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Fri, 12 Nov 2004
British envoy learns about DPD
British envoy learns about DPD JAKARTA: British Ambassador to Indonesia Charles Humfrey met with Regional Representatives Council (DPD) Speaker Ginandjar Kartasasmita on Thursday to learn about the new body.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Students give 'Ketoprak Lesung' new relevance
Students give 'Ketoprak Lesung' new relevanceTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Performing a racy folk tale about the relationship between penises and power was how the Gadjah Mada theatrical group made an ancient art form relevant for a modern audience, while managing to keep the...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Shares end at high on foreign buying
Shares end at high on foreign buyingDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares closed at another record high on Thursday as foreign investors continued to buy blue chips, like Indonesian Satellite (Indosat) and Bank Central Asia (BCA), that are expected to book higher full-year earnings.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Chronology of Papua's division
Chronology of Papua's divisionOct. 4, 1999: Law No. 45/1999 issued to establish West Irian Jaya and Central Irian Jaya provinces, the regencies of Paniai, Mimika and Puncak Jaya, and the Sorong mayoralty.Jan. 1, 2001: Law No.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Court issues unclear ruling on Papua
Court issues unclear ruling on PapuaMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court was established in 2003 to provide legal certainty in the face of conflicting laws, but its ruling on Papua's division on Thursday is likely to create more legal ambiguity in the...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Pros and cons of the TNI under the defense ministry
Pros and cons of the TNI under the defense ministrySupama P Dikrama, Jakarta Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono recently made quite an interesting statement, that ideally the Indonesian Military (TNI) should be under his ministry's authority, while the National Police (Polri) should be under the...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
BRI set to expand credits
BRI set to expand credits State-owned lender Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) is planning to expand credits to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 20 percent next year, bank president Rudjito said on Thursday.
Fri, 12 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.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Malaysian death sentence
Malaysian death sentence It's very upsetting to see a young woman, Herlina Trisnawati sentenced to death by a Malaysian court, after being found guilty of murdering her employer. What drove an 18-year-old girl to commit such a crime? The answer can only be an act of despair after years of...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
House demands Nurdin's temporary released
House demands Nurdin's temporary releasedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of House of Representatives legislators from the Golkar Party asked the police on Thursday to release Nurdin Halid, a suspect in the smuggling of tons of sugar, to enable him to celebrate Idul Fitri with his...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Ramadhan harvest time for charitable organizations
Ramadhan harvest time for charitable organizationsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The season for giving, or the month of Ramadhan, gives a considerable boost to the revenue of charitable organizations.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
1. JIL (1 X 20)
1. JIL (1 X 20) Muslims oppose hard-line measures 2. OPEN (2 X 27) Country's leaders to open homes to public on Idul Fitri 3. PLO (3 x 18) Indonesia should maintain role in peace process 4. NURDIN (2 x 24) House demands Nurdin's temporary release
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Pet shelters packed with dogs and cats
Pet shelters packed with dogs and catsSuherdjoko and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang There will be no holiday for most veterinarians and pet keepers this year, as pet kennels in large cities like Jakarta and Semarang are full.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Astra, Komatsu to form leasing firm
Astra, Komatsu to form leasing firmThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest automotive company, PT Astra International, plans to set up a joint venture leasing company with Japan's heavy-equipment maker Komatsu Ltd. later this year, according to Astra's top official.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Sutiyoso puts out no vacancy sign for migrants
Sutiyoso puts out no vacancy sign for migrantsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing a massive influx of migrants after the Idul Fitri holiday, Governor Sutiyoso again warned would-be job seekers against coming to the city."We have no problem if they just come for vacation.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Intolerance is still high
Intolerance is still highM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the general rejection of violent acts carried out in the name of Islam, a large percentage of Indonesians were not tolerant toward people of different faiths, a survey revealed on Thursday.
Fri, 12 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.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Salemba vendors to be evicted
Salemba vendors to be evicted JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta administration will evict hundreds of street vendors from Jl. Kramat Raya and Jl. Salemba soon after the Idul Fitri holiday.The administration officials have informed the vendors about the plan and advised them to move, the city...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
RP growth hit by high oil prices
RP growth hit by high oil prices MANILA: Economic growth in the Philippines has slowed amid rising inflation since last month, due partly to higher oil prices, Economic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri said on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Volvo launches Volvogold service
Volvo launches Volvogold service JAKARTA: Authorized Volvo distributor PT Central Sole Agency recently launched its after-sales service program, Volvogold, which it claimed was the best premium facility in the country.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Day-care centers aid holiday productivity
Day-care centers aid holiday productivitySari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a predominantly Muslim country like Indonesia, Idul Fitri always brings joy to extended families. The celebration is always marked by the return of children who live miles away from their hometown, steamed rice...
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
'It's about being a better person'
'It's about being a better person' Idul Fitri is right around the corner. Many Jakartans have already left for their hometowns, while others prefer to stay in the city and celebrate the holiday here. The Jakarta Post asked residents what Idul Fitri means to them.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
1. Buyat (50) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42)
1. Buyat (50) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42) NGOs urge government to relocate Buyat Bay residents2. FDI (45) - 48 pts 3cols 2lines (2x18) FDI approvals drop in October: BKPM 3. DPR (40) - 36 pts 4cols 2lines (2x24)House gets into gear with spurt of hearings 4.
Thu, 11 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, 11 Nov 2004
Power for the people
Power for the peopleFrom Media Indonesia The intense struggle between the Nationhood Coalition and the People's Coalition over the leadership of House of Representatives commissions makes me feel distraught. I wonder why legislators are engaged so fiercely in the scramble for power among them.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Shares end at record high on WB forecast
Shares end at record high on WB forecast Indonesian shares ended at a new record high on Wednesday after the World Bank raised its forecast for Indonesia's gross domestic product growth, dealers said.In its report on East Asia and the Pacific Region released Tuesday, the World Bank said it expects...
