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Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Susilo a soldier at heart
Susilo a soldier at heartPresident Susilo retired from active military service in 1999, but deep in his heart he remains a true soldier.To the surprise of Cabinet ministers and invitees attending the induction ceremony on Thursday, Susilo suddenly ordered them to stand at ease.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
The Volvo case
The Volvo case People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Chairman Hidayat Nur Wahid's rejection of the official Volvo limousines has a moral element to it and is also smart, especially because Volvo is Swedish brand, the same country that is "protecting" Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leader Hasan Tiro.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Prosecutors question police methods in Newmont probe
Prosecutors question police methods in Newmont probeAbdul Khalik and Jongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/ManadoThe North Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office asked the police to seek further verification from scientific experts about the methodology that was used by the police lab to conclude that...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Purnomo says new govt aims to boost oil output
Purnomo says new govt aims to boost oil outputThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Thursday he aimed to increase the country's oil output to more than 1 million barrels per day (bpd) later this year.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
New government must get tough against big-fish corruptors
New government must get tough against big-fish corruptorsTodung Mulya Lubis, Jakarta Amid the still reverberating vow of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to eradicate corruption, we find ourselves confronting the bitter reality that Indonesia remains among the world's most corrupt countries.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
A conservative Cabinet
A conservative Cabinet For much of the past week, the nation has been so consumed by speculating about who President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will pick as his Cabinet ministers. The guessing game ended just before midnight on Wednesday with the announcement of the 35-strong Cabinet by President...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Hassan is one of few ministers from the Megawati Soekarnoputri
Hassan is one of few ministers from the Megawati Soekarnoputri Cabinet who retained his job. It was not because of his political affiliation or loyalty, but his distinguished diplomatic career, his negotiating skills as well his proven-leadership ability during Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Ministers differ on economic plans
Ministers differ on economic plansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly installed economics ministers are giving mixed signals in their bids to give a boost to the economy, showing their differences in views and approaches to the economy.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
[b]Minister of National Development Planning/Chairperson of the
Minister of National Development Planning/Chairperson of the National Planning Agency (Bappenas) Sri Mulyani IndrawatiBorn in Tanjungkarang, Lampung, on Aug. 26, 1962, Mulyani received her doctorate in economics from the University of Illinois.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
RI hails Malaysia's amnesty offer for illegal workers
RI hails Malaysia's amnesty offer for illegal workersRidwan Max Sijabat and Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has deemed the amnesty offered by the Malaysian government to illegal migrants ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday a good start to further enhancing bilateral relations between...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
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JP/ / Minister of Transportation Hatta Rajasa Born in Palembang, South Sumatra province, on Dec. 18, 1953, Hatta graduated from the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1980. He was president director of PT Arthindo Utama between 1982 and 2000.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Mari aims to push exports, help economic growth
Mari aims to push exports, help economic growthZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government aims to boost the country's export performance in a bid to help accelerate economic growth, new Minister of Trade Mari Elka Pangestu says.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
JP/17/SIDE
JP/17/SIDEGermany to extend quality program in RIYOGYAKARTA: The German government is likely to extend the Urban Quality program in Indonesia for another four years, considering that the continuation of the program will further help the country meet the challenges and opportunities of...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
DUTCH A:
DUTCH A: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hasan Wirayuda (far right) and Minister Bernard Bot (second from right) during the ASEM Asia Europe Meeting that took place in Hanoi recently.Dutch -- 3 : Council of the European Union The flags of all member states in front of the Council of the European Union
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
U.S. provides aid for bomb victims
U.S. provides aid for bomb victims JAKARTA: The U.S. government has donated US$150,000 toward providing medical assistance and ongoing trauma counseling for victims of the bombing outside the Australian Embassy on Sept. 9.The bomb killed at least 10 people and injured more than 200 others.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Drivers, conductors demand fair salaries
