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Fri, 19 Nov 2004
Vietnam's deputy trade minister arrested in textile graft case
Vietnam's deputy trade minister arrested in textile graft caseAgence France-Presse, HanoiVietnamese Deputy Trade Minister Mai Van Dau was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into a cash-for-quota scandal over textile exports to the United States, police said.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
RP banking sector stable, bad debts loom
RP banking sector stable, bad debts loom MANILA: Weak loans growth and over US$10 billion in non- performing assets are weighing on the Philippine banking sector, credit rating agency Standard and Poor's said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
Japan's ex-vice FM chairs ADB
Japan's ex-vice FM chairs ADB MANILA: Japan's former vice finance minister has been unanimously elected as the Asian Development Bank's new president, the Manila-based bank announced on Thursday.The ADB's board of governors chose Haruhiko Kuroda, 60, to take over on Feb.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
* President Susilo off to Chile for APEC Summit Page 2
* President Susilo off to Chile for APEC Summit Page 2 * Police to resubmit case files in Buyat Bay case Page 4 * Selecting Indonesia's next chief of intelligence Page 7 * Longer holidays mean bigger mountains of garbage Page 8 * Federer extends mastery to reach Masters Cup semis Page 9 * Thai king...
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
Munir's death
Munir's death The autopsy report on Munir leaves me feeling angry and sad. If Munir was murdered then the government should leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrator to justice.Munir was a truly good man who understood that money, power and position are but transient things that come and go...
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
Poso officers accused of rights abuses
Poso officers accused of rights abusesAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarLaw enforcers in the conflict-prone Central Sulawesi town of Poso have committed human rights violations by omission for allowing a string of violent events to occur in the past three weeks, the National Commission on...
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
President Susilo rules out foreign role in Aceh
President Susilo rules out foreign role in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ruled out on Thursday a foreign role in Aceh, while also offering amnesty to rebels who gave up their armed struggle.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
Three countries eye PTDI aircraft
Three countries eye PTDI aircraftRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Financial difficulties and labor problems now confronting state-owned aircraft company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) does not seem to have dampened the interest of some potential customers in the firm's products.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
Indonesia's birds species 'dying out'
Indonesia's birds species 'dying out'Karishma Vyas, Reuters/BangkokRampant illegal logging and the demands of a rapidly expanding population and economy in Indonesia are killing many of Asia's most exotic and rare birds, conservationists said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
Quake rattles town in Aceh
Quake rattles town in Aceh BANDA ACEH: The town of Sabang on Weh island in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province was shook by an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale on Thursday afternoon.No fatalities have been reported in the quake.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
Incinerators effective, but doubt linger
Incinerators effective, but doubt lingerBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe development of incineration plants may be the solution to the city's chronic waste problems, by reducing its dependency on neighboring regions to handle the 6,000 tons of garbage it produces daily.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
Tangerang fears job-seekers influx
Tangerang fears job-seekers influxMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangIt is the time of year, as in previous years, that the Tangerang regency and municipal administrations have to deal with the influx of would-be job seekers hailing from various regions in Java and Sumatra.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
E. Timor laments likely shelving of gas project
E. Timor laments likely shelving of gas projectRod McGuirk, Associated Press/CanberraA senior East Timorese official on Thursday lamented the likely scrapping of a US$5 billion natural gas project in the Timor Sea because of a deadlocked border dispute with Australia.Woodside Petroleum Ltd.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
No 3-in-1 extended until Friday
No 3-in-1 extended until Friday JAKARTA: As the traffic in the city has been much lighter over the past several days after the Idul Fitri holiday, the police have relaxed the three-in-one policy until Friday."The traffic policy will take effect as usual starting Monday," said Adj. Sr. Comr.
Fri, 19 Nov 2004
National discipline needed
National discipline neededFrom Warta KotaThe newly formed United Indonesia Cabinet has started its move particularly in law enforcement. Cases under the former attorney general will be thoroughly settled, including those offending the public's sense of justice.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Jakartans swamp recreation centers
Jakartans swamp recreation centers The majority of people, including non-Muslims, made the most of the extended Idul Fitri holiday. Some traveled overseas or visited resorts in Java, Bali, North Sulawesi or North Sumatra, but most stayed close to home and spent their time at recreation centers. II.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Poso violence acts of terrorism: Widodo
Poso violence acts of terrorism: WidodoThe Jakarta Post JakartaCoordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo Adi Sucipto said that the latest string of violent acts in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, could be classified as acts of terrorism.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
JP/2/Alor
JP/2/AlorAlor quake toll continues to riseYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/KupangThe death toll from a powerful earthquake that jolted Alor island in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) rose to 25 on Tuesday as strong aftershocks continued to rattle the island.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Fighting corruption
Fighting corruption There are many causes and problems of corruption in this country. All these should be eradicated, one by one with the same approach. If I may list a few of them. They are: Basic attitude of people, educational system, basic needs of the ordinary people, too high a difference of...
