysterious 'virus'Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan The Simalungun regency administration in North Sumatra banned on Friday the consumption of fish from Lake Toba after millions of fish died in the lake over the past week.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Surocolo neglected but offers diverse tourist charms
Surocolo neglected but offers diverse tourist charmsSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta, as the cultural heart of Java, boasts a wide range of tourist attractions, including historical and archeological sites.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Car plunges into river, six people die
Car plunges into river, six people dieID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Six people were killed and six others severely injured late on Thursday night when their Isuzu Bison van plunged into a river in Gunung Malang, Situbondo, East Java.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
and pls see in green: I thought the National desk decided his
and pls see in green: I thought the National desk decided his name was spelled Taufik. Which is correct?and in blue: is minister's office right, or is it the commission? ;JP;MTR;CD; ANPAa..r.. Minister-Corrupt-pledge Minister to get tough on errant civil servants JP/4/KontrakMinister to get tough...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Improve welfare of teachers
Improve welfare of teachersFrom Media Indonesia Generally, teachers in Indonesia, particularly those teaching at elementary schools in remote places, are poorly paid. To show the people that the government in its first 100 days can improve things in the educational sector, the salaries of...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workers
Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Malaysian government has extended the amnesty period for undocumented Indonesian migrant workers to return home from Nov. 14 to December, Indonesian Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Indonesian maid sentenced to death for murdering Malaysian boss
Indonesian maid sentenced to death for murdering Malaysian boss Agencies Kuala Lumpur/JakartaAn Indonesian housemaid was sentenced to death by hanging for killing her Malaysian employer who scolded her for burning a meal, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Telkom service
Telkom service I bought a Telkominstansave prepaid internet card some time ago. I tried to dial up using the number printed on the card -- 080981111 -- and after trying about 15 times, I came to the conclusion the line didn't exist at all.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI scientists refute Flores Man finding
RI scientists refute Flores Man findingTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta A team of Indonesian scientists refuted on Friday a claim that the skeleton of a dwarf-sized human species recently found on the remote island of Flores would rewrite the evolutionary history of mankind.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Melia Purosani green globe certified
Melia Purosani green globe certifiedMelia Purosani hotel on Jl. Suryotomo was declared Green Globe Certified last week after an independent auditor from Australia, Richelen and Associates, conducted an assessment on the hotel's commitment to operating to the world's highest environmental standards.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
S'pore industry grows slower
S'pore industry grows slowerSINGAPORE: A key manufacturing index on Friday showed Singapore's industrial sector grew at a slower pace in October due to lower orders.The forward-looking Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 51.5 points in October from 53.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Navy deploys ships for Idul Fitri
Navy deploys ships for Idul Fitri SURABAYA: Navy chief Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh said on Friday that the Navy was ready to deploy a number of war ships to carry passengers during their Idul Fitri travels."Our ships are ready," he told reporters after a ceremony here.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveries
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveriesJAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, is seeking to buy 1.44 million barrels of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil for delivery between late November and December, a company official said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Indonesia to boost military cooperation with China
Indonesia to boost military cooperation with China Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to meet Chinese President Hu Jintao on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Santiago, Chile, later this month to discuss...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
SBY's budget review
SBY's budget reviewFrom RepublikaThe third key priority of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to review the 2005 state budget and law enforcement measures is interesting to note.In regards the budget and its irregularities, there are three main causes of misappropriation.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Jakarta minimum wage up by US$4
Jakarta minimum wage up by US$4Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With a monthly salary of Rp 600,000 (US$66), Adi, who works as a factory worker, has to work overtime, sometimes until 1 a.m., to bring home around Rp 1 million per month so that his wife and two children can have a decent life.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
TV Today: Saturday, November 6, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, November 6, 2004TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Dangdut Music1:00 p.m.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Karimunjawa, paradise of flora, fauna
Karimunjawa, paradise of flora, faunaBambang M, Contributor/Jepara, Central Java The blueness of the sea, the cleanliness and whiteness of the sand, and the virginity of the coastal forests are only part of the natural, exotic beauty tourists can enjoy at Karimunjawa National Park in the...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
ITS provides free education for youths
ITS provides free education for youths SURABAYA: The November 10 Institute of Technology (ITS) in Surabaya, East Java started on Friday a free education program for 62 street kids, dropouts and poor children.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
