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Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Civilian supremacy first
Civilian supremacy firstFrom Koran TempoPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has pledged to strive for civilian supremacy in his new Cabinet, meaning the top positions will be held by civilians rather than a policy against the military or ex-soldiers.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Cops, officials, thugs worst highway robbers: Truckers
Cops, officials, thugs worst highway robbers: TruckersRidwan Max Sijabat and Oyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/LampungPardede, a truck driver, had just eaten a meal at a busy roadside Begadang Restaurant, Bandarlampung. But while his stomach was full, his wallet was not.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Susanto secures GM title at chess Olympiad
Susanto secures GM title at chess OlympiadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rising Indonesian chess star Susanto Megaranto is assured of a Grand Master (GM) title after securing a draw in the 12th round of the chess Olympiad in Calvia, Spain, on Wednesday.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Election spurs consumer confidence
Election spurs consumer confidenceThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSeptember's successful and peaceful election helped boost the consumer confidence index (CCI) during the month, offsetting the negative sentiment stemming from a bomb attack earlier in the month.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Bank loans increased in Q3: BI
Bank loans increased in Q3: BIThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's commercial banks continued to increase new loan disbursements in the third quarter of the year, as improving economic conditions have made lending more profitable, according to a central bank survey of 50 banks.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Tennis association faces insubordination in sports campaign
Tennis association faces insubordination in sports campaignEva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After the dismissal of women's tennis player Septi Mende from the Indonesia Awakens (IA) training program due to indisciplinary conduct, the Indonesian Tennis Association...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Constitutional Court acts to protect workers' rights
Constitutional Court acts to protect workers' rightsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEmployers can no longer dismiss striking workers or those implicated in crimes without due process of law, the Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Close gambling places
Close gambling places From Media Indonesia In response to the call by famous Muslim cleric, KH Abdullah Gymnastiar, all entertainment places must, during this Muslims' fasting month, be closed.Unfortunately, a gambling den located on the third floor of a big shopping center somewhere in Glodok,...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI, formerly known as IPTN). In the past, IPTN made CN-235, evidence of the country's mastery of high- technology in aircraft making. PT DI has also received orders for components of jumbo Airbus A-380 aircraft.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Two students expelled for 'bullying'
Two students expelled for 'bullying'Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, dismissed two students on Thursday in connection with the latest case of hazing in the state-run school.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
JP/Togean
JP/TogeanSaving the Togean islands from destructive fishingFachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya Contributor/JakartaThe sea was calm, clear and without a single wave. The exhausting journey from Ampana, 150 kilometers from Palu, Central Sulawesi, was immediately compensated for when we stepped from the boat...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Chief editor named suspect in libel case
Chief editor named suspect in libel caseYemris Fointuna and Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Kupang/PadangPos Kupang chief editor Dion DB Putera has been named a suspect in a defamation case involving a former East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) deputy police deputy chief, while a West Sumatra...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
WB urges government to empower small and medium-scale businesses
WB urges government to empower small and medium-scale businessesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank will propose to the new government efforts to empower small and medium-scale businesses by creating efficient regulations and providing sufficient access to capital markets, a...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 29, 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 29, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
NISP net profit surges 70%
NISP net profit surges 70%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank NISP, a medium-sized bank, posted a higher net profit during the first nine months of this year, primarily on the lower cost of funds.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Alleged murder to be probed
Alleged murder to be probedJAYAPURA, Papua: Papuan leaders agreed on Thursday to establish a team to investigate the killing of a priest in the Puncak Jaya region.The agreement was hammered out after a meeting at the Papua provincial council attended by council chief John Ibo, the chief of the...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Far Eastern Economic Review switches to monthly opinion magazine
Far Eastern Economic Review switches to monthly opinion magazine Associated Press Hong Kong The Far Eastern Economic Review will change its format from a news weekly to a monthly opinion journal in December, effectively marking the end of the region's leading English-language news magazine, its...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Eight archers to compete in Asian GP
Eight archers to compete in Asian GP JAKARTA: Eight Indonesian archers will compete in the 1st ASEAN Championship to be held from Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 in Myanmar, according to an official of the Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani).
