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Searching for all articles published on 2004-10-26 ...

55 articles.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Merpati creditors may accept debt settlement plan

Merpati creditors may accept debt settlement planRendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCreditors of ailing state carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines are set to approve the company's debt settlement proposal by converting debt into equity, which would help increase the ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Violence returns to state institute

Violence returns to state instituteYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, bandungControversy has again hit the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, in connection with bullying by senior students.Ichsan S.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Team finds victims executed by rebels

Team finds victims executed by rebels JAYAPURA: The remains of five civilians allegedly killed by members of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) separatist group two weeks ago were found on Sunday by soldiers and police.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/JP/13/Bond

JP/13/BondSulawesi to issue regional bondFollowing the revision of the 1999 intergovernmental revenue sharing law that allows regions to issue debts to raise cash, the provincial administrations in Sulawesi plan to sell a collective bond to help finance local development programs.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Puteh pleas for extension of Aceh emergency status

Puteh pleas for extension of Aceh emergency statusMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an apparent start of the government's "shock therapy" on graft and terrorism, the government announced on Monday it planned to send people convicted of serious corruption and terror offenses to ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Disappointed by FedEx

Disappointed by FedEx We had an urgent shipment of spare parts from Japan that was sent airfreight by FedEx with the airway bill no: 8480 6324 2952 dated Oct. 13, 2004.We've inquired at the FedEx office here several times a day to find out the status of the goods.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Susilo orders governors to 'stay put'

Susilo orders governors to 'stay put'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has told governors from across the country on Monday to avoid unnecessary overseas travel and trips to the capital and instead stay in their provinces and concentrate on regional ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Sulawesi to issue bond

Sulawesi to issue bondFollowing the revision of the 1999 intergovernmental revenue sharing law that allows regions to issue debts to raise cash, the provincial administrations in Sulawesi plan to sell a collective bond to help finance local development programs.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/JP/5/DRUG

JP/5/DRUG Police probed for bribery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Several North Sumatra Police officers are being questioned for allegedly taking a bribe from the son of the Karo Regent after the son was arrested in a drug raid. Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Probe into councillors must stop: Protesters

Probe into councillors must stop: ProtestersSEMARANG: About 2,000 people calling themselves the Marhaen People's Alliance staged protest on Monday here, demanding local prosecutors stop a probe into a Rp 14 billion (US$1.5 million) corruption case involving Central Java councillors.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Myanmar's leadership change is aimed at its neighbors

Myanmar's leadership change is aimed at its neighborsKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The dramatic changes inside Myanmar's top echelons did not occur in a vacuum.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/RI takes middle ground on stem-cell cloning

RI takes middle ground on stem-cell cloningDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs western countries debate the controversial issue of stem-cell cloning, Indonesia has come to a uniform decision on the country's standing on the issue.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Hadi Waluyo named Kostrad commander

Hadi Waluyo named Kostrad commanderTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter leaving the post vacant for more than two months, the Indonesian Military (TNI) appointed Lt. Gen. Hadi Waluyo as commander of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) on Monday.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Govt remains cautious over subsidy cut

Govt remains cautious over subsidy cut The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile giving assurances that there would be no populist measures in its economic policies, the new government remains cautious over whether or not to cut fuel subsidies in the near future.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Selection row threatens to stall House

Selection row threatens to stall HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFactions supporting the People's Coalition government have threatened to boycott a plenary House of Representatives session to endorse commission members scheduled on Tuesday, accusing their opposition of changing the ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/JP/5/stpdn

JP/5/stpdnSTPDN catches headlines againYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/bandungControversy has again hit the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, in connection with bullying by senior students.Ichsan S.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Stash of 123 bombs discovered in Poso

Stash of 123 bombs discovered in PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluLocals have discovered a stash of 123 home-made bombs in the religiously divided regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi, putting security in the regency to a test ahead Idul Fitri and Christmas festivities this year.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/'Are the police afraid of militants?'

