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Thu, 16 Oct 2003
New visa policy needs explaining
New visa policy needs explaining In September 2002 I wrote to The Jakarta Post about the government's proposal to abolish visa free entry for most foreign tourists. I said that the main effects would be to fill the coffers of the Immigration Office and to deter tourists, thus driving Indonesians...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Investment on the rise, says chief economic minister
Investment on the rise, says chief economic ministerRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister of the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti insisted on Wednesday that foreign direct investment in Indonesia was on the rise, saying that the gloomy reports from the Investment...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
NU, Muhammadiyah ink anticorruption MOU
NU, Muhammadiyah ink anticorruption MOUMoch. N. Kurniawan and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar Frustrated with the government's lackluster anticorruption measures, the country's two largest Muslim organizations have joined hands to fight corruption.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Seven nominees secure ticket to Golkar convention
Seven nominees secure ticket to Golkar conventionKurniawan Hari and Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya At least seven of Golkar's 19 presidential aspirants have secured a ticket to the party's preliminary convention to choose five candidates after winning the support of at least...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Council not to have additional seats
Council not to have additional seats The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) will not be able to fulfill the hope of Jakarta's politicians to have additional seats in the City Council as it would violate Law No.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Intensive evictions related to city budget spending
Intensive evictions related to city budget spendingEvi Mariani and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The intensive evictions of illegal squatters across the capital is apparently related to city budget spending in the last semester by the relevant agencies in the city administration.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Still traumatized over blasts, Balinese splash peace messages
Still traumatized over blasts, Balinese splash peace messages on T-shirtsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Candlelight vigils and interfaith services did not seem sufficient media through which the Balinese and their friends from other parts of the world observed last year's bombing...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
'No money means no treatment in the hospital'
'No money means no treatment in the hospital' The recent case of a patient sent home by a hospital because he could not pay the full medical bill is indicative of the poor treatment low-income people receive from the health service.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
NNT gets gold for safety, health
NNT gets gold for safety, health JAKARTA: Copper and gold mining company PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT) has received the Upakarti Aditama award from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources for its performance in maintaining the safety and health of its workers at its mine.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
PLN board OKs $60M Sarulla sale
PLN board OKs $60M Sarulla sale SINGAPORE: Indonesia's national power company Perusahaan Listrik Negara, or PLN, is poised to "within days" sign a US$60 million deal with Unocal Corp. for the take over of the Sarulla geothermal power project in North Sumatra, said PLN Finance director Parno Isworo...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Farah Wardani, Contributor, Jakarta
Farah Wardani, Contributor, Jakarta Between 1973 and 1983, a child exodus occurred in Indonesia, whereby a great number of Indonesian babies and children were taken by adoptive parents from foreign countries, mostly the Netherlands.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Firecrackers no-no at Ramadhan
Firecrackers no-no at Ramadhan JAKARTA: Jakarta administration has prohibited the sale and use of fireworks and firecrackers, especially during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan and the Idul Fitri holiday, arguing that use of the explosives endangers bystanders.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Mega urges OIC members to open door for reform
Mega urges OIC members to open door for reformFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) on Wednesday to introduce more changes and provide opportunities for their citizenry to grow as part of...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.15, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.15, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
The spell of Pope John Paul II
The spell of Pope John Paul IIKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a day I will always remember. I queued along with 10 other Indonesian Catholic businessmen and journalists to be blessed by Pope John Paul II in the Vatican in February 2000.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Commission agrees on work week
Commission agrees on work week JAKARTA: The Constitutional Commission decided on Wednesday to spend only three days a week, from Monday through Wednesday, to discuss how to make the newly amended Constitution congruous.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.15, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.15, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Moody's reviews Mandiri, BRI ratings
Moody's reviews Mandiri, BRI ratings JAKARTA: Moody's announced on Wednesday that it had placed the bank financial strength ratings (BFSR) of Bank Mandiri and Bank Rakyat Indonesia on review for a possible upgrade. The BFSR of Bank Mandiri is E and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), E+.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
PMI ready to help hostages
PMI ready to help hostagesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) urged on Wednesday all parties involved in the prolonged conflict in Aceh to settle issues involving civilian hostages, saying it was prepared to pick them up wherever and whenever the hostages were...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
LG, Carlyle offer US$1.34 billion to acquire Hanaro
LG, Carlyle offer US$1.34 billion to acquire Hanaro Agence-France Presse Seoul South Korea's LG Group and Carlyle Group of the United States said on Wednesday they will jointly bid US$1.34 billion for Hanaro, South Korea's leading Internet service provider, hoping to trump a rival offer from a U.S.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Depok may close factories, hospital
Depok may close factories, hospital DEPOK: The Depok municipal administration has threatened to close down three factories and one hospital for violating Bylaw No. 5/2003 on liquid industrial waste treatment.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Indonesia yet to move on from painful past
Indonesia yet to move on from painful pastRidwan Max Sijabat, Staff Writer , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On Sept. 30, there was barely a fuss over the conspicuous absence of flags at half mast -- even the State Palace skipped the usual sign of commemorating the nation's mourning over an attempted...
