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Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/'Tempo story coused anxiety'

'Tempo story coused anxiety'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two aides of Artha Graha corporation president Tomy Winata testified on Monday that an article entitled 'Ada Tomy di Tenabang?' published by Tempo magazine in March had caused anxiety among the company's employees.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor

Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor YOGYAKARTA: Entertainment venue owners in Yogyakarta asserted on Monday that they would sue Yogyakarta Mayor Herry Zudianto over his policy to shut down all night spots during the Islamic holy month of Ramadhan."He must immediately stop the policy.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Panwaslu questions KPU screening

Panwaslu questions KPU screening JAKARTA: The Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) questioned on Monday the General Elections Commission (KPU)'s decision to let Love the Indonesian Nation Democratic Party (PDKB Indonesia) pass its administrative screening.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Governor given authority over transportation

Governor given authority over transportationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council approved on Monday a bylaw on transportation that gives Governor Sutiyoso full authority to make decisions on significant issues in the bylaw.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Tangerang councillors deny bribery allegation

Tangerang councillors deny bribery allegation Several members of Tangerang City Council refuted on Monday the bribery allegation filed by Fachrul Munir, who failed to qualify in the recent mayoral election.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Busway may remove Bianglala buses

Busway may remove Bianglala busesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Bus operator Bianglala may lose its license to run busses that ply the same route as the planned busway route -- from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta -- if it rejects the city administration's proposals, ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Exports back on track, will meet target: BPS

Exports back on track, will meet target: BPSDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After posting a drop a month earlier, exports bounced back in September to surpass the US$5 billion level, placing Indonesia on track to meet its full-year export target, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Checked

CheckedFor marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Three Malaysians, two locals arrested in trafficking cases

Three Malaysians, two locals arrested in trafficking casesFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau After one month of reconnaissance, police here said on Monday they had finally arrested five members of two gangs, including three Malaysians, suspected of women trafficking in Tanjung Pinang, Riau ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Renewal of car documents

Renewal of car documents For 15 years, I have renewed the registration papers for my 1980-made Honda Accord Legendaris at the Jakarta provincial police headquarters, and throughout this time, have experienced nothing that would allow us honest taxpayers to enjoy a speedy and comfortable service.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Inflation up 0.55%, higher rate forecast

Inflation up 0.55%, higher rate forecastThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prices in October rose by 0.55 percent from the previous month, bringing the inflation rate during the first ten months of the year to a modest 3.05 percent, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Team finds further violence at STPDN

Team finds further violence at STPDNYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Efforts by the government to stop violence at the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, may only be rhetoric after the recent killing of a junior student, which sparked public outcry against ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Drivers, passengers must use seat belts from Nov. 5

Drivers, passengers must use seat belts from Nov. 5Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All car drivers and front seat passengers must use seat belts starting on Wednesday in line with Law No. 14/1992 on traffic."Starting Nov.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, November 4, 2003

TV Program: Tuesday, November 4, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 TV Drama8:00 TV Drama9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:00 TV Drama: Sengsara Membawa Nikmat11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Buses taken over by locals after traffic accident

Buses taken over by locals after traffic accidentBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Boyolali, Central Java Dozens of residents in Ngaru-aru subdistrict here took over three buses on Monday belonging to local bus firm PT Apollo, following a bus accident last week that killed a local resident.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/JP/19/PRIMATE

JP/19/PRIMATE Semarang, outlet for the sale of orangutans on Java islandBambang M and Suherdjoko Contributors Semarang, Central JavaThough the government has put orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) on its list of protected animals, many people still hunt and trade the primate.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Fairground gives contract to Mega's son

Fairground gives contract to Mega's sonKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives ad hoc team tasked to investigate the management of the Jakarta Fairground has found irregularities involving a contract awarded to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's son Mohammad Rizki ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Survey shows retailers increase IT spending

Survey shows retailers increase IT spendingEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Retail companies around the world with annual revenues of more than US$100 million, including four companies in Indonesia, spent 2.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Two more detained in BNI scandal

Two more detained in BNI scandalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police arrested two more suspects on Monday for their alleged involvement in a Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 million) loan scandal at publicly-listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second largest bank.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Government extends martial law in Aceh

Government extends martial law in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government has decided to extend martial law in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, admitting that the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had remained strong six months into the military offensive in the troubled province.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/JP/17/P03

JP/17/P03 JP/Mulkan Salmona DREAM OF LUXURY: The latest Bentley Arnage was one of several models from premium automakers on display at the Dream Car Show held last week at the Jakarta Convention Center. The on-the-road price of the Bentley sedan is about Rp 5 billion (US$588,250).

