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Sat, 27 Nov 2004
KPI wants authority to issue broadcasting licenses
KPI wants authority to issue broadcasting licensesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) submitted to the government on Friday a proposal that would make the commission the sole authority mandated to issue broadcasting licenses.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
NU to begin conggress amid bickering
NU to begin conggress amid bickeringBlontank Poer and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta/YogyakartaThe debate on involvement in politics seems likely to dominate the upcoming 39th congress of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's biggest Muslim group, to be opened in the Central Java...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Two held for alleged graft, murder in Poso
Two held for alleged graft, murder in PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluThe Central Sulawesi police chief of detectives disclosed that investigators had detained two people from Poso regency believed to have stolen refugee aid money and murdered a village chief who refused to go along with...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Police quiz orphanage owner
Police quiz orphanage owner JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police questioned on Friday the owner of Pancaran Kasih Foundation, which runs two orphanages, for allegedly facilitating the illegal adoption of babies by foreigners."We started questioning Sri Mandagi late on Thursday.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Autonomy best solution for Aceh: Susilo
Autonomy best solution for Aceh: SusiloNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told the Acehnese on Friday that special autonomy was the best way to resolve the Aceh conflict, signaling that there would be no policy changes in dealing with the secessionist...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
The Vientiane opportunity
The Vientiane opportunity Verghese Mathews New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur ASEAN's 10th summit in Vientiane, Laos, is a good time to address what is rapidly becoming a major problem for three members of the grouping: The fate of the Montagnards in the central highlands of Vietnam.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Kijang Innova makes export debut to Thailand, Brunei
Kijang Innova makes export debut to Thailand, BruneiZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLess than three months after the Kijang Innova minivan was launched domestically, PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) has sent the first batch of exports to Thailand and Brunei.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Russia cozies up to RI defense industry
Russia cozies up to RI defense industryTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRussia has said it is willing to provide Indonesia all the assistance it wants in developing its weaponry systems and defense industry.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been
The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been forgotten now. While in the past this arts center was always associated with quality performances from the regions and other countries, today it is only a place where people have their lunch, make love in their cars or see a movie.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
TV Today: Saturday, November 27, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, November 27, 2004TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Dangdut Music1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Show5:30 Variety Show6:30 TV Drama7:00 News:...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
1. Quake (50) - 60 pts 4cols 2lines (2x16)
1. Quake (50) - 60 pts 4cols 2lines (2x16) Quake hits Nabire, 17 people dead2. Aceh (38) - 36 pts 2cols 3lines (3x12)Autonomy best solution for Aceh: Susilo 3. Summit (28) - 28 pts 2cols 2lines (2x16) Bombs jolt Laos ahead of ASEAN summit 4.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Tourism graduates in high demand overseas
Tourism graduates in high demand overseasAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWork experience and a high salary were the two main factors that motivated Agung, a final year student of the Sahid Tourism Academy, to apply for a job as a crew member of an Italian cruise ship.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Dutch parliament to hold debate on Munir
Dutch parliament to hold debate on MunirAgence France-Presse, The HagueThe Dutch parliament will have an emergency debate Tuesday on the death of Indonesian human rights activist Munir, who died in September after he was poisoned on a plane en route from Jakarta to Amsterdam, the environmental...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Eradicating corruption
Eradicating corruption From Koran Tempo Corruption is a chronic social ill in Indonesia. However, it is not enough for the government just to find the right way to eradicate it. It is more important for the government to look for its root causes.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Ethnic nationalism challenges
Ethnic nationalism challengesIvy Susanti, JakartaEthnic clashes within Southeast Asian countries have drawn the attention of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a regional grouping to review and systematically address effective ways to maintain peace and security within the ASEAN...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Second Noordin look-alike arrested, released by police
Second Noordin look-alike arrested, released by policeYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungIn the latest incident that could serve to illustrate the police's incompetence in hunting down terrorists, police in West Java arrested a man they mistook for one of the country's most wanted terror...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Education 'needs to promote pluralism'
