Message from the Publisher

Message from the Publisher

More than a month ago The Jakarta Post implemented several
cost-efficiency measures -- including the reduction of the number
of pages of the newspaper from 16 to 12 -- to cut financial
losses caused by shrinking advertising revenue and rising
newsprint prices. We had hoped that the economic situation would
improve to avoid having to increase our subscription rate.

Unfortunately the economic uncertainty persists and production
costs keep rising. To survive the uncertainty of the coming
months, while consistently maintaining the integrity of the news
and views we provide, we regretfully announce that we have to
increase our monthly subscription rate from Rp 22,000 to Rp
36,000 as of March 1. In addition, we have to reduce the number
of pages of our newspaper. Starting March 15, the paper will be 8
pages instead of 12.

We will resume our normal 16-pages daily as soon as the
advertising environment recovers and the economy in general
returns to normal.

Again, we appreciate your trust, which we never take for
granted. That is a promise.

-- The Publisher