Archive: 1 May 2004
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Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
For Marketing Perspective --Tuesday --- May 4
For Marketing Perspective --Tuesday --- May 4 Will mobile banking work for microfinance? Mohamad Nazirwan Jakarta Mobile banking (M-Banking) is popular among bank customers as it provides huge advantages, one of which is flexibility in banking with no place and time constraints. Through M-banking, a customer is able to conduct banking transactions and make inquiries any time and anywhere.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4 Branding Politics -- another advertising phenomena Rodney Louis Vincent Jakarta Having spent the last two years in Jakarta, this is my first taste of Indonesian elections. Not quite what I expected, especially coming from a country like Malaysia where elections are subtle and campaign rallies have a more strategic approach.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina revives plan for offshore bond issue
Pertamina revives plan for offshore bond issue Dow Jones, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina has decided to revive its plan to raise around US$500 million from the offshore bond market later this year, a director with the company said on Friday. Pertamina's finance director, Alfred Rohimone, told reporters that the company will meet with prospective foreign investors during a conference on the Indonesian economy in London May 19- 20.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur gets cooked by Court
Gus Dur gets cooked by Court Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta Highly respected cleric and former president Abdurrahman Wahid has seemingly thrown in the towel before the presidential election campaign has even begun, as a response to the Supreme Court's ruling against him on the health issue.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regions T.N. Machmud Jakarta The Jakarta Post carried a news article under the same title on April 5, 2004 reporting an interview with Iin Arifin Takyan, Director General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1959: Construction of the hotel begins under supervision of
1959: Construction of the hotel begins under supervision of founding president Sukarno. The building is designed by American architect Abel Sorensen. It has 14 floors and 400 rooms. Aug. 5, 1962: The hotel is officially opened. Aug. 24 - Sept. 4, 1962: The hotel accommodates 1,527 participants to the fourth Asian Games from 18 countries. 1974: The hotel is renovated under an order from President Soeharto. The Bali wing, 231 rooms and the canopy for the lobby are added. Feb.
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RI's Education Day should encourage positive action
RI's Education Day should encourage positive action Simon Marcus Gower, Jakarta In our modern times there is sometimes a tendency towards cynicism. Sometimes people that like to think of themselves as being "modern" or "cosmopolitan" question or even doubt the validity and wisdom of tradition. Sometimes, too, there is a tendency towards questioning or even trying to "knock heroes from their pedestals".
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Photo-caption
Photo-caption Antara/Audy Alwi BILATERAL COMMUNICATIONS: President Megawati Soekarnoputri receives Iranian Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Ahmad Moderabi at her official residence on Jl. Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta. Their meeting on Friday included discussion on efforts to boost trade ties between the two countries.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Scores hurt after Ba'asyir's rearrest
Scores hurt after Ba'asyir's rearrest P.C. Naommy and Evi Mariani, Jakarta Police rearrested a controversial Muslim cleric on terrorism charges here on Friday moments after his release from Salemba prison, triggering violent clashes between his supporters and the police that left more than 100 injured.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Only 13 seats left for haj trip
Only 13 seats left for haj trip JAKARTA: Although the next haj pilgrimage is nine months away, there are only 13 regular seats remaining for the holy trip. The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Friday the seats would be available to pilgrims from Bengkulu province only, while the quota for the other 31 provinces had already been filled.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thai, Chinese food at Melia Purosani
Thai, Chinese food at Melia Purosani YOGYAKARTA: A selection of mouthwatering Thai cuisine and special halal Chinese culinary treats is on offer at the Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo in May.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pollutants reduce locals' IQs
Pollutants reduce locals' IQs TANGERANG, Banten: Tangerang regency's environment agency has asked pulp producer PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper on Jl. Raya Serpong to stop dumping dangerous pollutants outside its factory and build a temporary storage facility for the waste. Head of the agency Deden Sugandhi said the waste had tested positive for mercury and arsenic, which could cause skin irritations, lowered intelligence quotients (IQ) and even death.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
IBRA leaves unfinished business behind
IBRA leaves unfinished business behind The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The remaining skeleton staff of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has left behind some cases it was supposed to wrap up after the agency's closure late last month, although it managed to exceed its target for this year's state budget.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta 'could be world heritage city'
Yogyakarta 'could be world heritage city' Sri Wahyuni, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta is known by many titles, from "the ancient city" to "the city of gudeg" (sliced young jackfruit cooked in coconut milk). As well as being a city of culture, of students, of tourism, and of batik, it is also the most active center in the country for the arts. Both domestic and international visitors enjoy Yogya for the variety of activities it offers.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir arrest triggers riot, 100 injured
Ba'asyir arrest triggers riot, 100 injured P.C. Naommy Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police rearrested a controversial Muslim cleric on terrorism charges here on Friday moments after his release from Salemba prison, triggering violent clashes between his supporters and the police that left more than 100 injured.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU should be introspective
