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Fri, 10 Oct 2003
New era for ASEAN
New era for ASEAN Encouraging, more feasible and impressive. Those are the words that we used in our two successive editorials commenting on the results achieved by the 10 ASEAN leaders in their summit meetings with their dialog partners that concluded on Wednesday.
Fri, 10 Oct 2003
On shifting holidays
On shifting holidaysFrom Media IndonesiaIn response to Media Indonesia's editorial on Sept. 24, 2003 on holiday shifts, we would like to explain the background and substance of the government policy.The joint decree (of three ministers) on this matter -- effective for the calendar year 2003 -- was...
Fri, 10 Oct 2003
ASEAN bankers gather to plan liberalization drive
ASEAN bankers gather to plan liberalization driveThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Senior bankers from the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will gather here on Friday for a two-day meeting to discuss, among other things, preparations for the creation of an...
Fri, 10 Oct 2003
New toll gates worsen traffic congestion
New toll gates worsen traffic congestion The newly opened toll gates at Jl. RC Veteran, Bintaro, South Jakarta have apparently created new problems, instead of helping to ease traffic flow. Motorists complain about worsening traffic congestion in the area.
Fri, 10 Oct 2003
IMF approves $493m loan disbursement for Indonesia
IMF approves $493m loan disbursement for IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved its latest loan tranche to Indonesia worth US$493 million, the penultimate disbursement to be made under the ongoing borrowing program due to end later this year.
Fri, 10 Oct 2003
1. VISA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. VISA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 U.S. visa policy could intensify anti-U.S. feelingor bit more balanced considering akbar's stmt.U.S. visa policy angers some, makes others introspective2. LANGKAWI: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Experts divided over whether Southeast Asia risks arms race 3.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
51 people dead as truck totals bus from Bali
51 people dead as truck totals bus from BaliID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya At least 51 people, including 48 high school students from Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, were killed as their bus collided with a trailer truck and a minivan on Wednesday night in Situbondo regency, East Java.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
RP recaptures fellow prison escapee of Al-Ghozi: The Philippine
RP recaptures fellow prison escapee of Al-Ghozi: The Philippine military said it captured a suspected Moro rebel on Wednesday who escaped with Indonesian terror suspect Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi from Manila police headquarters in July. The military said there was no sign of Al-Ghozi.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Cirebon to build Rp 150b industrial park
Cirebon to build Rp 150b industrial parkNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West JavaThe Cirebon administration is planning to build an international industrial park in Astanajapura subdistrict in a move to attract more domestic and foreign investors and to accelerate the regency's economic...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Part 1 of 2: Why we've failed to recover from economic crisis
Part 1 of 2: Why we've failed to recover from economic crisisSri Pamoedjo Rahardjo, Executive Director Center for the Study of Administration and Management Indonesia, Jakarta The debate on Indonesia exiting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assistance program offers opposing views within the...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
'Aceh has buried special autonomy, sharia law'
'Aceh has buried special autonomy, sharia law' Amid the ongoing military operation to quell the armed rebellion in Aceh, it is very difficult to meet with GAM leaders. Ishak Daud, GAM Commander for East Aceh gave an exclusive interview to The Jakarta Post's Tiarma Siboro at his base camp in an...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
GDP grows 4.14% in 3-Q on stronger exports: BI
GDP grows 4.14% in 3-Q on stronger exports: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia estimated on Wednesday that the economy grew on the back of an improved export performance by 4.14 percent on the year in the third quarter, higher than the 3.76 percent posted in the second quarter.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Indosat sets bond coupons, raises size
Indosat sets bond coupons, raises size JAKARTA: PT Indonesian Satellite Corp., or Indosat, has raised the size of its planned bond offering to Rp 2.5 trillion from Rp 1.75 trillion due to good demand, sources said.Five-year tranche of the issue at 12.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Bedugul offers orchids and convenience
Bedugul offers orchids and convenienceI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali With its cool air, beautiful scenery and quiet atmosphere, Bedugul in Tabanan regency is a comfortable haven for those who have grown bored with Kuta's cramped environs and frustrated with Denpasar's traffic...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Farah Wardani
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, 09 Oct 2003
Career-based colleges help fill gap of qualified workers
Career-based colleges help fill gap of qualified workersSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's rapid industrial growth requires a supply of skilled and work-ready employees. It is no secret, however, that the country's educational system, which puts more emphasis on general...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Kamasan painting provide livelihood for local people
