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Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.21
Rupiah Rates Dec.21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,525.34 6,756.08 7,177.66 7,103.66 Brunei dollar 1 5,974.29 5,363.34 5,698.27 5,639.28 Canadian dollar 1 7,984.53 7,168.44 7,615.64 7,537.25 Swiss franc 1 8,537.97 7,663.85 8,143.50 8,058.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Jakarta Stocks Gain; Bank Mandiri, Perusahaan Gas Negara advance
Jakarta Stocks Gain; Bank Mandiri, Perusahaan Gas Negara advanceNaila Firdausi , Bloomberg/JakartaJakarta stocks rose for the fourth day in five. Banks such as PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia led gains after PT Bank NISP said profit surged in the first 10 months of the year on more lending.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
KPI rejects broadcasting rules
KPI rejects broadcasting rulesMuninggar Sr Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and a number of broadcasting groups raised their opposition on Tuesday to the draft of a government regulation on broadcasting, as it would revive the government's power in...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Travel warning gentle reminder of civilian protection
Travel warning gentle reminder of civilian protectionIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian government has continually played down the travel warnings issued by Western countries, but as it turns out, Indonesians are the most wary as the Christmas/New Year holiday season approaches.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Parents in Christmas present-shopping consumer frenzy
Parents in Christmas present-shopping consumer frenzyDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChristmas is just around the corner and parents are already busy buying lots of toys for their beloved children, from bicycles and plastic swimming pools to dolls and remote-controlled cars.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
President's official car park?
President's official car park?From KompasOn Nov. 15, I parked my car outside of Klub Bimasena (health/sports center) in South Jakarta, near the gate of the club, which shares the same complex with Hotel Dharmawangsa.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Once bitten by their failure to include Bali in travel
Once bitten by their failure to include Bali in travel warnings ahead of the Oct. 12, 2002, nightclub bombings at Kuta Beach, Australian security officials are determined to be everything but twice shy.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
India, KL to build satellites, airports
India, KL to build satellites, airportsAgence France-Presse, New Delhi India and Malaysia on Monday agreed to join forces to develop satellites and build an international airport in Hyderabad following wide-ranging talks between the two countries' leaders, the Indian government said.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/4/y-tabel
JP/4/y-tabelMalpractice cases in 2004 No. Cases Location Result -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Complications after Jakarta Solved by the Ethics otorhinolaryngology Committee (MKEK) head & neck surgery Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) Jakarta 2.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Bengkulu mayor's aide held for arson
Bengkulu mayor's aide held for arsonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice said on Tuesday they had arrested a police adjutant assigned to Bengkulu Mayor Chalik Effendi in connection with an alleged arson attack on the official residence of local chief prosecutor Rusdi Taher.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Adriana Venny: media do not protect victims
Adriana Venny: media do not protect victimsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe chief editor of prestigious feminist publication Jurnal Perempuan (Women's Journal), Adriana Venny, is concerned about violence and the exploitation of women in the mass media, particularly television.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency
Being herself cost Megawati her presidencyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a sorrowful and troubled look in her eyes, Megawati Soekarnoputri pleaded for the lives of two Indonesian maids held hostage by militants in Iraq.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Kalla leaps to defense of family businesses
Kalla leaps to defense of family businessesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla asserted that the government would not ban the relatives of state officials from doing business, as long as they abide by the regulations.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
'Pempek', an appetizing regional specialty
'Pempek', an appetizing regional specialtyOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A visit to Bandarlampung, the capital of Lampung on the southern tip of Sumatra, would not be complete without savoring pempek, a regional specialty.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
RI expects rise in medal count
RI expects rise in medal count JAKARTA: The National Sports Council (KONI) said on Tuesday that Indonesia would not be preoccupied by an ambition to win the most medals at the 2005 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games, but would still try to improve upon its medal count of 222 in 2003.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Legislator loses Rp 32m in parked car
Legislator loses Rp 32m in parked car BEKASI: Legislator Daday Hidayat of the Democratic Party lost more than Rp 32 million (US$3,440) as his parked Ford Everest was broken into, early on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Lee warns foreign media not to meddle in S'pore
Lee warns foreign media not to meddle in S'poreAgence France-Presse, SingaporeFormer prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has brushed aside Singapore's dismal ranking in a global press freedom survey and renewed a warning to foreign media against interfering in the city-state's affairs.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/17/SINGPO
