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Sat, 06 Nov 2004
* 'Abilio's acquittal will erode trust in judiciary' Page 2
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Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Minister to get tough on errant civil servants
Minister to get tough on errant civil servantsM. Taufiqurrahman and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Civil servants still have two months to mess up before the performance contracts they signed with the Office of the State Minister of Administrative Reforms take effect in January...
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
Komatsu to build steel plant
Komatsu to build steel plant Publicly listed PT Komatsu Indonesia, a unit of Japanese heavy-equipment producer Komatsu Ltd, plans to build a new plant that will double the company's production capacity for casted steels in Indonesia, a company official said.
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
Resume military ties with U.S.: Expert
Resume military ties with U.S.: ExpertM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The reelection of President George W. Bush is expected to offer a greater opportunity for the resumption of Indonesian military ties with the United States and to clear the way for more aid to help in the domestic...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
JSX lifts suspension of Ades shares
JSX lifts suspension of Ades sharesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) resumed trading on Friday in the shares of beverage company PT Ades Alfindo Putrasetia after a three-month suspension following problems with its audited financial reports.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
ARF delegates call for closer military relations
ARF delegates call for closer military relationsCHINA: Delegates to a meeting of Asia's biggest security grouping called on Friday for closer military cooperation amid concerns over terrorism and North Korea's nuclear program.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
KONI faces continued funding shortage for sports program
KONI faces continued funding shortage for sports programEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) is again facing the prospect of strained finances next year with the disclosure of potential government funding for its sports activities.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI, China to boost cooperation
RI, China to boost cooperationFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to meet Chinese President Hu Jintao on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Santiago, Chile, later this month to discuss mutual cooperation...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 1x50
1. DISCOURSE: 1x50 Most Papuans no longer sympathize with security forces 2. ECONOMY: 4 X 12 Govt to sell more bank shares to plug deficit 3. RIGHTS: 1 X 30 Christian right takes credit for Bush win 4. BUSH: 4 x 9 U.S. should reestablish military ties with RI: expert 5.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Building the future together
Building the future togetherFrom Koran Tempo Oct. 20 became an historic day, marking the day the first directly elected president and vice president were sworn into office. The government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is beginning a new era that will define his five-year term.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Indonesian maid gets death for murder in KL
Indonesian maid gets death for murder in KLAgencies, Kuala Lumpur/JakartaAn Indonesian housemaid was sentenced to death by hanging for killing her Malaysian employer who scolded her for burning a meal, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Gasoline lead phase-out? The time's still not right
Gasoline lead phase-out? The time's still not rightBob Larbey Jakarta In 2003, Indonesia's government expressed its intention to ban leaded gasoline in 2005. This would mean the entire gasoline- powered vehicle fleet, ie cars, taxis, motor cycles, mopeds and bajas will next year be running on...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
There is no medical evidence on the effects of lead on health
There is no medical evidence on the effects of lead on health to oppose the view that the orderly gradual lead phase-out in Indonesia, which is already underway, should continue.;JP; ANPAk..r..Gasoline lead phase-out? The time's still not right JP/6/BOBGasoline lead phase-out? The time's still not...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
BNI funds traced to overseas accounts
BNI funds traced to overseas accounts JAKARTA: The police are investigating the legality of a US$12 million worth of funds stashed in banks abroad and whether or not they are part of Rp 1.7 trillion ($186.81 million) embezzled from Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) in a lending scam last year.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Major Asian cities to seek solutions to their problems
Major Asian cities to seek solutions to their problemsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Pollution, transportation and urban development are among the major issues faced by 12 Asian metropolises, and will comprise the priority agenda for the fourth Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC 21),...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Kal Muller has the best of all worlds
Kal Muller has the best of all worldsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An adventurer, writer and photographer, Kal Muller could have led a cushy life or become a "somebody" in a busy metropolis in America or any other part of the globe, for he can live anywhere, adapting to cultures as necessary.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Indonesia congratulates Bush, expects stronger ties
Indonesia congratulates Bush, expects stronger tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja and M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government congratulated President George W. Bush on Thursday over his reelection and expressed a hope for stronger ties with the world's only superpower country.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI the world's top pirates 'playground': Watchdog
RI the world's top pirates 'playground': WatchdogAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia was the most dangerous country in the world for seafarers during the first nine months of this year, an international piracy watchdog said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Man jailed for 20 years for BNI fraud
Man jailed for 20 years for BNI fraudThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businessman John Hamenda, a defendant in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$186.81 million) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal, was sentenced TO 20 years and fined Rp 1 billion on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Full-year inflation not to exceed 6.2%: BI
Full-year inflation not to exceed 6.2%: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid rising inflationary pressure ahead of the year-end religious festivities, the central bank still expects full-year inflation will not exceed 6.2 percent, Bank Indonesia governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI seeks WTO rules governing services sector liberalizing
RI seeks WTO rules governing services sector liberalizingZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia along with other developing countries will continue to push for World Trade Organization rules to govern the liberalization of the services sector, particularly as regards the establishment of...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
2 x 28
2 x 28 Landslide hits Jambi, leaves 1 person dead, another missing JP/5/KORUP3 x 13 Two activists quizzed over graft comments JP/5/BAHOROK1 x 44 A year of grief for Bahorok flood victims JP/5/papua2 x 10 President wants MRP set up soon
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Indonesia asks tough questions about deaths of Thai Muslims
Indonesia asks tough questions about deaths of Thai MuslimsPennapa Hongthong, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok "What happened in your country?" "How could your government conduct this kind of violence against Muslims?" "Why have two incidents of violence against Muslims occurred in the South...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
China, ASEAN trade to top $100b
China, ASEAN trade to top $100bAgence France-Presse Beijing Trade between China and the 10 ASEAN nations should surpass US$100 billion this year, said Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi while calling for the fast tracking of a proposed free trade area (FTA).