KPU should be introspective From Koran Tempo Members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) in executing the noble task of organizing smooth and successful elections should in fact be accountable for their performance to the entire population and almighty God. As a fellow citizen I would like to remind them that they will make valuable contributions toward the country's democracy only by maintaining honesty, sincerity and a high sense of devotion, while avoiding personal or group interests.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
East, west meet in the expanded EU
East, west meet in the expanded EU Veeramalla Anjaiah, Jakarta The 15-member European Union (EU), Europe's most powerful and prosperous grouping, is creating another milestone in its history on Saturday when its 12-starred blue flag sweeps aside the last vestiges of the Cold War and allows millions of Central and Eastern Europeans to formally rejoin the European family.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Violence in southern Thailand unlikely to end soon
Violence in southern Thailand unlikely to end soon Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Wednesday was a tragic day for all Thai people, and not just for those in Pattani and the nearby provinces. An ancient mosque, a house of God and sanctuary for Muslims, became a site of carnage, splattered with blood and bullets.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 4, 2004 Performance * Traditional Performance, Banjet Teluk Jambe Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., May 15. Film * French Film, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday. Music and Entertainment * Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 390 (Tel. 022 2500303): - SOB Fun Pub: Live music, daily, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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FOR ATTENTION GETTER --- SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2004
FOR ATTENTION GETTER --- SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2004 Caption: AMK NEWLY OPENED CLINIC: Staff of newly opened medical facility, Asia Medika Klinik (MDK) pose for a photograph in front of their office in Yogyakarta. The new medical facility provides 12 hour clinic service, emergency room, around the clock hotel and home visit, medical evacuation service, ambulance service and immunizations. The clinic is located on Jl. Abubakar Ali, No.3 Yogyakarta 55224, Indonesia. Phone 7482100, 7483100. Fax.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore extends war insurance for SIA subsidiaries, Changi
S'pore extends war insurance for SIA subsidiaries, Changi Associated Press Singapore The Singaporean government said on Friday it will extend war risk insurance to four subsidiaries of flag carrier Singapore Airlines and the operator of Changi Airport for another six months. Singapore, like the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and many other governments, has provided its international airport with war and terrorism coverage since the Sept.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hasyim keeps Golkar waiting
Hasyim keeps Golkar waiting Kurniawan Hari and Yuli Tri Suwarni, Jakarta/Bandung The urging of Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung and presidential candidate Wiranto was not enough to convince Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leader Hasyim Muzadi to accept the party's vice presidential offer. Hasyim asked both Akbar and Wiranto to consult senior NU clerics and members of the organization's law making body on Friday, saying he was not in a position to respond to the proposal.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
EU - Tourism in C. Europe: From cultural heritage to spas
EU - Tourism in C. Europe: From cultural heritage to spas The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you ask Indonesians about their favorite holiday destinations abroad, you will get many different answers. Some may mention Asian countries like Thailand, China, South Korea and Japan; others may prefer the United States, Australia or a European country like France or the United Kingdom. What about Central Europe?
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia-EU trade set to increase after enlargement
Indonesia-EU trade set to increase after enlargement Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The enlargement of the European Union (EU) could boost trade between Indonesia and the region but Indonesia needed to improve products and promotion to make the most of the enlargement, analysts said. With the enlargement, the EU will become the world's second largest economy after the United States, with a market size of 455 million people and a combined GDP of US$10 trillion.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Schools stress quality thinking
Schools stress quality thinking James Alderson, Jakarta National plus schools came into being as a result of two factors. Most importantly, a growing number of parents (often, but not always, educated overseas themselves) believed that the Indonesian national education system was not delivering the learning outcomes, skills, attitudes and knowledge, that their children needed to be successful in their education and later professional lives.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents upset by riverbank work
Residents upset by riverbank work TANGERANG: Residents of Neglasari district here accused a private firm of destroying the embankments along the Cisadane River, putting the area at risk of flooding. "The three-meter-high river embankments have disappeared, dug up by several people employed by wood processing factory PT KIAT in Kedaung Baru subdistrict," Asnali, chairman of the Neglasari Community Empowerment Body, told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
On Prudential
On Prudential Assurance I refer to the editorial Our legal black hole in The Jakarta Post's April 29 issue. When I was growing up in Britain, the Prudential Assurance Co, affectionately known as "the Pru", was more of a public institution than a commercial enterprise. The familiar figure of "the man from the Pru" with his briefcase visiting policyholders' homes to collect their premiums did far more than that.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
IM targets fifth in IBL 2004
IM targets fifth in IBL 2004 Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Jakarta-based basketball club Indonesia Muda (IM) Panasonic, which is currently involved in a dispute with Bhinneka Sritex following a heated exhibition game, has set itself a modest target for the next the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) season. "Last year we only finished tenth, but we should do better than that this time ...