UGM holds writing competition
UGM holds writing competitionIn order to increase journalists' understanding about tertiary education quality assurance, and promote its policy regarding the matter with the public at large, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is offering a writing competition on tertiary education quality assurance for...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Astra obtains loans from foreign banks
Astra obtains loans from foreign banksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive distributor and assembler, announced on Friday it had signed a facility with foreign lenders to help refinance the company's debts and for working capital.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
House approves Ryamizard nomination
House approves Ryamizard nominationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung In a move that could worsen its relationship with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the House of Representatives' defense commission said it had endorsed Army chief Gen.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI sports turn to overseas training
RI sports turn to overseas trainingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sending athletes overseas for training is an option many sports organizations are forced to resort to, given the poor development programs at home, according to a sports official.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Novotel offers 'Lebaran' packages
Novotel offers 'Lebaran' packagesWith the approach of Idul Fitri, a celebration that marks the end of Ramadhan, or Lebaran as it is locally called, Novotel Yogyakarta hotel on Jl. Jendral Sudirman is offering a range of special Lebaran packages.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Abilio acquittal 'erodes trust in rights tribunal'
Abilio acquittal 'erodes trust in rights tribunal'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The acquittal of former East Timor governor Abilio Soares could further erode people's confidence in the country's commitment to justice, a senior Cabinet minister announced on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Jasa Marga completes road construction
Jasa Marga completes road construction CIREBON, West Java: State toll road operator PT Jasa Marga completed the construction on Friday of six kilometers of toll road connecting Tegalkarang and Palimanan in Cirebon regency, West Java.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Misreporting on Unicef
Misreporting on Unicef I am writing to respond to a report you published on Nov. 4 on page 4: Unicef to campaign against land mines.My name was mentioned as a source, which I do not mind as long as the content is in accordance with what I released to the media.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
JSX lifts suspension of Ades shares
JSX lifts suspension of Ades sharesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) resumed trading on Friday in the shares of beverage company PT Ades Alfindo Putrasetia after a three-month suspension following problems with its audited financial reports.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Governor must resign: NGOs
Governor must resign: NGOs PADANG, West Sumatra: A group of 16 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) demanded on Friday that West Sumatra Governor Zainal Bakar step down following charges that he is involved in a corruption case.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
The real threat to security in Asia
The real threat to security in AsiaMichael Vatikiotis, Bangkok Forget Taiwan. The real threat to security in Asia is the brewing cold war between Japan and China. Most people believe that serious animosity between China and Japan is constrained by the growing economic symbiosis between Asia's...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
1. MASJID: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS
1. MASJID: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Breaking of the fast en masse eases burdens 2. ABILIO: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Abilio acquittal 'erodes trust in rights tribunal' 3. POSO: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Tension rises in Poso as Christian beheaded 4. FOSSIL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS RI scientists refute Flores Man finding5.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt to sell more shares to plug deficit
Govt to sell more shares to plug deficit Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is in a hurry to sell its remaining shares in several publicly listed banks this year to help plug the state budget deficit amid a shortfall in revenue from the privatization program.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt seeks out-of-court deal for KBC's claim
Govt seeks out-of-court deal for KBC's claimThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is seeking to reduce a US$299 million claim made by Karaha Bodas Co. (KBC) against state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina over a canceled geothermal power project through an out-of-court settlement, a senior...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
* 'Abilio's acquittal will erode trust in judiciary' Page 2
* 'Abilio's acquittal will erode trust in judiciary' Page 2 * RI to boost military cooperation with China Page 4 * Police link politicians to Mamasa conflict Page 5 * Implication of AIDS crisis in China and its solution Page 7 * Rp 1.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Minister to get tough on errant civil servants
Minister to get tough on errant civil servantsM. Taufiqurrahman and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Civil servants still have two months to mess up before the performance contracts they signed with the Office of the State Minister of Administrative Reforms take effect in January...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Defense minister advised to restructure office
Defense minister advised to restructure officeTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile welcoming defense minister Juwono Sudarsono's plan to eradicate corruption and markup practices in arms-purchase procedures, an expert has urged for the restructuring of the ministry and the introduction of a...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Komatsu to build steel plant