'Are the police afraid of militants?'Following the vandalizing of several nightspots in Greater Jakarta during Ramadhan by militant groups, the U.S. Embassy has warned its citizens to take precautions by avoiding stand-alone bars, clubs and nightclubs.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Democracy wins, but danger lurks

Democracy wins, but danger lurksSadanand Dhume , Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Bali At midnight on Saturday, the dance floor at the Hard Rock Cafe in Bali was heaving.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/BI to keep rates flat until yearend

BI to keep rates flat until yearendTony Hotland and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the soaring oil prices and the upcoming holiday festivities, the central bank has vowed to keep inflation in check and maintain low interest rates until the end of this year to help spur on business ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Disco guard nabbed for drugs

Disco guard nabbed for drugs JAKARTA: A security guard for the Manhattan Discotheque at the Hotel Borobudur, Central Jakarta, was caught red-handed on Saturday distributing ecstasy pills, the police revealed on Monday.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Govt remains cautious over subsidy cut

Govt remains cautious over subsidy cutThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile giving assurances that there would be no populist measures in its economic policies, the new government remains cautious over whether or not to cut fuel subsidies in the near future.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Woman arrested for visa stamp forgery

Woman arrested for visa stamp forgery JAKARTA: Investigators from the immigration office declared a woman a suspect on Monday in a visa stamp forgery scam, a crime that carries a maximum of six years in jail.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Police yet to interrogate FPI attackers

Police yet to interrogate FPI attackersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCriticism is of the Jakarta Police has increased due to their relative silence over the attacks on restaurants and entertainment venues by the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) since the beginning of Ramadhan.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Analysts skeptical about Juwono's visit to U.S.

Analysts skeptical about Juwono's visit to U.S.Tiarma Siboro and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Minister of Defense's planned visit to the U.S. will bear little fruit unless he can convince U.S.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Bapepam urges Ades management to cooperate

Bapepam urges Ades management to cooperateRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has urged the newly installed management of beverage firm PT Ades Alfindo Putrasetia to cooperate with the watchdog in uncovering alleged misconduct by the ...

Tue, 26 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.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Police grill Nabiel about alleged pollution in Buyat

Police grill Nabiel about alleged pollution in BuyatAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Police questioned former state minister of the environment Nabiel Makarim for five hours on Monday in connection with alleged pollution in Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, where PT Newmont Minahasa ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Disciplining school children

Disciplining school children I refer to the letter from Etie S. Dirapradja published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 20, entitled Who should be responsible?Your letter was indeed the greatest humiliation that you have ever caused yourself by telling the world that you're the worst mother of all time.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/UN announces essay contest winners

UN announces essay contest winners JAKARTA: The United Nations office in Indonesia announced on Monday the winners of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) essay competition.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Mutia sorry she missed celebration

Mutia sorry she missed celebrationEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMany had hoped and prayed for the recovery of Mutia Rahmani Amalia, a third year student of SMU 70 state high school, who was seriously injured in the blast outside the Australian Embassy on Jl.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/BI to fight court ruling in bank closure case

BI to fight court ruling in bank closure caseTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Indonesia will soon file an appeal to the Supreme Court to counter the Jakarta Administrative Court's recent verdict that ruled in favor of the now defunct Bank Dagang Bali (BDB).

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Corruption, terror cases top police job list

Corruption, terror cases top police job listAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer attorney general M.A. Rachman's corruption case, Account No. 502 and the arrest of terrorist suspects Azahari and Noordin Moh.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Trigger-happy officer suspended

Trigger-happy officer suspended JAKARTA: Following the detention of the Tanah Abang Police deputy chief, Adj. Comr. Paidi, for his shooting of a motorcyclist, the Jakarta Police announced on Monday that the officer had been suspended.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/RI third in junior badminton meet

RI third in junior badminton meetEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian young shuttlers had to settle for third place three consecutive times after defeating Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the team competition playoff at the World Junior Badminton Championships in Richmond, Canada, on ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/City promises better investment climate next year

City promises better investment climate next yearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to attract more investment to the city, the administration plans to revoke bylaws hindering development and create a one-stop-shop investor service, Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo says.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Skeptically hopeful

Skeptically hopeful It all sounds too familiar.President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed to make fighting corruption one of the top priorities of his government, declaring in his inauguration speech last week that he was personally leading the campaign.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, October 26, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, October 26, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Fully furnished accommodation with quality of hotel

