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Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Govt to revise arms purchase procedures
Govt to revise arms purchase proceduresTiarma Siboro and Imanuddin Razak, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is streamlining the procedures for procuring arms and will exclude the Indonesian Military (TNI) from the process in a bid to avoid corruption and mark-ups.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Anti-mosquito campaign to kickoff on Nov. 12
Anti-mosquito campaign to kickoff on Nov. 12Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Ambulance sirens, mosque drums and school and church bells will be sounded starting Nov. 12 to remind Jakartans to participate in the anti-mosquito campaign.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Ex-councillors quizzed over graft case
Ex-councillors quizzed over graft case PADANG, West Sumatra: Two convicted councillors were questioned on Wednesday over Rp 6.4 billion (US$680,851) allegedly embezzled by West Sumatra Governor Zainal Bakar.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Ethnic clash hits Donggala, two shot dead
Ethnic clash hits Donggala, two shot deadRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Donggala A clash between two ethnic groups broke out in Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi province, on Wednesday, leaving two people dead and dozens of others severely injured, including two police personnel.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Rival coalitions disagree on how to end deadlock
Rival coalitions disagree on how to end deadlockThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the two opposing camps in the House of Representatives have opened a line of communication with each other, they are still at loggerheads on how to resolve their weeks-old deadlock.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Concert series offers chamber music treats
Concert series offers chamber music treatsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A series of five chamber music concerts starting in the city tonight (Thursday) will offer fans a rare chance to hear the period music performed by distinguished musicians.Performed between Nov. 4 and Feb.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
New visa regulation
New visa regulation I wish to respond to your article in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 30, entitled Visa policy discourages Bali tourists.I am a westerner currently staying in Indonesia and have been coming to this country since 1986, mainly on business.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Proton will assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast Asia
Proton will assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast AsiaAssociated Press Kuala Lumpur Malaysian carmaker Proton says two Volkswagen models it will assemble under a new deal will be sold in other Southeast Asian countries under the region's free trade area agreement.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Kostrad gets new chief
Kostrad gets new chief Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu (left) relinquishes the command baton to the new chief of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad), Lt. Gen. Hadi Waluyo. in a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Kostrad headquarters, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
7 to be prosecuted for illegal logging
7 to be prosecuted for illegal loggingJAMBI, Jambi: Forestry Office investigators handed over on Wednesday case files of seven suspects in an illegal logging case to Jambi Prosecutor's Office.The suspects -- a transportation contractor and the six drivers -- were accused of being involved in...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
More ministers declare assets
More ministers declare assets JAKARTA: As of Wednesday, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has received wealth declarations from 11 of the 34 Cabinet members.Information and communications minister Sofyan Djalil and finance minister Yusuf Anwar are the latest ministers to submit their...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
14 graft cases to be completed soon
14 graft cases to be completed soonKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Prosecutors in Southeast Sulawesi have shortlisted 14 graft cases to be dealt with immediately, a senior official said on Wednesday.The cases included graft cases allegedly committed by several regents and councillors in the province,...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Hand truck rental biz faces threat with Tanah Abang makeover
Hand truck rental biz faces threat with Tanah Abang makeoverBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post Amid rows of parked cars and tents a porter was seen approaching a 50-year-old man standing beneath a shop-bridge at Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta.The porter gave the man Rp 2,000 (22 U.S.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
House commissions start work, finally
House commissions start work, finallyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the ongoing internal scuffle and criticism of their idleness after a month in office, members of the House of Representatives made official visits and met with the public.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Bomb suspect goes on trial
Bomb suspect goes on trial JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court began the trial on Wednesday of Adi Suryana alias Qital, who is alleged to have been involved in the bomb attack on the JW Marriot Hotel in South Jakarta last year.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
RI delays liberalization of auto sector under ASEAN plan
RI delays liberalization of auto sector under ASEAN planZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is determined in protecting the country's automotive industry from competition with automotive players from neighboring countries until 2010, despite the Association of Southeast Asian...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty plan
Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty planDavid E. Sumual, Jakarta In an apparent effort to reform the overall tax system that discourages investment, the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration has revealed its plan to draft a tax amnesty law as one of its first 100 days' actions.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Finance ministry establishes new unit to combat graft
Finance ministry establishes new unit to combat graftUrip Hudiono and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday the establishment of a powerful new unit assigned to combat rampant corruption within the ministry.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
AGO told to also focus on human rights cases
AGO told to also focus on human rights casesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A human rights watchdog urged the Attorney General's Office (AGO) on Wednesday to prioritize the investigation of rights cases submitted to the office by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Kidnappers get away with Ep 28m
Kidnappers get away with Ep 28mEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Just a week after the police arrested a woman suspected of being a member of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, a similar case took place in Depok, south of Jakarta.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Officials move to stem measles outbreak in Alor
Officials move to stem measles outbreak in AlorSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Health officials scrambled on Wednesday to provide vaccinations and food for over 200 toddlers and children in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara, in a bid to stem a measles outbreak that has already killed at least 26...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
2 x 26
2 x 26 Eight policemen get up to one year for campus attack JP/5/MUDIK1 x 53 Police good buddies say ten-niner to bike convoys JP/5/LADA2 x 28 Pepper not so hot but locals see shiny future in tin JP/5/CLASH1 x 40 Ethnic clash hits Donggala, two shot dead
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Proton to assemble VWs for SE Asian market
Proton to assemble VWs for SE Asian marketAssociated Press Kuala Lumpur Malaysian carmaker Proton says two Volkswagen models it will assemble under a new deal will be sold in other Southeast Asian countries under the region's free trade area agreement.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Revision of sports bill sought
Revision of sports bill soughtEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The sports bill, which is eagerly awaited, to improve Indonesia's sports development, will need another revision in the wake of the recent leadership changes in the country, according to a member of the House of...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 4, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 4, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Sculpture Objects of Life by I Wayan Jana, Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, until Dec. 3. * Ceramic Reflections on Bali by Michael Pugh, at Jenggala Keramik Bali, Jl.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 3, 2004----------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 455 -5 1,231,500 Adira Dinamika 2,650 0 0 AGIS Tbk 105 0...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Telkom hires ABN Amro for bond sale
Telkom hires ABN Amro for bond saleJAKARTA: PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, the nation's biggest phone company, hired ABN Amro Holding NV and three other banks to help it sell about Rp 1.1 trillion (US$123 million) of debt securities in December.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Govt plans to sell 10% Danamon stake this year
Govt plans to sell 10% Danamon stake this year Indonesia's government plans to sell a 10 percent stake in PT Bank Danamon, the nation's fifth-largest lender, on the stock market this year to help finance its deficit gap.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
TV Program: Thursday, November 4, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, November 4, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary8:00 Talk Show8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Astra ups loan to $170 Million on bank response
Astra ups loan to $170 Million on bank response PT Astra International, Indonesia's biggest automobile distributor, increased to US$170 million the dollar portion of a dual-currency loan it's raising to refinance debt after banks offered to lend more than the company sought.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Persani names gymnasts for Romania outing
Persani names gymnasts for Romania outingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani) identified on Wednesday the 10 gymnasts who will travel to Romania for a two- year training program meant to prepare them for the next Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
1. Discourse - 1x50
1. Discourse - 1x50 Transparency will be instituted in defense ministry: Juwono 2. DEPKEU -------- 3 x 18 Finance ministry establishes new unit to combat graft 3. KPU ------ 2x32 Indonesians note lessons from U.S. presidential election 4.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
UMNO suspends 16 for corruption
UMNO suspends 16 for corruptionMALAYSIA: Malaysia's main ruling party suspended 16 members on Wednesday in its toughest crackdown yet on corruption, and said it was investigating several senior figures for possible vote- buying in September's party elections.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Autotheft suspect found with stolen car
Autotheft suspect found with stolen car JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police found a stolen car on Tuesday as they were arresting an autotheft suspect at his house in Condet, East Jakarta. "We found a stolen Mitsubishi Kuda van at the house of suspect Eff.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Proton to assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast Asia