Komatsu to build steel plant Publicly listed PT Komatsu Indonesia, a unit of Japanese heavy-equipment producer Komatsu Ltd, plans to build a new plant that will double the company's production capacity for casted steels in Indonesia, a company official said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
1. 3 x 15
1. 3 x 15 Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workers 2. 2 x 24 Minister to get tough on corrupt civil servants 3. 1 x 24 RI, China to boost cooperation 4. 2 x 24 Defense minister to restructure office
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Resume military ties with U.S.: Expert
Resume military ties with U.S.: ExpertM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The reelection of President George W. Bush is expected to offer a greater opportunity for the resumption of Indonesian military ties with the United States and to clear the way for more aid to help in the domestic...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Defense minister to restructure office
Defense minister to restructure officeTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile welcoming defense minister Juwono Sudarsono's plan to eradicate corruption and markup practices in arms-purchase procedures, an expert has urged for the restructuring of the ministry and the introduction of a special...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
ARF delegates call for closer military relations
ARF delegates call for closer military relationsCHINA: Delegates to a meeting of Asia's biggest security grouping called on Friday for closer military cooperation amid concerns over terrorism and North Korea's nuclear program.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
KONI faces continued funding shortage for sports program
KONI faces continued funding shortage for sports programEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) is again facing the prospect of strained finances next year with the disclosure of potential government funding for its sports activities.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI, China to boost cooperation
RI, China to boost cooperationFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to meet Chinese President Hu Jintao on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Santiago, Chile, later this month to discuss mutual cooperation...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 1x50
1. DISCOURSE: 1x50 Most Papuans no longer sympathize with security forces 2. ECONOMY: 4 X 12 Govt to sell more bank shares to plug deficit 3. RIGHTS: 1 X 30 Christian right takes credit for Bush win 4. BUSH: 4 x 9 U.S. should reestablish military ties with RI: expert 5.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Building the future together
Building the future togetherFrom Koran Tempo Oct. 20 became an historic day, marking the day the first directly elected president and vice president were sworn into office. The government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is beginning a new era that will define his five-year term.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Indonesian maid gets death for murder in KL
Indonesian maid gets death for murder in KLAgencies, Kuala Lumpur/JakartaAn Indonesian housemaid was sentenced to death by hanging for killing her Malaysian employer who scolded her for burning a meal, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Gasoline lead phase-out? The time's still not right
Gasoline lead phase-out? The time's still not rightBob Larbey Jakarta In 2003, Indonesia's government expressed its intention to ban leaded gasoline in 2005. This would mean the entire gasoline- powered vehicle fleet, ie cars, taxis, motor cycles, mopeds and bajas will next year be running on...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
There is no medical evidence on the effects of lead on health
There is no medical evidence on the effects of lead on health to oppose the view that the orderly gradual lead phase-out in Indonesia, which is already underway, should continue.;JP; ANPAk..r..Gasoline lead phase-out? The time's still not right JP/6/BOBGasoline lead phase-out? The time's still not...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
BNI funds traced to overseas accounts
BNI funds traced to overseas accounts JAKARTA: The police are investigating the legality of a US$12 million worth of funds stashed in banks abroad and whether or not they are part of Rp 1.7 trillion ($186.81 million) embezzled from Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) in a lending scam last year.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Major Asian cities to seek solutions to their problems
Major Asian cities to seek solutions to their problemsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Pollution, transportation and urban development are among the major issues faced by 12 Asian metropolises, and will comprise the priority agenda for the fourth Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC 21),...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Police up security for Idul Fitri
Police up security for Idul Fitri SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java Provincial Police will deploy over 17,000 police officers to ensure the safety of travelers and residents over the Idul Fitri festivities, a top police officer said here on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Breaking of the fast en masses eases burdens
Breaking of the fast en masses eases burdensAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Sapto Hadi had spent his entire morning looking for a job. Holding a bachelor's degree in management from a university in the capital, he has been trying his luck from one office to another in the past year but to no...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Beggars bad for tourism
Beggars bad for tourismFrom Kompas A Dutch friend of mine came to Indonesia on holiday several months go and visited several cities like Jakarta, Denpasar, Yogyakarta and Bandung. While admiring the beauty of Indonesia and its culture, she also wondered why there were so many beggars around,...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Eliminate illegal fees
Eliminate illegal fees Four corporate guests of mine arrived from Thailand on Oct. 18 at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and the immigration officer in charge, for no apparent reason, denied them entry unless they paid US$100 each.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Jakarta's Provincial Minimum Wage
Jakarta's Provincial Minimum WageJakarta's Provincial Minimum Wage 1997-2005 % increase Inflation 1997 Rp 172,500 8.0 % 1998 198,000 14.78 77.63 % 1999 231,000 16.67 2.01 % 2000 344,250 49 9.35 % 2001 591,000 38 12.55 % 2002 631,000 7 9.08 % 2003 671,550 6 5.78 % 2004 711,843 6 *6.50 %* predicted
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
[b]Bush entrusted with the world's security
Bush entrusted with the world's security The Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo2. Pro6 -- China's AIDS crisis 1 x 48JP/7/PRO06Implication of AIDS crisis in China and its solution Cynthia Li Project Syndicate3.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Managing Komodo park
Managing Komodo park I have had the privilege of visiting Komodo National Park a number of times over the last few years and I consider it an unequalled gem of the archipelago. The park is managed jointly by the Balai Taman Nasional Komodo and The Nature Conservancy, the latter an international...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Search underway for victims of landslide
Search underway for victims of landslide JAMBI, Jambi: As of Friday, a search and rescue team was still trying to locate two people who went missing during a landslide that happened a day earlier in Talang Lindung subdistrict, Kerinci regency.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
The season ahead
The season ahead The end of Ramadhan is the time of year when Indonesia's transportation system, its bureaucracy and network is the most severely tested. For as long as can be recalled, mudik -- the trek home by millions of people from cities back into rural areas -- has been a tradition that few...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
New hope in oil industry
New hope in oil industry Amid the plunge in Indonesia's oil production to 966,500 barrels per day (bpd) this year from as many as 1.2 million bpd in 2002 -- which degraded the country as a net oil importer -- there have, of late, been several promising developments in the petroleum industry.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Most Papuans no longer sympathize with security forces
Most Papuans no longer sympathize with security forcesLike war-torn Aceh, Papua remains in the spotlight. Papua Governor Jaap Solossa talked with The Jakarta Post's Ridwan Max Sijabat on Friday after leading a Papuan delegation to meet with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to discuss the...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Kal Muller has the best of all worlds
Kal Muller has the best of all worldsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An adventurer, writer and photographer, Kal Muller could have led a cushy life or become a "somebody" in a busy metropolis in America or any other part of the globe, for he can live anywhere, adapting to cultures as necessary.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Police link local elite to Mamasa conflict
Police link local elite to Mamasa conflictAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Parepare Police said on Friday they believed that local politicians masterminded the latest violence in Mamasa regency, West Sulawesi, in which three villagers were killed. South Sulawesi Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
JP/13/BI
JP/13/BIGovt aims to revive investment in Aceh, Ambon, PosoThe Jakarta Post/JakartaIn an attempt to boost investment, the government plans to revive business and investment activities in some conflict-torn areas in the country, such as Central Sulawesi's town of Poso as well as the provinces of...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 6, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 6, 2004Exhibitions * Art and Culture Kamoro People's Art Exhibition, presented by Kal Muller, at QB World Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya 17, South Jakarta, (Tel. 7180818), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Nov. 7.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Kalbe to Sign $30 Mln Debt Pact, Get More Time to Pay
Kalbe to Sign $30 Mln Debt Pact, Get More Time to PayBloomberg/Jakarta PT Kalbe Farma, Indonesia's biggest drugmaker by sales, will sign a US$30 million debt-restructuring agreement on Nov. 12, getting a lower interest rate and more time to pay, Finance Director Vidjongtius said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Fighting injustice
Fighting injustice The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) and the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) have conducted raids against entertainment venues. Why don't they just raid Terminal III of Soekarno-Hatta Airport? A lot of injustice happens there.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
'I'm saving bonus for my wedding'
'I'm saving bonus for my wedding'As Idul Fitri approaches, many people have begun home improvement projects and have started buying new clothes and presents for family, friends and colleagues, relying on the annual holiday bonus for the expenditures.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Tension rises as Christian beheaded
Tension rises as Christian beheadedRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Poso Local residents discovered at dawn Friday a severed head in Sayo subdistrict, Poso regency, at dawn on Friday, with the Idul Fitri holiday only a week away.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
JP/5/mamasa
JP/5/mamasa2 x 20 Police link local elite to Mamasa conflict JP/5/CRASH1 x 39 Car plunges into river, six people die JP/5/MIGRANT2 x 26 RI workers say Malaysia no longer land of opportunity
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
The Malacca Strait: A clash of sovereignty concepts?
The Malacca Strait: A clash of sovereignty concepts?Mark J. Valencia, Hawaii, United States When then U.S. Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Admiral Thomas Fargo was reported as suggesting that U.S. marines would help patrol the Strait of Malacca, it unwittingly summoned forth the unrequited haunts...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
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...