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Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Anticorruption court in Kuningan
Anticorruption court in Kuningan JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court announced on Friday that the first anticorruption court in the country would start hearing cases in the Uppindo building on Jl. HR Rasuna Said in Kuningan district.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Ministry to create 5,492 new jobs
Ministry to create 5,492 new jobs JAKARTA: The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration plans to spend Rp 28 billion to create jobs for 5,492 people over the next three months.Kirnadi, the ministry's director for domestic employment, said on Friday many of the people would be placed in small- and...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Poor showing
Poor showing The performance of the legislators seems to be counterproductive. They fight each other, and do not seem to care that they have been chosen to represent Indonesian citizens in voicing the urgency for recovery from the multidimensional crises.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt to allocate Rp 4.01t for regions
Govt to allocate Rp 4.01t for regionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance announced on Friday the central government would allocate as much as Rp 4.01 trillion (US$441.63 million) next year to help regional governments finance economic and social programs.The government allocated Rp 3.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt to revive investment in Aceh, Maluku, Poso
Govt to revive investment in Aceh, Maluku, PosoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to boost investment, the government plans to revive business and investment activities in some conflict-torn areas in the country, such as Central Sulawesi's town of Poso as well as the provinces of Aceh and...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Herculean task of health minister
Herculean task of health minister From Koran Tempo In her swearing-in ceremony on Oct. 21, Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari expressed her commitment to ensuring that under her leadership the health ministry would be corruption-free, disciplined and hard-working.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
[b]Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty?
Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty? Mark J. Valencia Hawaii, United States2. Daily -- Questioning World Bank immunity 1 X 48Policy mistakes and World Bank immunity Mohammad Zakaria The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka 3.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Anarchy and terrorism
Anarchy and terrorism The Islam Defenders Front's (FPI) actions are the very best to isolate both Islam as well as Indonesia in the world. With all key players known to the police, I absolutely don't understand why no proper action has been taken.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Australia may test new generation weapons in Australia: Expert
Australia may test new generation weapons in Australia: ExpertAgencies, Sydney/JakartaNew-generation weapons like smart bombs could be tested in Australia under an agreement being negotiated with the United States military, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Press and new information minister
Press and new information ministerIgnatius Haryanto , Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has assigned Sofyan A. Djalil as State Minister of Communications and Information. Sofyan holds a doctorate in international finance and capital marketing from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy,...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Rp 1.9t of remainds unspent
Rp 1.9t of remainds unspentBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The halted land acquisition for several infrastructure projects in the capital has been blamed on the city administration's failure to make use of the entire 2004 budget.Of the Rp 12.26 trillion (US$1.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Defense minister advised to restructure office
Defense minister advised to restructure officeTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile welcoming defense minister Juwono Sudarsono's plan to eradicate corruption and markup practices in arms-purchase procedures, an expert has urged for the restructuring of the ministry and the introduction of a...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
1. 3 x 15
1. 3 x 15 Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workers 2. 2 x 24 Minister to get tough on corrupt civil servants 3. 1 x 24 RI, China to boost cooperation 4. 2 x 24 Defense minister to restructure office
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Court delays euthanasia ruling
Court delays euthanasia ruling JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court has delayed issuing a decision on the legality of euthanasia on an appeal by Bogor resident Hasan Kesuma, whose wife Agian Isna Naili has been in a "persistent vegetative state" for more than three months.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Shares end at new high on Wall Street gains
Shares end at new high on Wall Street gainsDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares closed at a fresh record high in volatile trading on Friday as Wall Street's gains overnight spurred buying of select local blue chips, dealers said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI workers say Malaysia no longer land of opportunity
RI workers say Malaysia no longer land of opportunityAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar Malaysia, which had long been a land of hope and promise for Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) seeking better lives, has now closed its doors.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Ex-rivals SBY, Wiranto have 'small talk' at presidential office
