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56 articles.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Assembly leaders reject Volvo cars, royal suites

Assembly leaders reject Volvo cars, royal suitesKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/JakartaApparently wishing to prove their commitment to leading modest lifestyles, all four leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) said on Wednesday that they would refuse the Volvo cars to which they ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Malaysia is Avanza's next export destination

Malaysia is Avanza's next export destination Indonesia is known as a good market for multipurpose vehicles (MPVs), as more and more carmakers are setting up plants here to cater not only to Indonesian demand but also regional and even global markets.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Terrorists outdoing one another in savagery

Terrorists outdoing one another in savageryLee Kuan Yew, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, Singapore This year's presidential election in the United States has special significance for East Asia.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/RI, M'sia discuss joint border patrol

RI, M'sia discuss joint border patrol MANADO: Indonesia and Malaysia discussed, in the 57th Staff Planning Committee (SPC) meeting, cooperating in a joint patrol of both countries' borders, to effectively decrease border violations and cross-border crimes.Indonesian Military spokesman Col. D.J.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Press Council asks 3 publications to print apologies to Laksmana

Press Council asks 3 publications to print apologies to LaksmanaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three media outlets violated the Code of Ethics of Indonesian Journalists (KEWI) in publishing articles about State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi and therefore must apologize to him, the ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Tax uncollected

Tax uncollected Taxation Director General Hadi Purnomo's estimate of Rp 676.5 trillion (US$74.34 billion) in potential tax revenue lost annually during the past three years seems to be too high -- a sum 240 percent larger than the Rp 272.17 trillion tax receipt target set for this year.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Central govt urged to help refugees

Central govt urged to help refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor Piet Tallo expressed concern on Wednesday over the plight of East Timor refugees currently living in various areas in NTT province.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Food prices rise ahead of Ramadhan

Food prices rise ahead of Ramadhan CIREBON, West Java: The prices of basic food commodities in several regencies in the northern coastal area of West Java province is on the rise, a few days ahead of Ramadhan.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Convicted police to walk free

Convicted police to walk freeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday eight officers from the Central Jakarta Police's riot squad to three months and 12 days in prison for assaulting student protesters in February.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Mega inaugurates National Museum

Mega inaugurates National Museum JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday inaugurated the refurbished National Museum, which is better known as Museum Gajah (Elephant Museum).The new complex comprises three buildings, two of which were built in 2001.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Mega orders Cabinet members to prepare accountability reports

Mega orders Cabinet members to prepare accountability reportsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Outgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered all of her Cabinet members on Wednesday to prepare detailed and accurate accountability reports so that the next government can ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Prolonged crisis hit low-income workers

Prolonged crisis hit low-income workersRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Low-income workers have endured hard times since the economic crisis hit the country in 1997, and many have come to expect nothing better.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Karaha Bodas file submitted

Karaha Bodas file submitted JAKARTA: The National Police said on Wednesday that they had submitted the case file of three men suspected of corruption in the Karaha Bodas project in Garut, West Java to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office."We submitted the case file on Monday.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Bookkeeper robbed outside bank

Bookkeeper robbed outside bank JAKARTA: A bookkeeper of PT Tempo Sentra Manajemen, Novianti, 26, was robbed on Wednesday morning in front of a Bank Central Asia branch near the Taman Palem housing complex in Cengkareng. The robbers made away with Rp 78.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Telkom sees 20% sales growth in 2005

Telkom sees 20% sales growth in 2005 Tony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaState telecommunications firm PT Telkom expects a sales growth of 20 percent next year upon expectations of more subscribers.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Export exhibition draws 3,000 foreign buyers

Export exhibition draws 3,000 foreign buyersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially opened on Wednesday a five-day export products exhibition at the Jakarta Fairground complex in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Maid appeals murder verdict in Singapore

Maid appeals murder verdict in Singapore JAKARTA: Purwanti Pardji, an Indonesia teenaged maid sentenced to life for murder in Singapore, has appealed to a court in the neighboring country, an official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Candra, Sigit renew partnership

Candra, Sigit renew partnershipEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto will renew their partnership as a doubles pair in the China Open badminton tournament in Guangzhou in November.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Number of big spenders increases: AC Nielsen

