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Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Bogus journalists annoy City Hall staff
Bogus journalists annoy City Hall staffBambang Nurbianto and Marilin, The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Depok With Idul Fitri approaching, officials at the city halls in Jakarta and Depok are having to deal with the annual arrival of bogus journalists demanding a holiday bonus.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Health checks
Health checks on bus drivers From Warta Kota The communications ministry requires bus drivers to have a health check to ensure that they can drive passengers safely, especially in connection with the Muslim post-fasting (Lebaran) festivities.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
KPU to define 'disgracelful behavior'
KPU to define 'disgracelful behavior' JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) may issue a definition of "disgraceful behavior" in an instruction that could be used to block the candidacies of some presidential hopefuls, a KPU member says.KPU member Mulyana W.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workers
Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workersA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The enactment of a law protecting migrant workers in receiving countries is much more urgently needed than the recently signed joint ministerial decree to set up advocacy teams overseas, observers said.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Pressure mounts to oust Flores regent
Pressure mounts to oust Flores regentYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The East Flores branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) demanded on Friday that the regency legislative council convene a plenary meeting immediately to oust regent...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
The politics of religious pluralism
The politics of religious pluralism Muhamad Ali, Lecturer, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN), Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu Religion has become part of not only private but also public life in Indonesia as elsewhere.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Council differs on report
Council differs on report BOGOR: The Justice Party faction of Bogor City Council has rejected the accountability report of Mayor HR Iswara Natanegara, saying that the administration had failed to deal with chronic traffic congestion and to curb rampant corruption.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
No paper
No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instruction, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) through Wednesday (Nov. 26). The Post will reappear on Thursday (Nov. 27).-- Publisher
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Acehnese forced to celebrate Idul Fitri in camps
Acehnese forced to celebrate Idul Fitri in campsTeuku Agam Muzakkir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam As Idul Fitri approaches, there is little to look forward to for those Acehnese forced into refugee camps by the conflict between the government and the separatist Free Aceh...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Siliwangi residents sue Jakarta governor
Siliwangi residents sue Jakarta governorEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of residents of a disputed plot of land on Jl. Senen Raya filed a lawsuit against Governor Sutiyoso for issuing an order to vacate the area in the absence of a valid document to back the eviction, a lawyer said on...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Security up worldwide after Istanbul attack
Security up worldwide after Istanbul attackAgencies, Paris/Hong Kong/Jakarta Countries worldwide stepped up security on Friday, especially around U.S. and British installations, in the wake of Thursday's suicide bombings in Istanbul that left 27 people dead and 450 people injured.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
;JP;DAN;
;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Aug JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 6,525.62 5,799.50 6,195.62 6,129.27Brunei dollar 1 5,251.02 4,667.25 4,985.47 4,932.64Canadian dollar 1 6,929.68 6,160.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Beware politicians
Beware politicians bearing giftsFrom Media IndonesiaAs the 2004 general election nears, we should be alert for various political occurrences that could prevent the people from going to the polls, such as political violence and security disturbances.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Bilateral trade ties hurt by row: China
Bilateral trade ties hurt by row: ChinaAgence France-Presse, Beijing China warned the United States on Friday bilateral trade will be hurt if import quotas are slapped on textile products, as the U.S. Federal Reserve chief cautioned against "creeping protectionism".U.S.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Fitch upgrades RI's sovereign rating
Fitch upgrades RI's sovereign ratingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta International rating agency Fitch Ratings said on Thursday it had upgraded Indonesia's currency rating by one notch, a move that could help improve investor confidence ahead of the government's international bond offering next year.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Former GAM members to celebrate Idul Fitri at home
Former GAM members to celebrate Idul Fitri at homeNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Maulidarrahmi, 18, a former member of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) smiled when she was told that had been granted permission to spend ten days at home to celebrate Idul Fitri.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Aussie travel agents to visit NTB
