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Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Sahid remains in detention
Sahid remains in detention BOGOR: The prosecutor's office extended on Tuesday the detention of deputy mayor M. Sahid for another 40 days, as the investigation was still continuing over his involvement in an alleged misuse of Rp 5.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Hometown fans to get limited glimpse of hero Yao in NBA debut
Hometown fans to get limited glimpse of hero Yao in NBA debutBenjamin Morgan, Agence France-Presse/Shanghai Hometown fans of Chinese basketball star Yao Ming will see their hero in action for no more than 28 minutes when the NBA's first ever tip-off in China takes place this week.The 2.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Korpri must continue to exist
Korpri must continue to existFrom Suara Karya There have recently been rumors that the Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) will be disbanded when Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono becomes president.These rumors are groundless because whoever is president, Korpri must continue to exist.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Govt launches educational TV
Govt launches educational TV JAKARTA: The government launched on Tuesday its second educational television station, Televisi Edukasi (TVE), which aims at educating students through on-air programs.Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar said the programs were expected to increase the...
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
The new Cabinet
The new CabinetFrom Koran Tempo The Cabinet of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), as Indonesia's sixth president, is expected to learn from the experiences of previous Cabinets, both at home and abroad, so that ministers are judged only by their performance and achievements.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Tangerang needs more crosswalks
Tangerang needs more crosswalks TANGERANG: Pedestrian crosswalks and barriers along the median to prevent pedestrians from carelessly crossing Jl. Raya Serpong are desperately needed, residents say.Usman, a public minibus driver, said recently that he often had near misses with pedestrians crossing...
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 12, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 12, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
'Counterfeiters' nabbed in Yogya
'Counterfeiters' nabbed in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Police arrested three people for producing and trafficking in counterfeit money, a senior police officer said on Tuesday.The three suspects were identified as Walijo, 36, Heri Pranoto, 56, and Kuswandi, 52.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Antigraft activist's home bombed again
Antigraft activist's home bombed againHasrul, The Jakarta Post, Kendari An explosion police believe to be from a homemade bomb has damaged the house of outspoken anticorruption activist Hidayatullah early on Tuesday in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, the second attack on the activist's house in 15...
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
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Saudi beats Indonesia 3-1 in Asian qualifier Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta Ten-man Indonesian battled gamely in the second half, but being a man down possibly prevented them from overcoming Saudi Arabia in their Group 8 match of the 2006 World Cup Asian qualifiers at the Bung Karno...
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Children never see a green Jakarta
Children never see a green Jakarta "Let us be your friends whose foliage shall provide you with shade and fresh air. Plant us along your boulevards, your town squares, your desolate hills and fields -- and not instead, fell us with your chainsaws.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
1. Westwing (43) - 60pts 6 cols 1 line (1x24)
1. Westwing (43) - 60pts 6 cols 1 line (1x24) Susilo to go the U.S. way 2. Bali (42) - 40 pts 4 cols 1line (1x24)Moving ceremony marks Bali bombing anniversary 3. Heli (24) - 28 pts 1 col 3lines (3x10)8 soldiers killed in Aceh crash4.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Survey sheds light on violence
Survey sheds light on violenceM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the last 13 years, the country has seen an astonishing number of social conflicts involving different ethnic and economic groups in which scores of people were killed, a survey found.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Questioning privatization
Questioning privatizationFrom Koran TempoState Minister for State Enterprises (BUMN) Laksamana Sukardi has hoped that the new government will carry on the program for BUMN divestment and privatization to ensure state revenue as well as corporate transparency and efficiency (Tempo Interaktif, Oct.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Jakarta shares down on oil prices
Jakarta shares down on oil pricesAgencies, Jakarta Indonesian stocks fell for the first day in three on Tuesday on concern record-high oil prices will slow economic growth and corporate profits. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia led declines.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
TV station sued for scaring woman
TV station sued for scaring woman The South Jakarta District Court began hearing on Tuesday a lawsuit against television station TransTV filed by a woman over the shooting of a reality show that she claimed "had committed an unpleasant and felonious act against her".
