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Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Learning from the BNI case
Learning from the BNI case The loss of Rp1.7 trillion allegedly embezzled from the state- owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) is no laughing matter.The case has long been publicized and has been acknowledged by State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
'Tempo' vs Texmaco verdict delayed
'Tempo' vs Texmaco verdict delayed JAKARTA: The panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court failed to deliver on Wednesday the most-awaited verdict on defamation suit filed by Texmaco group owner Marimutu Sinivasan against Tempo magazine as one of panel members was absent.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Police seek Singaporean mastermind
Police seek Singaporean mastermindHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Riau Police said on Wednesday that they are searching for a Singaporean and his Indonesian accomplice suspected of trafficking women to work as prostitutes in Malaysia.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Komnas HAM office set up in Kupang
Komnas HAM office set up in KupangYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) inaugurated on Wednesday its representative office in the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Government to revise 3G mobile service license
Government to revise 3G mobile service licenseThe Jakarta Post JakartaHouse of Representatives Commission IV said on Wednesday that the government had ignored warnings it had issued regarding a flawed 3G mobile service license bidding process, which might lead to the cancellation of the license.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
BI benchmark rate down to 8.46%
BI benchmark rate down to 8.46%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank's benchmark interest rate declined on Wednesday to 8.46 percent during the weekly auction of one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes.The rate was 8.48 percent a week ago.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Fire guts four houses in Cilincing
Fire guts four houses in Cilincing TANGERANG: Fire gutted four houses on Jl. Raya Cilincing, Kali Baru, North Jakarta on Wednesday morning, but no fatalities nor injuries were reported.Mrs. Rudi, who owns one of the houses swamped by the fire, said that the fire allegedly sparked from a falling...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Susilo Bambang denies rumors to resign from the cabinet
Susilo Bambang denies rumors to resign from the cabinetAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono denied on Wednesday rumors that he will resign from the cabinet for the sake of his presidential bid.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' abound
PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' aboundFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a show of distrust of their current House of Representatives legislators, a large group of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) rank and file members have proposed new names...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la Lebanon
Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la LebanonMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like other parts of the world where Ramadhan is celebrated, Lebanese families also have the tradition of gathering together for the breaking of the fast where they can communicate among family members to...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Accounts linked to BNI scandal revealed
Accounts linked to BNI scandal revealedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nine banks have reported to the Financial Transaction and Report Analysis Center (PPATK) that they had opened accounts belonging to those allegedly involved in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) lending scandal, PPATK chairman Yunus...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
House fails to deliberate bills
House fails to deliberate bills JAKARTA: Despite its target to deliberate 54 bills this session, after more than a week into its current 35-day session, the House of Representatives has not begun discussions on a single one.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Rampant deforestation blamed for Langkat flash flood
Rampant deforestation blamed for Langkat flash floodThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan Government officials have joined environmental activists in blaming inconsistent forest management and poor law enforcement as the main causes of rampant deforestation that resulted in the flash flood which killed...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh
Govt criticized over martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaExperts criticized on Tuesday the government's decision to extend military offensive in troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, arguing that the five-month operation had served as proof that the military approach could not...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
'Streets will be dirty and smell bad'
'Streets will be dirty and smell bad' The 17-year-old agreement between Jakarta and Bekasi on the use of the Bantar Gebang dump will end on Dec. 31. An environmental expert has called on the Jakarta and Bekasi administrations to find a solution to avoid a possible garbage crisis in the capital in...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Maid may get three years in prison for baby's death
Maid may get three years in prison for baby's deathMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Prosecutors proposed on Tuesday a three-year jail term against an unmarried maid who has been charged with negligence in the death of her newborn baby boy at her employer's house.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
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America's quest for foreign policy continues Mushahid Hussain Inter Press Service Islamabad2. Mochtar -- Clashes in Bali: The need for political education 2 X 21 Bali clashes indicate poor political education Mochtar Buchori Legislator Jakarta3.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
10 raider battalions to be set up
10 raider battalions to be set up GILIMANUK, Bali: The Army is planning to set up 10 more raider battalions across the country in the near future to complement 80 others already in place.Army deputy commander Lt. Gen. Darsono MSc.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
City ends parking operator's contract
City ends parking operator's contractBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration terminated on Tuesday its contract with the on and off street parking operator PT Adiwira Sembada because the company failed to improve services or increase its revenue share for the...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Proud to be an Indonesian
Proud to be an Indonesian I was very disappointed to learn that Eka Dewi (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 29, 2003) does not respect our country and does not feel proud to be an Indonesian. A student of the London School of Public Relations, she cannot make the distinction between a state and a government.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
RI's senior team leads in world bridge meet
RI's senior team leads in world bridge meet Indonesia was leading the field in the senior teams division after two rounds of the World Bridge Championship in Monte Carlo, Monaco.Spearheaded by Eddy Manoppo and Henky Lasut, the Indonesian contract bridge team, including Denny Sacul/Arwin...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
What leadership?
