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Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Now is the time for action: Susilo
Now is the time for action: Susilo The following is President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's speech, which he delivered at the State Palace after his inauguration on Wednesday at the People's Consultative Assembly: Today, we are grateful indeed to God Almighty.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
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yellow type is suggested window;JP; ANPAa..r.. speech-Presidential-SusiloJP/3/SPEECH Now is the time for action: President Susilo Today we are indeed more grateful to God Almighty. Having gone a long election process, today before the members of the People's Consultative Assembly, I and Mr.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Workers rally at S. Korea Embassy
Workers rally at S. Korea Embassy JAKARTA: Dozens of factory workers demonstrated outside the South Korea Embassy on Jl. Gatot Subroto in South Jakarta on Wednesday, and demanded that the embassy help them after thousands were laid off by Korean companies and not paid as much as they expected.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
JP/5/TIMOR
JP/5/TIMOREast Timor deports RI migrant workers KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Timor Immigration Office has deported nine Indonesian migrant workers for immigration violations, a senior government official disclosed on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Professionals needed in the Cabinet
Professionals needed in the CabinetFrom Koran TempoThe fact that Susilo has been directly elected the sixth president of the country is indicative of the great hope that Indonesians have in the new administration.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Private TV stations flout standards: KPI
Private TV stations flout standards: KPIMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlmost all private sector broadcasters in the country are failing to comply with the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI)'s standards, which entered into effect late in August.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Susilo's first speech delivered at Palace
Susilo's first speech delivered at PalacePrior to his inauguration President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must have expected that he would deliver his inaugural speech before members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and scores of foreign leaders who attended his swearing-in ceremony.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Mitra Adiperkasa to sell 30% stake via IPO
Mitra Adiperkasa to sell 30% stake via IPORendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRetail company PT Mitra Adiperkasa announced on Wednesday that it would sell 30 percent of its shares to the public via an initial public offering (IPO) in November to help fund its business expansion and debt...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Two injured in brawl
Two injured in brawl JAKARTA: A brawl between residents of Kali Anyar and Semeru subdistricts in Jembatan Besi, West Jakarta, left a police officer and a local injured.The brawl broke out between residents of the two subdistricts on Tuesday at around 9 p.m.Second Adj. Insp.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
President SBY starts life at palace
President SBY starts life at palaceFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla began their five-year terms on Wednesday with a busy first day.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Hope for the future in manufacture and trade
Hope for the future in manufacture and tradeRini M.S. Soewandi, Jakarta The reality of Indonesia's trade and industry today can best be described as a wheel of interlocking problems and opportunities. To unlock the opportunities and make them a reality, it is necessary to work on the problems, each...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
TV Program: Thursday, October 21, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, October 21, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary8:00 Talk Show8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Acehnese upbeat about Susilo
Acehnese upbeat about SusiloNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe Acehnese, who long for change, are largely upbeat over the inauguration of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as president, as they believe he is more popular and more capable than his predecessor.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
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Rejection of Volvos good example From Koran Tempo The Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Hidayat Nur Wahid has said that he will reject the Volvo automobile allocated for him. In this respect, the Speaker of the House of People's Representatives, Agung Laksono, while yet to...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Gang leader says Basri's murder nothing more than criminal act
Gang leader says Basri's murder nothing more than criminal act Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta John Kei, an alleged gang leader, said on Wednesday his "brothers" were not motivated by racial or ethnic hatred in murdering gang leader Basri Sangaji.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
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Bali-performance-danceJP/18/COK Cok Sawitri reveals the spiritual path of DirahI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/DenpasarSilence engulfed the darkened stage when three male performers made their presence in a carefully paced, slow stride.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Foreign reserves up to $34.81b
Foreign reserves up to $34.81bThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves as of Oct. 15, reached US$34.81 billion, rising by $91.90 million from the previous week, the central bank reported.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