Wed, 13 Oct 2004
Next govt must tackle economic woes: Survey
Next govt must tackle economic woes: SurveyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The administration of president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must make tackling the economic problems afflicting the country's most needy as its top priority if it wants to stay the course for the next five...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Palu councillor honored for refusing mayor's 'gift'
Palu councillor honored for refusing mayor's 'gift'Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu Non-governmental organizations honored Palu legislative council member Ali Lamu here on Monday for shunning gifts at a time of rampant corruption in local legislatures across Indonesia.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Korea Gas picks five potential suppliers for $23b LNG contract
Korea Gas picks five potential suppliers for $23b LNG contractNam In-soo, Bloomberg, Seoul Korea Gas Corp., the world's largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), selected five potential suppliers for part of a contract to supply the company with about US$23 billion of the fuel.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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;JP;AP;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo-Cabinet-Susilo Photo caption JP/1/captionPhoto captionPhoto A: Susilo JP/ P.J. Leo CABINET TALKS: Vice-president-elect Jusuf Kalla (second right) and (left to right) political scientist Andi Mallarangeng, who is also a spokesman for president-elect Susilo Bambang...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Sept. 30 tragedy
Sept. 30 tragedyFrom Suara Karya On Sept. 30 the local military district office and I were the few that still hoisted the national flag at half-mast in conjunction with the commemoration of Sept. 30 tragedy (the abortive communist coup attempt).
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Oct. 11 Banknote rates TT Rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,024.98 6,286.10 6,690.74 6,620.11 Brunei dollar 1 5,682.79 5,085.52 5,412.41 5,355.74 Canadian dollar 1 7,636.35 6,832.91 7,273.02 7,195.98 Swiss franc 1 7,648.56 6,846.02 7,284.65 7,209.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
City prepares for possible floods
City prepares for possible floodsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ahead of the rainy season expected to begin next month, the Jakarta administration is getting busy in anticipation of possible flooding in the capital, dredging rivers and cleaning up garbage jamming sluice gates.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Analysts call for TNI chief from Air Force
Analysts call for TNI chief from Air ForceKurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several analysts are calling for the appointment of an Air Force officer as the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to replace Gen.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Singaporean sand ship detained in Indonesian waters
Singaporean sand ship detained in Indonesian watersFadli, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Balai Karimun The Navy has nabbed a Singaporean-owned boat suspected of involvement in an illegal sand dredging operation, along with five Filipino crew members, for sailing into Indonesian waters without proper...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
SE Asia takes aim at illegal wildlife trade
SE Asia takes aim at illegal wildlife tradeDarren Schuettler, Reuters, Bangkok Southeast Asia announced on Monday its first coordinated effort against the multi-billion dollar illegal wildlife trade, drawing praise from conservationists despite giving no timetable for the plan.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Staying at the palace
Staying at the palace One of the initial statements from president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) was very impressive, though simple and realistic.A palace is the right place for the head of state. We fully agree with the headline in The Jakarta Post on Sept.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Protesters, officials almost come to blows
Protesters, officials almost come to blows KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A anti-illegal logging protest on Monday nearly turned into brawl in Kendari, capital of Southeast Sulawesi province.Dozens of environmental activists had been staging a heated protest outside the Southeast Sulawesi Council,...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
'Stress comes, goes easily in the metropolis'
'Stress comes, goes easily in the metropolis' Research conducted before World Mental Health Day on Sunday reveals recent political and social reforms, terrorist attacks and the election year have caused heightened stress to Jakartans.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
EU goes ahead with Myanmar sanctions
EU goes ahead with Myanmar sanctions LUXEMBOURG: The European Union (EU) on Monday ramped up sanctions on Myanmar, after the military-ruled state failed to meet EU demands for progress on democracy and human rights, an EU source said.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Competition getting fiercer as demand continues to increase
Competition getting fiercer as demand continues to increaseT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Vehicles are crucial in the business world, but it does not necessarily mean that every company must own its vehicles.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
F.E. Chicago Marathon staged
F.E. Chicago Marathon staged LABUAN, Banten: Seven marathon runners took part in the Far East Chicago Marathon here on Sunday. They were accompanied along the 42.2-kilometer route by support vehicles, as well as four 10k runners and five walkers, who were given a head start.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Rotten meat suspects named
Rotten meat suspects named JAKARTA: The Bekasi police has named three suspects involved in the marketing of rotten meat that was supposed to be dumped at Bantar Gebang in Bekasi, Jakarta police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