Number of big spenders increases: AC NielsenZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More Indonesian consumers enjoyed a higher purchasing power this year, spending money on various household goods despite rising political tension during the recent seven-month-long general election, according to ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Council says 3 media groups must apologize to Laksamana

Council says 3 media groups must apologize to LaksamanaThe Jakarta Post JakartaThree media outlets violated the Code of Ethics of Indonesian Journalists (KEWI) in publishing articles about State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi and therefore must apologize to him, the Press ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Top CEOs change their spots to bite Mega from behind

Top CEOs change their spots to bite Mega from behindRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent remark by outgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri that she has been deserted by most of her close circle following her defeat in the presidential election to her former security chief Susilo ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Bank Indonesia sees third quarter growth at 4.4-4.9%

Bank Indonesia sees third quarter growth at 4.4-4.9%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy may have grown by as much as 4.9 percent in the third quarter of this year, driven by strong domestic consumption and an improvement in investment, Bank Indonesia said in its latest economic assessment.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Translator Rashid careful with words

Translator Rashid careful with wordsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local movie viewers will never see the Indonesian translation of words such as "Arab terrorists" used in subtitles for Hollywood films because Rashid Rachman translates it into kelompok teroris (terrorist group), instead.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/TV Today: Friday, October 15, 2004

TV Today: Friday, October 15, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Israeli-Palestinian conflict The Palestinian uprising shows no signs of abating, despite being the target of an all-out Israeli war. Over 3,000 Palestinians are estimated to have been killed in Israel's ruthless clampdown. Thousands of others have been injured. Israeli bulldozers ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/New C-Class gives elegant, sportier choices

New C-Class gives elegant, sportier choices Premium German carmaker PT DaimlerChrysler Indonesia (DCI) launched on Tuesday two new Mercedes-Benz C-Class models at the Sentul Circuit in Sentul, Bogor, West Java.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/A bloated Cabinet

A bloated Cabinet President Megawati Soekarnoputri really deserves praise and thumbs up for at least two things.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/TV Today: Friday, October 15, 2004

TV Today: Friday, October 15, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Bali's craftsmen take part in exhibition

Bali's craftsmen take part in exhibition DENPASAR: As many as 50 craftsmen from several villages in Bali are taking part in a special exhibition of export products in Jakarta, from Oct.13 through Oct.20.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Police to combat illegal loggers

Police to combat illegal loggers JAMBI: Jambi provincial police have established a special task force to combat rampant illegal logging in the province, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Graft found at every level of govt

Graft found at every level of govtM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A report on Wednesday confirmed post-reform suspicions that corruption in the country had spread from the central government in the Soeharto era to regional governments after reform and the regional autonomy drive.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Telkom sees 20% sales growth in 2005

Telkom sees 20% sales growth in 2005 Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State telecommunications firm PT Telkom expects a sales growth of 20 percent next year upon expectations of more subscribers.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, October 14, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, October 14, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary8:00 Talk Show8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 14, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 14, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Textile, Rare Textile from All Part of Indonesia, at the Gallery of Alila Ubud Hotel, Malinggih Kelod Village, Payangan Gianyar, until Oct. 20. * Ceramic Reflections on Bali by Michael Pugh, at Jenggala Keramik Bali, Jl.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Mall worker foils bomb attempt

Mall worker foils bomb attemptMikael Onny Setiawan, The Jakarta Post, Balikpapan Police defused on Tuesday night a bomb that was discovered in Fantasy Mall in the East Kalimantan city of Balikpapan, which is home to several foreign oil and mining companies.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Bad weather caused chopper crash: TNI

Bad weather caused chopper crash: TNITiarma Siboro and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) has blamed bad weather in Aceh for causing the helicopter crash on Tuesday, in which eight soldiers were killed.Army chief Gen.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Ramadhan most likely to start on Friday

Ramadhan most likely to start on FridayThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta Unlike previous years when Indonesian Muslims started fasting for Ramadhan on two different dates, they will all likely begin fasting on Friday.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Part 1 of 2: Can ASEAN integration help the poor?