Aussie travel agents to visit NTB MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 40 travel agents from Perth, Australia, are slated to visit tourist resorts in West Nusa Tenggara province (NTB), said vice chairman of the Lombok- Sumbawa Tourism Promotions Board Rosa Stuart.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
'Arisan' money goes missing
'Arisan' money goes missing JAKARTA: The high hopes of over 200 lottery participants to win big money ahead of Idul Fitri celebration were bitterly dashed on Thursday when they discovered that the lottery coordinator had disappeared, and with her Rp 1.3 billion (US$153,000) in cash.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Namesake award, choir marks Miriam's 80th bash
Namesake award, choir marks Miriam's 80th bash There was no birthday cake for senior scholar Miriam Budiardjo prepared by her colleagues when she celebrated her anniversary on Thursday.They decided to present her with a more 'insightful gift'.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Acehnese at Idul Fitri
Acehnese at Idul Fitri Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Jakarta Purba@thejakartapost.com 2. Pro21 -- Playing at democracy 1 x 30'Eli beli': Playing at democracy Kaushik Basu Professor of Economics Project Syndicate3.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
'Traffic and obligations diminish Idul Fitri'
'Traffic and obligations diminish Idul Fitri' Holidaymakers have started to leave the city to celebrate Idul Fitri, which will fall on Nov. 25, in their hometowns. The much- awaited holiday is for many the only time in the year when they get to meet their families, which makes all the expense and...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Motorcycle sales up by 2.3%
Motorcycle sales up by 2.3%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sales of new motorcycles in October increased by 2.3 percent to 291,115 units from the level in the previous month, the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Germany provides technical assistance to help SMEs
Germany provides technical assistance to help SMEsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian and German governments signed on Thursday a declaration of intention to establish Business Technology Centers (BTC) in Batam, Yogyakarta and Jakarta.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Achieving
Achieving national discipline It is amazing that the problem of transition toward democracy, which has characterized Indonesian political development during the past five years, has recently triggered a hectic debate between scholars and commentators.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Martial law in Aceh
Martial law in AcehFrom Media Indonesia The security situation in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province is now relatively under control thanks to the hard work of the security agencies in eradicating the armed separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) since the start of martial law there.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
RI-U.S. relations
RI-U.S. relations CORRECTION: The headline title Why RI and U.S. cannot become better friends on page 7 of the Nov. 20, 2003, issue misrepresents the central theme of the article and should be replaced with "How RI and U.S. could become better friends." We apologize for the inconvenience. - Editor
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Eight arrested for embezzlement
Eight arrested for embezzlement MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Police arrested on Thursday eight people on suspicion of embezzling Rp 5.4 billion (US$635,294) from a compensation fund under a transmigration program.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Regent told to step down after Flores riot
Regent told to step down after Flores riotYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraThe Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction in the East Flores Regency Council, proclaimed on Thursday that it had withdrawn support for Regent Felix Fernandez...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Suspect bank officers in BNI scam start mudslinging
Suspect bank officers in BNI scam start mudslingingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank officers in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam have responded to the high profile graft case by slinging a startling array of mud at one other.Rivai M.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Sympathetic campaigns
Sympathetic campaigns From TempoGeneral election campaigns by mobilizing masses of people as a show of force, which frequently causes traffic congestion and even triggers conflict, should now be abandoned.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Land allocated for transmigrants
Land allocated for transmigrants UNA AHA, Southeast Sulawesi: The Kendari administration has allocated 1,000 hectares of land in Asera, Latoma and Abuki districts toward a transmigration program."The land has been prepared to welcome some 500 families," Kendari vice regent Tony Herbiansysh said...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Rupiah Rates Nov.20
Rupiah Rates Nov.20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar------1 6,498.87 5,771.98 6,167.78 6,102.84 Brunei dollar----------1 5,247.18 4,660.79 4,979.86 4,927.86 Canadian dollar--------1 6,896.82 6,127.30 6,545.45 6,478.53 Swiss franc------------1 6,899.99 6,130.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Mitsubishi, Honda to recall cars
Mitsubishi, Honda to recall cars TOKYO: Two Japanese automakers, Mitsubishi and Honda, said on Thursday they will recall for repairs a total of at least 570,000 cars they had sold at home and abroad.Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
No paper
No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) to Wednesday (Nov. 26). The Post will reappear on Thursday (Nov. 27).-- Publisher
