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Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in
Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in Batam.Trans-Barelang bridge: A panoramic view of one of the six high- tech bridges that connect Batam and the surrounding islands.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
RI opens ASEAN-Japan tourism meeting
RI opens ASEAN-Japan tourism meeting Agence France-Presse Nusa Dua, Bali The government on Wednesday opened a two-day special meeting attended by senior officials from the region and Japan to work out ways to restore regional tourism following the Bali bomb blast in October.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Strong quake rattles Papua
Strong quake rattles Papua JAKARTA: An earthquake measuring 5.7 in magnitude rocked a remote region in Papua province on Wednesday, causing residents to flee their homes in panic. There were no immediate reports of damage or of casualties as a result of the quake, which was centered around 90...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Bali, Makassar bombings closely linked: Police
Bali, Makassar bombings closely linked: PoliceI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The joint investigative team probing the Bali bombings has said that they were closely linked to the recent Makassar bombings as Suryadi, who supplied the police with information on the Makassar blast...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Government backs tough domestic violence bill
Government backs tough domestic violence billThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has thrown its support behind the domestic violence bill drafted by the House of Representatives (DPR) and has called for its quick deliberation to strengthen legal protection for women and children.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Publishing state secrets?
Publishing state secrets?From Rakyat MerdekaThe Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2002 edition of Tempo totally unveils the findings of Indonesia's intelligence personnel, especially those working for the State Intelligence Agency (BIN).
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Council urged to name city secretary
Council urged to name city secretary JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso urged the city council on Wednesday to make a decision soon on the two candidates who were recently nominated by the governor for the position of city secretary."The council can choose one of the candidates.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Dark terminal waiting room
Dark terminal waiting roomFrom Warta KotaThe waiting room of East Jakarta's Kampung Rambutan bus terminal is too dim to give a feeling of security to passengers waiting for public transport.The dark atmosphere makes people apprehensive, particularly those who have never been there before.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Kendo masters to put on demo in RI
Kendo masters to put on demo in RI JAKARTA: Five kendo masters from Japan will visit Indonesia and put on a demonstration at the Jakarta Kendo Club (JKC), Masato Tsuji, a JKC official, announced on Wednesday.Kendo is the Japanese sport of fencing with bamboo swords.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
'I feel too lazy to work after holiday'
'I feel too lazy to work after holiday' The Idul Fitri holiday that began last Thursday is now officially over and civil servants were required to return to work on Wednesday. Some felt refreshed after the long holiday, while others found it difficult to get back into the routine after so many days...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Tax office reviewing VAT, luxury tax policy
Tax office reviewing VAT, luxury tax policyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Director general of taxation Hadi Purnomo said on Wednesday his office was reviewing its value added tax (VAT) and luxury tax policies as it sought ways to promote investment in the country.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Kalipke worries over Sakai survival
Kalipke worries over Sakai survivalHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Few Indonesians are interested in the diverse number of tribes living in the country's hinterland, much less in the origins of the Malay dialect, which is the base of Indonesia's national language.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
BI delays 5% NPL ratio requirement
BI delays 5% NPL ratio requirementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Wednesday it had delayed for six months a ruling requiring banks to limit their nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio to a maximum of 5 percent partly due to the impact of the Bali bombings.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
'Growing demand for palm oil threatens RI forests'
'Growing demand for palm oil threatens RI forests'Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Jakarta A surge in world demand for palm oil bodes ill for Indonesia's fast-disappearing forests unless international banks and importing countries insist on sound practices for the country's plantations, the World Wildlife...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Tourism meeting opens in Bali
Tourism meeting opens in Bali NUSA DUA, Bali: Indonesia on Wednesday opened a two-day special meeting attended by senior officials from the region and Japan to work out ways to restore regional tourism following the Bali bomb blast in October.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Police name four more suspects in Makassar blasts
Police name four more suspects in Makassar blastsThe Jakarta Post, Makassar/Solo/Yogyakarta In another breakthrough, police investigators in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar named on Wednesday four more suspects in last week's deadly bombings of a McDonald's restaurant and a car dealership...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in Batam
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in BatamBatam, a comfortable place for investment and settlement Batam is known not only as an industrial estate but also as an attractive tourist resort. The region can also attract investors with its qualified human resources.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro
(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro Department Store) WISHES COME TRUE AT METRO DEPARTMENT STORE: To celebrate Idul Fitri and Christmas, METRO Department Store is giving its customers the opportunity to win various prizes through its "Wishes Come True" lucky draw, which they...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
1. REBONG: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. REBONG: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS 'Ngrebong', Balinese Hindu festival of trance 2. CHILD: A LINE, 45 COUNTS Cultural mission hopes to lure Japanese back to Bali
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 12, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 12, 2002Exhibition* Painting Emerging Worlds, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 20.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Tel. 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Intelligence in the regions?