Kamasan painting provide livelihood for local peopleTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Klungkung, East Bali Art and religion, for the Balinese, are inseparable from life. Painting, dance, music and decorative arts were previously created for religious purposes.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Jambi Police free 4 Chinese citizens
Jambi Police free 4 Chinese citizens JAMBI, Jambi: Four Chinese nationals arrested last Sunday in Jambi province for alleged possession of fake passports have been freed, the head of the provincial immigration office said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Foreign investors eye Seram
Foreign investors eye Seram AMBON, Maluku: A number of investors from China and Japan as well as European countries have reportedly expressed interest in doing business in Seram Island in Maluku province, an official said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Endangered turtles being hunted to extinction
Endangered turtles being hunted to extinctionChris Brummitt, Associated Press, Denpasar, Bali The turtle butcher had little hesitation about revealing his occupation."Come back tomorrow at dawn and you can have as much meat as you want," said Wayan Budha, handing over his business card: Bali...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Strong, respected govt required to combat corruption
Strong, respected govt required to combat corruptionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's lack of legitimacy and political will has allowed corruption to flourish, say activist students, the vanguard of the country's reform movement.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
China and India join ASEAN security pact
China and India join ASEAN security pactThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali China and India signed the ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation on Wednesday, renouncing war as a means to settle disputes among signatory countries.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Koizumi urges peace in Aceh, offers help
Koizumi urges peace in Aceh, offers helpThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi reiterated here his government's readiness to help the Indonesian government to end the war between Jakarta and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and to find a sustainable and peaceful...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 2003
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Feminist philosophy book launched
Feminist philosophy book launched JAKARTA: University of Indonesia lecturer Gadis Arivia launched on Wednesday a book titled Filsafat Berperspektif Feminist (Philosophy with Feminist Perspective).The launch of the book, which was based on the author's doctoral dissertation research at the...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. ASEAN-Malaysia-Japan Malaysia's new duties on foreign cars may penalize carmakers: Jap JP/15/CARMalaysia's new duties on foreign cars may penalize carmakers: Japan Agence France-Presse Nusa Dua, IndonesiaJapan is worried Malaysia's plan to impose excise duties on imported cars...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
'Never leave your home, office empty'
'Never leave your home, office empty'Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When the lights are left on all day, the gate remains locked and gutters are dry for days, burglars will quickly surmise that the premises are empty.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Wisma BNI 46 gets bomb hoax
Wisma BNI 46 gets bomb hoax JAKARTA: About 500 people were evacuated from Jakarta's landmark BNI building on Jl. Sudirman after a bomb threat was received at 8:45 a.m on Wednesday.The Jakarta Police bomb squad declared the threat a hoax two hours later, allowing workers to return to the 50-story...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Correction
Correction A story which appeared on Page 4 on Oct. 7 titled Navy deploys antiterror reinforcement troops quoted Antara news agency as reporting that Indonesia and Malaysia were scheduled to host joint anti-sea mine exercises last April. This should have been Indonesia and Singapore. Editor
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
KL tightens security for OIC summit
KL tightens security for OIC summit MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur will deploy some 9,000 police and troops to ensure security for the world's Islamic leaders attending a summit here next week, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Cyber Access wins 3G license
Cyber Access wins 3G licenseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Cyber Access Communications, a relatively unknown player in the telecommunications industry, has won a bidding process arranged by the government to provide the most advanced third generation (3G) mobile services nationwide.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
After Moody's, S&P takes turn upgrading RI's rating
After Moody's, S&P takes turn upgrading RI's ratingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Standard and Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services upgraded on Wednesday the country's sovereign ratings for the second time this year in the latest vote of confidence in the country's fiscal and economic stability.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Futsal tourney to host 24 teams
Futsal tourney to host 24 teams JAKARTA: The Inspiro Futsal Championship 2003 for university students in Jakarta will be held from Oct. 14 to 24 with 24 teams set to compete for the total prize of Rp 25 million (about US$3,000).The teams will be divided into three groups in three separated venues.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Dispute prompts Megawati to delay project
Dispute prompts Megawati to delay project MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has canceled plans to inaugurate the Tomini Bay Development Authority Board next week due to a dispute among three governors on Sulawesi island over the project.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Political parties unpopular with public