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Shoe makers may have to suspend operation

Shoe makers may have to suspend operationSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of leather shoe producers may be forced to suspend operations due to a shortage of leather, caused by a move taken by the government on Oct. 5 to ban leather imports from China.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Part 1 of 2 : The west and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihad

Part 1 of 2 : The west and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihadJuwono Sudarsono, Indonesian Ambassador, United Kingdom, London The most frequently asked question after Sept.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/China's effect in Japan-ASEAN long relationship

China's effect in Japan-ASEAN long relationshipKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok For the past 25 years, Japan has had the unchallenged opportunity to build up relations with ASEAN.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Farmers want ministry, LIPI to return land

Farmers want ministry, LIPI to return landP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 100 farmers from two subdistricts in Bogor demanded assistance in the reclamation of 200 hectares of ancestral land at the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) in Central Jakarta on Monday.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, November 4, 2003

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, November 4, 2003Exhibition* Fine Arts Gusbarlian dan Ramla Istibar, Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No. 100, until Nov. 5. TalkMembuka Topeng, a discussion with Kathy Foley and Damarwulan dance show by Laksmi P.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Brand personality is key element in marketing expensive cars

Brand personality is key element in marketing expensive carsAgus W. Soehadi, Contributor, Jakarta Though not exactly crowding the streets of Jakarta or several other major cities in Indonesia, a number of luxury cars, such as Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Ferrari, are often found to ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/'Gozney wants water rates hiked'

'Gozney wants water rates hiked' British Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney asked Vice President Hamzah Haz on Monday to lobby the Jakarta administration, requesting a hike in the price of tap water in the wake of financial losses suffered by water operators.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/'Art industry is not a threat to creativity'

'Art industry is not a threat to creativity' The need to develop a culture industry to professionally foster the creation of art and cultural products was highlighted during the Fifth National Congress on Culture held recently in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/BRI pre-tax profit to surge by 98%

BRI pre-tax profit to surge by 98%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia, the country's largest microfinancing bank, said on Monday it was expecting to book a pre-tax profit of Rp 2.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Gold coin sparks dispute

Gold coin sparks dispute JAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the uncle of former president Abdurrahman Wahid, filed a report with the House leaders of the launch of gold coins bearing the picture of his father Hasyim Asy'ari.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Gold coin sparks dispute

Gold coin sparks dispute JAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the uncle of former president Abdurrahman Wahid, filed a report with the House leaders of the launch of gold coins bearing the picture of his father Hasyim Asy'ari.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns

Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns PEKANBARU, Riau: A journalist filed a complaint with the Indonesian Journalist's Association (PWI) Riau Branch on Monday, saying that he was a victim of a physical assault perpetrated by a police officer.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/The collective unconscious?

The collective unconscious?ND Batra The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, notorious for calling a spade more than a spade, outraged the international community with his vitriolic anti-Semitic comments as to how Jews "rule the world by proxy: They ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threat

Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threatAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The top two most wanted terrorist suspects in the country, Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Mohd, are likely to carry out terrorist attacks while on the run, police told the press on Monday.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Fire guts Superindo grocery store

Fire guts Superindo grocery store TANGERANG: The police questioned four people on Monday over the fire which gutted Superindo grocery store in Pamulang district, Tangerang, earlier that day. No fatalities were reported. Pamulang subprecinct Police chief Adj. Comr.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns

Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns PEKANBARU, Riau: A journalist filed a complaint with the Indonesian Journalist's Association (PWI) Riau Branch on Monday, saying that he was a victim of a physical assault perpetrated by a police officer.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Luxury car market continues to show healthy growth

Luxury car market continues to show healthy growthHybrida Sakina, Contributor, Jakarta The economic crisis that hit the country in 1997 badly hurt almost every type of business here for several years. Part of the damage is still lingering in many sectors.The automotive industry is no exception.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Semarang, a center for orangutan trade

Semarang, a center for orangutan tradeBambang M and Suherdjoko, Contributors, Semarang, Central Java Though the government has put orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) on its list of protected animals, many people still hunt and trade the primate.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor

Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor YOGYAKARTA: Entertainment venue owners in Yogyakarta asserted on Monday that they would sue Yogyakarta Mayor Herry Zudianto over his policy to shut down all night spots during the Islamic holy month of Ramadhan."He must immediately stop the policy.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Bali named Asia's favorite holiday destination

Bali named Asia's favorite holiday destinationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid slumping tourism following the bomb explosions in Bali and the J.W. Marriott hotel in Jakarta, Bali Island was again named as one of the most favorite holiday destinations in Asia by Time magazine.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/GAM campaigner jailed for 7 years