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI hopes for better relations with U.S.
RI hopes for better relations with U.S.Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government congratulated President George W. Bush on Thursday over his reelection and expressed a hope for stronger ties with the world's only superpower country.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 5, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 5, 2004Exhibitions* Painting Story Along the Street, by Totok BS, Gallery Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta (Tel. 71790008), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Nov. 6.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Removing hurdles
Removing hurdlesFrom 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...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Govt set to announce Buyat inquiry result
Govt set to announce Buyat inquiry result JAKARTA: A government-sanctioned team mandated to probe possible metal contamination in Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, is expected to announce the result of its investigation next week, an official said.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI urged to ratify mine ban treaty
RI urged to ratify mine ban treaty JAKARTA: Indonesia should quickly ratify the International Mine Ban Treaty to show Indonesian was serious about stopping the use of dangerous landmines in Southeast Asia, a coalition of foreign and local non-government organizations said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Abilio acquitted after case review
Abilio acquitted after case reviewMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Supreme Court acquited former East Timor governor Abilio Soares following a case review on Thursday.Abilio, who was charged with involvement in the 1999 atrocities in East Timor, had served less than four months...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Landslide hits Jambi, leaves 1 person dead, another missing
Landslide hits Jambi, leaves 1 person dead, another missingJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post/Jambi A landslide hit Talang Lindung subdistrict in Kerinci, here on Wednesday night, leaving one resident dead, another missing and three others severely injured.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Cooperation with the EU
Cooperation with the EU In my article Enhancing cooperation between Indonesia and the EU in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 30 edition, page seven, paragraph four reads: "In terms of combating terrorism, Indonesia shows willingness to cooperate with individual countries of the EU, but not under the...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Madurese bull racing a lucrative tradition
Madurese bull racing a lucrative traditionIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Pamekasan, Madura "I was not disappointed about losing in the semi-final. We don't care how much money we have spent as the most important thing is that bull racing survives," said one of the participants, Atlah Hadianto...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Two activists quizzed over graft criticism
Two activists quizzed over graft criticismNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Two anticorruption activists in Aceh were grilled on Tuesday by local authorities, two days after they made harsh comments over the allegedly rampant corruption in the war-torn province.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
1. Discourse - 1x50
1. Discourse - 1x50 It's easy to make speeches, but implementation is the real test2. DEFEAT ------- 2 X 24 Kerry too aloof, leftist to beat Bush, say experts 3. ASIA ------ 2x25 Asia gives mixed reactions to President Bush victory 4. REACTION ---- 1 X 36 World leaders take stock of Bush victory 5.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Corporate bond issues to decline next year: SSX
Corporate bond issues to decline next year: SSXRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) sees declining corporate bond issues next year as companies started to turn their attention to the surging stock market to raise funds, and on concerns over upward pressure on...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
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Man jailed for 20 years for BNI fraud 2. 2 x 14 Abilio gets review, is acquitted or Abilio acquitted after case review 3. 1 x 32 KPK to publish ministers' wealth 4. 2 x 18 Officials 'lying' about returning workers 5. 1 x 33 DPD wants Autonomy Law amended
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Govt congratulates Bush, expects stronger ties
Govt congratulates Bush, expects stronger tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja and M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government congratulated President George W. Bush on Thursday over his reelection and expressed a hope for stronger ties with the world's only superpower country.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Govt rakes in Rp 1.74t from Danamon sale
Govt rakes in Rp 1.74t from Danamon saleDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government raised Rp 1.74 trillion (US$187 million) in cash on Thursday from the sale of a 10 percent stake in Bank Danamon, the Ministry of Finance's asset management company PPA said.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Ba'asyir dismisses bombing charges as 'joke'
Ba'asyir dismisses bombing charges as 'joke'Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The elderly Muslim cleric who is on trial for the bombings in Bali and at the JW Mariott Hotel in Jakarta, Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, mocked the court on Thursday and challenged it to pile on the charges.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Govt to replace BRI, BTN management
Govt to replace BRI, BTN managementRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government plans to reshuffle the top management of state- owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) in the very near future to help improve the banks' performance, a senior government official...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI will not use electronic voting machines: KPU
RI will not use electronic voting machines: KPUVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/ Jakarta Indonesia -- the third largest democratic nation in the world -- will not use electronic voting machines in the near future, as the machines are costly and not suited to the situation here, the General...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Navy sailor shot dead in tragic accident
Navy sailor shot dead in tragic accident MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A Navy sailor was accidentally shot dead on Thursday while he and his fellow sailors were pursuing a fishing boat in the Sape Strait near Banta Island, West Nusa Tenggara province.Sgt. Maj.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Euthanasia ruling expected Friday
Euthanasia ruling expected Friday JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court is slated to make public its decision on the legality of euthanasia based on an appeal by Bogor resident Hasan Kesuma, whose wife Agian Isna Naili has been in coma for more than three months.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Situation tense in Donggala after clash
Situation tense in Donggala after clash DONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: The situation in Sidondo subdistrict, Donggala regency, was still tense on Thursday, one day after an ethnic clash that killed two people.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Police see links in child kidnapping cases
Police see links in child kidnapping casesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With one kidnap victim still unaccounted for, city police said the latest two child kidnapping cases in Kelapa Gading and Depok were committed by the same syndicate.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
TV Today: Friday, November 5, 2004
TV Today: Friday, November 5, 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, 05 Nov 2004
China's shuttlers to join Indonesia Open
China's shuttlers to join Indonesia OpenEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta China has confirmed its participation in the US$170,000 Indonesia Open badminton championship next month, while defending champion Taufik Hidayat expects a tough challenge from opponents.