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Garuda slashes flights in wake of Bali blast

Garuda slashes flights in wake of Bali blastAssociated Press, Sydney Indonesia's national carrier Garuda announced Wednesday it will cut flights to countries around the world while inbound tourism dries up in the wake of the Bali bomb attack earlier this month.

BI keeps SBI rate unchanged at 13.10%

BI keeps SBI rate unchanged at 13.10% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes was unchanged at 13.10 percent, as expected, in a weekly auction Wednesday, the central bank said. Bank Indonesia also said it accepted Rp 14 trillion (US$1.

JP/14/brief

JP/14/briefGovt moves to attract investment JAKARTA: Indonesia's government has invited foreign investors to meet in Bali Nov. 4-5 in a bid to restore confidence after the deadly bombing on the holiday island.

'A 7 percent pay hike? It should be 70 percent'

'A 7 percent pay hike? It should be 70 percent' The decision to increase the minimum wage by 7 percent next January, which has been agreed upon by the tripartite commission of the city administration, employers and labor unions, has already sparked various responses from employees.

Tempest in a teacup?

Tempest in a teacup? The forcible removal by police of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir from his hospital bed in Surakarta (Solo) triggered an immediate uproar among his most devoted followers in that Central Java city -- as well as on the part of the media there and in Jakarta.

Prices of staple food increase by 40 percent

Prices of staple food increase by 40 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of most staple foods continues to increase by up to 40 percent as the fasting month, expected to start on Wednesday, approaches.

1. Wenda: 24 x 1 line

1. Wenda: 24 x 1 line Police launch manhunt in Papua2. Perang: 30 x 1 line Two killed, one injured in Lampung attacks 3. Solo: 24 x 2 linesBa'asyir's devotees stage angry protest in Yogyakarta

Indonesian shadow puppets struggle for encore

Indonesian shadow puppets struggle for encoreDean Yates, Reuters, Kaliwinonglor, Indonesia Timbul Hadiprayitno sits behind a white cotton screen, manipulating the limbs of an array of leather puppets and altering his voice to match the characters playing out a centuries-old story.

Dana extends lead with 10-under

Dana extends lead with 10-under JAKARTA (JP): Dana Mahmud from Pantai Indah Kapuk Golf Club, North Jakarta, retained the lead with a 10-under 134 (66, 68) after two days of play in the Pemuda Pancasila Cup IV at the Matoa Nasional Golf Club, Ciganjur, South Jakarta, on Wednesday.

Iran dominates Japan to retain Futsal title

Iran dominates Japan to retain Futsal titleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reigning champion Iran emerged as the dominant force in the final match of the Asian Futsal Championship to hand Japan a 6-0 loss and retain the title for the fourth consecutive time here on Wednesday.

Transparent process

Transparent process Abu Bakar Ba'asyir's case is very complicated. The clash between his supporters and police officers when he was taken out of the hospital in Surakarta and brought to Jakarta could be cited as an example.

No conflict among senior security officials: BIN

No conflict among senior security officials: BINThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An official dismissed fear of possible competition among intelligence and security institutions that could make the current war against terrorism in the country counterproductive.

Rupiah Rates Oct.30

Rupiah Rates Oct.30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,400.43 4,840.07 5,148.00 5,092.27Brunei dollar 1 5,484.47 4,917.04 5,228.12 5,173.25Canadian dollar 1 6,212.34 5,569.19 5,921.97 5,859.38Swiss franc 1 6,516.17 5,843.34 6,211.59 6,147.

The Bali tragedy

The Bali tragedy The Bali tragedy did not only shock Bali as the country's most famous tourist destination, but also the whole world. A strong effort must be undertaken to bring back the image of Bali as a safe and peaceful tourist haven before the tourism sector and its related services collapse,...

1. Market - 4x 12

1. Market - 4x 12 Prices of staple food increase by 40 percent 2. Night - 1x 20 Clubs close for Ramadhan3. Land - 2x 25 BPN chided for asking fees in providing public service4. Speak - 2x 20 'A 7 percent pay hike? It should be 70 percent'

Caning vs human rights

Caning vs human rights Caning is to be introduced as punishment and that caning is to be carried out in open places for public viewing in Aceh for those who do not carry out their religious obligations.