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
EU urged to reject KL wood products
EU urged to reject KL wood productsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Forestry Muhammad Prakosa is urging the European Union (EU) to reject timber products from Malaysia, saying they are mostly made of illegally cut logs collected from Indonesia's natural forests.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
WB may not disburse last tranche of Watsal
WB may not disburse last tranche of WatsalMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe World Bank may not disburse the third and last tranche of the Water Resources Sector Adjustment Loan (Watsal), worth US$150 million, to Indonesia if the controversial water resources bill fails to meet a...
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Bribery, blackmail attempts irk KPU: Members
Bribery, blackmail attempts irk KPU: MembersMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bribery and blackmailing attempts have started to daunt members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) as supply procurement tenders worth millions of U.S.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Language teaching hoped to help defuse separatism
Language teaching hoped to help defuse separatismA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fadjar said on Tuesday that teaching the country's national language, Bahasa Indonesia, could reduce separatist sentiments in the country.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Blast rocks Poso, gunmen at large
Blast rocks Poso, gunmen at largeLa Remmy, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi A bomb blast rocked Betania village in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, as police intensified the hunt for masked gunmen who killed at least nine people in recent raids in the violence-torn district.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Villages tense after clash kills one
Villages tense after clash kills oneApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraTension engulfed on Tuesday two villages in Kuala subdistrict, Langkat regency, North Sumatra, after clashes involving rival gangs there were responsible for the death of at least one person and another who was...
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Seven candidates running for PSSI chairmanship
Seven candidates running for PSSI chairmanshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven candidates are set to run for the chairmanship of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI), after another six followed Jacob Nuwa Wea in registering their candidacy.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Trial of governor-elect begins
Trial of governor-elect begins BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Lampung governor-elect, Alzier Dianis Thabrani, is scheduled to go on trial at the Bandarlampung District Court on Wednesday on charges of forging a school diploma.Alzier has also been charged with involvement in corruption.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Indonesia turns ancient medicine into big business
Indonesia turns ancient medicine into big businessDan Eaton , Reuters, Jakarta With the air of a trained librarian, the shopkeeper runs his finger along a shelf stacked with brightly colored packages.Skipping over "Macho Man", his hand comes to rest on a bold red and white sachet, "Kuku Bima".
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
'Govt must pay attention to museums'
'Govt must pay attention to museums' Many museums here are lonely, neglected places, attracting few visitors and sparking very little interest in the country's history. The Jakarta Post spoke with several people about the issue.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Bending 'non-interference'
Bending 'non-interference'Kornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com A tempting reply to what might be the most important result of last week's ASEAN summit in Bali would likely be the disappointing response of the leaders over the detention of Myanmar's opposition...
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
RP to press U.S. on pledge to help fight terrorists
RP to press U.S. on pledge to help fight terroristsAgencies, Manila Manila will ask Washington for the immediate delivery of helicopters, patrol boats and rifles to help fight Moro militants when U.S. President George W. Bush visits on Saturday, the Philippine defense chief said.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Top absentees give Sony a clear run
Top absentees give Sony a clear runZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champion Sony Dwi Kuncoro's bid for back-to-back titles has been boosted by the absence of top players at the US$150,000 JVC Asian Badminton Championships 2003, which start on Wednesday at the Bung Karno Tennis...