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Kalimantan council alleges markup in plane, hotel purchases
East Kalimantan council alleges markup in plane, hotel purchases Rusman, Samarinda, East Kalimantan The East Kalimantan legislative council will look into cases of alleged markup in the purchases of five Australian planes and a hotel in Jakarta by the provincial administration, councillors said on Friday.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taru Martani uses Sultan's legacy to sell products
Taru Martani uses Sultan's legacy to sell products Slamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Cigars are associated with high-class society through films, art and advertising. They comprise a particular taste, which is not for everyone, but for connoisseurs a fine cigar is second to nothing. Marketing cigars could be compared to selling fashion. Cigar company PD Taru Martani, which is owned by the Yogyakarta local administration, is of that belief. The company's president director Bimo N.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abdullah Puteh's case
Abdullah Puteh's case We should be positive about the Aceh martial law administration's questioning of Governor Abdullah Puteh for his alleged involvement in a Rp 30 billion corruption case. And we hope the province's civilian authority will agree to the questioning. Why? Because leaders should be models of accountability. If they are not guilty, they need not worry. Fighting corruption is the mandate of reform. Corruption has become a deadly disease, proven to have damaged the country.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Many voters know the right way to cast vote: Survey
Many voters know the right way to cast vote: Survey Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta A survey revealed on Friday that fears of millions of spoiled ballots due to the public's unfamiliarity with the new electoral system may have been overstated. According to the survey, 74 percent of the 1,250 respondents across the country claimed that they had perforated both one political party symbol and the name of one candidate on April 5.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Antigraft award winner dies
Antigraft award winner dies JAKARTA: Winner of the Hatta Anticorruption Award M. Yamin died on Thursday night in Bali's capital, Denpasar, where he was attending a seminar. Yamin, who was the head of the education and training center at the Attorney General's Office, was buried at Tanah Kusir cemetery in South Jakarta on Friday. Born in Palopo, South Sulawesi on Dec.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex-general jailed for Priok killing
Ex-general jailed for Priok killing M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The ad hoc rights tribunal sentenced on Friday a retired general to 10 years in prison for committing gross human rights violations in the Tanjung Priok massacre 20 years ago, which killed, according to official accounts, at least 14 protesters and injured dozens of others. Maj. Gen.
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Late ballot counting forces KPU to change schedule
Late ballot counting forces KPU to change schedule A. Junaidi, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to delay the registration of presidential and vice presidential candidates for the upcoming election due to delays in counting ballots in the legislative election. KPU working group chairman in charge of the July 5 election Anas Urbaningrum said that all presidential and vice presidential aspirants had to register with the commission between May 6 and May 12.
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National salvation?
National salvation? From Koran Tempo As a citizen who is still optimistic that Indonesia's present conditions will improve, I am sure the nation needs model leaders who listen to public aspirations as a precondition. Our national leadership has come out of what was once called the central axis formed by politicians, who are now talking about a "save the nation forum". Before any new forum is set up, we must ask the question: Have they proven the "good intentions" of this older axis?
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Most Surabaya firms have no IPAL
Most Surabaya firms have no IPAL The Environmental Law Working Committee (KKHL) has recorded that at least 1,505 of 1,600 companies in Surabaya do not possess liquid waste processing installations (IPALs). "Based on field observations, many companies still dump their waste directly into rivers in Surabaya. The strange thing is that they were not even reprimanded by the government," KKHL secretary Suparto Wijoyo said on Thursday in Surabaya, East Java.
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FOR Marketing Perspective - Mobile Banking -- May 4
FOR Marketing Perspective - Mobile Banking -- May 4 M-banking to go beyond balance check Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Using a credit card when you are shopping is very common today, but what if the transaction was conducted by merely clicking some buttons on your cellular phone, showing the phone's screen to the cashier who immediately approved the transaction upon seeing the screen?
