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Efficient logistics means profitable business

Efficient logistics means profitable businessAri Darmawan Contributor JakartaThe role of logistics in the business world is becoming more and more important. Delivery of products is required to be early and at the very least on time, otherwise competitors have the opportunity to fill the gap and...

Traffic problem for 2008 games

Traffic problem for 2008 games BEIJING: Traffic congestion in the Chinese capital could be a problem for the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing, visiting International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials said on Sunday.

HP focuses on small-and medium-sized firms

HP focuses on small-and medium-sized firmsZatni Arbi, Columnist, zatni@cbn.net.id What was interesting about Andreas Diantoro's presentation during HP's special event for small and medium enterprises (SME) late last month? Andreas, one of the bosses at HP-Compaq Indonesia gave his Powerpoint...

[b]Badminton

BadmintonUS$150,000 JVC Asian CupSunday's finals results: Men's singles Sony Dwi Kuncoro (Ina) bt Taufik Hidayat (Ina) 15-5, 7-15, 15-8 Women's singles Wang Chen (Hkg) bt Silvi Antarini (Ina) 11-6, 11-5 Men's doubles Lee Dong-soo/Yoo Young-sung (Kor) bt Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan (Ina) 15-10,...

'US, Thailand to launch free-trade pact talks'

'US, Thailand to launch free-trade pact talks'Agence-France Presse, Bangkok The United States and Thailand will launch negotiations aimed at crafting a bilateral free-trade agreement, U.S. President George W. Bush announced Sunday as he began a state visit here.

1. APEC -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts, 25 counts

1. APEC -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts, 25 counts 'APEC is not a security forum' 3. Badminton -- 5 cols, 1 line, 36pts, 35 counts Sony defends JVC Asian C'ships title 4. Poso -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 28pts, 17 counts Joint team kills another Poso gunman, arrest six more

Mentawai officials set for graft trial

Mentawai officials set for graft trial PADANG, West Sumatra: The secretary of the Mentawai islands regency administration, identified only by the initials RS, along with three other senior local officials, will soon stand trial for corruption.

East Timorese blamed for crop thefts

East Timorese blamed for crop thefts ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: People in East Nusa Tenggara have complained about East Timorese citizens who allegedly frequently sneak into the province to steal or burn their crops.

APEC leaders stand 'tall' in Bangkok

APEC leaders stand 'tall' in Bangkok Heightism has found a profile at the Pacific Rim summit. In a break from tradition, leaders will not stand in alphabetical order for their annual group photograph but will be arranged to ensure the tall do not hide the short.

Experts calls on government to lift martial law in Aceh

Experts calls on government to lift martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have called on the government to lift martial law imposed on Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam since May 19 and back instead a clean, civilian government to lead the Acehnese to the 2004 general elections.

Truly Indonesian interior design yet to emerge

Truly Indonesian interior design yet to emergeRudijanto Contributor Jakarta The interior design business looks bright as the property sector has started to recover in the past couple of years but like other developing countries truly Indonesian interior designs have still taken time to emerge from...

WB aid allegedly corrupted

WB aid allegedly corrupted TANGERANG: The Tangerang Municipality's Control Body (Bawasda) will investigate the alleged misappropriation of Rp 1.5 billion (US$176,470) allocated to install a website network in administration offices since 2001.The case arose when the World Bank, which donated Rp 1.

Unocal to invest over $4b in Asia over 5 years

Unocal to invest over $4b in Asia over 5 yearsDow Jones Bangkok The U.S. energy giant Unocal Corp. will spend more than US$4 billion over the next five years to expand its exploration and production businesses in the Asia Pacific region, with Thailand and Indonesia as its prime locations.

RP says senior JI figure captured

RP says senior JI figure captured PHILIPPINES: The Philippines said on Sunday it has captured one of the top operatives of Southeast Asian militant Islamic group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI). Defense Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Taufik Rifqi was arrested on Oct.

Street vendor stabbed by thief

Street vendor stabbed by thief JAKARTA: A street vendor was seriously injured when an unidentified man stabbed him in the chest with a broken bottle.The vendor, Ahmad, 60, caught the suspect red-handed as he attempted to break the lock of the vendor's cigarette stall on Jl. Raya Bekasi Km.

Malaysia protests over RI's timber allegation

Malaysia protests over RI's timber allegationAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has criticized Indonesia's move to urge the European Union (EU) to stop importing Malaysian wood products, a report said.