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
City sets Rp 12.16t budget for next year
City sets Rp 12.16t budget for next yearBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta City Administration is proposing some Rp 12.158 trillion (US$1.43 billion) for the 2004 city budget, or a 10.68 percent increase from the previous year's budget of Rp 11.563 trillion.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Bus drivers tested for drugs, alcohol
Bus drivers tested for drugs, alcoholTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of holidaymakers were seen swarming the city's bus terminals, train stations, and seaport on Thursday, heading for their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri which is only four days away.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Beware politicians
Beware politicians bearing giftsFrom Media IndonesiaAs the 2004 general election nears, we should be alert for various political occurrences that could prevent the people from going to the polls, such as political violence and security disturbances.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Uniting against corruption
Uniting against corruption Weeks have now elapsed since two of this nation's biggest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, formally proclaimed their resolve to join forces to battle the scourge of corruption that has been plaguing this country for so many decades.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Jakarta's planned monorail trains: New but not the aspirin
Jakarta's planned monorail trains: New but not the aspirin In the original plan Jakarta monorail trains were intended to connect Jakarta and its outlying areas of Bekasi in the east and Tangerang in the west, but the dedicated scheme was altered because the Jakarta administration had to bow down to...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
JP/3/priok
JP/3/priokKopassus chief must stand for Priok trial: Judge Urip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Human Rights Court on Thursday stressed that the defendant Maj. Gen. Sriyanto Muntrasan, now the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) commander, must stand trial for crimes...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Mega, Hamzah to receive well-wishers
Mega, Hamzah to receive well-wishers JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz will hold an open house on Nov. 25, the first day of Idul Fitri, to receive well-wishers.Megawati and husband Taufik Kiemas will receive greetings from the public for two hours starting at...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Quality of Indonesian CPO
Quality of Indonesian CPOFrom Bisnis Indonesia Some five million tons of Indonesia's crude palm oil (CPO) cannot be traded due to damage. According to palm oil plant expert Takal Barus (Bisnis Indonesia, Oct. 23), improper processing in state-owned estate companies' plants has caused the damage.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Plan to have GAM listed as terrorist group still on
Plan to have GAM listed as terrorist group still onFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said the government has not dropped the option of having the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) included on the United Nations' list of...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Money dealers enjoy brisk holiday trade
Money dealers enjoy brisk holiday tradeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Travelers going home for Idul Fitri do not have to look far to find crisp money in small denominations to give away to children in their home villages as a way to spread happiness during the holiday.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
JP/3/priok
JP/3/priokKopassus chief must stand for Priok trial: Judge Urip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Human Rights Court on Thursday stressed that the defendant Maj. Gen. Sriyanto Muntrasan, now the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) commander, must stand trial for crimes...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
No plan to replace Matori: Ministry
No plan to replace Matori: Ministry JAKARTA: The government reiterated on Thursday that there were no immediate plans to replace defense minister Matori Abdul Djalil, who has been unable to discharge his duties since suffering a stroke in August.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
* Headlines:Kopassus general must stand trial in Priok cases 2
* Headlines:Kopassus general must stand trial in Priok cases 2 * National: House endorses formation of 24 new regencies 4 * Archipelago: Regent urged to step down after Flores riot 5 * Opinion: Acehnese brace for Idul Fitri 6 * City: Armed robberies soar in Jakarta as Idul Fitri nears 8 * Sports:...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Telkom to allocate 40% of profit as dividend
Telkom to allocate 40% of profit as dividendRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-controlled telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said on Thursday it planned to allocate 40 percent of its 2003 net profit for dividends next year.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
How RI can be a First World nation
How RI can be a First World nationPatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta, ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com The Republic of Indonesia has everything it needs to take its place among the nations of the First World.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
KL monorail trains attract enthusiasts
KL monorail trains attract enthusiastsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia reached another milestone after the big hit of its own national automotive products, Proton and Saga, with the recent launch of Kuala Lumpur Monorail trains.