Australians want peace, not war

Australians want peace, not war The assumptions and speculation that Australians might become an easy target of terrorist attacks due to Australian involvement in the Afghanistan war and planned war against Iraq, had been in the public domain long before the tragic events at Sari Club and Paddy's.

Talks on ASEAN-China free trade area to start next year

Talks on ASEAN-China free trade area to start next yearAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Negotiations for a Southeast Asia-China free trade area with a potential combined market of 1.7 billion people will start next year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said Wednesday.

Balinese need time for trauma healing

Balinese need time for trauma healing I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Kuta, BaliDewa Darnesta ha never been able to sleep well since that terrible night of Oct. 12, when a powerful explosion destroyed the crowded Sari Club on Jl. Legian, Kuta.

* Headlines: Analysts say RI-U.S. ties improving2

* Headlines: Analysts say RI-U.S. ties improving2 * National:'Antiterrorism bill protects human rights'4 * Archipelago:Papuan separatist leader breaks out of jail 5 * Opinion: Globalization must benefit rich and poor7 * City:Prices of staple food up by 40 percent8 * Sports:Els to maintain Wentworth...

Govt says antiterrorism bill protects human rights

Govt says antiterrorism bill protects human rightsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra brushed aside on Wednesday fears of potential human rights abuse as a consequence of the government regulations in lieu...

Let's be more confident

Let's be more confident With its new antiterrorism regulations, Indonesia has vowed to be tougher against all kinds of terror. President Megawati Soekarnoputri confirmed Indonesia's stance against terrorism at the APEC meeting in Mexico last week.

The Bali tragedy

The Bali tragedy The Bali tragedy did not only shock Bali as the country's most famous tourist destination, but also the whole world. A strong effort must be undertaken to bring back the image of Bali as a safe and peaceful tourist haven before the tourism sector and its related services collapse,...

1. TIME: 1 line, 38 COUNTS

1. TIME: 1 line, 38 COUNTS Balinese need time to recover from trauma 2. COOKIN: 1 LINE, 4 COUNTS Learn to cook at Ubud's scenic culinary temple

FORD JAKARTA PUSAT SUPERSTORE LAUNCH: For the launch of the third

FORD JAKARTA PUSAT SUPERSTORE LAUNCH: For the launch of the third Ford Superstore in Indonesia, located in Central Jakarta, PT Ford Motor Indonesia staged a "Family Fun Day." The event was also used to showcase Ford's newest product - the rugged yet sophisticated Ford Escape, a compact SUV.

United Nations climate conference gears up and `get serious'

United Nations climate conference gears up and `get serious'Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, New Delhi India said on Wednesday that poor countries battling to feed their starving populace should not be set the same targets as rich nations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Papuan separatist leader breaks out of jail

Papuan separatist leader breaks out of jailNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The Police have deployed hundreds of personnel to Indonesia's border area with Papua New Guinea (PNG) to prevent Papua's most wanted man, Benny Wenda, from escaping to the neighboring country after he escaped...

AGO to check Soeharto's health

AGO to check Soeharto's health JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office said on Wednesday it would consult with its team of doctors to clarify whether former strongman Soeharto was fit to stand trial for corruption after he traveled to Central Java and Yogyakarta.

Loggers fight, one dies

Loggers fight, one dies KOTABARU, South Kalimantan: Two local residents of Timur Laut island fought over a log near Kemasan forest here on Wednesday, with one of them losing his life.Andud, 30, was found dead with severe stab wounds after the clash with Saiful, 25, who remains unconscious at a...

Australian agents raid RI Muslim homes

Australian agents raid RI Muslim homesAgencies, Sydney/Jakarta Heavily-armed Australian federal agents raided homes of Indonesian Muslims on Wednesday in a nationwide hunt for members of an Islamic radical group held responsible for the Oct. 12 bombing in Bali, AFP reported.

Two killed, one injured in attacks on Lampung villages

Two killed, one injured in attacks on Lampung villagesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Menggala, Lampung Two men were killed and one man was seriously injured when gunmen launched a three-day attack on the inhabitants of almost a dozen villages in Lampung.

PDI-P legislators free on Akbar

PDI-P legislators free on Akbar JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Wednesday it would allow its legislators to make up their own minds about the fate of convicted fraudster Akbar Tandjung, the House of Representatives speaker.

Learn to cook at Ubud's scenic culinary temple

Learn to cook at Ubud's scenic culinary templeJudy Chapman, Contributor, Ubud, Bali The air is thick with the scent of perfectly ripe mangoes. Its luxuriant and velvety syrup tumbles into my glass as if spilling down from Epicurean gods.

