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Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Property for foreigners
Editorial, The Jakarta Post , 30 Nov. 2005Property for foreignersProperty analysts and developers share the same pessimistic projection that demand for all kinds of property will decline as the central bank continues to raise interest rates to cope with strong inflationary pressures and with a...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
Quote:Originally posted by douce_qipus: that's true, foreigner only has the right of use according to Indonesian LAW. but if u a legal entity (PT= Limited liability Company), u can have Rights of Building is valid for 35 years and can be extendedi glad you mentioned that 99.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
that's true, foreigner only has the right of use according to Indonesian LAW. but if u a legal entity (PT= Limited liability Company), u can have Rights of Building is valid for 35 years and can be extendedMost rich indo people has land in bandung, Yogyakarta for business speculation dear
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
you mean to say that rich indonesians don't engage in land speculation?
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
Hell no..Don't listen to Business animals..LOLForeigner will abuse the rite..They will use it for land speculation...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase PropertyTuesday, 29 November, 2005 | 23:44 WIB TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:Business people involved in the property business have requested the Indonesian government to allow foreigners to purchase property in Indonesia as this policy can encourage...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
RI playing catchup in medal race
RI playing catchup in medal raceMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila Indonesia's campaign at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games continued to stutter on Tuesday, with only four gold medals collected from the third day of competition.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
South Korea hopes to sign free trade pact with ASEAN states
South Korea hopes to sign free trade pact with ASEAN statesDeutsche Presse-Agentur, SeoulSouth Korea hopes to sign a preliminary accord on trade liberalization with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), when President Roh Moo-hyun attends a summit with leaders from ASEAN countries in...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Probosutedjo gets four-year sentence
Probosutedjo gets four-year sentenceTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is true what they say, "Money can't buy everything". As in the case of Probosutedjo, a businessman and half-brother of former president Soeharto, billions of rupiah "spent" to bribe prosecutors and judges could not...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
RP economy slows down
RP economy slows down MANILA: The Philippines' economic growth slowed to an annual rate of 4.1 percent in the third quarter from a year ago due to soaring oil prices, weak farm output and political instability, the government said on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
The world through children's eyes
The world through children's eyesEndy M.Bayuni The Jakarta Post/OsloIt is said that children are people But people do not exist without a culture Children are people who belong to the future And they have the right to their own culture Their own art and history -- The International Museum of...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Stylish and polished in Azerbaijan
Stylish and polished in AzerbaijanRufat Abbasov, Reuters/Baku, AzerbaijanAzerbaijan has an image problem: it is ruled by a dynasty, corrupt officials squander its oil wealth, police beat up protesters and it has just held an election Western observers said was spoiled by fraud.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Swift silver for Susanto in chess
Swift silver for Susanto in chess TAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines: Indonesia's young Grand Master Susanto Megaranto was forced to settle for silver after losing the chess blitz final to Vietnam's Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen on Monday.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
President orders lifting of ban against Jones
President orders lifting of ban against JonesMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaLess than a week after the country refused entry to American researcher Sidney Jones, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the lifting of the ban on Tuesday, blaming the incident on the government of...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Unstoppable Umar saves the day again
Unstoppable Umar saves the day againMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu It came down to the last bout, and once again Umar Syarief could be relied upon to save the day for the national karate team.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Minister calls for islands to be named
Minister calls for islands to be named MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A minister called on regents and governors on Tuesday to name at least 9,634 islands across the nation immediately, in order to comply with the United Nations' call.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Festival shows there's so much of interest in Borneo island
Festival shows there's so much of interest in Borneo islandEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South KalimantanAn hour before Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik arrived at the open-air venue to open the biannual Borneo Festival, a group of musicians from Hulu Sungai Tengah regency,...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Govt gives go ahead for GAM to celebrate anniversary