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bandung traffic jams costing Rp 1 billion per day
Bandung traffic jams costing Rp 1 billion per day Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung The seemingly endless traffic congestion in Bandung is one of the biggest constraints on the development of the city, which the municipal administration has been finding difficult to address. Transportation experts from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) have estimated that traffic snarl-ups could be causing losses of up to Rp 1 billion (US$120,000) per day.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Accor Group pays social visit to PLN
Accor Group pays social visit to PLN YOGYAKARTA: Three hotels in the city from the Accor Group paid a public relations visit to the state electricity company on Wednesday, in a bid to improve cooperation between the bodies, a hotel PR representative said. Staff from the three hotels -- the Novotel Yogyakarta, the Grand Mercure Phoenix and the Ibis Malioboro -- met with officials from state electricity company PLN.
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Telkomsel service
Telkomsel service I have been a subscriber to Telkomsel (Customer No. 354412) for five years. I pay always my bills in time. What do I get for this? Unacceptable poor service! My mailbox (which is very important for me, because I am often out of network-range) has not functioned for at least one week. I found out this after an angry customer called me, complaining he couldn't reach me.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alex Arifianto
Alex Arifianto Jakarta 2. endy -- We who believe in freedom cannot rest 2 X 30 World Press Freedom Day: We who believe in freedom cannot rest Endy M. Bayuni Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Jailed priest denied medical care
Jailed priest denied medical care PALU, Central Sulawesi: A convicted cleric, Rinaldy Damanik, coordinator of the Central Sulawesi Christian Church Crisis Center, has reportedly been prevented from receiving medical treatment in Jakarta for his kidney disease. He is currently being treated at the Balai Keselamatan Hospital in Palu, which suffers a lack of operating equipment.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Military hunts dreaded snipers in restive Ambon
Military hunts dreaded snipers in restive Ambon M. Azis Tunny and Tiarma Siboro, Ambon/Jakarta Religious clashes escalated again in Ambon, Maluku on Friday as arson, gunfire and explosions rocked the battle-scarred city, injuring at least 19 people and paralyzing the provincial administration. In Jakarta, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said it was deploying more intelligence officers and soldiers in coordination with police to hunt down snipers blamed for fueling terror among civilians in Ambon.
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Bomb hoax at printer factory
Bomb hoax at printer factory JAKARTA: Printer manufacturer PT Epson in Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi, received a telephoned bomb hoax on Friday at 10 a.m. About 5,000 employees were immediately evacuated and the bomb squad called in to search the factory. Elshinta radio reported the hoax was received by a receptionist at the factory. Employees were sent home and the factory closed down for the day. No bomb was found and the Bekasi Police are investigating the source of the threat.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police summon witnesses over SMP 56 controversy
Police summon witnesses over SMP 56 controversy Evi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police have summoned nine witnesses related to their investigation of the dispute over SMP 56 state junior high school. "Since we just started the investigation this week, we have yet to name any suspects or any possible charges," said Sr. Comr. Edmon Ilyas, the chief detective of the city police's special crimes division, on Friday.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Endy M. Bayuni
Endy M. Bayuni Cambridge, Massachusetts 2. Mahmud1 -- Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regions 1 x 45 Part 1 of 2 Bad proposition for oil mining contractors T.N. Machmud Jakarta
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Komnas HAM reports rights abuses in Aceh
Komnas HAM reports rights abuses in Aceh Tiarma Siboro Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) submitted to the government on Friday reports of human rights abuses since martial law was declared last May. Komnas HAM Chairman Abdul Hakim Garuda Nusantara said that both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were committing rights abuses in the ongoing war.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
New tap water rate calculation to be completed soon
New tap water rate calculation to be completed soon Damar Harsanto, Jakarta City-run tap water operator PD PAM Jaya and its foreign partners, British firm Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) and French PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja), will have a newly revised basis for calculating the rate for tap water services by the end of May. "There will be a final decision on the revised basis for the calculation.
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Compulsory education a big challenge
Compulsory education a big challenge Leony Aurora, Jakarta After the first 10 years in the push to give everyone at least a ninth grade education, the government has expressed concerns that it is not working as there are still 72 regencies and municipalities across the country with student participation rates below 60 percent.