2. Frank20 -- A debt of gratitude "Her final day as President"
2. Frank20 -- A debt of gratitude "Her final day as President" 1 X 30 A debt of gratitude to Megawati H. Franklin Thomas, Jr. Jakarta
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Body of foreigner yet to be repatriated
Body of foreigner yet to be repatriated KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The body of a New Zealand national who died in a Kupang hotel three weeks ago is still being kept at a hospital in Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara province.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Prospects for peace in Papua
Prospects for peace in PapuaPaul Barber, London It is not yet clear whether the election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as president of Indonesia is a positive development for West Papua and whether he will bring peace and stability to the restive territory any closer.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
BI interest rate
BI interest rate up to 7.41%The yield on one-month Bank Indonesia promissory notes increased to 7.41 percent on Wednesday during a regular bi-weekly auction from 7.4 percent previously.The central bank said it sold Rp 35.1 trillion (about US$3.86 billion) of 32-day bills, accepting 99.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Susilo faces uphill road to deliver his promises
Susilo faces uphill road to deliver his promisesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will face a long and difficult road in delivering on economic and security campaign promises, analysts said.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
BI interest rate up to 7.41%
BI interest rate up to 7.41%JAKARTA: The yield on Indonesia's one-month Bank Indonesia promissory notes increased to 7.41 percent on Wednesday during a regular bi-weekly auction from 7.4 percent previously.The central bank said it sold Rp 35.1 trillion (about US$3.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Indonesia world's no. 5 most corrupt nation: TI
Indonesia world's no. 5 most corrupt nation: TIAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia remains one of the world's most corrupt nations, despite the current reform era that began after the 1998 fall of president Soeharto, indicates a report from the Berlin-based Transparency International...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Shares end lower on cabinet caution
Shares end lower on cabinet cautionDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Wednesday, hurt by uncertainty ahead of the new cabinet lineup announcement and losses in most Asian markets, dealers said.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
PPP leaves opposition bloc
PPP leaves opposition bloc JAKARTA: The Islam-based United Development Party (PPP) announced on Wednesday its withdrawal from the opposition bloc in the House of Representatives after President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono set aside two ministerial posts for it.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
The sacking of Myanmar's prime minister prompted concern among
The sacking of Myanmar's prime minister prompted concern among the country's neighbors on Wednesday, with key players warning that the change could be a blow to hopes of democracy in the military-ruled state.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Child commission wary of pollution
Child commission wary of pollution MANADO, North Sulawesi: The National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas Anak) urged the North Sumatra provincial government to address problems facing children living near Buyat Bay in South Minahasa."The children are in a very poor condition.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Sumatra to have its own airline
Sumatra to have its own airline MEDAN, North Sumatra: A group of provincial administrations in Sumatra have agreed to jointly launch an airline called Sumatra Airlines, which will link all cities on the island.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Regent questioned about overseas trips
Regent questioned about overseas trips ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Provincial authorities here questioned on Tuesday Bireun Regent Mustafa Glanggang over trips he took abroad without the knowledge of the Aceh civil emergency administrator.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Three arrested for illegal logging
Three arrested for illegal logging PALU, Central Sulawesi: Palu Prosecutor's Office has arrested three people held responsible for rampant illegal logging in south Palu.During the arrest on Saturday in Layanan Indah, 43 cubic meters of logs were seized, which will be sold to the public, said the...
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
N. Sumatra, Malaysia to build seaport
N. Sumatra, Malaysia to build seaport MEDAN: The North Sumatra provincial government and the Labuhan Batu regional government signed on Tuesday an agreement with the Malaysian government on the construction of the Tanjung Sarang Elang Seaport in Labuhan Batu.Governor T.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Street accidents on the rise in Batam
Street accidents on the rise in Batam BATAM, Riau Islands: The rate of street accidents here has reached an alarming level, with 69 people killed between January and September of this year.The figure is much higher than last year's, when 56 people were killed in street accidents from January to...
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Officials asked to aim for excellence
Officials asked to aim for excellenceGovernor Sutiyoso called on city officials who were installed on Tuesday to strive for excellence in their new positions."Otherwise, I can replace them if they perform below expectations during the first six months of their tenure," the governor told reporters...