Political parties unpopular with publicKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major political parties contesting the 2004 general election have failed to woo support from poor people living in urban areas, according to a recent poll.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Inebriated Korean arrested after crash
Inebriated Korean arrested after crash TANGERANG: Tangerang Police arrested a Korean national late on Tuesday after he was involved in a fatal traffic accident on Jl. Bulevard in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, in which one motorcyclist was killed and another seriously injured.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Temasek says DBS Group remains key asset
Temasek says DBS Group remains key assetDow Jones, Singapore Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd. Wednesday said DBS Group Holdings Ltd. remains one of the state-owned investment company's key assets, in its first comments after an analyst report questioned whether Temasek still considered Southeast Asia's...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
U.S. new businesses in Singapore triple
U.S. new businesses in Singapore tripleAgence France-Presse, Singapore The number of new U.S. firms doing business in Singapore has tripled over the past year despite security and political concerns in Southeast Asia, the U.S. ambassador to the city- state, Frank Lavin, said on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
On shifting holidays
On shifting holidaysFrom Media IndonesiaIn response to Media Indonesia's editorial on Sept. 24, 2003 on holiday shifts, we would like to explain the background and substance of the government policy.The joint decree (of three ministers) on this matter -- effective for the calendar year 2003 -- was...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Council mulls censuring Cirebon mayor
Council mulls censuring Cirebon mayor CIREBON, West Java: The Cirebon legislative council is considering censuring Mayor Subardi, who has been in office for six months, for alleged incompetence.Council speaker Suryana expressed disappointment on Wednesday over the Cirebon mayor's "poor performance".
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Doubt cast on rubber cartel
Doubt cast on rubber cartelSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The establishment of a rubber cartel by Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand has had an immediate positive impact on the price of the commodity.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Military officer and wife shot by robbers
Military officer and wife shot by robbers TANGERANG: An Army officer from the military command in Pondok Aren district and his wife were shot by four unidentified men, suspected to be motorcycle thieves, in Perigi village, Pondok Aren, Tangerang regency, on Tuesday night.The officer, Brig.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
KPU boss gets black magic threat
KPU boss gets black magic threat JAKARTA: After receiving live bullets last week, General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin said on Tuesday he recently heard from someone who had threatened to exercise black magic on him.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
RI assured of final place in tennis tourney finals
RI assured of final place in tennis tourney finalsZakki Hakim , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian players have been assured of a place in the finals at in the second series of the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit with the hosts taking all four places in the bottom half of the quarterfinal...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Parties report minister to police
Parties report minister to policeDamar Harsanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thirty-four political parties filed a complaint with the Jakarta Police on Wednesday against members of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights' party verification team, alleging that they accepted...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
JP/7/PUSPA
JP/7/PUSPAWorking towards cooperation between ASEAN, East Asia S. Pushpanathan Head, External Relations ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta Cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and countries of East Asia was formally launched with the Joint Statement on East Asia Cooperation...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Futsal tourney to host 24 teams
Futsal tourney to host 24 teams JAKARTA: The Inspiro Futsal Championship 2003 for university students in Jakarta will be held from Oct. 14 to 24 with 24 teams set to compete for the total prize of Rp 25 million (about US$3,000).The teams will be divided into three groups in three separated venues.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
KL tightens security for OIC summit
KL tightens security for OIC summit MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur will deploy some 9,000 police and troops to ensure security for the world's Islamic leaders attending a summit here next week, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Bidders for Lippo "not credible": IBRA
Bidders for Lippo "not credible": IBRA JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it isn't likely to go ahead with its plan to sell a 52 percent stake in PT Bank Lippo as the three consortia bidding for the bank's stake are "not credible," with none of them led by a large...
Thu, 09 Oct 2003
Land sharing proposed for evicted residents
Land sharing proposed for evicted residentsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the recent violent evictions in the capital, activists and councillors suggested a more civilized way of solving the seemingly never-ending problem by arranging land-sharing deals between...