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Tips for the sanitation service
Tips for the sanitation service From Warta Kota On April 21, many parts of Jakarta were flooded, causing long and very serious traffic congestion. One of the reasons could be that water formed pools in artery roads because the road-side gutters, filled with soil, sand and garbage, failed to function properly. There are still many Jakarta residents that do not realize the importance of dumping their garbage at designated places only.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 30
Rupiah Rates April 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,612.41 5,886.53 6,282.55 6,216.16 Brunei dollar 1 5,376.17 4,786.51 5,107.98 5,054.55 Canadian dollar 1 6,681.98 5,949.55 6,348.65 6,282.71 Swiss franc 1 7,104.85 6,326.85 6,750.43 6,681.14 Danish krone 1 1,474.63 1,312.61 1,401.07 1,386.11 Euro 1 10,969.38 9,767.90 10,422.17 10,314.88 Poundsterling 1 16,269.02 14,489.04 15,457.43 15,300.40 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,174.52 1,046.28 1,115.93 1,104.87...
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Komnas HAM reports Aceh abuses
Komnas HAM reports Aceh abuses Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) submitted to the government on Friday reports of human rights abuses since martial law was declared last May. Komnas HAM Chairman Abdul Hakim Garuda Nusantara said that both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were committing rights abuses in the ongoing war.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ignoring the real meaning of education
Ignoring the real meaning of education Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta An abhorrent event that took place in Kampar, Riau, not long ago is still fresh in the minds of many Indonesians. It was an event where within a time span of less than one month, teachers and students in schools throughout the district, joined by civil servants in the district, staged strikes and demonstrations directed against the regent and his deputy.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Astra net profit up 46.4 percent
Astra net profit up 46.4 percent The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Domestic automotive giant PT Astra International said on Friday that its unaudited net profit for the first quarter of this year rose by 46.7 percent on stronger sales from its top three divisions. The firm's net profit surged to Rp 1.24 trillion (US$144 million) in the first quarter of this year from Rp 840 billion in the same period last year.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4 ;JP;CD; ANPAc..r.. Ads-watch-politics-brand Branding Politics -- another advertising phenomena Rodney Louis Vincent Jakarta Having spent the last two years in Jakarta, this is my first taste of Indonesian elections. Not quite what I expected, especially coming from a country like Malaysia where elections are subtle and campaign rallies have a more strategic approach.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, May 1, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, May 1, 2004 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing 10:00 Sports 11:30 Battle of Wits 12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Music 3:00 English News Service 5:00 Pak Odor's Show 5:30 Music 6:00 TV Series 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Indonesian Film 10:30 Music 11:00 Shadow Puppet TPI 6:00 a.m.
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Sutiyoso signs decree on land purchases for canal project
Sutiyoso signs decree on land purchases for canal project Damar Harsanto, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has signed a decree providing the guidelines for the acquisition of land for the development of the East Flood Canal, which include a recommendation that the president order the seizure of land of those owners who impede the project.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prudential may resume operations
Prudential may resume operations Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The judge appointed by the commercial court to supervise the PT Prudential Life Assurance bankruptcy case decided on Friday to let the company resume operations after it was closed down on Monday by its controversial court-appointed receiver.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
New supermarket offers midnight shopping
New supermarket offers midnight shopping Multa Fidrus, Tangerang Besides recreational sites and entertainment centers, shopping malls have become an alternative outlet for people living in Greater Jakarta on the weekends. The increasing popularity of weekend shopping is captured by the management of Hypermarket -- a new supermarket located on the already packed Jl.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stocks fall on Ambon, weak global markets
Stocks fall on Ambon, weak global markets The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock index tumbled by 2.31 percent on Friday due to negative sentiment created by uncertainty over the domestic political and security situation, and declines in a number of benchmark stock markets. The Jakarta Composite Index ended down 18.554 points at 783.413 on a trading volume of 1.83 billion shares worth Rp 1.07 trillion (US$124 million).