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Govt to lift luxury tax on soft drinks
Govt to lift luxury tax on soft drinksFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSoft drinks in Indonesia are relatively inexpensive, compared to prices in countries with higher purchasing power, however, they could become even less expensive as the government plans to lift...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Constitutional Court to finish all cases
Constitutional Court to finish all cases JAKARTA: The Constitutional Court announced on Thursday it had settled a total of 44 motions for judicial review filed last year.Jimly Asshidiqie, the Constitutional Court president, said the court would continue to clear cases through the end of the year.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
U.S. issues flurry of terror warnings
U.S. issues flurry of terror warningsAgence France-Presse, WashingtonThe United States has in the past week issued a series of dire terrorism warnings for least eight countries, alerting U.S. citizens to the potential for attacks directed at American citizens and interests there, according to the...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Is Islam a religion of peace?
Is Islam a religion of peace? When I was skimming through a book on Islam, I found a sentence stating that "Islam" in Arabic means peace, submission and obedience. Thus, to me, a Muslim is one who submits to the meaning of these characteristics.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
At least two people died and 21 were injured on Thursday when a
At least two people died and 21 were injured on Thursday when a bomb exploded in a border town in Thailand's troubled Narathiwat province, where about 100 Muslims earlier gathered for the mass burial of 22 unidentified men killed in military custody after a violent protest, officials said.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Mandiri cancels plan to seek overseas loans
Mandiri cancels plan to seek overseas loansRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, has canceled plans to seek bilateral lending from foreign banks to help refinance its maturing debts this year, as the bank's internal cash...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Southeast Asia may be hit again by major terror attack: Lee Kuan
Southeast Asia may be hit again by major terror attack: Lee Kuan Yew Agence France-Presse SingaporeThe insurgency in Iraq has given Southeast Asia a reprieve from large-scale terror attacks but the region must be ready for a another big strike, Singapore's elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew said in...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
[b]But it is not uncommon that such swearing-in ceremonies at the
But it is not uncommon that such swearing-in ceremonies at the State Palace are also attended by businessmen, who are later found to be working closely with the ministers in enriching not just the state but also their own pockets.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
'Vandalism taints the holy month'
'Vandalism taints the holy month'A Jakarta administration regulation allows entertainment venues and nightspots to remain open until a certain time during Ramadhan, but stipulates that they close during the first two days and 17th day of the fasting month.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Official to be quizzed over graft
Official to be quizzed over graftJAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi Prosecutor's Office will soon question Anang Fahri, the head of Jambi National Unity and People's Protection Agency, who is accused of embezzling Rp 300 million in public money.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
* Jakarta Court freezes Plaza Senayan assets Page 2
* Jakarta Court freezes Plaza Senayan assets Page 2 * Police, AGO go for minor cases to meet target Page 4 * Chief editor named suspect in libel case Page 5 * Desires to be sublimated, not destroyed during Ramadhan Page 6 * BIS school to build Jakarta's largest playhouse Page 8 * Zaragoza,...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Int'l school to build playhouse
Int'l school to build playhouseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe British International School (BIS) is planning a US$5 million performing arts center, which it says will be the largest and most-modern in the city.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir trial a political showcase
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir trial a political showcaseMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, JakartaOnce again, 66-year-old cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir went before the court on Thursday to face charges in connection with terrorist activities.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Indonesia needs effective PR, not propaganda
Indonesia needs effective PR, not propagandaYuli Ismartono, Jakarta Now that the dust has settled over our successful general and presidential elections, it is time to start selling Indonesia.In light of the many changes that have transpired in Indonesia -- and in the world for that matter -- the...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 50 Implications of Susilo's political pledges for education 2. TARGET: 2 x 24 Susilo to tackle security issues in first 100 days 3. INTER: 1 x 28 House may summon President 4. PLAZA: 1 x 25 Court freezes Senayan's assets 5. SUSUL: 1 x 32 U.S. issues flurry of terror warnings
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Fish breeders in limbo due to drought
Fish breeders in limbo due to droughtYOGYAKARTA: About 500 fish ponds have dried up in Sanden, Bantul, following a prolonged drought in the area, fish breeders say.The drought had cost breeders millions of rupiah, Sukamto, the secretary to the Sanden Fish Breeders Association, said.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Japanese train taken on test-drive
Japanese train taken on test-drive JAKARTA: State railway operator PT KAI's Greater Jakarta Transportation division evaluated on Thursday morning the performance of one of four secondhand trains recently purchased from Japan.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Soldier on trial for murder, drug charges
Soldier on trial for murder, drug chargesNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehA Navy officer who shot five soldiers in late August went on trial for murder at a military court in Banda Aceh on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
'Prospektif' reports fake price increase
'Prospektif' reports fake price increase JAKARTA: The general manager of business and investment magazine Prospektif, Budi Purnomo, has filed a complaint with the police regarding an unauthorized increase in the magazine's cover price from the official price of Rp 14,800 (US$1.6) to Rp 44,800.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Voice of national conscience
Voice of national conscience Here's a suggestion for Ibu Kristiani Herawati as the new First Lady: She should spearhead a movement to revive volunteerism to help the country cope with its multifaceted crises and live up to her party's motto of "Together, we can".