Drivers, conductors demand fair salariesMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: As the Idul Fitri holidays draw near, dozens drivers and conductors at two fuel distribution companies in Mataram staged a protest on Thursday, demanding their employers raise their salaries to the provincial minimum wage.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Thai fishermen seek Deplu clearance
Thai fishermen seek Deplu clearanceAMBON, Maluku: Twenty-six Thai fishermen charged with murder are being held at the Ambon Naval Base in Maluku, pending deportation clearance from the Indonesian Department of Foreign Affairs (Deplu).First. Adm.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
JP/17/DUGD
JP/17/DUGD'Dugderan' marks the beginning of Ramadhan, creates business opportunitiesSuherdjoko The Jakarta Post/SemarangJostling among thousands of people, a 55-year-old grandmother, Partiyah, from Simongan village, West Semarang, and her six-year- old grandson, Ardi, struggled to reach a good...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Juwono to seek end to embargo
Juwono to seek end to embargo JAKARTA: Restoring military ties with the United States looks set to be the priority for newly inaugurated minister of defense, Juwono Sudarsono.Speaking to reporters after his swearing-in on Thursday, Juwono said he was heading for the U.S.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
JP/17/PALACE
JP/17/PALACERevitalization of palaces a threat to democracySri Wahyuni Contributor/YogyakartaA dialog on culture held recently during the Indonesia Palaces Festival (FKN) IV in Yogyakarta agreed on the need to make the palaces in the country the centers of culture.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Three FKM supporters get jail terms
Three FKM supporters get jail terms Aziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAfter a trial lasting three months, the Ambon District Court handed down jail terms on Thursday to three sympathizers of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) separatist movement after their conviction on treason charges.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Five more Mamasa 'provocateurs' nabbed
Five more Mamasa 'provocateurs' nabbedAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe Indonesian military (TNI) and police personnel arrested on Thursday five more suspects accused of provoking a recent riot in Mamasa regency, West Sulawesi province.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
One injured, three homes gutted in fire
One injured, three homes gutted in fire JAKARTA: A resident, Edy Sirait, was injured in a fire that gutted three houses on Jl. Bendi Besar, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, on Wednesday night.The police said on Thursday that the fire was believed to have been caused by a gas stove that exploded in...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
TV Today: Saturday, October 23, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, October 23, 2004TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Dangdut Music1:00 p.m.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Susilo's Cabinet lineup gets mixed reactions
Susilo's Cabinet lineup gets mixed reactionsM. Taufiqurrahman and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Cabinet lineup of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono drew mixed reactions on Thursday, with an expert upbeat it could deliver significant changes, albeit slowly.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS
ADS: THE NETHERLANDSEuropean Council's conclusions on IndonesiaThe European Council agreed on Oct. 11 on the following conclusions regarding the priorities in the cooperation and dialogue between the European Union and Indonesia.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
The United Indonesia Cabinet 2004-2009
The United Indonesia Cabinet 2004-2009Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo Adi SuciptoBorn in Boyolali, Central Java, on Aug. 1, 1944 and graduating from the Navy Academy in 1968, Widodo became Indonesian Military (TNI) chief during the Abdurrahman Wahid...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
*Susilo Cabinet gets mixed reactions Page 2
*Susilo Cabinet gets mixed reactions Page 2 *East Timor vows to work with new RI President Page 3 *Five more suspects nabbed over Mamasa riot Page 4 *Jostling and compromise, the making of a Cabinet Page 6 *City Center provides token space for small businesses Page 8 *Red Sox reach World Series...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Fire razes a house in Pekanbaru, kills baby
Fire razes a house in Pekanbaru, kills babyPEKANBARU, Riau: A 20-month-old girl died on Thursday when her parents' house on Jl. Lembah Damai, here, burned down.Aisyah, a resident of the street, claimed to have seen the blaze in the morning but had not been aware that anyone was inside.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Oct. 21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,058.98 6,318.68 6,724.10 6,653.33 Brunei dollar 1 5,738.65 5,137.24 5,466.40 5,409.32 Canadian dollar 1 7,706.71 6,901.51 7,341.10 7,267.03 Swiss franc 1 7,858.25 7,035.46 7,485.46 7,408.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 22, 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 22, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Markets down a bit on SBY's Cabinet
Markets down a bit on SBY's CabinetRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock market tumbled on Thursday amid reservations from investors over the Cabinet of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, specifically the ministers dealing with money matters.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Ismoko cleared of bribe, gets new job
Ismoko cleared of bribe, gets new jobAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDirector of the police's fraud squad Brig. Gen. Samuel Ismoko was removed from his post on Thursday, following media reports that he had received a bribe worth US$20,000 (Rp 180 million) from fugitive Adrian Waworuntu.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Profiles: Jakarta Councillors
