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Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Removing hurdles
Removing hurdles From Koran TempoPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla deserve the congratulations and support of all citizens, not only those who harbor certain interests.I would like to suggest that the salaries of top government executives and officials of public...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Govt provides land for police posts
Govt provides land for police posts TANGERANG: Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim revealed on Tuesday that his administration has provided land in several districts to build police posts, Antara reported.The designated locations are in Karang Tengah, Karawaci, Cibodas, Pinang, Periuk and Larangan...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
EU Troika mission visits Indonesia
EU Troika mission visits IndonesiaJAKARTA: Three European Union (EU) ministers are scheduled to meet the new Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda in an EU Troika Mission to Jakarta on Thursday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
SBY's speech very inspiring
SBY's speech very inspiring Thank you for printing the English translation of the inaugural speech of Indonesia's new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 21 edition. This is one of the finest speeches I have ever read.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
1. SEC 2x24
1. SEC 2x24 SEC may loosen restraints on pre-IPO 'quiet period' 2. EU 1x32 EU growth hit by surge in oil price, euro 3. Air 2x30 AirAsia shelves Singapore plans after licensing delay
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Jakarta dwellers bear the brunt of pollution
Jakarta dwellers bear the brunt of pollutionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPeople who ride in chauffeured and air-conditioned cars are, perhaps, only aware of air pollution in Jakarta as being a blanket of haze perpetually hanging over the city.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Imanuddin Razak
Imanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post2. Musdah -- New Islamic Law Compilation -- A Muslim women's Ijtihad 2 x 30 New draft Islamic Law Code reflects response of Muslim women to violence Musdah Mulia Jakarta
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Activists pan silent shelving of Islamic law draft revision
Activists pan silent shelving of Islamic law draft revisionDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA coalition of women's non-governmental organizations (NGOs) criticized on Wednesday the government's recent decision to ban any discussion of the draft revision of the Islamic Family Law Code.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
AirAsia shelves Singapore plans after licensing delay
AirAsia shelves Singapore plans after licensing delayDeutsche Presse Agentur, SingaporeMalaysia's AirAsia has shelved plans to start a budget airline in Singapore after rivals were given licenses first although AirAsia applied earlier, Southeast Asia's largest no-frills carrier said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
JP/14/Brief1
JP/14/Brief1Panin 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
Press freedom eroding in RI: RSF
Press freedom eroding in RI: RSFMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPress freedom in Indonesia remains under serious threat due to the existence of outdated laws, and killings and physical attacks targeting journalists, an international press organization has said in a report.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Danamon profit up 68%, to buy more Adira shares
Danamon profit up 68%, to buy more Adira sharesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed Bank Danamon reported on Wednesday that net profit in the first nine months of the year surged by 68.1 percent compared to the same period of last year on the back of higher net interest income.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
'Why don't the groups raid gambling dens?'