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Car sales up by 15% in September
Car sales up by 15% in SeptemberThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sales of new vehicles increased by 15 percent from the previous month to 34,396 units in September, thanks to plenty of cheaper bank loans, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) said on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Why Megawati deserves another term
Why Megawati deserves another termRay Anthony Gerungan, Former Head, Equities Research for UBS Warburg Indonesia, Jakarta If real acheivements were rewarded with deserved gratitude, then a proper "thank you" to President Megawati Soekarnoputri should be a second term in office.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
OIC needs to act as one force
OIC needs to act as one forceAbdul Razak Ahmad, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur In between frantic bouts of interviews, the smokers among the hundreds of journalists covering the 10th OIC summit sought refuge at an open-air smoking area situated in the Putrajaya Convention Center.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Urban air kills 1.5m Asians yearly
Urban air kills 1.5m Asians yearlyMANILA: Air pollution in urban areas contributes to the deaths of 1.5 million people in Asia every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday."In Asia, with half of the world's city dwellers, more than 1.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
When poor Indonesians lose everything
When poor Indonesians lose everythingSanti W.E. Soekanto and Maya Dahlan, Contributors, Jakarta Rika sits up in her bed at the maternity ward of a hospital in East Jakarta, crying bitter tears over the injustice at the death of her baby because her husband was Rp 2 million (US$236) short of the Rp...
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
DRUG TRIAL: Sudiharto Saka, a 38-year-old member of the Central
DRUG TRIAL: Sudiharto Saka, a 38-year-old member of the Central Java legislative council, stands trial at the Semarang District Court on drug charges. Sudiharto's trial began on Tuesday and if convicted, the councillor could face up to four years in prison.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Budi, latest victim in Situbondo tragedy
Budi, latest victim in Situbondo tragedySlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Budi, the conductor of the ill-fated bus AO Transport, finally died on Monday afternoon due to severe burns, bringing the number of victims in a grisly traffic accident recently in Situbondo to 55.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Telkomvision apologizes
Telkomvision apologizes First of all, please accept our deepest apologies for the unpleasant situation you and your family have experienced.As a matter of fact, however, we never received any faxes or letters regarding your complaints.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
21 STPDN students to go on trial
21 STPDN students to go on trialYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung After a one-month investigation, Sumedang Police have completed three dossiers on violent incidents at the Public Administration Institute (STPDN).
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Sumaryono's case is simply malpractice: NGO
Sumaryono's case is simply malpractice: NGODamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organization the Legal Aid Institute for Health (LBH Kesehatan) said on Tuesday that medical malpractice was indicated in the case of Sumaryono, 24, who has suffered for almost five months without...
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
'Universities complicit in book piracy activities'
'Universities complicit in book piracy activities'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI) Makfudin Wirya Atmaja complained on Tuesday about rampant piracy at hundreds of universities across the country and blamed it on the lack of morality...
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
Kopassus commander to stand trial
Kopassus commander to stand trial JAKARTA: The Ad Hoc Human Rights Court has decided an Oct. 23 date for Maj. Gen. Sriyanto Muntrasan, the commander of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus), to stand trial for his alleged role in the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
1. POOR 1x38
1. POOR 1x38When poor Indonesians lose everything 2. SECURE 1x40Where is all the money for the poor, the elderly and the ailing?State welfare needed for poor, elderly 3. BILL1 1x30Urban air kills 1.5m Asians yearly4. BILL2New technique may assist pregnancy
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
RI, Algerian business groupings aim to boost trade
RI, Algerian business groupings aim to boost tradeSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry pledged to help push trade and investment activities between the two countries.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003
1 X 38
1 X 38Reconciliation vital to put aside revenge Indonesia yet to move on from painful past Ridwan Max Sijabat Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta2. Yale -- No jobs: Blame it on globalization 1 X 48 Hot U.S. elections issue: 'Our jobs were taken' Drop in U.S.