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Fri, 30 Jan 2004
BMW V12 engine: From aircraft to saloon car
BMW V12 engine: From aircraft to saloon carNovan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post Serpong, BantenHow many people are aware that the giant automotive company BMW started its business producing engines for aircraft? This fact is far removed from many people's impressions of this manufacturer of luxury...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Her Majesty's ambassador
Her Majesty's ambassador Diplomatic assignments, by definition, are of a short-term nature. So it is not surprising that ambassadors come and go when they have completed their assignments. Nevertheless, the departure of Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador Richard Gozney and his wife Mrs.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Integrated Operation with a state of civil emergency in Papua?
Integrated Operation with a state of civil emergency in Papua?Neles Tebay, Pontifical, University of Urbaniana, Rome Papuans are again shocked by the proposal to conduct an integrated operation with a state of civil emergency declared in Papua, or even martial law, if necessary.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
'Govt, farmers have to stop the epidemic'
'Govt, farmers have to stop the epidemic' The lack of coordination between government and the regions in monitoring the health of meat and livestock has been exposed by the avian influenza -- or bird flu -- epidemic.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
The Jakarta-based company's debt was reduced to 1.25
The Jakarta-based company's debt was reduced to 1.25 trillion rupiah ($148 million) and $350 million after the payment, the company said. Excelcomindo sold $350 million of bonds earlier this month in its first overseas debt sale.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Two female GAM hostages walk free at last
Two female GAM hostages walk free at lastThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh Two hostages were freed in Tungkah Gajah village in East Aceh regency on Thursday, exactly seven months after they were kidnapped by members of separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Government assigns medical team to combat bird flu
Government assigns medical team to combat bird fluEva C. Komandjaja and Wahyoe Boedhiwardana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bali The government has asked the team previously tasked with making preparations to deal with an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) to take all necessary...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Telkom secures US$129 million loan
Telkom secures US$129 million loanLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) signed on Thursday a US$129 million loan agreement with ABN Amro to repurchase the former's promissory notes.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Police seize 55,400 ecstasy tablets
Police seize 55,400 ecstasy tabletsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint police team confiscated on Thursday 55,400 ecstasy pills from a building in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, and arrested two guards. The owners of the shop-house, however, are still at large.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
ASITA urges visa policy review
ASITA urges visa policy reviewDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA) urged on Thursday that the government hold a review of Presidential Decree No. 18/2003 on the new visa-on-arrival policy a month after its enactment on Feb. 1.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
PIB and its intellectuals seek to take reform to a higher level
PIB and its intellectuals seek to take reform to a higher levelAnton Doni, Head of Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dilemma of idealistic intellectuals ahead of the first election after Soeharto quit the presidency in 1998 was whether or not to get their hands dirty by...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
NGOs want KPUD head dismissal
NGOs want KPUD head dismissal TANGERANG: Some 200 activists of 10 non-govermental organisations staged a rally on Thursday at the Tangerang municipal council, demanding the dismissal of the Tangerang General Elections Committee (KPUD) chairman.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Bird flu won't hurt economy
Bird flu won't hurt economyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Thursday that the bird flu outbreak would not seriously harm the country's economy.He argued that bird flu was considered to be as dangerous as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), because it had not...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Fear of delay to elections looms
Fear of delay to elections loomsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais joined on Thursday those expressing concern over a possible delay to the elections following the ballot box tender fiasco.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
IBRA bashing
IBRA bashing Analysts, senior officials and the media have of late been increasingly critical of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), which will end its government mandate later this month, due primarily to two reasons.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Supreme Court launches blue print on graft tribunal