JP/17/SINGPOAn Asian identity for ChristmasHenry Lie Contributor/SingaporeSingapore is trying to invent an identity for themselves even if they have to redefine a foreign culture, and it seems they have been successful. They are redefining Christmas identity.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Regional elections on the way in 2005
Regional elections on the way in 2005 JAKARTA: A total of 225 regional government heads, including 11 governors, will be directly elected by the end of 2005.Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'aruf said on Tuesday that the government was finalizing the regulations to administer the elections, while...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Indonesia Open has yet to produce strong match from local women
Indonesia Open has yet to produce strong match from local womenMusthofid and Moch N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta While Indonesia's men's players salvaged some pride for the hosts, taking two titles at the recently-concluded Indonesia Open badminton championship, it has left the country's...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Malaysia looks to woo Indonesian crowd to F1 race
Malaysia looks to woo Indonesian crowd to F1 raceMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) plans to hold a road show to four major cities in Indonesia to woo local automotive enthusiasts to next year's Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/4/yearend
JP/4/yearendThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe joy of having a second child proved to be short-lived for Hasan Kesuma, 33, a self-employed resident of Bogor, West Java.Just days after giving birth to their second child, his wife Agian Isna Naili, 33, slipped into a persistent vegetative state in July and...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
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---------------------------------------------------------------- No. Cases Potential State Losses Status ----------------------------------------------------------------1. BNI Kebayoran Baru Rp 1.3 trillion *No assets have been returned *Key suspects on the run2. BI Account No. 502 Rp 20.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Government to announce planned tarrif changes
Government to announce planned tarrif changesUrip Hudiono and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If all goes to plan businesspeople will find out today just what has changed after the government officially announces revisions to import duties on 237 products.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Aussie travel warnings
Aussie travel warnings Once bitten by their failure to include Bali in travel warnings ahead of the Oct. 12, 2002, nightclub bombings at Kuta Beach, Australian security officials are determined to be everything but twice shy.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
1. MUNIR (1 x 30)
1. MUNIR (1 x 30) Munir's family, police agree on team 2. BUSINES (3 X 14) Kalla leaps to defense of family businesses 3. PROPER (1 X 32) Violations of environmental law 'rife' 4. KPI (1 X 32) KPI rejects broadcasting rules 5. PALU (2 X 18) Police pledge to protect churches
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhere
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhereAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the Sept. 9 bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, John Douglas, 40, who worked for a U.S.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Police pledge to protect churches
Police pledge to protect churchesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice personnel nationwide pledged on Tuesday that they would beef up security at churches during Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations.The Police bomb squad will comb churches in search of bombs before Christmas sermons were held, and...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Today's cars are smarter, but drivers must still use their heads
Today's cars are smarter, but drivers must still use their headsZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaWe were traveling in the center lane of the Jakarta-Merak toll road. Suddenly, the white BMW 3-Series in front of us veered sharply to the left and slammed into the metal guard rail.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Contemplating Susilo's navel fixation
Contemplating Susilo's navel fixationMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPerversely speaking, it could just be a simple personal fetish on his part.But by asking a senior Cabinet minister to convey concerns over the showing of navels on television, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Gloomy year for RI media as big guns try to sink it
Gloomy year for RI media as big guns try to sink itM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A year of living dangerously for the press here was signaled early last year when well-connected businessman Tomy Winata filed a criminal complaint with the police against Tempo magazine over an article...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Toyota shrugs off steel shortage, sees sales up 8%
Toyota shrugs off steel shortage, sees sales up 8%Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Japan's biggest automaker Toyota on Tuesday shrugged off a steel shortage looming over the industry and said it expected sales to gain eight percent in 2005 after a 10 percent rise this year.Toyota Motor Corp.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Council, journalists question budget for media
Council, journalists question budget for mediaBambang Nurbianto and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration's plan to allocate Rp 3.15 billion (US$338,710) for journalists in its 2005 budget has caused journalists and several councillors to raise their eyebrows.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Akbar to set up foundation
