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Searching for all articles published on 2004-10-15 ...

47 articles.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Cumbersome bureaucracy undermines competitiveness

Cumbersome bureaucracy undermines competitivenessTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's global competitiveness has improved over the past year, and yet it is battered by an inefficient bureaucracy, inconsistent policies and corruption, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Hotels prepare to accommodate guests in Ramadhan

Hotels prepare to accommodate guests in RamadhanThe Jakarta Post, JakartaRamadhan is again upon us, and Muslims in Jakarta have many choices as to where to break their fast, as most hotels offer special menus.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Asia-Africa summit to go ahead

Asia-Africa summit to go ahead JAKARTA: Despite the change in national leadership, Indonesia will continue preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Asia- Africa Conference in Bandung next year.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Deakin University unveils essay winners

Deakin University unveils essay winners JAKARTA: Neda Tanaga and Wasana Adi Nugraha were announced on Thursday as the winners of the student English essay competition organized by Deakin University.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Profiles: Jakarta councillors

Profiles: Jakarta councillorsAmid 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.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/14 councillors charged with graft

14 councillors charged with graftAndi Hajramurni and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/SidoarjoPolice here named at least 14 of 75 South Sulawesi legislative council members as suspects on Thursday in a graft case, while East Java prosecutors sought a six-year jail term for ...

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Dark clouds over the drivers of Asian economic dynamism

Dark clouds over the drivers of Asian economic dynamismIfzal Ali, Jakarta The economies of developing Asia are expected to grow 7 percent this year equaling their performance in 2000, which saw their fastest growth since the Asian financial crisis.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Haze blankets Palembang, Samarinda

Haze blankets Palembang, SamarindaMuhammad Uzair and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Palembang/SamarindaHaze blanketed on Thursday the cities of Palembang and Samarinda on Sumatra and Kalimantan islands, respectively, causing respiratory and eye problems.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Mega who?

Mega who?Give credit where it's due. That is why we joined the chorus of commentary and editorials lauding Megawati Soekarnoputri's presidential contributions, as a preface to the nation's democratic opus.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Military's role still haunts public: Research

Military's role still haunts public: ResearchM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the growing democracy over the last six years, the people still harbor deep concerns over the role of the military in public life, which they say has spurred the prevalence of violence, a study has ...

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

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

Part 2 of 2: Can ASEAN integration help the poor?Romeo A. Reyes, Jakarta With regard to the second question as to whether economic integration would benefit the poor and reduce inequities within and across ASEAN, much will depend on the ability of the less developed AMCs, especially the CLMV ...

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/RI loses in Kogas tender

RI loses in Kogas tender Chairman of the country's oil and gas upstream regulator (BP Migas) Rachmat Sudibjo said on Thursday, Indonesia had lost a tender to supply 3 tons of liquefied natural gas per year (LNG) to South Korea's Korean Gas Corp. (Kogas).

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Protest mars UIN inauguration

Protest mars UIN inaugurationYOGYAKARTA: A student protest marred the inauguration of the Sunan Kalijaga Islamic State University on Thursday in Yogyakarta, with students calling on the government to prevent education from being commercialized by "irresponsible parties".

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/U-185 gives impetus to 'short' players

U-185 gives impetus to 'short' playersEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's success at the recent under-185 centimeter men's world volleyball championship in Jakarta testified to the host nation's potential competitiveness in the sport when physical factors were equalized.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Indonesia's general elections: Nation-builders at work

Indonesia's general elections: Nation-builders at workCraig Charney and Tim Meisburger, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Four years ago, an unlikely TV star was born here. She wasn't a sexy young thing plugging cellphones.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Police release Depok graft suspects

Police release Depok graft suspects JAKARTA: Jakarta Police released 18 Depok councillors allegedly involved in graft from detention on Wednesday afternoon after detaining them for more than a month and put them under city arrest for 20 days.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Imported food, beverages seized

Imported food, beverages seizedPALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Palembang officials confiscated on Thursday hundreds of items of illegally imported canned food and beverages in several markets and stores in the city.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/'Refusing luxury cars is a big enough gesture'

'Refusing luxury cars is a big enough gesture'All four leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have refused the luxuries they are entitled in a bid to reduce state expenditure and to set an example of thrift among state officials.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Eight arrested over Basri's murder

Eight arrested over Basri's murderEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe investigation into the murder of notorious gang leader Basri Sangaji led to the arrest of eight men on Thursday, who were suspected of involvement in the bloody attack at a hotel room on Tuesday.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/City eyes one-stop investment service

City eyes one-stop investment serviceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration aims to provide a one-stop service for investors operating in the capital by preparing a new bylaw on investment in an effort to cut down on bureaucracy, the governor said.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Police arrest an Air Force office in counterfeit ring

Police arrest an Air Force office in counterfeit ringEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police officers have arrested an Air Force officer and three civilians for trading in counterfeit U.S. dollar bank notes and seized the equivalent of US$246,000.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Modest lifestyle campaign gets public support

Modest lifestyle campaign gets public supportKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublic support is mounting for the People's Consultative Assembly leaders who have embarked on a campaign to promote modest lifestyles, and so are the demands that the drive extend to all state officials.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Govt sets up new commission on World Sight Day

Govt sets up new commission on World Sight DayDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPoor people suffering from eyesight complications and/or blindness are set to receive free medical care as the government has promised to raise funds for their operations.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Police general faces bribe charge

Police general faces bribe chargeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDirector of the National Police economic crimes division Brig. Gen. Samuel Ismoko will soon be questioned for allegedly taking a bribe worth US$20,000 to allow Adrian Waworuntu, one of key suspects in the Rp 1.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Teh Botol, Kijang, Sari Ayu win best brand awards

Teh Botol, Kijang, Sari Ayu win best brand awardsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Whatever you eat, drink Teh Botol Sosro," reads the advertisement for Sosro bottled tea, which for years has been a very popular soft drink among Indonesians, whether to accompany a snack or meal, or ...