Part 1 of 2: Can ASEAN integration help the poor?Romeo A. Reyes, Jakarta One of the key issues that ASEAN has been dealing with following expansion of its membership to ten is the development divide within and across member countries.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Mandiri mulls loans from foreign banks

Mandiri mulls loans from foreign banksRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank by assets, plans to seek bilateral lending from foreign banks to help refinance its maturing debts this year following a decision to drop plans to raise the ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Better late than never for Audi Q7 SUV

Better late than never for Audi Q7 SUVNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta German premium carmaker Audi AG recently announced it would start delivering its own sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Audi Q7, by November 2005, somewhat later than its competitors.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/'Music is remedy for stress'

'Music is remedy for stress' The authorities are alarmed by the increasing number of suicide attempts, many of them by young people. According to experts, the social alienation many people experience living in a large city like Jakarta can increase stress levels.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Profiles: Jakarta councillors

Profiles: Jakarta councillors Amid allegations of vote-buying during the election for the Jakarta Council speaker, councillors have pledged to work together to fight institutional corruption and create a better, more humane city for residents.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/A fitting recognition

A fitting recognition In a refreshing departure from the usual, this year's Nobel prize for peace has been awarded to an environmentalist and, like last year's winner, a woman.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/House divided over military chief's resignation

House divided over military chief's resignationKurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The resignation of Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Muslim groups up pressure to close clubs for Ramadhan

Muslim groups up pressure to close clubs for RamadhanSjofiardi Bachyul and Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Padang/Palu Thousands of Muslim students and activists held protest demonstrations in various cities nationwide on Wednesday in a bid to pressure the government and businesspeople to ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Foreign leaders may attend Susilo's inauguration as president

Foreign leaders may attend Susilo's inauguration as presidentKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the first time ever, the inauguration ceremony of an Indonesian president may see foreign heads of state in attendance.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/MPR leaders spurn Volvos, royal suites

MPR leaders spurn Volvos, royal suitesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparently wishing to prove their commitment to leading modest lifestyles, all four leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) said on Wednesday that they would refuse the Volvo cars to which they were ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/TV Today: Friday, October 15, 2004

TV Today: Friday, October 15, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Seize wives of corruptors

Seize wives of corruptors Various newspapers have reported that the police arrested Munfiatun alias Fitri, the second wife of Noordin M. Top, a suspect being hunted down for his alleged involvement in bombing cases in Indonesia.Noordin M.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/PLN begins prepping seventh bond issue

PLN begins prepping seventh bond issueTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) began on Wednesday the book building process for its Rp 1.5 trillion (US$164.83 million) bond issue to refinance the company.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Police begin probe into Kendari blast

Police begin probe into Kendari blast KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Police officers began on Wednesday investigating a bomb explosion outside the house of local antigraft activist, Hidayatullah, in Kendari city a day earlier.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Democracy on a high, but tough choices loom

Democracy on a high, but tough choices loomSatish Mishra, Jakarta In a country in the midst of record open unemployment, partially brought about by sharp declines in development spending, it would be surprising if the economy did not figure prominently in the new President's inaugural speech.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Young artist displays unique sculptures

Young artist displays unique sculptures SANUR: I Wayan Jana, 36, is one of the new generation of sculptors in Bali. Son of the island's noted sculptor I Ketut Muja, Jana grew up among artists.Object of Life, an exhibition of his most recent works, will open on Saturday Oct.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Donors to help SBY govt boost investment

Donors to help SBY govt boost investmentTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Representatives of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) met with president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday in an apparent show of support for the incoming government.

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/FBR blocks ITC Cempaka Mas, demands jobs for locals

FBR blocks ITC Cempaka Mas, demands jobs for localsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Traffic along Jl. Letjen Suprapto in Central Jakarta was in complete chaos on Wednesday morning, as hundreds of members of the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) blocked off the entrance to the International Trade Center ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2004

JP/Papuan rebels attack civilians

Papuan rebels attack civilians JAYAPURA, Papua: A group of Papuan rebels attacked on Tuesday night a minibus pickup in Ilu district, some 750 kilometers southwest of Papua, but no fatalities were reported in the armed attack.