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Maluku-East Timor to discuss border issue

Maluku-East Timor to discuss border issue AMBON, Maluku: Maluku Governor Karel Albert Rahalalu said on Tuesday that the province would discuss border security issues with neighboring country East Timor in the near future.

Top Kadin officials visit Shanghai to lure investment

Top Kadin officials visit Shanghai to lure investmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top officials of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) are on an official visit to Shanghai in a bid to boost investment and trade between their business sectors.

Council to summon three ministers

Council to summon three ministers JAKARTA: While the House of Representatives will not be able to summon Cabinet members in the near future, the Regional Representatives Council has arranged separate hearings with three ministers.

100 days program

100 days program The 100-days program should be aimed at solving the conflict between public and private firms with new infrastructure rather than mere corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN). My main concern is Presidential Decision No. 5, Sept.

Govt wants civilian role to end war in Aceh

Govt wants civilian role to end war in AcehMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government must abandon its security approach and open dialog with civilian figures to settle the Aceh conflict once and for all, a discussion has concluded.

* RI, KL officials to hold talks on migrant workers Page 2

* RI, KL officials to hold talks on migrant workers Page 2 * President, DPD to consult regularly Page 4 * Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses Page 5 * This is the war on corruption, Mr. President! Page 7 * Govt makes another SBKRI promise Page 8 * 'Makybe Diva' wins successive Melbourne...

Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriation

Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang/Surabaya/Pekanbaru Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris visited Malaysia on Tuesday, amid complaints from Malaysian officials over the slow progress of the deportation of illegal migrant workers.

Bangkok is top destination for Asia-Pacific online bookings

Bangkok is top destination for Asia-Pacific online bookings Bangkok remains the top destination for Asia-Pacific travellers who book flights and hotel rooms online, followed by Hong Kong and Singapore, a survey released on Tuesday showed.

JSX hits record high

JSX hits record highUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rose to a record high on Tuesday as investors scrambled to buy telecommunications, banking and cigarette blue chips following strong third quarter profit reports and easing oil prices.

New govt seeking ways to save AAF

New govt seeking ways to save AAFZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The new government is seeking ways to avert the closure of Aceh- based fertilizer manufacturer PT Asean Aceh Fertilizer (AAF), as the Ministry of Industry proposes several options, a senior official has said.

Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NU

Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NUTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi met Thailand's Ambassador to Indonesia, Atchrara Ceriputra, on Tuesday to discuss last week's tragedy in her country that resulted in the deaths of 85 Muslim rioters,...

Senen station closed for regular commuters

Senen station closed for regular commuters JAKARTA: Senen railway station, Central Jakarta, has temporarily stopped its service for regular Jakarta commuters from Nov. 1 to Nov. 25, focusing on providing services for holidaymakers.

Probe into corruption in steel mills sought

Probe into corruption in steel mills soughtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 200 students and activists staged a demonstration at National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, demanding the police investigate an alleged financial scandal involving three steel mills of the Gunawan Steel Group in the East...

No-gift policy hits parcel business hard

No-gift policy hits parcel business hardThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Parcel vendors who for years enjoyed a thriving business are feeling the heat of a new political reality that frowns on the giving and receiving of holiday gifts.

Adam Air plans to double Boeing 737 fleet

Adam Air plans to double Boeing 737 fleetArijit Ghosh, Bloomberg, Bangkok Adam SkyConnection Airlines, an Indonesian budget carrier, aims to double its fleet as it plans to fly to international destinations such as Singapore and Australia next year, Chief Executive Adam Adhitya Suherman said.

DPD, President to consult regularly

DPD, President to consult regularlyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and leaders of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) agreed on Tuesday to meet every six months to discuss the various issues facing the country.

Villagers protest river pollution

Villagers protest river pollution BOGOR: Hundreds of villagers in Jonggol district, Bogor regency, protested on Tuesday against frozen and dry food producer PT Belfoods Indonesia for polluting Cibodas River.