What leadership?From Suara Karya The Indonesian military (TNI) has again been accused of considering the civilian government incapable of leading the nation. Suggesting that, under President Megawati Soekarnoputri, (civilian leadership), the country has suffered, but under president Soeharto, (the...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Tommy lays down conditions for his court testimony in Sidiq Muin's trial
Tommy lays down conditions for his court testimony in Sidiq Muin's trialM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, currently serving time for various crimes, refused to appear on Tuesday at the Central Jakarta District...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Walhi sets up shelter for evictees
Walhi sets up shelter for evictees JAKARTA: The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi Jakarta) has set up four centers to distribute relief package to evicted squatters.Walhi Jakarta said in a press release that the centers -- set up by the forum in collaboration with a...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Government to raise Rp 8t in privatization proceeds
Government to raise Rp 8t in privatization proceedsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it could rake in around Rp 8 trillion (US$946.74 million) in privatization proceeds this year, higher than its target of Rp 6.1 trillion."...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Survivors found as death toll from flash flood rises
Survivors found as death toll from flash flood risesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Bahorok, North Sumatra More than 100 people, dozens of them foreign tourists, were found alive on Tuesday, as the death toll from the devastating flash flood in North Sumatra continued to climb.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
'JI has been crippled in Malaysia'
'JI has been crippled in Malaysia'Sean Yoong, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Authorities have crippled the operations in Malaysia of the al- Qaeda-linked terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), but militants from neighboring areas could still threaten the country, senior police said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Part 2 of 2 : The west and Islam in RI
Part 2 of 2 : The west and Islam in RIJuwono Sudarsono, Indonesian Ambassador, United Kingdom, London Indonesia has had its share of Islamic extremist movements in the 1950s and early 1960s who demanded immediate application of the sharia in our constitution.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Constitutional Court holds first hearing
Constitutional Court holds first hearingKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Constitutional Court on Tuesday held its first session to hear lawyers of groups of people seeking a legal review of three laws: On electricity, on oil and gas, and on the government debt instrument.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
2. Court ( 2 x 21)
2. Court ( 2 x 21) Constitutional Court holds first hearing 3. Bikameral ( 1 x 27 ) Commission may add MPR seats 4. PDI P ( 2 x 20) PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' abound JP//5. KPU ( 2 x 20) KPU to assist parties with code of ethics
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
400 artesian wells are without permits
400 artesian wells are without permits BOGOR: About 400 of the 1,000 artesian wells in Bogor regency do not have proper permits, said the head of the regency's underground water division, Jhonny Alibasyah."It's about fairness. Water is supposed to be for the people's interest.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Survivors found as death toll from flash flood rises 2. BOND: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful one 3. HEALTH: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Poor health services cause people to seek help abroad 4.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, November 5, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, November 5, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon 7:30 TV Drama9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin12:00 p.m.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Eviction: Who is to blame?
Eviction: Who is to blame?From Media Indonesia Evictions seem to be on the rise now, with the result that thousands of people have lost their homes and are consequently suffering both economically and psychologically.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early allowance
Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early allowanceRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the country's economic difficulties, manpower and transmigration minister Jacob Nuwa Wea has appealed to employers to pay the annual bonus to Muslim workers two weeks before Idul Fitri...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Landslides damage 150 houses
Landslides damage 150 housesAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen, Central Java Landslides spread in Kebumen regency, Central Java, damaging around 150 of houses in two days until Tuesday, officials and residents said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
After us, no deluge
After us, no deluge Surely, it was not for lack of warning that disaster struck the North Sumatra resort town of Bahorok unawares last weekend. At least 92 people, including five foreign and 20 domestic tourists, were reported dead as a flash flood tore through the nature reserve and resort,...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit
Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit JAKARTA: Publicly listed state-owned coal mining firm PT Bukit Asam expects its net profit to reach over Rp 200 billion (US$22.185 million) by the end of this year."The average selling price is good, while sales volume is also increasing," said company president...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit
Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit JAKARTA: Publicly listed state-owned coal mining firm PT Bukit Asam expects its net profit to reach over Rp 200 billion (US$22.185 million) by the end of this year."The average selling price is good, while sales volume is also increasing," said company president...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Track races go on amid police prohibition
Track races go on amid police prohibitionDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaA regular "track race" turned out to bring bad luck to Dwi Karno, 21, as he hit a police patrol car during a race with his peers on Jl. Benyamin Sueb in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
RI, Madagascar to produce dictionary
RI, Madagascar to produce dictionary JAKARTA: Indonesia and Madagascar agreed on Tuesday to put up a joint venture to produce a dictionary of both languages in a bid to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, which have many similarities in languages and ethnic groups.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Nissan recalls may affect RI
Nissan recalls may affect RISandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nissan is considering recalling about 600 X-Trails and 60 Sentras in Indonesia due to defects in the cam and crank angle sensors, said Dinne Musu, public relations manager of PT Nissan Motor Distributor Indonesia.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
House fails to deliberate bills
House fails to deliberate bills JAKARTA: Despite its target to deliberate 54 bills this session, after more than a week into its current 35-day session, the House of Representatives has not begun discussions on a single one.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Checked
CheckedFor marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W. Soehadi Contributor JakartaThough not exactly crowding the streets of Jakarta or several other major cities in Indonesia, a number of luxury cars, such as Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley and...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.4, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.4, 2003 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
JP/5/longsor
JP/5/longsorLandslides spread in Kebumen, 150 houses damagedAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post Kebumen, Central JavaLandslides spread in Kebumen regency, Central Java, damaging around 150 of houses in two days until Tuesday, officials and residents said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Lion Air to charge more for S'pore trip
Lion Air to charge more for S'pore tripAgence France-Presse, Singapore An Indonesian no-frills airline starting flights between Jakarta and Singapore this month is charging a higher fare after a misunderstanding on the price to be charged, a report said Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Indonesia vies for gold in men's indoor v'ball
Indonesia vies for gold in men's indoor v'ballMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a demoralizing run in 2001, the Indonesian men's indoor volleyball team is seeking a big leap when it competes in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Thailand leads world healthcare
Thailand leads world healthcareDwi Atmanta, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok A quick around the Bumrungrad Hospital here in Bangkok may catch a first-time visitor by surprise.On the floor just above the lobby, people enjoy their meals in a McDonald's fast food outlet, sip their favorite Starbuck's...