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Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/New govt aims to resolve problems in SOEs

New govt aims to resolve problems in SOEsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will push efforts to resolve protracted problems in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in its first 100 days, in a bid to help the companies run their ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Don't give officials gifts: KPK

Don't give officials gifts: KPKMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) asked on Tuesday President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who recently announced he would directly lead a national antigraft drive, to ban state officials from receiving valuable ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Cool heads, flexibility or disputes

Cool heads, flexibility or disputesBi Lun, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing China and Japan held talks Monday in Beijing on the wrangling over energy and territory in the East China Sea.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Jakarta bans Bogor livestock for fear of anthrax

Jakarta bans Bogor livestock for fear of anthraxThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, BogorIn an effort to prevent the spread of anthrax into the capital, the Jakarta administration has temporarily banned livestock supplies from Bogor regency, where a number of villagers in one district have died or fallen ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Acehnese want peace, justice and freedom from Susilo administration

Acehnese want peace, justice and freedom from Susilo administrationNani Farida and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/JakartaPeace, safety and justice for local officials implicated in corruption are all that the Acehnese are demanding from the Susilo administration as it prepares new ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/BCA profits Rp 2.35t in nine months

BCA profits Rp 2.35t in nine monthsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Central Asia (BCA) reported on Tuesday its net profit had increased by 40.32 percent in the first nine months of this year to Rp 2.34 trillion (US$257.14 million) on higher net interest income.Net interest income rose to Rp 4.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debts

Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debtsTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaBank Niaga announced on Tuesday it planned to issue up to Rp 800 billion (about US$87.91 million) worth of subordinated debts in March next year to raise funds to improve its capital adequacy ratio (CAR).

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/SBY's speech

SBY's speech very inspiring Thank you for printing the English translation of the inaugural speech of Indonesia's new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 21 edition. This is one of the finest speeches I have ever read.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Govt raises bus fares for exodus

Govt raises bus fares for exodusDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the Idul Fitri celebrations draw near, the government has decided to increase intercity bus fares by between 4 percent and 6.6 percent.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/'Everyone is equal before the law'

'Everyone is equal before the law'The police's relative silence over the attacks on restaurants and entertainment centers by militant groups since the beginning of Ramadhan has raised questions from many quarters as to whether these groups are above the law.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Malnutrition still a problem in C. Java

Malnutrition still a problem in C. Java SEMARANG: Despite economic advances, a good number of infants in Central Java continue to suffer from malnutrition.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Police claim to have four raid suspects but no arrests so far

Police claim to have four raid suspects but no arrests so farDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police stated that they had four suspects who were likely involved in the the attack against Star Deli bar/restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta, last Thursday.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Newspaper accused of bias in articles

Newspaper accused of bias in articles PALU; Central Sulawesi: Some 100 youths staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the office of a local newspaper in Palu, Radar Sulteng, condemning the newspaper for running biased articles.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Kudos to immigration

Kudos to immigration I visited your beautiful country on Oct. 10. Having heard many frightening stories of how the immigration officers demand money to stamp our passports, I would like to tell you that on arrival that day at 3 p.m., I did not encounter any such problem.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Bhakti to raise stake in Bimantara, Agis

Bhakti to raise stake in Bimantara, AgisRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In its efforts to gain greater control and profit from its subsidiaries, publicly listed investment firm PT Bhakti Investama aims to become the controlling shareholder in several of its high-profile subsidiaries ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Activists criticize forestry minister

Activists criticize forestry minister JAKARTA: Environmental activists criticized new Minister of Forestry M.S. Ka'ban for encouraging exploitation of forests to help the country collect more income.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Councillors want stay close to people

Councillors want stay close to people TANGERANG: In a proposal to encourage a more modest lifestyle among Tangerang Council members, a councillor suggested that the government not build a housing compound exclusively for councillors as planned.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Searching for 'lamang tapai' at Bedug Fair

Searching for 'lamang tapai' at Bedug FairJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, JambiThe Bedug Fair, being held for the third consecutive year, has become a tradition in Jambi specifically for the fasting month of Ramadhan.The fair starts at 2 p.m. and will peak between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/For SPOTLIGHT

For SPOTLIGHT NEW HOUSING: PT Surya Gading Mas Sakti (PT SGMS) director Hendro Setiawan (center) and PT Adhi Karya (PT AK) construction division I head Kiswodarmawan (second from right) sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the Sudirman Park Apartment Project. Under the MOU signed on Oct.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Religious tolerance needed

Religious tolerance needed The inauguration speech of our new president was very encouraging: "Indonesia is determined to become a voice that promotes peace, increases prosperity and defends justice. Indonesia will continue to grow as a democratic, open, modern, pluralistic and tolerant nation.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Off to a good start

Off to a good start Let us be honest about it. Many of the books that officials at the Ministry of National Education picked as required material for Indonesia's elementary and secondary schools in the recent past were widely considered to have benefited the publishers and bureaucrats more than ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Police put on high alert for Idul Fitri holidays