Intelligence in the regions?From Suara PembaruanI disagree with the statement of Vice President Hamzah Haz at Police Headquarters on Nov. 28, to the effect that he did not object to the idea of expanding the state intelligence agency (BIN) throughout the country. This is totally ridiculous.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Danamon profit to exceed target
Danamon profit to exceed target JAKARTA: PT Bank Danamon Indonesia expects its net profit this year to exceed its target of Rp 850 billion (US$94.8 million), Bank Danamon President Arwin Rasyid told reporters Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
50 military, police officers to sit on JSC
50 military, police officers to sit on JSCThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government has appointed 50 military and police officers to sit on the Joint Security Committee (JSC) which will be in charge of formulating the implementation process of the peace agreement signed with the Free Aceh...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
1. Trust -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts BB, 50 counts
1. Trust -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts BB, 50 countsRoad to peace in Aceh long and rough warns govtorGovt warns of long, rough road to peace in Aceh2. JSC -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36 pts BB, 35 counts Govt proposes 50 Military, Police officers to sit on JSC 3.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
BP Migas works towards higher oil and gas production
BP Migas works towards higher oil and gas productionRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia is ready to gear up for its oil and gas industry under a new law that has demanded the government restructure the industry's management system.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
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Thu, 12 Dec 2002
East Asian economy forecast to grow 5.8 percent in 2003
East Asian economy forecast to grow 5.8 percent in 2003 Agence France-Presse, Tokyo East Asian economies, excluding Japan, are forecast to grow 5.8 percent in 2003, the same rate as this year, as brisk investments offset slumping exports, a government-run trade body said here Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
ADB lends 292 million dollars to Indonesia
ADB lends 292 million dollars to Indonesia Agence France-Presse, Manila The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two loans totaling US$292.2 million to Indonesia, the bank announced Wednesday. The first loan, amounting to $250 million, will go to support a program of reforming financial...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
UN invited to curb border crossing
UN invited to curb border crossing ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Police in the province of East Nusa Tenggara have invited the UN Civilian Police (Civpol) in East Timor to cooperate in curbing illegal border crossings, which have lately been on the rise following unrest in the newly independent...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Streets in Bogor busy again
Streets in Bogor busy again BOGOR: Traffic jams started to occur on Wednesday on the streets of Bogor, which had been quiet during the Idul Fitri holidays.Many motorists were trapped in serious traffic congestion on Jl. H.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
1,000 city administration employee absent
1,000 city administration employee absentAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 1,000, or 20 percent of the 5,000 civil servants at City Hall and 60 percent of the City Council's 84 members failed to show up at the office on Wednesday, the first working day after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
ADB lends $292m to Indonesia
ADB lends $292m to IndonesiaAgence France-Presse, Manila The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two loans totaling US$292.2 million to Indonesia, the bank announced Wednesday.The first loan, amounting to $250 million, will go to support a program of reforming financial governance and social...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
TV Program: Thursday, December 12, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, December 12, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News9:00 Film10:30 Quiz11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:00 Widya Wahana4:00 TV Drama5:03 Quiz6:00 News7:00 The Brilliant9:00 Talk Show10:00 Health Program11:00 Music12:00 a.m News TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Megawati to stay overnight in Aceh
Megawati to stay overnight in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to make a visit to Aceh from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18 to enjoy the reigning peace nine days after the signing of the cessation of hostility agreement early this week.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Bimantara sets up holding company
Bimantara sets up holding company JAKARTA: PT Bimantara Citra said Wednesday it set up PT Mobile-8 Telecom earlier this month as a holding company for telecommunications companies it plans to acquire.Bimantara spokeswoman Intan Abdams said Bimantara owns a 99.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous
Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous architecture to create a dynamic religious atmosphere.Novotel Batam: One of Batam's star-rated international-standard hotels that is a favorite among expatriates.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
PATA sticks to Bali venue
PATA sticks to Bali venue JAKARTA: The annual meeting of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be held in Bali next April as planned, despite last October's terrorist attack on the island that claimed 190 lives, mostly Western tourists, a PATA official said Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Court delays rights trial verdict
Court delays rights trial verdict JAKARTA: The Indonesian human rights court delayed sentencing a senior police officer over charges stemming from East Timor's bloody secession from Indonesia in 1999, saying it needed to hear further testimony from witnesses.Lt. Col.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
RI considers careful change to liberalized downstream sector
RI considers careful change to liberalized downstream sectorBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In contrast to the upstream sector, liberalization of the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry has been slow.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Unilateral actions not effective in fighting terrorism: Minister
Unilateral actions not effective in fighting terrorism: MinisterFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia reiterated its criticism of certain countries supporting Australian Prime Minister John Howard's threat of ordering preemptive strikes against suspected terrorists in Asia,...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
RI told to continue reforms to win CGI financial support
RI told to continue reforms to win CGI financial supportDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia would have a good chance of securing a greater amount of loans from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) next year as long as the country remains committed to implementing economic...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Endless floods hit Kapuk Muara area
Endless floods hit Kapuk Muara areaTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rainy season has yet to come but the residents of Kapuk Muara subdistrict in North Jakarta had to put up with water from the Angke river deluging the road and their homes for the last week.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
JI behind 50 bombings in RI: ICG
JI behind 50 bombings in RI: ICGAgence France-Presse, Jakarta The Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) has staged some 50 bombings or attempted bombings in Indonesia since April 1999 including the Bali blast, an international research group said Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Editor charged over article
Editor charged over article SAMARINDA, South Kalimantan: The chief editor of the weekly tabloid Dayak Post, Minhayuddin MH, has been charged as a suspect for defaming the Prophet Muhammad in his articles.Police investigator Chief Comr.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Students investigated for smoking pot
Students investigated for smoking pot PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Palangka Raya police are continuing their questioning of 11 students caught red-handed smoking marijuana in a local music studio on Tuesday afternoon.Palangka Raya police chief Adj. Sr.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Police name suspect in fatal train derailment
Police name suspect in fatal train derailmentAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen Police in the Central Java district of Kebumen have declared the driver of a box truck as a suspect in the railway accident in which a train hit the box truck and derailed, killing at least six people and injuring...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
E. Timor rioters fled to RI: Envoy
E. Timor rioters fled to RI: Envoy UNITED NATIONS: A preliminary inquiry into last week's riots in East Timor has found that some of the people behind the violence fled afterward to neighboring Indonesia, the tiny new nation's UN ambassador said on Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Most public offices stay closed after Idul Fitri
Most public offices stay closed after Idul FitriThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan/Surabaya Public offices in many cities throughout the country remained empty on Wednesday as civil servants skipped work after an extended holiday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Rupiah Rates Dec.11
Rupiah Rates Dec.11 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,305.69 4,740.96 5,050.67 4,995.76 Brunei dollar 1 5,356.19 4,787.65 5,098.74 5,044.96 Canadian dollar 1 6,067.56 5,423.10 5,775.91 5,714.56 Swiss franc 1 6,471.15 5,785.55 6,160.10 6,096.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002
Aceh peacemakers set sights on Myanmar
Aceh peacemakers set sights on MyanmarReuters, Geneva The Swiss humanitarian group that brokered a cease-fire in Indonesia's restive Aceh province said on Tuesday it was seeking a go-between role between Myanmar's military government and the democratic opposition.