Fully furnished accommodation with quality of hotelSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Serviced apartments have become a flexible alternative to a hotel, offering guests not only fully furnished accommodation, but also a space for meeting clients or entertaining friends for a few days, ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Okay for home or investment

Okay for home or investmentBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta For some Indonesians, lifestyle has changed considerably, including their preference for homes. For quite some years now, living in apartments is the ultimate choice.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Top court keeps rector killer in jail

Top court keeps rector killer in jail BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The Supreme Court has upheld a 17-year jail term given to the man convicted of murdering Syah Kuala University rector Dayan Dawood.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Ministers told to quit party jobs

Ministers told to quit party jobsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCalls are mounting for Cabinet members to relinquish their posts in political parties and business enterprises to avoid conflict of interests and to allow them to focus on state duties.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/FedEx's response

FedEx's response I would like to respond to PT Crown Closures Indonesia's letter of complaint sent to The Jakarta Post, a copy of which was sent to us by the Post.We can confirm that the shipment addressed to PT Crown Closures Indonesia arrived at Soekarno-Hatta airport on Oct. 15.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Manpower minister must prove skeptics wrong

Manpower minister must prove skeptics wrongRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaNewly appointed Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris should not necessarily wait for the National Planning Board (Bappenas) to draw up the tasks for his first 100 days in office or to design long-term programs over ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Indonesia needs to build up its international credibility

Indonesia needs to build up its international credibilityWimar WitoelarIn a recent article for a major Jakarta newspaper, economist Faisal Basri warned President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to preserve the moral capital that is the major endowment of his government. This is a very important message.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Police probed for bribery

Police probed for briberyMEDAN, North Sumatra: Several North Sumatra Police officers are being questioned for allegedly taking a bribe from the son of the Karo Regent after the son was arrested in a drug raid.Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Bus crashes into Kijang, four dead

Bus crashes into Kijang, four deadPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruFour people were killed and six others severely injured on Sunday evening when a bus crashed into a Toyota Kijang in Redang Seko subdistrict, Indragiri Hulu regency, Riau province.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Papua, integrity and Susilo's presidency

Papua, integrity and Susilo's presidencyAgus Sumule, Manokwari, Papua The downfall of former president Soeharto on May 21, 1998, undoubtedly fueled the widespread revival of free speech among the people -- including Papuans -- in determining their own future.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/District sealed after Anthrax outbreak

District sealed after Anthrax outbreakFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is closely monitoring several provinces prone to Anthrax and will provide free medication for those that contract the disease.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/School's wall falls, tensions still high

School's wall falls, tensions still highUrip Hudiono and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe two-meter-high concrete wall that sealed off the Sang Timur Catholic school in Ciledug, Tangerang, came crashing down on Monday, but intolerance in the community is still a force to reckon ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Quakes jolt NTT and Sumatra, many refugees flee in panic

Quakes jolt NTT and Sumatra, many refugees flee in panicThe Jakarta Post, Kupang, JakartaA strong earthquake jolted East Nusa Tenggara province on Monday, slightly damaging scores of buildings and causing local residents to flee in panic. No injuries were reported.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Minister pledges to push ahead with sports bill

Minister pledges to push ahead with sports billEva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After hanging in legislative limbo since 2002, the sports bill looks set to be revived by new sports minister Adhyaksa Dault.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Kerosene shortage hits Lombok Island

Kerosene shortage hits Lombok IslandMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: After a week kerosene remains scare on Lombok Island, with locals forming long queues at stores in the provincial capital of Mataram.

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Goodwill, forgiveness for RI illegals in Malaysia

Goodwill, forgiveness for RI illegals in MalaysiaNew Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur What began as a gesture of goodwill to the new government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the people of Indonesia, and limited to illegal workers from that country, has now become a two-week amnesty to all ...

Tue, 26 Oct 2004

JP/Govt to send fraudsters, terrorists to island jail

Govt to send fraudsters, terrorists to island jailFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCiting fragile peace in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Governor Abdullah Puteh proposed on Monday an extension of the state of civil emergency in the war-torn province.