Ex-rivals SBY, Wiranto have 'small talk' at presidential officeFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Long-time comrades President Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and former presidential rival Gen. (ret) Wiranto held a brief reunion on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Millions of fish die of mysterious 'virus'
Millions of fish die of mysterious 'virus'Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan The Simalungun regency administration in North Sumatra banned on Friday the consumption of fish from Lake Toba after millions of fish died in the lake over the past week.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Surocolo neglected but offers diverse tourist charms
Surocolo neglected but offers diverse tourist charmsSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta, as the cultural heart of Java, boasts a wide range of tourist attractions, including historical and archeological sites.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Car plunges into river, six people die
Car plunges into river, six people dieID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Six people were killed and six others severely injured late on Thursday night when their Isuzu Bison van plunged into a river in Gunung Malang, Situbondo, East Java.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
and pls see in green: I thought the National desk decided his
and pls see in green: I thought the National desk decided his name was spelled Taufik. Which is correct?and in blue: is minister's office right, or is it the commission? ;JP;MTR;CD; ANPAa..r.. Minister-Corrupt-pledge Minister to get tough on errant civil servants JP/4/KontrakMinister to get tough...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Improve welfare of teachers
Improve welfare of teachersFrom Media Indonesia Generally, teachers in Indonesia, particularly those teaching at elementary schools in remote places, are poorly paid. To show the people that the government in its first 100 days can improve things in the educational sector, the salaries of...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
TV Today: Saturday, November 6, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, November 6, 2004TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Dangdut Music1:00 p.m.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Breaking of the fast en masses eases burdens
Breaking of the fast en masses eases burdensAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Sapto Hadi had spent his entire morning looking for a job. Holding a bachelor's degree in management from a university in the capital, he has been trying his luck from one office to another in the past year but to no...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Beggars bad for tourism
Beggars bad for tourismFrom Kompas A Dutch friend of mine came to Indonesia on holiday several months go and visited several cities like Jakarta, Denpasar, Yogyakarta and Bandung. While admiring the beauty of Indonesia and its culture, she also wondered why there were so many beggars around,...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Eliminate illegal fees
Eliminate illegal fees Four corporate guests of mine arrived from Thailand on Oct. 18 at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and the immigration officer in charge, for no apparent reason, denied them entry unless they paid US$100 each.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Jakarta's Provincial Minimum Wage
Jakarta's Provincial Minimum WageJakarta's Provincial Minimum Wage 1997-2005 % increase Inflation 1997 Rp 172,500 8.0 % 1998 198,000 14.78 77.63 % 1999 231,000 16.67 2.01 % 2000 344,250 49 9.35 % 2001 591,000 38 12.55 % 2002 631,000 7 9.08 % 2003 671,550 6 5.78 % 2004 711,843 6 *6.50 %* predicted
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
[b]Bush entrusted with the world's security
Bush entrusted with the world's security The Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo2. Pro6 -- China's AIDS crisis 1 x 48JP/7/PRO06Implication of AIDS crisis in China and its solution Cynthia Li Project Syndicate3.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Managing Komodo park
Managing Komodo park I have had the privilege of visiting Komodo National Park a number of times over the last few years and I consider it an unequalled gem of the archipelago. The park is managed jointly by the Balai Taman Nasional Komodo and The Nature Conservancy, the latter an international...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Search underway for victims of landslide
Search underway for victims of landslide JAMBI, Jambi: As of Friday, a search and rescue team was still trying to locate two people who went missing during a landslide that happened a day earlier in Talang Lindung subdistrict, Kerinci regency.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
The season ahead
The season ahead The end of Ramadhan is the time of year when Indonesia's transportation system, its bureaucracy and network is the most severely tested. For as long as can be recalled, mudik -- the trek home by millions of people from cities back into rural areas -- has been a tradition that few...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
New hope in oil industry
New hope in oil industry Amid the plunge in Indonesia's oil production to 966,500 barrels per day (bpd) this year from as many as 1.2 million bpd in 2002 -- which degraded the country as a net oil importer -- there have, of late, been several promising developments in the petroleum industry.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Most Papuans no longer sympathize with security forces
Most Papuans no longer sympathize with security forcesLike war-torn Aceh, Papua remains in the spotlight. Papua Governor Jaap Solossa talked with The Jakarta Post's Ridwan Max Sijabat on Friday after leading a Papuan delegation to meet with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to discuss the...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Police up security for Idul Fitri