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Discipline is a shared responsibility
Discipline is a shared responsibilitySimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Recently the Letters pages of The Jakarta Post have seen a flurry of letters concerning matters of school policies, discipline and parental responsibility.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Quake victims need more tarpaulins
Quake victims need more tarpaulinsYemris Fointuna and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Kupang/Jakarta Thousands of people on Alor island in East Nusa Tenggara who have been left homeless by a strong earthquake on Friday are in dire need of tarpaulins, while the death toll in the disaster has...
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
S'pore eye Latin America for trade
S'pore eye Latin America for trade SINGAPORE: Export-reliant Singapore is looking to expand trade ties with Latin America, with a high-powered business mission starting on Thursday, the government said.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
People are waiting for prosecution of 'big fish'
People are waiting for prosecution of 'big fish'Jeffrey Winters and Ridarson Galingging, Chicago President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has stated repeatedly that he intends to make fighting corruption a top priority.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Gift parcels
Gift parcelsFrom Koran TempoIn the context of bolstering the establishment of clean governance, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has issued an appeal that government officials do not receive gift packages. This appeal has received a mixed reaction from the public.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Toll road traffic rule needed
Toll road traffic rule neededFrom Bisnis Indonesia On Oct. 28, I was entering the Pejompongan toll road gate during peak hours at around 4 p.m. and was blocked by a minibus from Tomang, which was trying to reverse from a slow lane in order to enter the same gate.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Singapore cuts 2004 growth forecast
Singapore cuts 2004 growth forecastBernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore cut its growth forecast for this year to 8.0-8.5 percent from 8.0-9.0 percent Wednesday following a sharp slowdown in the third quarter and warned of uncertainties on the economic outlook for 2005.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Speeding up East Asian integration
Speeding up East Asian integrationZhao Huaipu, China Daily/Asia News Network, Beijing As regional integration remains one of today's world's trends, booming East Asian cooperation is becoming a precursor of Asian integration.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Endy Bayuni, Jakarta
Endy Bayuni, Jakarta In physics, the smallest particle of an element is called an atom. In business, the smallest unit is called a micro- enterprise. It's smaller than the conventional small business. Like an atom, it is sometimes too small to be visible.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
'Banning migrants is against human rights'
'Banning migrants is against human rights' The Jakarta administration will check people entering the capital after the Idul Fitri holiday, anticipating would-be job seekers. The capital is about to close its doors to migrants, especially the unskilled.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Oil slips below $46 in Asian trade
Oil slips below $46 in Asian tradeAgence France-Presse, Singapore Crude oil prices slipped below 46 dollars a barrel in Asian trade Wednesday on increasing hopes of adequate heating fuel supply during the northern hemisphere winter, dealers said.At 03:35 pm (02:35 p.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
City claims Melawai school amid legal uncertainty
City claims Melawai school amid legal uncertaintyDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Although the Supreme Court is yet to determine the legal status of junior high school SMP 56 on Jl. Melawai, South Jakarta, the Jakarta administration took the liberty of shutting it down on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Small businesses still face limited access to microcredits
Small businesses still face limited access to microcreditsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta People in the market call her Bu Haji, because the salted fish seller has been on a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia or sometimes Bu Janda, the widow, as her husband passed away a year ago.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Banks urged to reveal credit history of debtors
Banks urged to reveal credit history of debtorsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) should require all financial institutions to participate in its plan of setting up a credit information bureau, to ensure that its goal of creating a more solvent lending environment in the...