Akbar to set up foundation JAKARTA: Former Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung is considering to set up a foundation that will conduct research and monitoring of social and political development.Akbar, who had just lost party leadership to Jusuf Kalla, said on Tuesday he could not stay away from...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency
Being herself cost Megawati her presidencyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a sorrowful and troubled look in her eyes, Megawati Soekarnoputri pleaded for the lives of two Indonesian maids held hostage by militants in Iraq.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Norah Jones cancels Indonesian concert after terror warnings
Norah Jones cancels Indonesian concert after terror warningsAgence France-Presse, JakartaAmerican jazz singer Norah Jones on Tuesday became the latest in a string of performers to cancel a concert in Indonesia after foreign governments warned of an imminent attack by extremists.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/xx/y-tni
JP/xx/y-tniTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the initial years of the "reform" euphoria, the streets were abuzz with spirited talk about removing the military from politics. Approaching the elections this year, much of this hype evaporated -- some suggested this was because most...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
1. ACEH: 4 X 10
1. ACEH: 4 X 10 TNI to send hundreds more spies to Aceh 2. FIFA: 2 X 21 Ronaldinho named World Player of the Year 3. MIGAS: 3 X 9 Oil and gas law constitutional, court decides 4. GOLKAR: 1 X 33 Golkar decides new role
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
22 inmates infected with HIV/AIDS
22 inmates infected with HIV/AIDS YOGYAKARTA: Twenty-two, out of hundreds of inmates in various prisons in Yogyakarta, have HIV/AIDS, sparking concern over the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in prisons, a prison doctor revealed on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Regional autonomy makes little headway
Regional autonomy makes little headway Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaRegional autonomy, including special autonomy in the conflict- ridden provinces of Aceh and Papua, has made little headway in the years since its introduction, not only due to the government's apparent reluctance to...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Teachers to get HIV/AIDS training
Teachers to get HIV/AIDS training JAKARTA: Counseling teachers from 75 high schools throughout the Greater Jakarta began training on Tuesday to educate students on HIV/AIDS prevention.The material has been provided by the Coca-Cola Foundation Indonesia (CCFI) and the Indonesian Humanitarian...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Revolution is right on streets, General Sutiyoso
Revolution is right on streets, General SutiyosoDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhen one looks at the evolution of Jakarta one cannot go past Governor Ali Sadikin who was once dubbed the city's "father of development".For many, Ali's reign over the city was controversial as it was successful.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Megawati's last stand came too late
Megawati's last stand came too late In the last 10 months of her presidency, Megawati Soekarnoputri tried to do the impossible: make up for the disappointment of her first 28 months in office.Megawati went to great lengths to win reelection and retain her presidency with shows of affections toward...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
*Contemplating SBY's navel fixation Page 2
*Contemplating SBY's navel fixation Page 2 *Police, activists agree on Munir's investigation team Page 4 *Students, people protest LPG, gasoline price hike Page 5 *Women victims and their place in the news Page 6 *Ethnic hatred still a threat to melting pot city Page 8 *Yao scores 40 points as...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Susilo to celebrate Christmas in Nabire
Susilo to celebrate Christmas in Nabire JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to celebrate Christmas with earthquake victims in Nabire, Papua, and New Year's Day in Manado, North Sulawesi.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
RP rebels declare Christmas truce
RP rebels declare Christmas trucePHILIPPINES: Philippines communist guerrillas on Tuesday declared a unilateral 10-day Christmas cease-fire, while offering a longer-term truce and tactical alliance with President Gloria Arroyo.The rebel truce declaration, in force between Dec. 23 and Jan.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
AirAsia asks for low cost airport
AirAsia asks for low cost airportAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian discount carrier AirAsia on Tuesday urged the government to turn former Subang airport into a regional low cost aviation hub to help attract more tourists and reduce operating costs.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/XX/MEGA
JP/XX/MEGAFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the last 10 months of her presidency, Megawati Soekarnoputri tried to do the impossible: make up for the disappointment of her first 28 months in office.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Dock workers urge revision of decree
Dock workers urge revision of decree BATAM, Riau Islands: At least 1,000 dock workers staged a protest on Tuesday in Batam, demanding that Governor Ismeth Abdullah revoke a gubernatorial decree on the minimum wage.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
IIEF clarifies
IIEF clarifies Thank you for the article titled New TOEFL scraps grammar section, which is a coverage of our event held on Dec. 16 titled "The New Next Generation TOEFL 2005"'.We do hope the article will help many Indonesians, especially those who plan to take the TOEFL, prepare well in...