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
HI management, workers fail to reach agreement
HI management, workers fail to reach agreement Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Forty-one years since it was officially opened by Indonesia's first President Sukarno, Hotel Indonesia, along with the adjacent Inna Wisata Hotel, was closed down on Friday following a new private investor's decision to renovate both buildings to enable them to compete with other hotels in the area.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
HSBC donates social foundations
HSBC donates social foundations YOGYAKARTA: In conjunction with the 120th anniversary of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Indonesia, the bank donated Rp 120 million to three social foundations under the supervision of Yogyakarta Sultana GKR Hemas. Company chief executive Richard McHowat presented the donation on Friday to GKR Hemas, accompanied by Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, the Governor of Yogyakarta. The donation was part of the bank's social relationship program, HSBC Kita.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
A perennial problem
A perennial problem Torrential rains crippled much of Jakarta last week. Many people on their way home from work had to spend hours on the trip as most of the capital's roads were severely congested. For City Hall officials, the occurrence, which obviously has a huge impact on the city's economy, may be considered more or less normal -- an annoyance, true, but one which they have not been able to deal with for decades. Or even an issue to spice up their daily conversation.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Healthy political culture
Healthy political culture From Media Indonesia Recent political developments are disappointing as they demonstrate an unhealthy political culture laden with intrigue and character assassination of one's political foes in an unfair attempt to win support from the public. Amid the hullabaloo on the national stage, which shows a strong potential for conflict, politicians out there maneuvering should engage in fair competition if they want to win the public's support.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
April 29, 2004
April 29, 2004 Weak banking supervision The preliminary findings of the investigations into bad banking practices which led into the closure of two small banks -- the Denpasar-based PT Bank Dagang Bali (BDB) and Jakarta-based Bank Asiatic -- by Bank Indonesia on April 8 raised great doubts about the integrity and technical competence of the central bank's banking supervision department.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, May 4, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, May 4, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Children Show 8:00 Music: Asyik Asyik 9:30 News: Agribiz 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 p.m. Jakarta-Jakarta 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:30 English News Service 4:00 City News 6:00 TV Drama 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 TV Drama: Paviliun 21 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:30 Music 11:30 Judge Bao TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indosat reports strong profit
Indosat reports strong profit Dow Jones, Jakarta Publicly listed telecommunications firm PT Indosat said on Friday its first quarter net profit rose significantly due to an increase in cellular revenue and gains from a stake sale. Net profit jumped to Rp 556.4 billion (US$65.46 million) from Rp 53.8 billion a year earlier.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Pertamina starts color-coding kerosene Page 3
* Pertamina starts color-coding kerosene Page 3 * Election laws slack about political donations Page 4 * TNI warns of new militia violence in E. Timor Page 5 * Schools should stress quality thinking Page 6 * Police summon 9 witnesses over SMP 56 dispute Page 9 * Azinger, Sauers lead in New Orleans Classic Page 9 * Evidence shows Muslim rebels prompted Thai violence Page 11 * Eight firms granted forest concessions Page 13 * Yogyakarta could be 'world heritage city' Page 18
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Joint teams to speed up response to environmental destruction
Joint teams to speed up response to environmental destruction Tony Hotland, Jakarta Acknowledging the flaws in law enforcement for environmental crimes, the government has established a joint team of environmental experts, police officers and state prosecutors to speed up and improve the investigations into such crimes.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
A perennial problem
A perennial problem Torrential rains crippled much of Jakarta last week. Many people on their way home from work had to spend hours on the trip as most of the capital's roads were severely congested. For City Hall officials, the occurrence, which obviously has a huge impact on the city's economy, may be considered more or less normal -- an annoyance, true, but one which they have not been able to deal with for decades. Or even an issue to spice up their daily conversation.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Forest development centers set up
Forest development centers set up JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has established four Centers for Regional Forestry Development Control to coordinate and synchronize plans among related institutions concerning forests, nature reserves, river basins and hunting grounds. A press statement released by the ministry on Thursday said the centers, formed under ministerial decree No. 103/2004 signed on April 12, will also supervise and evaluate forestry planning and management at the regional level.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
On Prudential
On Prudential Assurance I refer to the editorial Our legal black hole in The Jakarta Post's April 29 issue. When I was growing up in Britain, the Prudential Assurance Co, affectionately known as "the Pru", was more of a public institution than a commercial enterprise. The familiar figure of "the man from the Pru" with his briefcase visiting policyholders' homes to collect their premiums did far more than that.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BREW -- 1 x 40
1. BREW -- 1 x 40 Yogyakarta 'could be world heritage city' 2. TARU -- 2 x 35 Cigar company Taru Martani uses Sultan's legacy to sell products
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
On Prudential