2. Pindah ( 2 x 24 )

2. Pindah ( 2 x 24 ) PDI Perjuangan executives in East Java join PAN 3. Corrupt ( 1 x 40) Corruption is the root of all evil: Kwik

Motoa to host 5th PP Cup

Motoa to host 5th PP Cup JAKARTA: A total cash prize of Rp 150 million (US$19,000) is on offer for 30 pro golfers when they compete in the 5th Pemuda Panca Sila Cup from Oct. 21 to Oct. 24.Qualifiers will comprise those who made the cut of the four- day annual championships to be held at the par-72...

Silvi beats

Silvi beats Ling to move closer to Asia championshipZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Silvi Antarini, who has been hailed as Indonesia's future badminton hope, moved a step closer to becoming Asian champion after beating Ling Wan Ting of Hong Kong in the semifinals of the JVC Asian Badminton...

KL concerned at foreign men marrying older locals

KL concerned at foreign men marrying older localsDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's Immigration department has expressed concerns over the rise in the number of marriages of young foreign men with older local women, a news report said on Sunday.

TV Program: Monday, October 20, 2003

TV Program: Monday, October 20, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 Quiz10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:30 Music: Pop Daerah3:00 Children's Program4:00 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat5:00...

Deported workers continue to suffer

Deported workers continue to sufferApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Around 1,200 Indonesian workers who have been languishing in Malaysian jails for up to seven months were left stranded in Belawan regency, North Sumatra, on Saturday after being deported from Malaysia for...

'Migrant workers deserve equal rights'

'Migrant workers deserve equal rights' The violent treatment of Indonesian migrant workers is an old story. Yet, the story is ongoing as the government is yet to take firm steps toward their protection. The Jakarta Post talked with some people in response to the issue.

WB aid allegedly corrupted

WB aid allegedly corrupted TANGERANG: The Tangerang Municipality's Control Body (Bawasda) will investigate the alleged misappropriation of Rp 1.5 billion (US$176,470) allocated to install a website network in administration offices since 2001.The case arose when the World Bank, which donated Rp 1.

Indonesia-Netherlands economic ties flourishing: Official

Indonesia-Netherlands economic ties flourishing: OfficialSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic relations between the Netherlands and Indonesia are now flourishing after some lean years resulting from the economic crisis.

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, October 20, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, October 20, 2003Exhibitions* Painting Buah, by Munadi, Galeri Milenium, D'Best Shopping Center, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 31.

PDI Perjuangan executives leave party to join PAN

PDI Perjuangan executives leave party to join PANKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of frustrated Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) executives in the East Java town of Sidoarjo have switched their allegiance to the National Mandate Party (PAN).

Chirac response to Mahathir comments 'a shame', Israel says:

Chirac response to Mahathir comments 'a shame', Israel says: Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom criticized on Sunday French President Jacques Chirac's reaction to controversial comments about Jews made by Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as "a shame".

Azyumardi frowns upon extremism

Azyumardi frowns upon extremismT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta, tabita@cbn.net.id Azyumardi Azra is a respected Muslim scholar with western flair. He is a fan of English soccer and an admirer of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Lionel Richie.

Breaking the vicious circle?

Breaking the vicious circle? A rating of 1.9 out of 10 to mark Indonesia's place regarding corruption leaves one speechless. The Corruption Perception Index recently issued by the Berlin-based Transparency International, only served to confirm the sense of helplessness against this pervasive...

RP says senior JI figure captured

RP says senior JI figure captured PHILIPPINES: The Philippines said on Sunday it has captured one of the top operatives of Southeast Asian militant Islamic group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).Defense Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Taufik Rifqi was arrested on Oct.

Corruption is the root of all evil: Kwik

Corruption is the root of all evil: KwikThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Minister of National Development Planning, Kwik Kian Gie, said all the nation's problems stemmed from rampant corruption, collusion and nepotism, known by the Indonesian acronym KKN.

Cultural congress kicks off

Cultural congress kicks off BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra: Around 10,000 people in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, welcomed on Sunday the arrival of participants to the fifth national cultural congress, due to start on Monday.

Time to build on 'reformasi' amid the bottlenecking obstacles

Time to build on 'reformasi' amid the bottlenecking obstaclesSL Lim, External Relations Advisor, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), Jakarta As Indonesia gears up for an election year which will include the first-ever direct presidential elections, the country appears...