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Athletes'need attention
Athletes'need attention From Kompas I felt quite sad to learn from a report in Kompas Oct. 3) that a number of national athletes that have contributed to the good reputation of the country now live in poverty and seem to have been forgotten.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Confusing signals from Jakarta
Confusing signals from Jakarta.tb0.1" 1.6"Oct. 4, 1999 President B.J. Habibie signs Law No. 45/1999 carving Irian Jaya into three provinces: West Irian Jaya, Central Irian Jaya and East Irian Jaya.Dec. 31, 1999 President Abdurrahman Wahid renames Irian Jaya as West PapuaNov.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
'Powerful institution' may be behind Munir's death
'Powerful institution' may be behind Munir's deathTiarma Siboro/Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Rights activists say certain powerful institutions were behind the poisoning of fellow campaigner Munir and urge President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to set up a joint team to investigate and bring...
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
1. MUNIR: 2 x 21
1. MUNIR: 2 x 21 Political motives may be behind Munir's death 2. PAPUA: 1 x 42 Court ruling perpetuates conflict in Papua 3. HELI: 2 x 27 Susilo attempts to dampen public's high expectations 4. PROCEDURE: 2 x 18 Abrupt traffic stoppage for VVIPs not allowed
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
KIA Sorento named best value SUV
KIA Sorento named best value SUVThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The KIA Sorento sports utility vehicle (SUV) added another feather to its cap when it won the Best Value SUV award at the annual Mudfest competition, held recently by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) in the United States.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Tanah Abang vendors resell new kiosks
Tanah Abang vendors resell new kiosksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vendors in Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta, have a new business: illegally selling their new temporary stalls at the nearby Kebon Jati market.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
* Constitutional Court verdict ensures conflict in Papua Page 2
* Constitutional Court verdict ensures conflict in Papua Page 2 * Alor quake victims need more tarpaulins Page 4 * People are waiting for prosecution of 'big fish' Page 6 * Tanah Abang vendors sell kiosks illegally Page 8 * Spain favored to win World Cup golf Page 9 * Chirac doubts Blair's...
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Government plans to sell unprofitable SOEs
Government plans to sell unprofitable SOEsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As part of the major restructuring of all state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the new government plans to sell or close those considered to be in bad shape and with no business prospects, according to a senior official.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Indonesia waives the rules?
Indonesia waives the rules? Everywhere Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) goes the skeletons of the past rattle like hell, and they will cause him enormous problems. The tight web of corruption, which has efficiently engulfed all walks of life, has virtually left no one who can say, hand on heart, "I...
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Munir's death: Foul play must be probed
Munir's death: Foul play must be probedH.S. Dillon, Jakarta The forensic results recently released by the Dutch authorities have served to confirm a nagging suspicion. The large traces of arsenic found in his organs have reportedly led the Dutch to recommend a criminal investigation into the exact...
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Bali to host Global Healing Conference
Bali to host Global Healing Conference Bali is to host a major international conference on global healing at ARMA Museum in the famous art village of Ubud from Dec. 4 through Dec. 9.The conference will be organized by Jaffe Enterprises and Cross Cultural Journey.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
S'pore moves one step closer to casino project
S'pore moves one step closer to casino projectAgence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore will soon ask potential investors to submit proposals for a Las Vegas-style casino resort despite strong opposition from religious and civic critics, press reports said on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
LG Card needs another $1.1b
LG Card needs another $1.1b SEOUL: South Korea's state-owned Korea Development Bank (KDB), the main creditor of LG Card, said Wednesday it is pursuing another debt-equity swap to the tune of more than US$1 billion as part of efforts to rescue the country's largest credit card issuer.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Hasyim told not to seek reelection in NU congress
Hasyim told not to seek reelection in NU congressThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi should refrain from seeking reelection otherwise it would exacerbate internal conflict within the country's largest Muslim organization, a renowned figure said.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
RI boats try to ram Australian vessel
RI boats try to ram Australian vessel AUSTRALIA: Two Indonesian boats tried to ram an Australian navy patrol vessel after being caught fishing illegally off Australia's north coast, the government said on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Using ideas as weapons for mass improvement
Using ideas as weapons for mass improvementGraeme Macmillan, Jakarta Using ideas as weapons is as old as democracy itself. Ideas are far more effective and lasting than bullets because they change people's minds, which leads to changing their behavior, and this can result in better living.
Thu, 18 Nov 2004
Titik: I've simply tried to empower the disabled
Titik: I've simply tried to empower the disabledID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya There is nothing notable about the house at Jl. Sidosermo Indah II No. 5 in South Surabaya, except for its waist-high corroded iron fence."There is nothing special about the house from the outside.