On Prudential Assurance I refer to the editorial Our legal black hole in The Jakarta Post's April 29 issue. When I was growing up in Britain, the Prudential Assurance Co, affectionately known as "the Pru", was more of a public institution than a commercial enterprise. The familiar figure of "the man from the Pru" with his briefcase visiting policyholders' homes to collect their premiums did far more than that.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents question land acquisition fund
Residents question land acquisition fund MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of residents living along Jl. Ngumban Surbakti, Medan, returned to the North Sumatra legislative council on Friday to voice questions about the land acquisition fund of Rp 76 billion for the 3.4-kilometer outer ring road project in Medan Selayang subdistrict. The rally, held for a second time, coincided with a plenary session of the council to discuss fund irregularities found in the 2003 budget.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Teachers strike, students neglected
Teachers strike, students neglected INDRAMAYU, West Java: Thousands of elementary school students in Indramayu regency were neglected on Friday as their teachers went on a strike to demand the local legislative council accept the 2003 accountability report of Regent Irianto MS Syafiuddin. Students said they were given a day off by their schools and it was not the first time they had had such a holiday, as their teachers had previously demonstrated in support of the regent.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina introduces color-coding keroscene today
Pertamina introduces color-coding keroscene today Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm PT Pertamina starts a color-coding program for subsidized kerosene on Saturday in Greater Jakarta as part of efforts to help tackle shortages in the area. Pertamina spokesman Hanung Budya Yukyanta said the program would be extended in July to other areas that have also suffered shortages.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI journalists to study in Manila
RI journalists to study in Manila MANILA: Three Indonesians are among 11 Asian journalists who have won scholarships from German foundation Konrad Adenaur Stiftung, to pursue a master's degree in journalism at Ateneo de Manila University in the coming academic year. The selected Indonesian journalists are Akhmad Kusaeni from Antara news agency, Masduki from Unisi radio in Yogyakarta and Shita Laksmi from the Tifa Foundation, which develops community newspapers and radios stations.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
4 x 12
4 x 12 Ex-East Timor militia gang armed to teeth set to attack JP/5/plane 2 x 31 East Kalimantan council alleges markup in plane, hotel purchases JP/5/WASTE 1 x 30 Most Surabaya firms have no IPAL JP/5/MACET 1 x 55 Bandung traffic congestion costing Rp 1 billion per day
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BAASYIR: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. BAASYIR: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS More than 100 hurt after Ba'asyir's rearrest 2. AMBON: 3 LINES, 17 COUNTS Military hunts down dreaded snipers in troubled Ambon 3. GUSDUR: 2 LNIES, 24 COUNTS Court ruling shoots down Gus Dur's presidential bid 4. BUTAR: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Tanjung Priok verdict Former general gets 10 years
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex-East Timor militia gang armed to teeth set to attack
Ex-East Timor militia gang armed to teeth set to attack Yemris Fointuna, Kupang A joint military and police force in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are keeping a watch on pro-Indonesia militiamen suspected of attempting to create chaos in neighboring East Timor. The militia are hoarding thousands of firearms, grenades and ammunition in NTT territory bordering East Timor, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said on Friday.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto's candidacy versus international public opinion and
Wiranto's candidacy versus international public opinion and International action Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta U.S. Ambassador Boyce was very diplomatic when declaring that he respected Indonesia's processes to elect a president and would accept whatever the result was, so long as the process was fair. Of course he should be neutral -- he cannot be seen as taking sides or intervening.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/BANTI
JP/18/BANTI Bantimurung's butterflies still caught in the net. Fabio Scarpello Contributor Makassar Bantimurung is wedged in the mountains 41 kilometers north of Makassar in South Sulawesi. Here a 15-metre cascade of sparkling water gushes out between lushly vegetated limestone cliffs into a stream that flows through a jungle teeming with monkeys. This is no ordinary place; the great 19th century British naturalist Sir Alfred Russel Wallace considered it a paradise.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
HISTORY OF PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN RI AND GAM
HISTORY OF PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN RI AND GAM --------------------------------------------------------------------- Early 2000 President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid announces a six-month humanitarian pause in Aceh to reduce the number of civilian casualties, but tension heightens as the military accuses GAM of consolidating its forces. Dec. 9,2002 Brokered by a non-governmental organization, the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC), the government and GAM sign a peace accord in Geneva. Apr.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lending rate could go down to 13%
Lending rate could go down to 13% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lending rates are expected to decline to an average of 13 percent by year-end from the current level of more than 15 percent, according to a senior banker. Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) vice president Arwin Rasyid said on Friday that the decline in the interest rate on Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes had allowed the banking sector to enjoy cheaper cost of funds as time deposit rates has also fallen.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
East, west meet in the expanded EU