Police put on high alert for Idul Fitri holidaysNana Rukmana , The Jakarta Post, CirebonThousands of police are to be deployed along the busy northern coastal highway area of Java to ensure a safe holiday season and guard against possible terrorist attacks around the Idul Fitri celebrations.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Bhakti aims to raise stake in Bimantara and Agis

Bhakti aims to raise stake in Bimantara and AgisRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In its efforts to gain greater control and profit from its subsidiaries, publicly listed investment firm PT Bhakti Investama aims to become the controlling shareholder in several of its high-profile ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debts

Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debtsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Niaga announced on Tuesday it planned to issue up to Rp 800 billion (about US$87.91 million) worth of subordinated debts in March next year to raise funds to improve its capital adequacy ratio (CAR).

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Govt committed to liberalizing education sector

Govt committed to liberalizing education sectorZakki P. Hakim and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The new government remains committed to liberalizing the country's education sector in line with the World Trade Organization plan, despite protests from local university rectors, ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/JP/5/stpdn

JP/5/stpdnSTPDN students held over new bullying incidentYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungTwo senior students of the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang were detained by police on Tuesday for bullying, the latest incident at the college that has developed a reputation ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Bogor to check Idul Fitri gifts

Bogor to check Idul Fitri gifts BOGOR: The municipal administration will soon raid shopping centers, kiosks and shops that sell Idul Fitri gift- and food packages, an official said on Monday.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Mutia buried at Tanah Kusir

Mutia buried at Tanah KusirScattered flower petals on the fresh grave and prayers marked the funeral of Mutia Rahmani Amalia, 16, under the scorching sun at Tanah Kusir Cemetery on Tuesday morning.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Hope for Afghanistan

Hope for Afghanistan Afghanistan has for centuries been the subject of foreign invasion and occupation. Its time for democratic enfranchisement and prosperity is long overdue.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/STPDN students detained in latest bullying incident

STPDN students detained in latest bullying incidentYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungTwo senior students of the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang were detained by police on Tuesday for bullying, the latest incident at the college that has developed a reputation for ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Govt raises bus fares for annual exodus

Govt raises bus fares for annual exodusDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post/JakartaAs the Idul Fitri celebrations draw near, the government has decided to increase intercity bus fares by between 4 percent and 6.6 percent.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Prosecute corrupters or face sanction: SBY

Prosecute corrupters or face sanction: SBYAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDays after announcing that he would personally lead the campaign against corruption, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the Attorney General's Office and the National Police on Tuesday to prosecute suspected ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Septi, coach question dismissal from IA

Septi, coach question dismissal from IAMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tennis coach Deddy Prasetyo questioned on Tuesday the dismissal of promising women's tennis player Septi Mende from the Indonesia Awakens (IA) training program.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Many residents have no access to power

Many residents have no access to power PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: More than half of South Sumatra's residents have no access to electricity, due to the remote locations of their homes, a senior government official said on Tuesday.Of 1.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/IFC to meet Susilo over investment

IFC to meet Susilo over investmentJAKARTA: International Finance Corporation (IFC) executive vice president Peter Woicke is scheduled to meet President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Minister of Finance Yusuf Anwar and other members of the economic team during his visit to Jakarta from Oct. 28 to Oct.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Papuans living abroad to return home

Papuans living abroad to return home MERAUKE, Papua: The Indonesian government is ready to bring home 232 displaced people of Indonesian nationality living in Daru, a province of Papua New Guinea near the Indonesian border, an Indonesian senior official claimed on Tuesday.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/JP/13/Bond

JP/13/BondGovt issues Rp 4 trillion bondsThe Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government sold some Rp 4 trillion (US$440 million) worth of bonds on Tuesday, which was higher than the initial plan of Rp 3 trillion due to strong demand.The seven-year bonds were sold at a weighted average yield of 10.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, October 27, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, October 27, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Dunia Wanita8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Battle of Wits11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Six people dead, 14 others injured as minivan hits bus

Six people dead, 14 others injured as minivan hits busPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruA public transportation minivan crashed into a commercial bus in Kampar regency, Riau, on Tuesday morning, killing four people and severely injuring 16 others.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/KPK to focus on three cases

KPK to focus on three cases JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said on Tuesday it would devote much of its energy to alleged graft in the sale of Pertamina supertankers, haj arrangements by the ministry of religion and procurement of equipment by the state radio RRI.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Hambali's brother gets four years for role in Marriott bombing

Hambali's brother gets four years for role in Marriott bombingSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA brother of the regional terrorist suspect Riduan Isamudin alias Hambali was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday for helping fund the J.W. Marriott hotel bombing in Jakarta last year.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Decree clears way for spokesperson

Decree clears way for spokespersonJAKARTA: The State Secretariat is currently preparing a presidential decree on the appointments of Andi Mallarangeng and Dino Pati Djalal as the official presidential spokespersons.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/KPK to report ignorant officials to the police