Internet players to set up Internet body

Internet players to set up Internet bodyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several business associations and local universities are preparing to set up an independent Internet body to help develop and improve the system within the local Internet industry.

Sutiyoso plans to close city to migrants

Sutiyoso plans to close city to migrantsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Undeterred by fierce criticism of his policy, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso reiterated on Wednesday his intention to close the city to migrants who do not have sufficient money to live on, job offers or a house to stay in.

Govt to deploy 1,800 officers to guard Xanana's visit

Govt to deploy 1,800 officers to guard Xanana's visitYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Indonesia will deploy more than 1,800 security personnel from the military and police to enhance security during East Timor President Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao's visit to West Timor from Nov.

TV Program: Thursday, October 31, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, October 31, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Health Program9:00 TV Drama9:30 Music10:30 Quiz11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:00 Documentary4:00 TV Drama5:00 Documentary6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music: Country Road11:00 TV...

Resolution of protracted conflict in Aceh

Resolution of protracted conflict in AcehAzhari Idris, Aceh Coordinator, Indonesian Conflict Study Network (ICSN), Banda Aceh, az_idris@fastmail.fm Internal conflict in Aceh is complex and dynamic, rooted in the specifics of the society in question.

UKI cancels classes after bomb hoax

UKI cancels classes after bomb hoax JAKARTA: The Indonesian Christian University (UKI) suspended all activities on Thursday following the finding of a package suspected to be a live bomb after receiving a bomb threat by telephone.The university received a call at about 11 a.m.

Police release sketches of Bali bomb suspects

Police release sketches of Bali bomb suspectsThe Jakarta Post, Bali/Jakarta The police on Wednesday released simultaneously in Jakarta and Bali composite sketches of three people believed to be the suspects in the Oct. 12 deadly bomb explosion that has claimed over 190 lives, mostly foreigners.

Minister issues decree to limit textile imports

Minister issues decree to limit textile importsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a decree to limit textile imports in a bid to help the local industry, which has been severely hurt by massive quantities of cheap imports.Decree No.

Separatist weapons confiscated

Separatist weapons confiscated MANOKWARI, Papua: National Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) troops here confiscated two weapons from a separatist movement in Ambumi village, Manokwari regency, following a gunfight.Manokwari Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Rp 400m stolen in robbery

Rp 400m stolen in robbery BOGOR: Four armed-criminals forced a doctor and his family to hand over more than Rp 400 million worth of cash, diamonds, laptops and cellular phones during a violent robbery in Bogor early Tuesday.

Taxi drivers suffer economic fallout from Bali blasts

Taxi drivers suffer economic fallout from Bali blastsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bombing in Bali has reverberated all the way back to Jakarta, where taxi drivers are feeling the effects of the attack.

Government under fire for ineptitude, lack of leadership

Government under fire for ineptitude, lack of leadershipMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts and religious leaders expressed grave concerns on Wednesday over the government's ability and seriousness in dealing with the country's problems.

Ba'asyir's devotees stage protest

Ba'asyir's devotees stage protestSri Wahyuni and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta/Yogyakarta Hundreds of alumni from Al-Mukmin Islamic Boarding School went on strike in Yogyakarta on Wednesday to protest the police arrest of their headmaster and terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir.

Security tightened for ASEAN summit

Security tightened for ASEAN summit CAMBODIA: Cambodian officials assert that there are no terrorists in the country. But they are not taking any chances, and have prepared an unprecedented security blanket for next week's Southeast Asian summit.

Tangerang clubs close for Ramadhan

Tangerang clubs close for Ramadhan All entertainment spots in Tangerang regency must be closed during the fasting month of Ramadhan, following pressure from ulemas and local public figures, regent Agus Djunara said on Wednesday.

JP/14/brief

JP/14/briefGovt moves to attract investment JAKARTA: Indonesia's government has invited foreign investors to meet in Bali Nov. 4-5 in a bid to restore confidence after the deadly bombing on the holiday island.

ASEAN countries to help promote Bali

ASEAN countries to help promote BaliTiarma Siboro and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Following the terror attacks in Bali, which have severely crippled tourism there, ambassadors from Southeast Asian countries vowed on Wednesday to join efforts to promote Bali as a tourist...