East, west meet in the expanded EU Veeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post Jakarta The 15-member European Union (EU), Europe's most powerful and prosperous grouping, is creating another milestone in its history on Saturday when its 12-starred blue flag sweeps aside the last vestiges of the Cold War and allows millions of Central and Eastern Europeans to formally rejoin the European family.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR Marketing Perspective --- Tuesday -- MAY 4
FOR Marketing Perspective --- Tuesday -- MAY 4 bank is now in your hand Burhanuddin Abe Contributor Jakarta One afternoon a garment wholesaler at the Tanah Abang market, Haji Hasan, received an order worth Rp 50 million (about US$5,875) from a trader in Makassar, South Sulawesi. As transactions in Tanah Abang are always in cash, the Makassar businessman had to pay right then. Fortunately, both had access to mobile banking. So, within a matter of seconds the transaction was completed.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP
JP checked Diners enjoy the fine food and atmosphere of a Chinese restaurant in the Bapindo building, Jakarta. Chinese food is enormously popular here and can be enjoyed in all manner of locations, from street stalls to shopping malls to star-rated hotels.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'City shouldn't be allowed to sell schools'
'City shouldn't be allowed to sell schools' The legal dispute over a land swap deal involving the SMP 56 state junior high school and property developer PT Tata Disantara has yet to be resolved. The determined stance by the school's teachers, students and parents in the face of prosecution by the Jakarta administration for engaging in "unlicensed education" has elicited various reactions. The Jakarta Post asked some people for their opinions on the case.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lack of protection haunt workers
Lack of protection haunt workers A. Junaidi, Jakarta Indonesian migrant workers are observing this year's International Labor Day, with the government's failure to protect them remaining as one of their major concerns. "I have not taken days off for almost three years. I also heard many of my friends were abused by their employers," Nining, who has worked as a housemaid in Singapore for seven years, told a discussion.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Creating a better social security system for Indonesian workers
Creating a better social security system for Indonesian workers Alex Arifianto Jakarta The Indonesian government is currently undertaking a major reform of the country's social security system to provide social security coverage for all citizens, regardless of their income or employment status. The social security programs offered by the government would be quite comprehensive, consisting of old-age pension, National Health Insurance, workers' disability and death benefit schemes.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
On new visa
On new visa As a fairly frequent business traveler to Indonesia I now find myself postponing trips for one simple reason: The newly introduced visa requirements. The thought of having to queue for ages on arrival, or having to apply at the embassy prior to my visit is just too inconvenient -- except in the most urgent of cases.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Political contract is needed
Political contract is needed It is interesting to note that Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chief Taufiqurrachman Ruki said that presidential and vice presidential candidates should sign a political contract, which would state their readiness -- should they be elected -- to punish corruptors, including bureaucrats or their party colleagues. Although Prof.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
On running partners
On running partners Perhaps what the general election has already done is to expose the uncertainties and lack of confidence in the whole political spectrum. The country has arrived at a clear message: That what existed before is not wanted. Here lies the dilemma in choosing a president and a vice president from candidates that are all (unfortunately) a part of that history -- no matter the pairing, the choice will certainly be daunting.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Right approach
Right approach would win support From Suara Karya Poverty is a structural and multidimensional issue involving politics, social welfare and the economy, among other areas. This can be noticed in the low capacity of poor people to earn a living as they lack skills, equipment, capital and decent shelter. Widespread poverty in the country is further worsened by high rates of unemployment and crime in major cities.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
City loses case on private markets
City loses case on private markets The Jakarta government lost a case filed by property and retail businesses with the State Administrative Court over its gubernatorial decree on privately owned markets. The court ruling was made public by officials from the city administration's legal bureau on Friday. In its ruling dated April 21, the court ordered the governor to revoke the decree. Decree No.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt grants forest concessions to eight companies
Govt grants forest concessions to eight companies Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government has awarded concessions extending to more than 591,975 hectares of natural forest and industrial timber plantation to eight local companies after the previous concessionaires failed to apply sustainable forest management policies.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 1, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 1, 2004 Exhibitions * Fine Art Supply and Demand by Ade Dharmawan at Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until May 3. * Fine Art Fine Craft (Art) or Fine Nothing by Yugo Hendrolukito at Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until May 24. * Graphic Mooi Indie 1882, the repro of J.C.
Sat, 01 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Museum Bahari a hidden gem in North Jakarta
Museum Bahari a hidden gem in North Jakarta Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Like buried treasure, it's tough to find the Indonesian maritime history museum, which is hidden away in the corner between the busy Pasar Ikan and Pakin roads in Penjaringan, North Jakarta. The entrance to Museum Bahari is small two-meter wide gate with no clear sign advertising its existence, more proof the city administration does not seriously promote heritage in the area.