Medco to move into offshore and geothermal sectors: CEO

Medco to move into offshore and geothermal sectors: CEO Established by businessman-turned-politician Arifin Panigoro in the 1980s, PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk has become the largest privately owned national energy firm, with an oil output of 80,000 to 90,000 barrels per day.

Govt to reveal exams' materials

Govt to reveal exams' materials JAKARTA: In a bid to help more students pass final exams, the Ministry of National Education will let the students know beforehand all of the material that will appear on next year's tests, an unprecedented effort deemed counterproductive by at least one observer.

Local NGOs challenge Walhi over Bulukumba land dispute

Local NGOs challenge Walhi over Bulukumba land disputeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A leading environmental non-governmental organization (NGO), the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has faced a challenge from other local NGOs in its efforts to help settle a land dispute between PT London...

RI hosts ASEAN science Olympics

RI hosts ASEAN science Olympics JAKARTA: Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar opened on Saturday the ASEAN mathematics and science Olympics for primary schools, with a call for cooperation among member countries in improving the quality of education.

Poor Indonesian newspapers need to get back to basics

Poor Indonesian newspapers need to get back to basicsOng Hock Chuan, PT Maverick Solusi Komunikasi, Partner, Jakarta Indonesia's press is in trouble, and it's not only from the defamation suits from notables such as President Megawati Soekarnoputri and tycoons such as Tomy Winata and Sinivasan.

IT-based logistics firms give customers more than a better sleep

IT-based logistics firms give customers more than a better sleepRangga Ivananda Contributor JakartaThe application of information technology (IT) in the logistics business is not only vital to be more competitive, it also gives efficient solutions and a feeling of security to customers.

PPP aims high in 2004 elections despite splits

PPP aims high in 2004 elections despite splitsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest Muslim-based party, the United Development Party (PPP), is eying a rather ambitious 20 percent of the vote in the general elections in 2004.

E-government: RI needs new approach and focus

E-government: RI needs new approach and focusFabio Scarpello, Contributor, Jakarta The need for more governmental transparency and more direct participation by citizens in the democratic process, in addition to the shift from a centralized system to a more decentralized system here, calls for...

Muslim leader promises frank discussion with Bush

Muslim leader promises frank discussion with BushSri Wahyuni and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta/YogyakartaOne of the four prominent Muslims invited to meet U.S. President George W. Bush in Bali said on Sunday that he would ask him to change his foreign policies, especially those...

Golkar delays candidate selection

Golkar delays candidate selectionTiarma Siboro , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar has decided to delay selecting a presidential candidate until after the legislative election in April 2004 instead of its targeted date of February 2004.

APEC ministers endorse guidelines to fight fake goods

APEC ministers endorse guidelines to fight fake goodsDeutsche-Agence Presse, Bangkok Ministers from Pacific Rim economies endorsed Saturday a document detailing a set of guidelines to fight the rampant production of counterfeit or pirated goods in the region, according to a final draft of the...

1. Trade -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 48pts, 2 counts

1. Trade -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 48pts, 2 counts U.S. to reinvigorate trade with SE Asia 2. Vatican -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts, 35 countsPope beatifies Mother Teresa3. Timber -- 2 cols, 2 lines, 28pts, 21 countsMalaysia protests over Indonesia's timber allegation to EU

Joint team kills another Poso gunman, arrests six more

Joint team kills another Poso gunman, arrests six moreLa Remmy, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi A top police official said on Sunday a joint military and police force have killed another gunman and arrested six other people as they combed Pawaru subdistrict, Lembo district in Central...

US, Thailand sign cargo agreement

US, Thailand sign cargo agreement BANGKOK: The United States and Thailand on Saturday signed an open-skies cargo transport agreement allowing unrestricted expansion of air routes that officials say will significantly boost two-way cargo traffic.

Three killed in traffic accident

Three killed in traffic accident SURAKARTA, Central Java: Three people were killed and three others injured on Sunday when a Gaya Putra bus rammed into three motorcycles at Sukoharjo, near Surakarta, Central Java.

Twenty-six East Timorese citizens have requested political asylum

Twenty-six East Timorese citizens have requested political asylum from the Indonesian government due to fear of intimidation back home, an Indonesian official has said.However, the Indonesian government initially turned down the request on the grounds that the 26 East Timorese previously refused to...