'Why don't the groups raid gambling dens?'After five days of relative silence, the Jakarta Police claimed they knew of four suspects involved in the attack against Star Deli bar/restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta, on Oct. 22. However, they are still roaming freely on the streets.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Ba'asyir to face trial over Bali, Marriott blasts
Ba'asyir to face trial over Bali, Marriott blastsSari P. Setiogi and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaElderly cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir is slated to stand a second trial on terrorist charges here on Thursday for his alleged links with the Bali and J.W. Marriott Hotel bombings.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
PLN speeds up RI's first LNG terminal project
PLN speeds up RI's first LNG terminal projectThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState electricity company PLN said on Wednesday that next month it would begin sending out invitations for bids to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in West Java.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Irene poised for medal at chess Olympiad
Irene poised for medal at chess OlympiadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's chess squad may be struggling at the chess Olympiad in Calvia, Spain, but Irene Kharisma is poised to win a consolation medal after chalking up another win on Tuesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
School sealed, pupils in limbo
School sealed, pupils in limbo PADANG, West Sumatra: A tribal leader has closed an elementary school built on the tribe's land in the Lubuk Minturun region since Monday, disrupting the learning activities of the students.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Batam councillors upset over mayoral snub
Batam councillors upset over mayoral snubFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamFeeling embarrassed and left out, Batam councillors are taking Mayor Nyat Kadir to task over why they were shut out from a presentation by businessman Tomy Winata.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Govt to select
Govt to select commissions 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
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;JP;REN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Oct. 27 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Oct. 27 Bank notes rates Selling Buying Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,144.44 6,395.54 Brunei dollar 1 5,762.76 5,159.06 Canadian dollar 1 7,817.97 7,000.33 Swiss franc 1 7,977.88 7,143.45 Danish krone 1 1,644.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Profiles: Jakarta Councillors
Profiles: Jakarta CouncillorsAmid allegations of vote-buying during the election for the Jakarta Council speaker, councillors have pledged to work together to fight institutional corruption and create a better, more humane city for residents.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
First-time pilgrims to get 'priority seating'
First-time pilgrims to get 'priority seating'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor the next haj season, due to fall at the beginning of 2005, the government will allocate places primarily for first-time pilgrims to cut down on the number of people who wish to go to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
New govt aims to resolve problems in SOEs
New govt aims to resolve problems in SOEsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will push efforts to resolve protracted problems in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in its first 100 days, in a bid to help the companies run their...
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Don't give officials gifts: KPK
Don't give officials gifts: KPKMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) asked on Tuesday President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who recently announced he would directly lead a national antigraft drive, to ban state officials from receiving valuable...
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Jakarta bans Bogor livestock for fear of anthrax
Jakarta bans Bogor livestock for fear of anthraxThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, BogorIn an effort to prevent the spread of anthrax into the capital, the Jakarta administration has temporarily banned livestock supplies from Bogor regency, where a number of villagers in one district have died or fallen...
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
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The only choice left: Go with the right policy Riyadi Suparno Jakarta2. Jason -- Time for Indonesia to look seaward 2 x 30 Time for RI to look seaward, tap its vast marine resources Jason M. Patlis Jakarta
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Acehnese want peace, justice and freedom from Susilo administration
Acehnese want peace, justice and freedom from Susilo administrationNani Farida and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/JakartaPeace, safety and justice for local officials implicated in corruption are all that the Acehnese are demanding from the Susilo administration as it prepares new...
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
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A Kerry victory and European foreign policy Aleksander Smolar Project Syndicate2. Howard -- Reaching out 1 X 30 New RI-Australia security pact? Robyn Lim The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore 3.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
BCA profits Rp 2.35t in nine months
BCA profits Rp 2.35t in nine monthsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Central Asia (BCA) reported on Tuesday its net profit had increased by 40.32 percent in the first nine months of this year to Rp 2.34 trillion (US$257.14 million) on higher net interest income.Net interest income rose to Rp 4.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debts
Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debtsTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaBank Niaga announced on Tuesday it planned to issue up to Rp 800 billion (about US$87.91 million) worth of subordinated debts in March next year to raise funds to improve its capital adequacy ratio (CAR).
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
SBY's speech
SBY's speech very inspiring Thank you for printing the English translation of the inaugural speech of Indonesia's new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 21 edition. This is one of the finest speeches I have ever read.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Govt raises bus fares for exodus
Govt raises bus fares for exodusDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the Idul Fitri celebrations draw near, the government has decided to increase intercity bus fares by between 4 percent and 6.6 percent.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
'Everyone is equal before the law'
'Everyone is equal before the law'The police's relative silence over the attacks on restaurants and entertainment centers by militant groups since the beginning of Ramadhan has raised questions from many quarters as to whether these groups are above the law.
Wed, 27 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.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Malnutrition still a problem in C. Java
Malnutrition still a problem in C. Java SEMARANG: Despite economic advances, a good number of infants in Central Java continue to suffer from malnutrition.Agus Sartono, an official of the Central Java Health Office, said on Tuesday that up until September, this year a total of 4,394 infants in the...