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Surabaya Youth Center: Icon of struggle
Surabaya Youth Center: Icon of struggleIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya At about 9 a.m. the traffic in downtown Surabaya was already congested. The Youth Center, where a folk handicraft exhibition was being held, was equally crowded with people.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
FDI approvals drop in October: BKPM
FDI approvals drop in October: BKPMDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals have declined by 11 percent this year as of October, as compared with the same period in 2003, the latest data from the Coordinating Investment Board (BKPM) showed on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Riau councillors demand bonuses
Riau councillors demand bonusesPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Riau councillors, who have been in office for barely two months, have demanded Idul Fitri bonuses, as the annual holiday is only four days away.
Thu, 11 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, 11 Nov 2004
Council lukewarm about incinerator project
Council lukewarm about incinerator projectBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council approved on Wednesday the city development plan for 2005, with several pending issues including the construction of incineration plants and the use of reserve funds.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Telkom awards Ericsson with broadband contract
Telkom awards Ericsson with broadband contractLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's largest telecommunications company PT Telkom has awarded Ericsson a contract to provide broadband technology and related services to its customers in Surabaya, East Java.
Thu, 11 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, 11 Nov 2004
C. Jakarta goes online with loan info
C. Jakarta goes online with loan info JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta administration has posted information about the approval of soft loans in 19 of its 44 subdistrict offices."The online computerized system should be followed by other municipal administrations as well as the Kepulauan Seribu...
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Tangerang sets new minimum wage
Tangerang sets new minimum wageMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang After lengthy debates, both Tangerang regency and municipality administrations agreed on Wednesday to raise the regional minimum wage by Rp 30,000 (US$3.10) from Rp 663,500 to Rp 693,500.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
AustralAsia practical shooting gala in Bali
AustralAsia practical shooting gala in Bali This year is a special year for International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Indonesia, to host two important events: The 28th annual General Assembly of IPSC and the 2004 AustralAsia Shooting Championship.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Haj pilgrimage
Haj pilgrimageFrom Koran Tempo Minister of Religious Affairs M. Maftuh Basyuni has stressed that the 100-day program of his ministry will be ensuring that the haj pilgrimage program will run properly on track.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
House of Representatives gets into gear with spurt of hearings
House of Representatives gets into gear with spurt of hearingsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Commissions of the House of Representatives held their first hearings on Wednesday -- nearly a month after it went into session -- seeming to indicate that the House had eased out of the...
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Merapi National Park gets support
Merapi National Park gets support YOGYAKARTA: Sleman Regent Ibnu Subiyanto said he supported on Wednesday the central government's decision that declared Mount Merapi a national park.The decision was crucial to help increase forestation around Merapi, which was an important water catchment area for...
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Seasonal maids in high demand
Seasonal maids in high demandEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Murtinah A.R., or Tin to her family and friends, is one of many women who see good business during the Idul Fitri holiday.The phones at her domestic help supplying company, Jasa Abadi, has not stopped ringing for the past two weeks.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
One dies as gas kiosk explodes
One dies as gas kiosk explodes MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A gasoline-vending kiosk in Makassar exploded on Wednesday morning, killing one person and injuring two others.The accident was believed to have been caused by a motorist buying gasoline, who threw away a lit cigarette near the kiosk, a...
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Medco books higher third quarter profit on oil hike
Medco books higher third quarter profit on oil hikeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly-listed oil and gas company PT Medco Energi Internasional reported a 7 percent rise in its third quarter net profit on Wednesday as compared to the same period last year due to strong oil prices.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Mandara Spa wins Asia Crystal Awards
Mandara Spa wins Asia Crystal Awards DENPASAR: Bali-based Mandara Spa made a splash at the inaugural Spa Asia Crystal Awards announced in Singapore last Thursday.The company took six Spa Awards including the best Spa Group/Brand category.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Kijang Innova to be exported to Mideast
Kijang Innova to be exported to Mideast JAKARTA: The latest model of the ever-popular Toyota Kijang Innova multipurpose vehicle (MPV) is ready to be exported to seven Middle East countries sometime next year.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Homeless people give city a headache
Homeless people give city a headacheDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration said on Wednesday it had locked up 6,943 people in a crackdown on homeless people, beggars, street urchins, sex workers and other members of the city's dispossessed from January to November.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
JP/5/korup
JP/5/korupDozens of ex-councillors join list of graft suspectsThe Jakarta Post Kupang/Makassar/JayapuraDozens of former councillors have joined an ever-growing list of officials and ex-officials allegedly implicated in corruption cases across the country.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Sang Timur affair exposes government discrimination
Sang Timur affair exposes government discriminationPandaya, Jakarta In recent years Indonesia has sadly been witnessing a wide variety of religious conflicts that have corroded the glue that keeps this multiethnic, multireligious nation together.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Civil servants given long vacation
Civil servants given long vacation SEMARANG: Civil servants in Central Java could take their Idul Fitri holidays between Nov. 13 and Nov. 21, a senior government official said here on Wednesday.All government employees had to return to their offices by Nov.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Council to assess T. Abang market
Council to assess T. Abang market JAKARTA: The City Council's Commission B on economy and D on development affairs decided on Wednesday to set up a team to assess the city's plan to renovate the Tanah Abang textile market.
Thu, 11 Nov 2004
Four 'Azahari-linked' suspects freed
Four 'Azahari-linked' suspects freedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The search for top terrorist suspects Azahari bin Husin and Noordin M. Top appears to have hit a snag, following the release of four men on Wednesday who were seized in an intense dragnet operation, due to lack of evidence.