Supreme Court launches blue print on graft tribunalMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In introducing a blueprint for the establishment of a new anticorruption court, the Supreme Court said it expected the graft-busting body to be up and running by June.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Sudanese Embassy responds
Sudanese Embassy responds I refer to the article published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 16 titled Sudanese woman rises from slave to author in UK. I would like to make the observation that the press is powerful, and must therefore exercise great responsibility in the search for the truth through its...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
New Honda Stream is all about comfort
New Honda Stream is all about comfortNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's automotive market seems to be opening up this year, particularly in the multipurpose van (MPV) segment, as new vehicles are being launched one after the other.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Let New Order politicians run, scholar says
Let New Order politicians run, scholar saysA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Any move to ban people belonging to the New Order regime from the elections violates the principle of democracy itself, political observer Arief Budiman says."We should implement democracy in its entirety.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
BMW launches new program to satisfy customers satisfaction
BMW launches new program to satisfy customers satisfactionPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to meet its commitment to satisfy consumers, PT BMW Indonesia launched the BMW Service Inclusive Program for any purchase of 2004 models from the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X5 and...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
PDI-P barred from contesting poll in East Kalimantan
PDI-P barred from contesting poll in East KalimantanRusman and Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Samarinda/MedanThe East Kalimantan General Elections Commission (KPUD) ruled on Wednesday that the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI- P) could not run for seats in the provincial council...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
JP/5/
JP/5/Bulukumba victims want Lonsum axed MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: More than 200 people from Kajang village in Bulukumba regency protested at the South Sulawesi legislative council on Wednesday to demand the expulsion of PT London Sumatera (Lonsum) from their area.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
PTDI delivers plane to Pakistan
PTDI delivers plane to PakistanYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Amid the nation's financial crisis and an internal labor dispute, state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) delivered on Wednesday military passenger plane CN235-220 to Pakistan, but paid a penalty of...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
2. 1 x 36
2. 1 x 36 RI meets Singapore to discuss piracy RI meets Singapore to discuss piracy 3. 1 x 36 POSCO to spend $11.5b on operations 4. 2 x 18 Mutual Fund worker tells of beating 5. 2 x 22 JAL fears bird flu, SARS will dissuade passengers
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Indonesian tourism in danger
Indonesian tourism in danger Starting Feb. 1, 2004, foreign tourists from most countries of the world will be required to hold a visa to enter Indonesia. At first sight, this does not look so unusual, as Indonesians are required to have a visa when visiting most countries of the world.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
JP/8/G-IPB
JP/8/G-IPBInstitute hosts forestry students meeting BOGOR: At least 50 delegates from six countries have arrived in Bogor to attend a forum on global forestry education.Delegates from the Asia-Europe Forestry Exchange Program will meet on Thursday at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) campus...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Airport under construction to provide access to Lake Toba
Airport under construction to provide access to Lake TobaBenget Simbolon Tnb., The Jakarta Post, Silangit, North Tapanuli People who have visited Lake Toba several times will find it hard to believe that an international airport accessible by a Boeing airplane direct from Singapore or Jakarta is...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
No party reaches 30 percent of women running
No party reaches 30 percent of women runningMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A total of 7,756 nominees were declared eligible on Wednesday for this year's legislative election, but no party met the 30 percent recommendation for lady candidates in all 69 electoral districts.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
ICRC suspends Aceh mediation
ICRC suspends Aceh mediationTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday it had put on ice its role in attempting to mediate the release of civilians being held hostage by Free Aceh Movement separatists.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Woman outwits police, turns poll simulation into comedy
Woman outwits police, turns poll simulation into comedyEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A poll simulation held by the Jakarta Police in front of their headquarters on Wednesday to test their security preparedness for the upcoming elections degenerated into a farce when a lone woman managed to...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
'Mad cow, bird flu ... should I stop eating?'