Proton to assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast AsiaAssociated Press Kuala Lumpur Malaysian carmaker Proton says two Volkswagen models it will assemble under a new deal will be sold in other Southeast Asian countries under the region's free trade area agreement.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Wife faces trial on drug charge
Wife faces trial on drug charge JAKARTA: The North Jakarta District Court opened on Tuesday the trial of a housewife who allegedly assisted her husband in drug trafficking.Prosecutor Triningsih told the court that Sni, 36, was arrested in the ladies' room of Barong discotheque in Pluit in July.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
S'pore best-managed city in the world: Jones Lang Lasalle
S'pore best-managed city in the world: Jones Lang Lasalle Singapore was declared the world's best-managed city on Wednesday in a survey of major capitals by a global property consultancy.The city-state was trailed by Barcelona, Dubai and New York, with Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong also among the...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI, formerly known as IPTN). In the past, IPTN made CN-235, evidence of the country's mastery of high- technology in aircraft making. PT DI has also received orders for components of jumbo Airbus A-380 aircraft.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
China to exclude CPO from ASEAN-China FTA plan
China to exclude CPO from ASEAN-China FTA planZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaChina is expected to exclude crude palm oil (CPO) products from a planned ASEAN-China free trade agreement by maintaining a tariff wall in a bid to protect its domestic vegetable oil industry from a massive inflow...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Pepper not so hot but locals see shiny future in tin
Pepper not so hot but locals see shiny future in tinAntara, Pangkal Pinang, Bangka-BelitungKnown as the biggest producer of white pepper in the world for centuries, business on Bangka-Belitung island is now far from fiery as locals instead pin their hopes on tin.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Govt to speed up Bapepam merger
Govt to speed up Bapepam mergerRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government will speed up the merger of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) with the Directorate General of Financial Institutions by year's end in a bid to boost efficiency at the Ministry of Finance.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Govt plans to sell 10 percent of Bank Danamon this year
Govt plans to sell 10 percent of Bank Danamon this yearIndonesia's government plans to sell a 10 percent stake in PT Bank Danamon, the nation's fifth-largest lender, on the stock market this year to help finance its deficit gap.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
'You are what you drive' sustains high-end MPV market
'You are what you drive' sustains high-end MPV marketRudijanto, Contributor/Jakarta An editorial that appeared in this newspaper some time ago professed that "You are not what you drive", in reference to People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Hidayat Nurwahid's refusal to accept a luxury Volvo as...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
UNICEF to campaign against land mines
UNICEF to campaign against land mines JAKARTA: The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the Canadian Embassy in Indonesia are slated to launch a campaign against land mines on Thursday.In cooperation with the Jesuit Refuge Service (JRS) and Lapasip, two non-governmental organizations dealing...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
RI woman sentenced to prison in KL
RI woman sentenced to prison in KLMALAYSIA: An Indonesian migrant worker was sentenced to a year in prison for kidnapping a Malaysian baby who she hoped to sell, news reports said on Wednesday.Factory worker Evakartika Pitriana Arman Yunus, 27, tearfully begged a magistrate not to jail her on...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
;JP;
;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-rates Rupiah Rates Nov. 3 JP/13/KursRupiah Rates Nov. 3 Banknote rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,162.76 6,412.96 Brunei dollar 1 5,765.72 5,162.84 Canadian dollar 1 7,837.51 7,018.92 Swiss franc 1 7,953.64 7,118.76 Danish krone 1 1,640.46 1,468.34 Euro 1 12,189.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
KPK, APPI call for ruling on gifts for officials
KPK, APPI call for ruling on gifts for officialsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Association of Indonesian Gifts Entrepreneurs (APPI) called on Wednesday for the government to issue a regulation on gifts for state officials.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
JP/5/MUDIK
JP/5/MUDIKPolice good buddies say ten-niner to Surabaya motorcycle convoysIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaIksan, a bank employee in Surabaya, was elated when he heard the news on the radio that the police would provide escorts for homeward-bound motorcyclists during the Idul Fitri exodus.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata Aloysius Unditu Bloomberg/Jakarta Standard Chartered Plc, a U.K. bank that makes two-thirds of its profit in Asia, and PT Astra International, received the Indonesian central bank's approval to buy 51 percent of PT Bank Permata, a government...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Intel Corp. eyes Indonesia's SMEs market
Intel Corp. eyes Indonesia's SMEs marketWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post/Denpasar Intel Corporation, the world's largest chip maker for personal computers (PC), has eyed Indonesia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as part of its efforts in further boosting its global market share.