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/RI, Malaysia boost border patrols

RI, Malaysia boost border patrols MANADO, North Sulawesi: Police and military officers from Indonesia and Malaysia wrapped up on Thursday a staff planning committee meeting here, with an agreement to jointly fight crime in border areas.A spokesman for the Indonesian Military, Col.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Moderate earthquake shakes Bali

Moderate earthquake shakes BaliDENPASAR, Bali: An earthquake shook Indonesia's tourist island of Bali on Thursday, sending some people rushing out of buildings according to local media reports, but police said there were no reports of casualties or damage.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Unidentified gunmen strike again in C. Sulawesi

Unidentified gunmen strike again in C. SulawesiRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluUnidentified assailants launched two separate attacks in Central Sulawesi on Wednesday, killing at least three people despite stepped-up security by authorities in the troubled province.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/The huge fuel subsidies: How to bite the bullet

The huge fuel subsidies: How to bite the bulletMartin Jenkins, Jakarta In Indonesia, much debate has recently centered on how the government should tackle the problem of rising fuel subsidies as the price of crude oil on the international market moves ever higher.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/'Papuan separatists' kill six civilians

'Papuan separatists' kill six civiliansNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraUnknown assailants, believed to be members of a Papuan rebel group, launched an armed attack against civilians on Tuesday night in Puncak Jaya regency here, killing six.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Ministry to submit criminal law amendment bills to House

Ministry to submit criminal law amendment bills to HouseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Ministry of Justice is expected to submit bills on the amendment of the Criminal Code and the Criminal Law Procedures Code to the House of Representatives later this year in a bid to plug a ...

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Garuda to impose new ticket surcharge soon

Garuda to impose new ticket surcharge soonRendi A. Witular, JakartaFlag carrier Garuda Indonesia plans to introduce a new surcharge on tickets amid soaring global oil prices, which has seriously affected the price of jet fuel, a senior airline official said.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Children demand cleaner city air

Children demand cleaner city airUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWearing face masks and unfurling banners, some 100 students from 21 elementary schools throughout Jakarta made an impassioned plea for cleaner air in the metropolis at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Wednesday.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/PGN aims to accelerate key pipeline project

PGN aims to accelerate key pipeline projectApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanState-owned gas distributor firm Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) said on Thursday it would complete its pipeline project linking Duri gas fields in Riau province with cities in North Sumatra sooner than expected, ...

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Bengawan Solo water unsafe for consumption

Bengawan Solo water unsafe for consumptionBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, SurakartaExperts and officials have warned of serious environmental damage in Surakarta, Central Java, and the six neighboring regencies of Sragen, Boyolali, Klaten, Sukoharjo, Wonogiri and Karanganyar.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/SBY only answerable to the people

SBY only answerable to the people Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is currently interviewing candidates for ministerial positions. As an ordinary citizen, I hope that the final decision to appoint someone is based on the interests of his supporters.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Welcoming the holy month

Welcoming the holy month The message instilled in every youngster of Muslim families ahead of Ramadhan is simple: You do not eat or drink from dusk to dawn. You shall not utter an unkind word, nor make an offensive gesture. Refrain from indecent acts and even improper thoughts.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Jakarta not assigned new state teachers this year

Jakarta not assigned new state teachers this yearLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNo teachers from among the 110,500 to be recruited by the central government this year will be allocated to Jakarta, says a top official of the Jakarta Intermediate and Higher Education Agency.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/SBY asks people to trust him

SBY asks people to trust himTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, BogorA minister from Papua, a civilian for the defense ministry and three coordinating ministers -- these are the few details of the new Cabinet announced by president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Couple nabbed for using fake credit card

Couple nabbed for using fake credit card TANGERANG: The Serpong Police arrested a couple and their driver on Wednesday for using a fake credit card while shopping at a supermarket in Plaza Serpong, Tangerang regency.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Protected animals released in East Java

Protected animals released in East JavaSURABAYA: East Java Natural Resources Conservation Body (BKSDA), in cooperation with non-governmental organization ProFauna Indonesia, released on Wednesday 31 protected animals in Hyang Plateau in Situbondo regency, East Java.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/House increases number of commissions to 11

House increases number of commissions to 11Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives has agreed to raise the number of its commissions from nine to 11, following the increase in the number of legislators.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Building stability on the back of global recovery

Building stability on the back of global recoveryRodrigo de Rato, Project Syndicate The world is a study in contrasts nowadays. We are haunted by images of terror and warfare.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/You are not what you drive: Hidayat

You are not what you drive: HidayatEndy M. Bayuni, Jakarta Some of our top elected officials have decided to spurn the Volvo limousines and royal suites in five-star hotels to which they are entitled.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/PDI-P skip council leaders induction

PDI-P skip council leaders inductionSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Seven councillors from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) failed to attend the induction of new leaders of the East Kalimantan Legislative Council on Thursday.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Mega orders count on medal recipients

Mega orders count on medal recipients JAKARTA: Outgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri asked the Committee of State Honorary Medalists to list the names of those who have received state medals over the past four years.

Fri, 15 Oct 2004

JP/Election quick count saves public funds

Election quick count saves public fundsA full-page advertisement in the Oct. 5 edition of a newspaper has impressed me. It reads: "Quick count by Metro TV & LP3ES. Fast & accurate, proven three times.