GAM campaigner jailed for 7 years BANDA ACEH: Banda Aceh District Court sentenced on Monday Irwandi Yusuf alias Teungku Isnandar Al-Passe, a campaigner of the Aceh Free Movement (GAM), to seven years in jail for treason.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Utterly uncompetitive

Utterly uncompetitive With extensive practices of bad governance, poor-quality institutions and highly inimical business environments, Indonesia predictably ranked very low in both indices of the Global Competitiveness Report 2003 which was prepared and issued by the Geneva-based World Economic ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Floods hit Langkat, 92 killed

Floods hit Langkat, 92 killedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Langkat, North Sumatra Flash floods ripped through a popular resort town in North Sumatra late Sunday night, killing at least 92 people, including five foreign tourists.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/For marketing perspective - Nov. 4

For marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W. Soehadi Contributor JakartaThough not exactly crowding the streets of Jakarta or several other major cities in Indonesia, a number of luxury cars, such as Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley and ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Survey shows retailers increase IT spending

Survey shows retailers increase IT spendingEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaRetail companies around the world with annual revenues of more than US$100 million, including four companies in Indonesia, spent 2.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Bali bomber to stand trial in Jakarta

Bali bomber to stand trial in JakartaWahyoe Boediwardhana and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta The alleged treasurer of the terrorist group responsible for the Bali bombings will stand trial in Jakarta for his role in the JW Marriot Hotel blast, police said Monday.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Fire guts Superindo grocery store

Fire guts Superindo grocery store TANGERANG: The police questioned four people on Monday over the fire which gutted Superindo grocery store in Pamulang district, Tangerang, earlier that day. No fatalities were reported.Pamulang subprecinct Police chief Adj. Comr.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Intimidation could bring harsher sentence

Intimidation could bring harsher sentenceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A judge on the ad hoc tribunal trying the alleged rights abuses against protesters in Tanjung Priok in 1984 warned on Monday of possible heavier sentences against defendants should court investigations uncover the ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/SKN to provide the poor free medical treatment

SKN to provide the poor free medical treatmentDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every citizen, especially the poor, will be assured of access to health and medical treatment under the new National Health System (SKN), which recognizes health as a basic human right.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/'Waste should be recycled into fertilizer for farmers'

'Waste should be recycled into fertilizer for farmers' Environmental concerns have become the main consideration for Bekasi municipal administration not to extend the use of Bantar Gebang dump site for Jakarta's 6,000 tons of daily waste.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Police nab one more suspect in Marowali case

Police nab one more suspect in Marowali caseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have arrested another terrorism suspect in relation to the murders of Christians in Marowali, Central Sulawesi, bringing the total to 23 arrests.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Ibnu's new system to prevent corruption

Ibnu's new system to prevent corruption Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A systematic approach to fight nepotism, collusion and other forms of corruption in this country that has been employed by Sleman regent Ibnu Subiyanto is evidence that for some people, the will to combat society's ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Relief packages fall into wrong hands

Relief packages fall into wrong handsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of evicted people from Cengkareng Timur, West Jakarta, staged a rally on Monday at the office of the Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare in Central Jakarta, protesting the alleged misappropriation of ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/KPU blocks local Panwaslu access to information: Official

KPU blocks local Panwaslu access to information: OfficialMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Forty percent of 416 regency offices of the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) have had difficulty obtaining the necessary information from the General Elections Commission ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Govt pushed to get tough on manpower agencies

Govt pushed to get tough on manpower agenciesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) urged authorities on Monday to take legal action against manpower agencies and state apparatus illegally recruiting and sending ...

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4Luxury car market continues to show healthy growth Hybrida Sakina Contributor Jakarta The economic crisis that hit the country in 1997 badly hurt almost every type of business here for several years.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Foreign tourist arrival down 5.98%

Foreign tourist arrival down 5.98% JAKARTA: The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country's 13 gateways plunged 5.98 percent to 346,209 in September from 368,217 in August, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Indonesia's Irene in top 10 of world chess tournament

Indonesia's Irene in top 10 of world chess tournamentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two consecutive wins in the last two rounds earned Irene Kharisma Sukandar a place in the top ten of the final rankings at the World Youth Chess Championships which ended on Sunday in Halkidiki, Greece.

Tue, 04 Nov 2003

JP/Power theft causes Rp 11.5b loss

Power theft causes Rp 11.5b lossTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity company PT PLN is bringing charges against 235 customers, mostly industrial companies, in Jakarta and Tangerang for stealing electricity and inflicting financial losses of up to Rp 11.5 billion (US$1.