Govt gives go ahead for GAM to celebrate anniversaryMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe former Aceh rebels will be free to celebrate the anniversary of their movement on Sunday as long as it does not rekindle separatism, the government says.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Ministry admits aviation safety standards lax
Ministry admits aviation safety standards laxAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAgainst the backdrop of a growing number of low-cost airlines and recent aviation accidents, the Ministry of Transportation acknowledged the lack of proper attention from the operators of airlines and airports,...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Indonesian baseball team spared whitewash
Indonesian baseball team spared whitewashAssociated Press, Manila Indonesia's baseball team lost to the host team on Tuesday, but at least they did not suffer the humiliation of Malaysia.Indonesia went down 5-11 in the same Philippine ballpark that once welcomed baseball great Babe Ruth and...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
EQUIL clarifies
EQUIL clarifies We wish to comment on the article Build strong local brands before going regional, warns Kotler, which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 25.We fully concur with the writer that indeed some local and regional events still use imported water as a sign of their inferiority complex...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Attitudes must change
Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Malaysian carmaker Proton in red again
Malaysian carmaker Proton in red againAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurMalaysia's troubled national carmaker Proton suffered a net loss of 154.33 million ringgit (US$41 million) for the second quarter to September from a profit of 203.38 million ringgit a year ago.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
SEA Games medals tally
SEA Games medals tally Standings Tuesday after 114 of 439 medal events at the 23rd SEA Games Nation G S B Total Philippines 38 21 25 84 Vietnam 20 20 29 69 Thailand 17 25 30 72 Malaysia 17 13 17 47 Indonesia 10 16 24 50 Singapore 6 8 16 30 Myanmar 6 8 8 22 Brunei 0 2 2 4 Laos 0 1 3 4 Cambodia 0 0 1...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
VP rejects KPI license powers
VP rejects KPI license powers JAKARTA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Tuesday that the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) should focus on monitoring the broadcast media instead of seeking power to handle broadcasting licenses.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Regency's website attacked by hackers
Regency's website attacked by hackersJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, JambiTanjungjabung Barat regency administration is hunting down hackers responsible for vandalizing its official website two days ago, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Labor-intensive projects, not cash
Labor-intensive projects, not cashFrom Kompas When the government raised fuel prices on Oct. 1, I was surprised by the big increase, although I could understand it. In the next phase, when cash assistance was distributed to the poor, I could not understand, or did not see it from a political...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
1. Yale -- Americans are tuning out the world
1. Yale -- Americans are tuning out the world 3 x 15 Americans are tuning out the world community Alkman Granitsas Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Athens 2. Asean -- ASEAN-China ties in 2020: stronger and deeper? 1 x 30 The future of ASEAN-China ties Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Barito River main focus of life in South Kalimantan
Barito River main focus of life in South KalimantanEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin,South KalimantanMany travelers to Kalimantan agree that Banjarmasin, with its busy waterways, floating market and traditional gem mining, is far and away the most interesting city on the island.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
1. Reyes -- Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals
1. Reyes -- Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals1 x 39 The Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta2. Asean -- ASEAN-China ties in 2020: stronger and deeper? 1 x 30 The future of ASEAN-China ties Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok3.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Detaining Suu Kyi
Detaining Suu Kyi It is not surprising that the junta extended Aung San Suu Kyi's detention since she remains a symbol of democracy and decency inside one of the worlds most repressive countries.ASEAN must live up to its moral obligations and confront beleaguered junta leader Than Shwe at the...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
TV Program: Thursday, December 1, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, December 1, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus1:00 p.m.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Carrefour challenges unfair business charges at Supreme Court
Carrefour challenges unfair business charges at Supreme CourtThe Jakarta Post JakartaPT Carrefour filed an appeal on Tuesday with the Supreme Court to challenge a lower court's and Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU)'s ruling declaring the local unit of the giant French retailer...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
1. Audit ---- 2x24
1. Audit ---- 2x24 BPK audit reveals Rp 2.59t graft in state firms 2. Montreal - 2x22 Canada urges wider fight against global warming 3. Tax ------ 2x25 Kadin wants tax amendments to conform to global standards 4.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Glenn Fredly to perform in Brunei
Glenn Fredly to perform in Brunei JAKARTA: One of Indonesia's best pop singers, Glenn Fredly, is scheduled to perform in Brunei Darussalam from Dec. 16 through Dec 18, on top his busy schedule singing for Indonesian fans.His official website, www.glennfredly.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
It is true what they say, "Money can't buy everything".