Police up security for Idul Fitri SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java Provincial Police will deploy over 17,000 police officers to ensure the safety of travelers and residents over the Idul Fitri festivities, a top police officer said here on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Police link local elite to Mamasa conflict
Police link local elite to Mamasa conflictAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Parepare Police said on Friday they believed that local politicians masterminded the latest violence in Mamasa regency, West Sulawesi, in which three villagers were killed. South Sulawesi Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
JP/13/BI
JP/13/BIGovt aims to revive investment in Aceh, Ambon, PosoThe Jakarta Post/JakartaIn an attempt to boost investment, the government plans to revive business and investment activities in some conflict-torn areas in the country, such as Central Sulawesi's town of Poso as well as the provinces of...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 6, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 6, 2004Exhibitions * Art and Culture Kamoro People's Art Exhibition, presented by Kal Muller, at QB World Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya 17, South Jakarta, (Tel. 7180818), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Nov. 7.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Kalbe to Sign $30 Mln Debt Pact, Get More Time to Pay
Kalbe to Sign $30 Mln Debt Pact, Get More Time to PayBloomberg/Jakarta PT Kalbe Farma, Indonesia's biggest drugmaker by sales, will sign a US$30 million debt-restructuring agreement on Nov. 12, getting a lower interest rate and more time to pay, Finance Director Vidjongtius said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Fighting injustice
Fighting injustice The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) and the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) have conducted raids against entertainment venues. Why don't they just raid Terminal III of Soekarno-Hatta Airport? A lot of injustice happens there.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
'I'm saving bonus for my wedding'
'I'm saving bonus for my wedding'As Idul Fitri approaches, many people have begun home improvement projects and have started buying new clothes and presents for family, friends and colleagues, relying on the annual holiday bonus for the expenditures.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Tension rises as Christian beheaded
Tension rises as Christian beheadedRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Poso Local residents discovered at dawn Friday a severed head in Sayo subdistrict, Poso regency, at dawn on Friday, with the Idul Fitri holiday only a week away.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
JP/5/mamasa
JP/5/mamasa2 x 20 Police link local elite to Mamasa conflict JP/5/CRASH1 x 39 Car plunges into river, six people die JP/5/MIGRANT2 x 26 RI workers say Malaysia no longer land of opportunity
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
The Malacca Strait: A clash of sovereignty concepts?
The Malacca Strait: A clash of sovereignty concepts?Mark J. Valencia, Hawaii, United States When then U.S. Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Admiral Thomas Fargo was reported as suggesting that U.S. marines would help patrol the Strait of Malacca, it unwittingly summoned forth the unrequited haunts...
Sat, 06 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...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Defense minister to restructure office
Defense minister to restructure officeTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile welcoming defense minister Juwono Sudarsono's plan to eradicate corruption and markup practices in arms-purchase procedures, an expert has urged for the restructuring of the ministry and the introduction of a special...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Governor must resign: NGOs
Governor must resign: NGOs PADANG, West Sumatra: A group of 16 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) demanded on Friday that West Sumatra Governor Zainal Bakar step down following charges that he is involved in a corruption case.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
The real threat to security in Asia
The real threat to security in AsiaMichael Vatikiotis, Bangkok Forget Taiwan. The real threat to security in Asia is the brewing cold war between Japan and China. Most people believe that serious animosity between China and Japan is constrained by the growing economic symbiosis between Asia's...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
1. MASJID: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS
1. MASJID: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Breaking of the fast en masse eases burdens 2. ABILIO: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Abilio acquittal 'erodes trust in rights tribunal' 3. POSO: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Tension rises in Poso as Christian beheaded 4. FOSSIL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS RI scientists refute Flores Man finding5.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt to sell more shares to plug deficit
Govt to sell more shares to plug deficit Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is in a hurry to sell its remaining shares in several publicly listed banks this year to help plug the state budget deficit amid a shortfall in revenue from the privatization program.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt seeks out-of-court deal for KBC's claim
Govt seeks out-of-court deal for KBC's claimThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is seeking to reduce a US$299 million claim made by Karaha Bodas Co. (KBC) against state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina over a canceled geothermal power project through an out-of-court settlement, a senior...