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Testing cabinet loyalty
Testing cabinet loyaltyFrom Suara KaryaThe fit-and-proper tests earlier put by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) to the candidates for his 2004-2009 Cabinet should be welcomed because such separate dialogs enables SBY to get an idea of their quality and eligibility for ministerial offices.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Professionals needed in the Cabinet
Professionals needed in the CabinetFrom Koran Tempo Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and his running mate Jusuf Kalla have won the presidential elections. The fact that Susilo has been directly elected the sixth president of the country is indicative of the great hope that Indonesians have in the new...
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
World Bank honors former governor
World Bank honors former governor JAKARTA: Former Jakarta governor Lt. Gen. (ret) Ali Sadikin received an international award from the World Bank on Tuesday for his Muhammad Husni Thamrin program for village improvement.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Expert defends alleged hacker
Expert defends alleged hackerUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn expert witness testified on Tuesday for defendant Dani Firmansyah, saying that the 25-year-old had not violated the Telecommunications Law he was being charged with for hacking into the website of the General Elections...
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Jibril guilty of immigration offense
Jibril guilty of immigration offenseSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMilitant cleric, Fihiruddin Moqtie bin Abdul Rahman, alias Abu Jibril, was sentenced to five and a half month's jail at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday for passport fraud but is set to walk free in a matter...
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Councillor held for alleged fraud
Councillor held for alleged fraud BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Lampung Police said on Tuesday that they had arrested Slamet Supriyadi, an executive with a local financial services company as well as a politician, on fraud charges.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Conflict spreads in Mamasa
Conflict spreads in Mamasa Violence continued in the newly established province of West Sulawesi on Tuesday in a dispute over the creation of Mamasa regency, some 400 kilometers from the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
MPR members told to leave hotel
MPR members told to leave hotelKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome 300 members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) were told to check out of the Mulia Hotel on Tuesday after its leaders realized, belatedly, that there was no need after all for them to stay in the five-star hotel.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Mt. Soputan erupts, spews hot ash, lava
Mt. Soputan erupts, spews hot ash, lavaJongker Rumthe and Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Manado/PaluMount Soputan in Tomohon, some 25 kilometers from the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, belched blue smoke to a height of about 600 meters and spewed hot ash and lava, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Finance minister's controversial decree
Finance minister's controversial decreeFrom Bisnis IndonesiaBy the end of his office, the Minister of Finance issued a decree that will surely make certain public circles delighted. According to the minister, it was meant to assist the economically weak community.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Fire scare in Pasaraya mall
Fire scare in Pasaraya mallFire scattered visitors and workers from the basement food court of the Pasaraya Grande shopping mall in Blok M, South Jakarta, just as they were about to break their fast on Tuesday.No one was injured in the incident as the visitors were quickly evacuated.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Merdeka Palace: Big, old and spooky
Merdeka Palace: Big, old and spookyLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor many people, home is a sanctuary, a place to show their true self and seek shelter from the chaos outside. If one lives at Merdeka Palace, however, being at home means conforming to yet another set of protocols.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Megawati's foreign policy legacy
Megawati's foreign policy legacyTeuku Faizasyah, Jakarta Despite domestic political hiccups at the sunset of Megawati Soekarnoputri's Cabinet -- that is, controversy surrounding the Cabinet's reshuffle -- within the sphere of foreign policy, Megawati's government apparently is not clouded by...
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Govt forms consumer protection Agency
Govt forms consumer protection AgencyZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a lengthy delay, the government inaugurated on Tuesday the National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN), as mandated by Law No. 8/1999 on consumer protection.
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
JP/4/PAPUA
JP/4/PAPUAHIV/AIDS spread in Papua blamed on poverty, lack of educationDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite an extensive campaign against HIV/AIDS in Papua, the number of local people living with the deadly virus continues to increase, making the province one of the regions worst affected...
Wed, 20 Oct 2004
Good-bye the hardest word for Mega
Good-bye the hardest word for MegaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSaying good-bye is never easy, but it is especially difficult for President Megawati Soekarnoputri as she prepares to leave her childhood home, the Presidential Palace.