It is true what they say, "Money can't buy everything". As in the case of Probosutedjo, a businessman and half-brother of former president Soeharto, billions of rupiah "spent" to bribe prosecutors and judges could not get him exonerated.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Kadin wants tax amendments to conform to global standards
Kadin wants tax amendments to conform to global standardsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA powerful business group has reiterated its demand that the current tax reform plan leads to a tax regime that conforms to international standards of equity and competitiveness so as to ensure a...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Anger over slow response on bird flu
Anger over slow response on bird fluAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlready concerned by news reports of bird flu in Greater Jakarta, the first thing Nana did when dozens of chickens and other birds began dying in Kampung Gardu, Buaran village, Tangerang, was contact the local animal...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
2 x 17
2 x 17 PDI-P urges probe into 'fuel fee' JP/4/MULADI2 x 27 Muladi blames successor for graft in State Secretariat JP/4/house2 x 32 House legislation committee wants more money for bill deliberation JP/4/defense1 x 41 RI told to start developing defense industry
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Carrefour files appeal with Supreme Court
Carrefour files appeal with Supreme CourtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Carrefour filed an appeal on Tuesday with the Supreme Court to challenge a lower court's and Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU)'s ruling declaring the local unit of the giant French retailer guilty of unfair...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Carrefour challenges unfair business charges on Supreme Court
Carrefour challenges unfair business charges on Supreme CourtThe Jakarta Post JakartaPT Carrefour on Tuesday filed an appeal to the Supreme Court to challenge a lower court's and Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU)'s ruling declaring the local unit of French giant retailer guilty of...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Chevron to sell power from geothermal plant
Chevron to sell power from geothermal plantGrace Nirang, Bloomberg/JakartaChevron Corp., the second-largest U.S. oil company, will start selling power from its US$128 million geothermal in West Java in the third quarter of 2006, which may help reduce electricity shortages.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Caption for Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov.
Caption for Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005Participants of the National Pledge Event include representatives from the Ministry of National Education, international agencies, non-governmental organizations and the mass media.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
BPK audit reveals Rp 2.59t graft in state companies
BPK audit reveals Rp 2.59t graft in state companiesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) found 11 cases of irregularities in the management of state enterprise funds during the first semester of the year, with potential losses to the state amounting to Rp 2.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
City bans beef from Sulawesi
City bans beef from SulawesiJAKARTA: The City Husbandry, Fishery and Maritime Agency said on Tuesday that it would reject beef shipments from anthrax-affected Sulawesi to prevent the virus from spreading to Jakarta.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Ba'asyir lawyers seek case review
Ba'asyir lawyers seek case review JAKARTA: Lawyers for hard-line Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, jailed for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings, filed a request for a review of his conviction on Tuesday, one of his lawyers said.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Jakarta eyes higher revenue from entertainment sector
Jakarta eyes higher revenue from entertainment sectorDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration plans a more aggressive campaign to collect taxes from the capital's numerous entertainment centers, restaurants and hotels.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Overloaded boat sinks, killing five people
Overloaded boat sinks, killing five peopleJemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangAn overloaded boat has sunk in the Solor Strait, East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, killing five people with four others missing. A search and rescue team has been mobilized in the area.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
1. Jemadu -- A new momentum for combating extremism and terrorism
1. Jemadu -- A new momentum for combating extremism and terrorism 1 x 23 New momentum against terrorism Aleksius Jemadu Bandung 2. Prijo -- A matter of integrity 1 x 30 A matter of integrity and competence Prijono Tjiptoherijanto Jakarta3.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Pedestrian underpass nearing completion
Pedestrian underpass nearing completionJAKARTA: The city's builders are about half done with a pedestrian underpass in front of Kota train station, beritajakarta.com reported on Tuesday."Looking at the progress of construction, and especially taking into consideration that the work area is an open...