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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/Jakarta China 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...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Business climate
Business climate As a European Union citizen I have found it impossible to open a small (tourism) business in Indonesia, even though I have been married 12 years with my Indonesian wife. It's difficult for me to understand why this system is so obstructive.Even small-scale businesses create jobs.
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
Eight policemen get up to one year for campus attack
Eight policemen get up to one year for campus attackAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar The Makassar District Court in South Sulawesi sentenced eight police officers on Wednesday to between seven months and one year in prison for their involvement in an attack on students in May.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
'Laskar' leader wants tighter gun control
'Laskar' leader wants tighter gun controlThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The leader of Laskar Merah Putih (Red and White Troop) urged the Jakarta Police on Wednesday to tighten their control of gun ownership by private citizens.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Bomb victim still affected by trauma
Bomb victim still affected by traumaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Sept. 9 blast outside the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, had not only taken the lower jaw of Mulyono, but it had left horrible, vivid memories that has made him a different man.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Major car makers report hefty sales in third quarter
Major car makers report hefty sales in third quarterT.Sima Gunawan, Contributor/Jakarta The Indonesian automotive market is on the path to recovery, with car sales continuing to show a significant increase during the past few months.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan SalmonaHOUSE MEETING: Accompanied by commission deputy chairman Effendy Choirie of the National Awakening Party (PKB), the Golkar Party's Theo L. Sambuaga (right foreground) chairs a meeting of the House of Representatives' defense commission.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Evi heading for world event in Germany
Evi heading for world event in GermanyEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Young rock-climber Evi Neliwati will represent Indonesia at the 2005 World Games in Duisburg, Germany, according to the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI) here on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
RI wants to enhance ties with U.S.: Hassan
RI wants to enhance ties with U.S.: HassanFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Regardless of who wins the election, Indonesia hopes that the United States will have better and more comprehensive views about Indonesia, especially in regard to the democratization process and human rights...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata
Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for PermataAloysius Unditu Bloomberg/JakartaStandard 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 official...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Transparency will be instituted in defense ministry
Transparency will be instituted in defense ministryProfessionalism and internal reforms of the Indonesian Military (TNI) have been one of the main topics of discussion in the country since the downfall of Soeharto in 1998.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Scholar of Javanese language, culture
Scholar of Javanese language, cultureYenni Djahidin, Contributor/Washington She is an anthropologist who specializes in Indonesia, speaks Bahasa Indonesia and has performed Javanese and Balinese dances.However, she was known in Indonesia primarily as the spouse of an American ambassador.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Indonesia's stock index rises to record, led by Semen Gresik
Indonesia's stock index rises to record, led by Semen Gresik Bloomberg Jakarta Indonesia's stock index rose to a record for the third day this week. PT Semen Gresik and PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa gained on expectations demand for cement will accelerate next year.
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
Susilo greets returning migrant workers
Susilo greets returning migrant workersFadli and Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Tanjung Pinang/Dumai In a show of sympathy, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono greeted on Wednesday undocumented migrant workers who had returned to the country from Malaysia via major entry points in Riau and...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Manado councillors to settle deadlock
Manado councillors to settle deadlockMANADO, North Sulawesi: Some council leaders flew to Jakarta on Wednesday to consult central government officials over a recent deadlock on the establishment of commissions at the North Sulawesi Legislative Council.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
N. Jakarta holds Idul Fitri fair
N. Jakarta holds Idul Fitri fair JAKARTA: North Jakarta municipality office is holding a three- day fair ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday. Around 100 vendors are participating in the event, which started on Tuesday and ends on Thursday.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
1. TKI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. TKI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Susilo greets returning migrant workers 2. KIDNAP: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Kidnapers get away with Rp 28m 3. CAMPAK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Officials move to stem measles outbreak in Alor 4. TI: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS House commissions start work, finally 5.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Visa policy survey reveals dissatisfaction
Visa policy survey reveals dissatisfactionThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar Bali is the first province in Indonesia to have carried out a comprehensive survey on the implementation of the new visa-on- arrival (VoA) policy as a quick response to government requests for the island's tourist industry to...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Indonesia may cut LNG exports from Arun and Bontang
Indonesia may cut LNG exports from Arun and Bontang Indonesia is negotiating with buyers to reduce exports from natural gas plants at Bontang in Kalimantan and Arun in Sumatra said Rachmat Sudibyo, chairman of BPMigas, Indonesia's state oil and gas regulator.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Election fever, bomb blamed for decline in investment
Election fever, bomb blamed for decline in investmentDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta Investment Coordinating Board (BKPMD) revealed on Wednesday that foreign investment as of August had plunged sharply by 58 percent to US$1 billion against last year's $2.5 billion.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Rowing eyes slot in IA campaign
Rowing eyes slot in IA campaignoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta fter wushu, rowing is currently eying a slot in the Indonesia Awakens (IA) program, a sporting project unveiled by the National Sports Council (KONI) aimed at boosting Indonesia's medal count at the 2006 Asian Games.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
RI citizen jailed for smuggling
RI citizen jailed for smuggling SINGAPORE: An Indonesian boat captain has been jailed for three months for trying to smuggle some 40,000 reticulated python and monitor lizard skins worth US$481,000 into Singapore, local media reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Corrupters sent to Nusakambangan
Corrupters sent to NusakambanganThe government transferred six convicted corrupters, including former deputy chairman of the now defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Pande Lubis, to maximum security prisons on Nusakambangan island off Central Java on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