KPK to report ignorant officials to the policeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) warned both former and new state officials, including ministers and legislators, to declare their current wealth as soon as possible, unless they will face ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Aceh official sent to jail for corruption

Aceh official sent to jail for corruptionNani Afrida and Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/KupangA district court in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam sentenced former Banda Aceh mayor Zulkarnain on Tuesday to five years imprisonment for corruption, while an acting deputy legislative ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Environment in big cities is poor and harmful to health

Environment in big cities is poor and harmful to healthM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe environment in the country's major cities is poor condition and adversely affects the population's health, a report says.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Pro-govt legislators boycott meetings

Pro-govt legislators boycott meetingsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFive factions supporting President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono boycotted on Tuesday a House of Representatives (DPR) plenary meeting and refused to submit candidates names for the election of committee leaders.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Fahmi, Marzuki beat Golkar

Fahmi, Marzuki beat Golkar JAKARTA: The West Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday in favor of Golkar politicians Fahmi Idris and Marzuki Darusman, who had filed a lawsuit against the party over its dismissal of them.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Civil servant nabbed for trafficking animals

Civil servant nabbed for trafficking animals SURABAYA: The police arrested three people, including a civil servant, for trafficking protected animals in Bengkulu province, an animal rights activist said on Tuesday.

Wed, 27 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.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/The only choice left: Go with the right policy

The only choice left: Go with the right policyRiyadi Suparno, Jakarta The much-criticized new economic team has an uphill battle to prove to the skeptics and the lackluster market that they can deliver results, especially over the next 100 days.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Stem-cell controversy means little to the sick

Stem-cell controversy means little to the sickDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor 26-year-old Irawan, the global controversy over stem-cell cloning means very little as he believes such a procedure could lead to a cure for the kidney failure he has suffered for more than three years.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/RI set to take back 160,000 illegal workers from Malaysia

RI set to take back 160,000 illegal workers from MalaysiaRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is making the necessary preparations to facilitate the return of an estimated 160,000 Indonesian illegal workers from Malaysia to celebrate Idul Fitri in their home villages.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Time for RI to look seaward, tap its vast marine resources

Time for RI to look seaward, tap its vast marine resourcesJason M. Patlis , Jakarta There is a series of statistics that is often cited by government policymakers to underscore the importance and richness of Indonesia's oceans: Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, comprised of ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/RI beats Brazil at chess Olympiad

RI beats Brazil at chess OlympiadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's men's squad beat Brazil while their female compatriots held Luxembourg to a draw on Monday in the 10th round of the chess Olympiad in Calvia, Spain.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Ten players head to China Open

Ten players head to China OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Badmitton Association (PBSI) will send 10 shuttlers to the China Open next month, eyeing men's singles' players to reach the finals.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Champion of modesty

Champion of modesty I appreciate the commitment of Hidayat Nur Wahid, the new People's Consultative Assembly Speaker, who has refused to use luxury facilities such as the official Volvo vehicle and five- star hotels, saying they wasted the national budget.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Chusnul named suspect in defamation case

Chusnul named suspect in defamation caseEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolitical observer Chusnul Mar'iyah was named a suspect on Tuesday by the Jakarta Police in a slander complaint filed by telecommunication expert Roy Suryo.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Comedian Derry faces prison term

Comedian Derry faces prison term JAKARTA: Prosecutors sought on Tuesday a sentence of one-year in prison for comedian Derry Sudarisman, who was on trial at the Central Jakarta District Court for drug possession.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/New RI-Australia security pact?

New RI-Australia security pact?Robyn Lim, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore John Howard, recently re-elected for a fourth term as Australia's conservative Prime Minister, was the only non-ASEAN head of government to attend Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's inauguration.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Banten getting ready for Idul Fitri homecoming

Banten getting ready for Idul Fitri homecomingMulta Fidrus and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SerangThe Banten administration is better prepared this year to accommodate the annual exodus of people who want to celebrate the Idul Fitri holiday in their hometowns.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Belanak facility to up RI's oil output: Purnomo

Belanak facility to up RI's oil output: PurnomoDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Tuesday the nation's yearly crude oil output had declined by an average of 16 percent over the past years but a new production facility would ...

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Suspected rebels rob bank, kill policeman

Suspected rebels rob bank, kill policemanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanNorth Sumatra Police claimed on Tuesday that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) was behind a fatal robbery in Medan a day earlier.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Government issues Rp 4 trillion bonds

Government issues Rp 4 trillion bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government sold some Rp 4 trillion (US$440 million) worth of bonds on Tuesday, which was higher than the initial plan of Rp 3 trillion due to strong demand.The seven-year bonds were sold at a weighted average yield of 10.

Wed, 27 Oct 2004

JP/Police to work with prosecutors

Police to work with prosecutors JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office will appoint a prosecutor to help the police draw up indictments on high-profile cases to make sure the case files are done correctly from the beginning of the process.