Measles outbreak kills 26 in Alor

Measles outbreak kills 26 in AlorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang Twenty six children, all under five-years old, have died from a virulent measles outbreak on the remote island of Alor in East Nusa Tenggara during the past two weeks, a health official says.

The skirmishes have begun

The skirmishes have begun The political skirmishes between parties supporting the executive power under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the opposition led by the Nationhood Coalition, have begun in earnest now that government is split into two camps, almost paralyzing its routine activities.

Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses

Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonusesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Bandarlampung councillors are proposing that the local government pay them Idul Fitri bonuses amounting to Rp 500 million (US$55,500) to be divided evenly among 45 councillors.

AP Interview: Anwar says he bears no malice toward Mahathir Eds:

AP Interview: Anwar says he bears no malice toward Mahathir Eds: RECASTS with Anwar's comments on Mahathir[ With BC-AS-GEN--Malaysia-Anwar-Thailand[ AP Photos[ By VIJAY JOSHI= Associated Press Writer= KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Anwar 'bears no malice' toward MahathirVijay Joshi Associated...

JP;SPS;CD

JP;SPS;CD ANPAa..r.. Scene-Japan-award Japan awards RI citizen JP/4/Scene Japan awards RI citizen JAKARTA: The Government of Japan conferred on Wednesday the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon award to Kusnaeni, a former senior technical officer from the Indonesian Ministry of...

S'pore LNG study moves closer

S'pore LNG study moves closer SINGAPORE: An international field of consultants has been shortlisted from the 26 vying to carry out a feasibility study on the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Singapore's power needs, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) said in a report on Tuesday.

'Bonus, salary spent on Idul Fitri'

'Bonus, salary spent on Idul Fitri' As Idul Fitri approaches, many people are planning how they will use their holiday bonuses. There are family gatherings, new clothes and presents to pay for. However, some people, contract employees and those who have not been with their companies for long, there...

1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS

1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS House in war for political supremacy 2. ACEH: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS NGOs want civilian role to end war in Aceh 3. TKI: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriation 4. PARCEL: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS No-gift policy hits parcel business hard

Susilo meets TNI, House leaders

Susilo meets TNI, House leadersKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met with leaders of the House of Representatives and the Indonesian Military (TNI) separately on Tuesday amid a power struggle between two opposing coalitions that...

Kalbe Farma 3Q profit rises

Kalbe Farma 3Q profit rises JAKARTA: PT Kalbe Farma's profit rose at the fastest pace in a year in the third quarter as Indonesia's biggest drugmaker boosted sales of painkillers including Neuralgin and Procold.Net income rose 46 percent to Rp 136.3 billion (US$15 million) from Rp 93.

Ramayana's 3Q profit falls on costs

Ramayana's 3Q profit falls on costsNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, Indonesia's second-largest retailer by sales, had a 12 percent decline in third-quarter profit as costs rose and a stronger rupiah cut the value of its dollar deposits.

Prudential's Q3 income over Rp1b

Prudential's Q3 income over Rp1b JAKARTA: PT Prudential Life Assurance reported a premium income of Rp 1.10 billion (US$121,452) for this year's third quarter, up 67 percent from Rp 663 billion in the same period last year.The company, a subsidiary of UK-based Prudential Plc.

Irresponsible politicians

Irresponsible politicians While President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced a broad outline of his Cabinet's blueprint for his administration's first 100 days in office, what has the House of Representatives done in the 30 days since its installment?Practically nothing.

Ex-council chief gets 8 years

Ex-council chief gets 8 yearsThe Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo/Palu/Padang/Ambon A 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.

Govt makes another SBKRI promise

Govt makes another SBKRI promiseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Chinese-Indonesians in Jakarta will no longer need to show their Republic of Indonesia Citizenship Certificates (SBKRI) when arranging their official documents, Governor Sutiyoso says.

Govt awards 12 new oil and gas bloks

Govt awards 12 new oil and gas bloksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government awarded on Tuesday 12 new oil and gas blocks for exploration to local and foreign companies, including Petroliam Nasional Bhd.