China agrees to cut palm oil tariff on Indonesian products
China agrees to cut palm oil tariff on Indonesian productsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The local oleochemical industry should be relieved to hear that China has agreed to cut import duties on Indonesia's palm oil derivative products to the same level imposed on Malaysian products, a...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Police good buddies say ten-niner to bike convoys
Police good buddies say ten-niner to bike convoysIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Iksan, 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
Americans in Asia hold breath, but mock polls pick Kerry
Americans in Asia hold breath, but mock polls pick KerryShaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse/TokyoAmericans in Asia kept a nervous eye on Wednesday on the see- sawing election results from home half a world away, but John Kerry was assured of at least one victory as he swept a series of mock polls...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Civilian supremacy first
Civilian supremacy firstFrom Koran TempoPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has pledged to strive for civilian supremacy in his new Cabinet, meaning the top positions will be held by civilians rather than a policy against the military or ex-soldiers.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
City erects health posts at stations, terminals
City erects health posts at stations, terminals The city administration will set up health posts at bus terminals, railway stations, seaports and airports in the capital a week before and a week after the Idul Fitri holiday to provide health services for holidaymakers.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Islamic pictures light up Ramadhan
Islamic pictures light up RamadhanAgus Maryono and Amin A. Abdurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Purwokerto The fasting month of Ramadhan in Islam is often called Syahrul Mubarak, a month of bountiful blessings, or one that is full of virtue and gain.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
RI swaps foreign debt for education
RI swaps foreign debt for educationJAKARTA: Indonesia has agreed to a 23 million euro (US$29 million) debt swap with Germany, exchanging repayments for badly needed education projects, a government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
1. 3 x 18
1. 3 x 18 Indonesia wants to enhance relations with U.S.: Hassan 2. 2 x 27 AGO told to also focus on human rights cases 3. 2 x 27 KPK, APPI call for ruling on gifts for officials
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
JP/4/KOSTRAD
JP/4/KOSTRADKostrad 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
Legalize the illegals to boost tax receipts
Legalize the illegals to boost tax receiptsRiyadi Suparno, Jakarta Collecting taxes up to as large as 19 percent of the country's gross domestic product is a herculean task for the new government, although it's not a mission impossible.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Temblor rocks Palu city
Temblor rocks Palu cityPALU, Central Sulawesi: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale rocked Palu city on Wednesday morning, causing panic in the capital of Central Sulawesi province. Following the eight-second temblor, the residents fled their houses for safety.
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
Police completing file on Nurdin
Police completing file on Nurdin JAKARTA: The National Police appear to be accelerating their investigation of a sugar smuggling case allegedly involving the chairman of the Indonesian Cooperatives Association, Nurdin Halid.Economic Crimes Unit chief Brig. Gen.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Indonesia's stock index rises to record, led by Semen Gresik
Indonesia's stock index rises to record, led by Semen GresikBloomberg Jakarta Indonesia's stock index rose to a record for the third day this week. PT Semen Gresik and PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa gained on expectations demand for cement will accelerate next year.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
ICC to revise guidelines on L/Cs
ICC to revise guidelines on L/CsLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In a bid to keep standards for customs and practices in issuing and using letters of credit (L/Cs) up-to-date with current developments, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is preparing to revise the existing standards.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Indonesians note lessons from U.S. election
Indonesians note lessons from U.S. electionVeeramalla Anjaiah and M.Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As the world watched with either joy or dismay as the votes were tallied following the U.S. elections -- depending on the respective audience's preferences -- Indonesians are also looking...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
2. 2 x 29
2. 2 x 29Govt plans to sell 10% Danamon stake this year Govt plans to sell 10 percent of Bank Danamon this year 3. 2 x 25Standard Chartered, Astra Get Approval for Permata Standard Chartered, Astra get approval for Permata 4.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
JP/5/korup
JP/5/korupEx-councillor gets 8 years for graftThe Jakarta Post Sidoarjo/Palu/Padang/AmbonA former councillor in Sidoarjo, East Java, was jailed for eight years on Tuesday for misusing Rp 21.9 billion (US$2.4 million) from the city's 2003 budget.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
City to take over land acquisition for canal
City to take over land acquisition for canalBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Responding to criticism over the slow rate of land acquisition for the East Flood Canal (BKT) project, the city administration plans to take over the acquisition process from the East Jakarta municipal...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Sex workers to lose hair during Ramadhan
Sex workers to lose hair during Ramadhan PEKANBARU, Riau: The Pekanbaru municipal government warned on Tuesday that government officials would shave sex workers' heads, if they were found operating during Ramadhan.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
TV media hands in assault footage
TV media hands in assault footageEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Representatives of the Association of Indonesian Television Journalists (IJTI) handed the police a recording on Tuesday that apparently showed three of the association's members being assaulted last week, and urged the police to...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Pekanbaru hit by kerosene shortage
Pekanbaru hit by kerosene shortage PEKANBARU, Riau: A kerosene shortage has hit several areas in Pekanbaru, leaving local residents in limbo.The shortage has forced residents to join long queues in several kerosene depots across the city and has also pushed up the price of kerosene.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Fuel hike of 10-15% limits impact on economy: Expert
Fuel hike of 10-15% limits impact on economy: ExpertLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With the new government holding marathon meetings to resolve the problem of ballooning fuel subsidy spending, an economist has presented a scenario in which a 10 percent to 15 percent hike in domestic fuel...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
WI looks for slot in IA campaign
WI looks for slot in IA campaignMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A winning run at the recent Shaolin Open International Championships in China is expected to pave way for Indonesian wushu athletes to be included in the Indonesia Awakens (IA) program.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004
Drug trafficker
Drug trafficker gets 19 yearsThe North Jakarta District Court sentenced Nio Ka Heng, alias A. Heng alias Gumala Halim, 49, to 19 years imprisonment and fined him Rp 500 million (US$54,945) for being in possession of two kilograms of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) and 2,000 ecstasy pills.