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done AFTER THE ORDEAL: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta welcomed back Istiqomah binti Misnad and Casingkem binti Kaspon to Indonesia following their ordeal in Iraq. The two Indonesian maids were reunited with their family in Jakarta on Friday after being held hostage for three days.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Blok M in South Jakarta to get major makeover
Blok M in South Jakarta to get major makeoverDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration plans to rearrange the already-crowded and chaotic area of Blok M, South Jakarta, to make it a commercial center.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Conservation official dies in Tangkoko fire
Conservation official dies in Tangkoko fire BITUNG, North Sulawesi: An environment official was killed on Saturday in a forest fire that razed dozens of hectares of Tangkoko Forest Reserve.Several witnesses said on Monday that Fahrenheit Pontomudis, 45, head of the North Sulawesi Natural Resource...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in Asia
Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in Asia Chan Tien Hin, Bloomberg, Kuala Lumpur Malayan Banking Bhd., Malaysia's top lender, will continue to seek acquisition opportunities overseas, focusing on China and countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, after losing a bid for...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Chess chief vows to resign if team falters at Olympiad
Chess chief vows to resign if team falters at OlympiadMusthofid, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The already weakened Indonesian men's chess squad will compete in the upcoming Chess Olympiad without proper preparation, but Jeffrie Geovanie has vowed to quit his post as chairman of the national chess...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
1. GOVERNMENT: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. GOVERNMENT: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Next govt may not be effective: Expert 2. MILITARY: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 Ryamizard move bad example: Experts 3. BLOK M: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Blok M in South Jakarta to get major makeover 4. BALI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9 Bali remembers tragedy
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Prognosis of Indonesia under Susilo's leadership
Prognosis of Indonesia under Susilo's leadershipAbdul Naeem, Lahore, Pakistan Indonesia appears to have surmounted the most severe political and security problems of its post-Soeharto era. If President- elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono meets foreign investors' expectations, the country will begin to...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Singapore and Malaysia continue warming to each other
Singapore and Malaysia continue warming to each otherJason Szep, Reuters, Singapore The imposing 72-year-old railway station in the heart of Singapore's business district evokes a forgotten era. Ceiling fans twirl overhead. Tiled mosaics of Chinese junks and coconut plantations line its walls.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
KPK told to speed up KPU graft probe
KPK told to speed up KPU graft probeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations questioned Monday the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) commitment to seriously investigate alleged corruption by the General Elections Commission (KPU) in...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Cancer registry project launched
Cancer registry project launched JAKARTA: The government and several cancer foundations launched on Monday a project that will help the country collect detailed data on cancer cases in the country, which is expected to improve cancer treatment here.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
NISP's 8-month profit rises 85%
NISP's 8-month profit rises 85%Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Bank NISP, an Indonesian lender 22.5 percent owned by Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., said profit in the first eight months rose 85 percent as lending expanded.Profit in the eight months ended Aug. 31 rose to Rp 180.7 billion (US$19.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Control your cash flow with rented vehicles
Control your cash flow with rented vehiclesSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More companies are turning to vehicle rental companies for their transportation needs rather than purchasing new vehicles, not only to reduce operating costs but also help ensure that operations proceed...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Six Cirebon students nabbed for drugs
Six Cirebon students nabbed for drugs CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Police have arrested six university students for using and trafficking drugs.The six were arrested on Friday as they were hosting a drug party at a boarding house in Kepompongan subdistrict, South Cirebon district, Cirebon Police...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
* Blok M to get major makeover Page 2
* Blok M to get major makeover Page 2 * Police officers grilled over Adrian escape Page 4 * Thugs show red light to student protesters in Riau Page 5 * Companies should be required to provide day care Page 7 * City prepares for possible floods Page 8 * Stolz wins first PGA Tour event in Las Vegas...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Arts Institute students depict paradoxes of urban life
Arts Institute students depict paradoxes of urban lifeA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five pretty models wearing glamorous gowns pranced along the verandah in front of Galeri Cipta II as a prelude to the opening of the "Seni Rupa dalam Masyarakat Urban" (Fine Arts in Urban Community)...
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
War in Iraq costs U.S. friends in Asia: Survey
War in Iraq costs U.S. friends in Asia: SurveyDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Hong Kong The conflict in Iraq has cost the U.S. friends in Asia with most of the region skeptical about Washington's foreign policy and the war on terror, a survey indicated on Monday.
Tue, 12 Oct 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 11, 2004:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 11, 2004: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades...