Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Archive: 2 April 2004

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Chinese-Indonesians politically active

Chinese-Indonesians politically activeKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Satu musuh -- sudah kebanyakan, seribu kawan -- masih kekurangan, is the motto of Eddy Sadeli. He translates the expression as "one enemy is too many, one thousand friends are too few".

FedEx golf to begin 8th season

FedEx golf to begin 8th seasonMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The eighth edition of the FedEx Corporate Golf Tournament will begin its six-month swing on April 16, with organizers looking to provide business opportunities for the participants.

Asia to link cities with jets

Asia to link cities with jets JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso revealed on Thursday that Asia would have jet planes linking major cities in the region to boost ties among them."The procurement of jets is one of the commitments agreed to in the last meeting of the Asian Network of Major Cities (ANMC) in...

Support for KPK

Support for KPK We would like to apologize to Patrick Guntensperger for the lack of information on the Partnership for Governance Reform that became apparent in his letter to The Jakarta Post on March 26.

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit Indonesia's second-largest telecoms company PT Indosat on Wednesday reported a sharp rise in 2003 net profit on the back of better operating results and a tax benefit. The company reported 2003 net profit of Rp 1.

More Indonesians buying luxurious houses in S'pore

More Indonesians buying luxurious houses in S'poreFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Singapore The Singapore property market is improving, spurred by growing demand for high-end property from foreign buyers, including wealthy Indonesians, a developer said.

Delay in polls could prompt capital flight

Delay in polls could prompt capital flightFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A delay in the planned general election this year would create serious damage to the country's economy as investor confidence would tumble due to the uncertainty, an investment expert warned.

Reassessing state monopolies

Reassessing state monopoliesPatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com Polls indicate that the quality of services provided by government utility monopolies is among the most frequent complaints here in Indonesia.

Voter cards have foul language

Voter cards have foul language fBANDUNG: Poll committee members at Lebak Gede subdistrict here discovered on Thursday that snafus on the voter cards from the General Election Commission (KPU) included several dirty words.

Indonesian democracy on course

Indonesian democracy on courseThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The important thing about Indonesia's parliamentary elections next week is that the country's stability is no longer hostage to political outcomes.

Poll watchdogs laud quiet campaign

Poll watchdogs laud quiet campaignThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties, election watchdogs and non-governmental organizations, described the 22-day legislative campaign election period, which ended on Thursday, as a relatively peaceful and orderly campaign.

What learning is emerging from the election?

What learning is emerging from the election?Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta The elections in Indonesia would probably reasonably be heralded around the world as another step in the right direction for democracy.

JP/13/Budget

JP/13/BudgetGovt set to propose 2005 economic indicatorsThe Jakarta Post JakartaMinister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday that the government would submit the 2005 macroeconomic assumptions to the House of Representatives in May.

Police pursue mastermind behind Gunawan's foiled escape

Police pursue mastermind behind Gunawan's foiled escapeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara revealed on Thursday that police were "pursuing the mastermind" behind the foiled escape on Tuesday of defendant Gunawan Santosa while en route from...

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 1, 2004

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 1, 2004 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

Upgrade trains

Upgrade trains for traffic relief There have been several options discussed about trying to deal with the gridlock traffic in Jakarta. Notable ideas are a light rail system and the busway. There is another option not yet discussed -- a train system.

New judicial move

New judicial move Thursday, April 1, 2004 is a historical day for Indonesia's judicial system because from that date on, the courts -- including the administrative courts -- fall under the auspices of the Supreme Court, instead of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.

Heritage sites in Bogor poorly maintained

Heritage sites in Bogor poorly maintainedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor At least three forts built during the Dutch and Japanese occupations and two Dutch mausoleums in Bogor have lapsed into poor condition and could be completely destroyed if no action was taken, heritage experts said.

Four held for counterfeiting money in C. Java

Four held for counterfeiting money in C. JavaBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Central Java Police detectives arrested on Wednesday night four people in Tawangmangu, Karanganyar regency, for counterfeiting.

JP/20/AZAS

JP/20/AZASAzas Tigor fights for just causeEmmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta Don't expect Azas Tigor Nainggolan to apologize because he won't. As an ordinary human being, does he ever make a mistake in his personal judgment? "My mistakes are I am easily infuriated and foolhardy enough to speak out.

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit

Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit Indonesia's second-largest telecoms company PT Indosat on Wednesday reported a sharp rise in 2003 net profit on the back of better operating results and a tax benefit. The company reported 2003 net profit of Rp 1.

* Headlines:11 killed in level crossing accident 2

* Headlines:11 killed in level crossing accident 2 * National:Abortion OK in case of rape, incest: Scholars 4 * Archipelago:Key witness in Freeport case changes story 5 * Opinion:Chinese-Indonesians politically active 6 * City:Audit agency's performance severely criticized 8 * Sports:Indonesia...

Mangrove forest eco-tourism conservation versus commercialism

Mangrove forest eco-tourism conservation versus commercialismNirwono Joga Chairman Indonesian Landscape Architecture Study Group Jakarta The Agricultural and Forestry Service has introduced its mangrove eco-tourism program, an idea in the works for quite a while.

On Illegal logging

On Illegal logging In response to the article House tells foreign NGOs to be 'fair' (The Jakarta Post, March 24), head of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) has quite clearly got it wrong.

JP/13/Budget

JP/13/BudgetGovt set to propose 2005 economic indicatorsThe Jakarta Post JakartaMinister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday that the government would submit the 2005 macroeconomic assumptions to the House of Representatives in May.

2 x 27

2 x 27Eight more bodies found in disaster-stricken areaJP/Papua3 x 13Key witness in Freeport case changes story JP/5/POLICE1 x 44Four held for counterfeiting money in C. JavaJP/5/poso1 x 35Five men quizzed over Poso attacks

1. Simon -- What learning is emerging from the election?

1. Simon -- What learning is emerging from the election? 2 X 23 What learning will emerge from the elections? OR What are people learning from election campaigns? dangdut should be italicized Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta2.

Grassroots excel in democracy

Grassroots excel in democracy Today is the first of a three-day of cooling-off period prior to Monday's legislative election. Jakartans and residents of other big cities across the country may heave a sigh of relieve.

OPEC to cut oil output by one million bpd

OPEC to cut oil output by one million bpd OPEC will go ahead with a planned oil output cut of one million barrels per day (bpd) from April 1, ministers told reporters on Wednesday after talks at their Vienna headquarters.

1. Pat -- Government monopolies

1. Pat -- Government monopolies 1 X 23 Reassessing state monopolies Patrick Guntensperger Business Consultant Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com2. Nation -- A letter from Glodok, Jakarta 1 x 30 Chinese-Indonesians politically active tolong hyphenate Chinese-Indonesians di artikle.

Independent nation

Independent nationFrom Suara Karya Information on technological developments is readily available via the Internet. Unless we strengthen our morality and faith as a civilized nation, our culture will be subjugated by foreign influences.

RI shares end higher, Telkom gains on rate rise

RI shares end higher, Telkom gains on rate riseAgencies, Jakarta/Hong Kong Indonesian shares ended higher on Thursday led by buying in Telekomunikasi Indonesia after the company raised local calls charges by 28 percent from April 1, dealers said.

The Internet could help reduce poverty

The Internet could help reduce povertyRoger Harris, Development Consultant, Hong Kong Vulnerability to poverty now a fact of life more than half of all 215 million Indonesians and more than half of all Indonesians are likely to experience an episode of poverty every three years.