Education 'needs to promote pluralism'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaArguing that the New Order's legacy of intolerance is still prevalent, an expert has suggested that it is high time for the government to design new curricula that will promote pluralism among students.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
New television channel launched
New television channel launchedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA new Jakarta-centric television station, O Channel, has been launched and will focus on entertainment and lifestyle programs, its owner says.O Channel -- "Jakarta's own channel" -- is broadcast from the Sarinah Building in Central Jakarta and...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Govt rejects Jasa Marga IPO plan
Govt rejects Jasa Marga IPO plan JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has rejected PT Jasa Marga's plan to hold a public share offering before the end of the year, a senior government official said on Friday.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Team to probe Munir's death proposed
Team to probe Munir's death proposedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaActivists and close friends of noted rights campaigner Munir submitted on Friday, to the government, candidates for an independent team, who would assist the police in investigating his mysterious death.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Bridge in Palembang may collapse due to excessive urination
Bridge in Palembang may collapse due to excessive urinationMuhammad Uzair, The Jakarta Post, PalembangThe Palembang Transportation Office will soon reroute heavy vehicles from Ampera bridge to the Musi II bridge in the near future because a section of the Ampera bridge continues to slope at an...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Quake hits Nabire, 17 people dead
Quake hits Nabire, 17 people deadNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraA powerful earthquake rocked the Papua town of Nabire on Friday afternoon, leaving at least 17 people dead and 33 others injured, and destroying hundreds of buildings.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
'Virgin' recalled from movie theaters
'Virgin' recalled from movie theaters MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Makassar administration officially recalled on Friday the locally produced movie titled Virgin from theaters here, for an indefinite period, for allegedly containing immoral scenes and dialog.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Papuans banned from flying flags
Papuans banned from flying flagsJAYAPURA, Papua: As Papua's independence anniversary draws near, the Papua provincial administration reiterated its demand on Friday for Papuan residents to refrain from marking the occasion.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Anton the 'poorest' Cabinet minister
Anton the 'poorest' Cabinet ministerMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith Rp 389 million (US$43,000) in assets, Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono is the "poorest" of 11 Cabinet members whose wealth has been verified by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Nurdin's detention extended: Police
Nurdin's detention extended: Police JAKARTA: The police have extended the detention period of former lawmaker Nurdin Halid, a suspect in the smuggling of 73,000 tons of sugar from Thailand last May, for another 30 days, pending his transfer to prosecutors.National Police chief of detectives Comr.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Civil servants play hooky despite longer holiday
Civil servants play hooky despite longer holidayEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe absentee rate in government offices after the Idul Fitri holiday slightly rose compared to last year, despite the fact that civil servants were granted more time off.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Nahdlatul Ulama stuck between ego and ambition
Nahdlatul Ulama stuck between ego and ambitionBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta Ahead of the 31st Congress of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), which will be held at the Donohudan Haj Dormitory, Surakarta, the focus of its members is on the heightened rivalry between supporters and opponents of...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.26, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.26, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Febi, Hendri advance to doubles final
Febi, Hendri advance to doubles finalMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Third seeds Febi Widhianto and Hendri Susilo of Indonesia advanced to the doubles final of the US$6,250 Indonesia Men's Satellite Tennis Circuit by defeating Ketut Nesa Arta of Indonesia and Gafur Ishmatov of...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
ASEAN insists that Australia and NZ sign no-war pact
ASEAN insists that Australia and NZ sign no-war pactAgencies, Vientiane/Canberra Southeast Asian officials insisted on Friday that Australia and New Zealand sign a non-aggression pact with ASEAN to dispel any misconception about their intentions in the region.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Tino Sidin's work on display
Tino Sidin's work on displayYOGYAKARTA: In a bid to commemorate as well as show appreciation for once-prominent artist Tino Sidin, coffee shop Ministry of Coffee, Jl. Prawirotaman, is running a 15-day exhibition of the late artist's sketches.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration is prioritizing the