Profiles: Jakarta CouncillorsAmid 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.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Human rights, antigraft drive first priority: Watchdogs
Human rights, antigraft drive first priority: WatchdogsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNon-governmental organizations demanded on Thursday that the new government make corruption eradication and human rights promotion its priorities.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Congo man suspected of involvement in money laundering
Congo man suspected of involvement in money launderingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police have arrested a man holding Congo citizenship as they suspect he was involved in transnational money laundering.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
All the President's ministers make for a diverse team
All the President's ministers make for a diverse teamThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has good reason to call his team of ministers the United Indonesia Cabinet, perhaps because they represent the country's diverse sociopolitical landscape.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Many Indonesian businesspeople will come to E. Timor to invest
Many Indonesian businesspeople will come to E. Timor to investOn the sidelines of his visit here to attend the inauguration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla, East Timorese Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri talked on Wednesday with The Jakarta Post's Veeramalla Anjaiah...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Sports ministry hailed, urged to improve RI sports
Sports ministry hailed, urged to improve RI sportsEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Several national sports figures have applauded the reinstatement of the sports ministry, but cautioned that it was not guarantee that more attention would be paid to sports affairs.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
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Jostling and compromise, the making of a Cabinet 2. Todung -- 2 x 30 New government must get tough against big-fish corruptors High in corruption ranks Todung Mulya Lubis Jakarta
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
A conservative Cabinet
A conservative Cabinet For much of the past week, the nation has been so consumed by speculating about who President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will pick as his Cabinet ministers.The guessing game ended just before midnight on Wednesday with the announcement of the 35-strong Cabinet by President...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Bad regulations must be revised: Andung
Bad regulations must be revised: AndungThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Newly appointed Minister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja said on Thursday that one of his immediate priorities was to review existing regulations that have hampered the performance of the country's manufacturing sector.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
HIV/AIDS cases in Jambi on the rise
HIV/AIDS cases in Jambi on the riseJAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi administration is surveying brothels and prisons in the city, to determine the number of HIV/AIDS cases there.Erwita, the head of Communicable Disease Management at Jambi's health office, said some 600 people would be included in the survey.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Hassan is one of few ministers from the Megawati Soekarnoputri
Hassan is one of few ministers from the Megawati Soekarnoputri Cabinet who retained his job. It was not because of his political affiliation or loyalty, but his distinguished diplomatic career, his negotiating skills as well his proven-leadership ability during Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
JP/ /
JP/ /Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid AwaluddinBorn in Pare-pare, South Sulawesi, on Oct. 5, 1962, Hamid attended the province's Hasanuddin University. He was a judiciary observer before working for the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Officials dissent over Pemuda forest conversion
Officials dissent over Pemuda forest conversionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe opinions of Jakarta administration officials differed on Thursday over the legality of the conversion of the Pemuda city forest in Cibubur, East Jakarta, into a sports hall.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Bloomberg
Bloomberg New Orleans Copper prices fell in London after Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Chief Executive Richard Adkerson said demand growth may slow in China, the world's biggest consumer of the metal.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
*Susilo to face uphill battle to deliver promises Page 2
*Susilo to face uphill battle to deliver promises Page 2 *TI ranks RI 5th most corrupt nation in the world Page 4 *Police begin disarming Mamasa rioters Page 5 *Hope for the future in manufacturing and trade Page 6 *Urban forest felled for sports hall Page 8 *Red Sox and Yankees headed for Game...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Thus, it begins
Thus, it begins While it offered little that was exceptional in this kind of address, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's inaugural speech gave us a picture of the concerns foremost in his mind.However, it might be noted that, contrary to custom, Susilo delivered his address only a few hours after...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Rupiah Rates Oct. 20
Rupiah Rates Oct. 20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,964.73 6,232.15 6,633.36 6,563.30 Brunei dollar 1 5,713.35 5,112.85 5,441.51 5,384.52 Canadian dollar 1 7,604.77 6,806.84 7,242.94 7,168.52 Swiss franc 1 7,775.43 6,959.53 7,405.48 7,329.