'Mad cow, bird flu ... should I stop eating?' After keeping it secret from the public for five months, an outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu in the country has been confirmed by the government. But despite the World Health Organization's recommendation of a mass culling of poultry, the...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Proton seeks foreign tie-ups
Proton seeks foreign tie-upsAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian carmaker Proton said on Wednesday it was in talks with several foreign parties about possible alliances after shareholders approved a major restructuring plan to gear up for competition under a regional free trade pact.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
KS to focus on domestic market
KS to focus on domestic marketSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned steel manufacturer PT Krakatau Steel will continue to focus on the domestic market, even though the international price of the commodity is higher."Our domestic customers are loyal and long-term buyers.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
[b]In search of a true leader
In search of a true leader for the future of Indonesia Endy M. Bayuni Deputy Chief Editor The Jakarta Post Cambridge, Massachusetts2. Pro -- Capitalism's high noon 2 x 30 Capitalism's high noon: The high profile scandals of Enron, Parmalat Alberto Alesina and Francesco Giavazzi Project Syndicate
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
JP/1/FERY
JP/1/FERYICRC suspends mediation role for release of GAM hostagesTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday it had put on ice its role in attempting to mediate the release of civilians being held hostage by...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Piracy surges worldwide in 2003
Piracy surges worldwide in 2003Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Pirates attacked more ships and grew increasingly violent in 2003, and seafarers will remain in peril unless countries such as Indonesia patrol their waters more stringently, a maritime watchdog agency said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Bird flu outbreak hits tourism-related shares in Asia
Bird flu outbreak hits tourism-related shares in AsiaDow Jones, Singapore Travel and tourism-related stocks were sold across Asia Wednesday because of the spreading outbreak of bird flu, even though many analysts said investors might be overreacting.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
In search of a true leader for the future of Indonesia
In search of a true leader for the future of IndonesiaEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Cambridge, Massachusetts As this is presidential election year for Indonesia, attention naturally turns to the question of national leadership.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Dili prosecutors seek Wiranto's arrest
Dili prosecutors seek Wiranto's arrest DILI: Prosecutors in East Timor made a new attempt on Wednesday to bring former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto to justice for alleged crimes against humanity in the territory in 1999.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
The new visa policy unfortunate for budget tourists
The new visa policy unfortunate for budget touristsJenny H. Backstrom, Contributor, Kuta, Bali Numerous tourists in Bali have urged the government to postpone, or even cancel, the implementation of the controversial visa-on- arrival policy in just three days time.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Indonesian Cup to start earlier
Indonesian Cup to start earlierZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has decided to launch the maiden Indonesian Cup earlier than the previously planned dates to ensure a smooth run of the national competition, according to top official.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
ILO warns against police intervention in labor disputes
ILO warns against police intervention in labor disputesA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Labor Organization (ILO) called on Wednesday for the National Police to refrain directly intervening in negotiations and disputes between workers and employers.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Chicken sales drop 50 percent
Chicken sales drop 50 percent Chicken vendors at the Ciputat market, Tangerang, and Kebayoran Lama market, South Jakarta, complained on Wednesday that chicken sales have dropped by 50 percent following the outbreak of bird flu.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
RI meets Singapore to discuss piracy
RI meets Singapore to discuss piracy Indonesia's defense secretary met his Singapore counterpart on Wednesday to discuss cooperation against pirates at sea - a day after a maritime watchdog said the vast archipelago needed to take serious steps in fighting attacks at sea.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
PBR relies on charismatic chairman to lure voters in 2004 elections
PBR relies on charismatic chairman to lure voters in 2004 electionsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Reform Star Party (PBR) relies on its charismatic chairman and fanatic followers, but its executives assert the new Muslim- based party will not resort to violence, particularly...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Revision to law on bankruptcy sought to fix existing flaws
Revision to law on bankruptcy sought to fix existing flawsMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan recommended on Wednesday a revision to Law No.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Bangladesh, RI cooperate on Islam
Bangladesh, RI cooperate on IslamBANGLADESH: Bangladesh and Indonesia have pledged to work together to stop the words Islam and terrorism becoming synonymous, Foreign Minister Morshed Khan said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Job opportunities web site launched
Job opportunities web site launchedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of its efforts to reduce unemployment, the government introduced on Wednesday a national website offering information about job vacancies and a nationwide job-seeker database.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Pertamina to up investment to Rp 5.9t
Pertamina to up investment to Rp 5.9tThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina plans to boost investment this year to Rp 5.9 trillion (US$702 million) from Rp 4.7 trillion in the previous period in a bid to increase oil and gas production.