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Museum celebrates Youth Pledge Day
Museum celebrates Youth Pledge Day JAKARTA: The Youth Pledge Museum in Kramat Raya, Central Jakarta, is holding a series of events to commemorate Youth Pledge Day, which fell on Oct. 28.Museum head R. Tjahjo Purnomo said on Thursday that poetry recital contests for kindergarten and elementary...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
JP/3/INSIGHT
JP/3/INSIGHTImplications of President Susilo's political pledges for our educational policyMochtar Buchori Jakarta After the new Cabinet was sworn in, I was telephoned by a number of correspondents asking for my comments about the choice of Bambang Sudibyo as the new minister of education.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Sugar shortages plague Riau
Sugar shortages plague RiauPEKANBARU, Riau: Supplies of sugar have been running low in Riau during the past few days because of rising demand ahead of the Idul Fitri holidays.Sugar supplies stood at 2,000 tons in the province but demand was estimated at 8,000 tons, North Sumatra trade and industry...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Special train cars for elderly, children
Special train cars for elderly, children JAKARTA: State railway company PT KAI will provide special economy-class cars for the elderly, pregnant women and women with young children during the Idul Fitri holiday.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
Upset investors report Solid Gold to police
Upset investors report Solid Gold to policeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVictims of an alleged fraudulent scheme operated by the Solid Gold Investama (SGI) have urged the Jakarta Police to press ahead with their seemingly stalled investigation of the case.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004
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;REUTERS; ANPAc..r.. Scientists hope to find more tiny Indonesia hominids JP/1/LB1Scientists hope to find more tiny Indonesia hominids Michael Perry Reuters/Sydney Scientists who found a new species of hobbit-sized humans who lived about 13,000 years ago on an Indonesian island said on Thursday...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Govt to mull visa-on-arrival expansion
Govt to mull visa-on-arrival expansionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTourism and culture minister Jero Wacik has asked the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights to review the country's visa-on-arrival policy so more countries can enjoy the facility, a Cabinet member says.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Sports minister off to rocky start with late arrival
Sports minister off to rocky start with late arrivalEva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He has been in his post less than a week, but State Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Adhyaksa Dault has already run into controversy.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Officers told to shoot first, ask questions later
Officers told to shoot first, ask questions laterApriadi Gunawan and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Medan/SemarangA top police officer in North Sumatra has instructed all his subordinates to shoot armed robbers on sight following an upsurge in holdups in the province.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Govt to select KKR members
Govt to select KKR members JAKARTA: The government is expected to start selecting members of the Judicial Commission and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) next month, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Panin posts 86% profit increase
Panin posts 86% profit increaseJAKARTA: Bank Panin, a medium-sized lender, reported on Wednesday an 86 percent increase in its third-quarter before-tax profit as compared with the same period last year.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Jakarta sluggish about park development
Jakarta sluggish about park developmentDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Administration is falling behind its own target to acquire 50 hectares for parks and green spaces this year as it has only managed to acquire 1.2 hectares.