This is the war on corruption, Mr. President!

This is the war on corruption, Mr. President!Nadirsyah Hosen, Jakarta Corruption is closely linked to the way in which governments conduct their affairs, and, therefore, also to the growth of governments' economic activities.

TV Program: Wednesday, November 3, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, November 3, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Dunia Wanita8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Battle of Wits11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

BMW scores highest in RI sales index

BMW scores highest in RI sales index JAKARTA: BMW Indonesia has scored the highest in the J.D. Power analyst's 2004 Indonesia Sales Satisfaction Index Study.The German-based automaker also topped the group's Customer Satisfaction Index Study for the second consecutive year.

Deadlock in the House: Where will it lead us to?

Deadlock in the House: Where will it lead us to?Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has been for days trapped in a deadlock, after it tried to distribute leadership posts for its commissions and auxiliary bodies among its ten factions.

1. Discourse - 1x50

1. Discourse - 1x50 'Our representatives in the House need to grow up' 2. NU -------- 2 x24 Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NU 3. Asia ------ 1x50 Americans in Asia keeping close eye on poll, ready to party 4. Market ---- 1x30 Jakarta stock index hits record high

House in war for political supremacy

House in war for political supremacyRidwan Max Sijabat & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta We all knew this would happen. A political impasse pitting the majority opposition coalition against the minority coalition aligned with the President.

Govt decision on Ciremai protested

Govt decision on Ciremai protested KUNINGAN, West Java: Environmental activists criticized on Tuesday the government's recent decision that named the area surrounding Mount Ciremai as a national park. Having named the 15,000 hectares a National Park, local residents would be prevented from seeking...

Over 100 lawmakers yet to declare wealth

Over 100 lawmakers yet to declare wealth JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Tuesday it was still waiting for more than 100 legislators to submit reports declaring their personal wealth.

;JP;DAN;

;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Nov. 2 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Nov. 2 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,145.72 6,395.53 6,806.34 6,734.69Brunei dollar 1 5,757.21 5,153.15 5,483.77 5,426.43Canadian dollar 1 7,839.

Ramadhan with eggplant a la Middle East

Ramadhan with eggplant a la Middle EastA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To welcome Ramadhan, Jakarta's JW Marriott Hotel has invited the head chef of its sister hotel in Dubai to show how to prepare Middle Eastern cuisine popular during the fasting month.

Our public representatives in the House need to grow up

Our public representatives in the House need to grow upThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta M. Akil Mochtar, a member of the House of Representatives honor council, recently shared his views with The Jakarta Post's Kurniawan Hari about the ongoing clash between opposing camps in the House.

Civil servants to sign contract

Civil servants to sign contract BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: State Minister for Administrative Reform Taufik Effendi said he was preparing performance contract for each civil servant and government official to sign.

Japan awards RI citizen

Japan awards RI citizen JAKARTA: The Government of Japan conferred on Wednesday the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon award to Kusnaeni, a former senior technical officer from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade.

Nicotine causes nonsmokers to suffer

Nicotine causes nonsmokers to sufferSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Dina Rahmawati has never smoked a cigarette, but she spent her childhood surrounded by smokers and now suffers from larynx cancer.

Police told to probe into corruption in steel mills

Police told to probe into corruption in steel millsThe Jakarta Post JakartaAround 200 students and activists staged a demonstration at National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, demanding the police investigate an alleged financial scandal involving three steel mills of the Gunawan Steel Group in the...

Thai government's crackdown on Muslim protests

Thai government's crackdown on Muslim protests The persistent clashes in Thailand's southern provinces are consistently cast by the government as a law and order issue. On Monday, the third serious outbreak this year alone saw lawful authority challenged when protesters attacked a police station to...

National Sports Council urges government to develop regions

National Sports Council urges government to develop regionsEva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has urged the newly revived state sports department to start facilitating the establishment of sports infrastructure in remote areas...