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Police claim to have four raid suspects but no arrests so far
Police claim to have four raid suspects but no arrests so farDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police stated that they had four suspects who were likely involved in the the attack against Star Deli bar/restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta, last Thursday.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Nine RI boats caught in Australian waters
Nine RI boats caught in Australian watersAUSTRALIA: Nine Indonesian fishing boats were intercepted while poaching fish from Australia's northern waters, the government said on Tuesday.Fisheries and customs authorities combined forces with the air force and navy to apprehend the vessels off...
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Newspaper accused of bias in articles
Newspaper accused of bias in articles PALU; Central Sulawesi: Some 100 youths staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the office of a local newspaper in Palu, Radar Sulteng, condemning the newspaper for running biased articles.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Kudos to immigration
Kudos to immigration I visited your beautiful country on Oct. 10. Having heard many frightening stories of how the immigration officers demand money to stamp our passports, I would like to tell you that on arrival that day at 3 p.m., I did not encounter any such problem.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
RI and the Netherlands:
RI and the Netherlands: From old friendship to modern partnership Bernard BotYesterday The Hague, today Jakarta, tomorrow Rome. Anyone who passes through five time zones twice within 48 hours and covers a total of 28,000 kilometers must have a good reason for doing so. And so I do.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Bhakti to raise stake in Bimantara, Agis
Bhakti to raise stake in Bimantara, AgisRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In its efforts to gain greater control and profit from its subsidiaries, publicly listed investment firm PT Bhakti Investama aims to become the controlling shareholder in several of its high-profile subsidiaries next...
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Activists criticize forestry minister
Activists criticize forestry minister JAKARTA: Environmental activists criticized new Minister of Forestry M.S. Ka'ban for encouraging exploitation of forests to help the country collect more income.Longgena Ginting, director of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi), said on Tuesday that...
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Councillors want stay close to people
Councillors want stay close to people TANGERANG: In a proposal to encourage a more modest lifestyle among Tangerang Council members, a councillor suggested that the government not build a housing compound exclusively for councillors as planned.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Searching for 'lamang tapai' at Bedug Fair
Searching for 'lamang tapai' at Bedug FairJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, JambiThe Bedug Fair, being held for the third consecutive year, has become a tradition in Jambi specifically for the fasting month of Ramadhan.The fair starts at 2 p.m. and will peak between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
CNOOC signs deal with Myanmar
CNOOC signs deal with Myanmar HONG KONG: Energy giant China National Oil Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) said on Tuesday it has signed an oil exploration and sharing agreement with Myanmar's state-owned oil company, Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Mittal's $4.5b buy may trigger steel mergers
Mittal's $4.5b buy may trigger steel mergersStuart Wallace, Bloomnberg/London Lakshmi Mittal's US$4.5 billion acquisition of International Steel Group Inc. may prompt a spree of deals as the steel industry consolidates to cut costs.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
For SPOTLIGHT
For SPOTLIGHT NEW HOUSING: PT Surya Gading Mas Sakti (PT SGMS) director Hendro Setiawan (center) and PT Adhi Karya (PT AK) construction division I head Kiswodarmawan (second from right) sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the Sudirman Park Apartment Project. Under the MOU signed on Oct.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Religious tolerance needed
Religious tolerance needed The inauguration speech of our new president was very encouraging: "Indonesia is determined to become a voice that promotes peace, increases prosperity and defends justice. Indonesia will continue to grow as a democratic, open, modern, pluralistic and tolerant nation.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Police put on high alert for Idul Fitri holidays
Police put on high alert for Idul Fitri holidaysNana Rukmana , The Jakarta Post, CirebonThousands of police are to be deployed along the busy northern coastal highway area of Java to ensure a safe holiday season and guard against possible terrorist attacks around the Idul Fitri celebrations.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004
1. STEMCELL: 4 x 12
1. STEMCELL: 4 x 12 Sick people see hope in stem-cell cloning ORStem-cell controversy means little to the sick 2. POLKAM: 2 x 28 Acehnese want peace, freedom from Susilo administration 3. MUTIA: 4 x 9 Bomb victim Mutia buried at Tanah Kusir 4.