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration is prioritizing the eradication of corruption in its first 100-day program. In this context, the first thing to do must be to put law-enforcement agencies -- the prosecutors, the judges and the police -- in order, to ensure they are corruption-free.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
More labor exporters to be closed down
More labor exporters to be closed down JAKARTA: The government has agreed to shut down several labor exporting agencies and provide better protection for Indonesian migrant workers employed in the informal sector abroad.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Thriving China forces ASEAN to raise its game
Thriving China forces ASEAN to raise its gameAlan Wheatley, Reuters, Singapore After spending more than five years and millions of dollars on plans to build a US$550 million power station, Michael Reading knows how hard it it can be to do business in Southeast Asia.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
OPEC officials to visit RP
OPEC officials to visit RP MANILA: Senior officials of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will visit the Philippines next month to discuss the impact of high oil prices and OPEC policies, the Energy Department said on Friday.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Mangrove forests turned into shrimp ponds and squatter camps
Mangrove forests turned into shrimp ponds and squatter campsOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungShrimp farm companies have again complained over land clearance conducted by local residents that is impeding their operations and endangering the surrounding environment.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Bustanil acquitted of Bulog charges
Bustanil acquitted of Bulog charges JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office has halted the investigation into former head of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Bustanil Arifin for alleged corruption, due to insufficient evidence.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Govt's battle with KBC, a year late and $300m short
Govt's battle with KBC, a year late and $300m shortRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian tax office has suddenly become merciless against tax evaders and swiftly sent Loedito Setyawan Poerbowasi, son-in- law of former vice president Sudharmono, to Cipinang penitentiary for alleged...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Yushchenko appeals to Supreme Court to declare poll void
Yushchenko appeals to Supreme Court to declare poll voidAgencies, Kiev/Vilnius, UkraineDefeated presidential candidate Viktor Yushchenko filed an appeal with Ukraine's Supreme Court on Thursday to declare the election results invalid, the Interfax news agency reported, stepping up actions in the...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Appeal for modest living
Appeal for modest livingFrom KompasThe Minister of Agriculture has followed in the footsteps of the speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, who rejected a luxury car and accommodation. The move may also be imitated by other ministers of the new Cabinet.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
There seems to be no better example than the present
There seems to be no better example than the present administration under the newly elected president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono -- at least outwardly -- to jump into immediate action when a crisis arises, responding almost as thought it were a public relations exercise.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Before the project
Before the projectOct. 2, 1990: PT Manggala Pratama owned by Tantyo Sudharmono expresses its interest in participating in the geothermal business. June 16, 1993: Pertamina asks PT Manggala about the follow-up to its proposal.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
1. Buyat (47) - 60 pts 2cols 4line (4x10)
1. Buyat (47) - 60 pts 2cols 4line (4x10)Govt shares blame in Buyat Bay case: Alwi 2. Cabinet (43) - 36 pts 3cols 2lines (2x22) Susilo to make first visit as president to restive Aceh 3. Energy (38) - 32 pts 2cols 2lines (2x20)Bakrie firm awarded extension for oil block 4.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Nokia phone smuggling scam sets off alarm bells
Nokia phone smuggling scam sets off alarm bellsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Blora Center, an independent body that monitors reports from the public on corruption and abuse of power, revealed that thousands of smuggled Nokia cellular phones have flocked the local market.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
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ASEAN summit more than a ceremonial occasion Bantarto Bandoro Jakarta2. Dan -- Indonesia's Micro-entrepreneurs know Business Best Practices 2 x 30 Indonesia's micro-entrepreneurs know best business practices Daniel Kingsley Jakarta
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Susyana wins bronze in Asian wushu c'ship
Susyana wins bronze in Asian wushu c'ship JAKARTA: Indonesian women's wushu athlete Susyana won bronze at the Asian Wushu Championships in Yangon, Myanmar, on Wednesday according to the Indonesian Wushu Association (WI) here.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Jakarta in dispute over Tanah Abang
Jakarta in dispute over Tanah AbangThe City Council and the administration are in a tug-of-war over plans to demolish the Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta.While the Council tries to delay the demolition, which is opposed by textile traders, the administration and city-run market...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been
The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been forgotten now. While in the past this arts center was always associated with quality performances from the regions and other countries, today it is only a place where people have their lunch, make love in their cars or see a movie.