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In tourism, excellent service is paramount

In tourism, excellent service is paramountAgus W. Soehadi, Contributor, Jakarta According to a report issued by the World Trade Organization in 2000, the tourism industry then was one of the fastest growing businesses in the world.

Korea's brand image

Korea's brand imageThe Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul In this era of global economic competition, national image is important, not only because it helps boost national pride and prestige, but also because it influences the value of commercial products.

Goods Jan-Oct Jan-Oct

Goods Jan-Oct Jan-Oct (in two digit HS system) 2002 20031. Electrical machinery/tool US$5.24 billion US$5.10 billion2. Wooden products $2.76 billion $2.60 billion 3. Machinery/airplane machine $2.58 billion $2.32 billion4. Metal ore, powder and crust $1.51 billion $1.88 billion5. Paper/cardboard $1.

Mega's envoy to visit Pyongyang

Mega's envoy to visit Pyongyang JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's special envoy Nana Sutresna will leave for North Korea on Dec. 6 to convey a peace message from the President."The President is sending a message to express concern over the situation in North Korea and to urge all parties...

Ministry defends haj policy

Ministry defends haj policy JAKARTA: The director general for Islam and haj coordination at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Taufik Kamil, denied on Monday there was an auction for haj seats.Taufik said the 12,000 seats for the haj pilgrimage, known as ONH Plus, were administered by three haj...

Contractors or brokers?

Contractors or brokers?From Koran Tempo Three months ago, a transaction concerning the right to a toll road construction project was reported. According to Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla, it was a normal transaction and the origin of the money was unknown.

Two boys found dead in river

Two boys found dead in river TANGERANG: Two young boys were found dead floating in Cisadane river in Lebak Wangi village, Neglasari district, early on Monday.Identified as Saeful Bahri, 13, and Rian, 11, the boys were last seen by their friends, all of whom were swimming in the river on Sunday...

S. Korea and Japan vow to send troops to Iraq

S. Korea and Japan vow to send troops to IraqReuters, Tokyo/Seoul Japan and South Korea voiced determination on Monday to proceed with sending troops to Iraq despite weekend killings of several of their nationals there and popular doubts about taking part in the operation.

HP plans to buy out Globalsoft

HP plans to buy out Globalsoft BANGALORE, India: Hewlett-Packard said on Sunday it planned to purchase all 16.4 million publicly-held shares to fully own its Indian subsidiary Digital Globalsoft and expand its presence in the country.The U.S. tech giant said it was offering 750 rupees (US$16.

National Police announce promotion of 10 generals, 4 provincial chiefs

National Police announce promotion of 10 generals, 4 provincial chiefsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police announced on Monday a new round of reshuffling within the institution, including the appointment of Brig. Gen.

One dies in village brawl in Bengkalis regency

One dies in village brawl in Bengkalis regencyHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau A brawl erupted between villagers of Kuala Merbau, Bengkalis regency, Riau province, leaving at least one person dead and two others severely wounded, police said on Monday.Riau Police chief Brig.

Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisisJP/6/E05authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day threat posed by extremist Islam - and its...

East Jakarta to evict hundreds

East Jakarta to evict hundreds JAKARTA: About 200 houses on the banks of Pulomas dam, better known as Ria-Rio dam, in Kayuputih, East Jakarta, will be evicted on Thursday, an official said on Monday.Head of Kayuputih subdistrict, Syofian Thahir, said several residents had agreed to demolish their...

Second group of RI athletes to leave for SEAG

Second group of RI athletes to leave for SEAGMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A second group of Indonesian athletes and officials will depart on Tuesday for the Vietnam, which is hosting the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.This second group consists of 355 athletes and officials.

President Iliescu to visit RI next year

President Iliescu to visit RI next year JAKARTA: Rumanian President Ion Iliescu is scheduled to make a state visit here early next year in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties, Rumanian Ambassador to Indonesia Gheorghe Savuica said on Monday.

Storm hits Subang in West Java

Storm hits Subang in West Java SUBANG, West Java: A storm hit Subang regency in West Java on Sunday, damaging markets, dozens of houses, schools and other public facilities.Three subdistricts were badly affected by the storm.

PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nomination

PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nominationApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraHundreds of cadres of the North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) staged a protest on Monday against the party's nomination of legislative...

House to start selecting KPI members

House to start selecting KPI members JAKARTA: The House of Representatives will begin selecting members for the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) on Dec. 4, and hope to complete the process by Dec. 11.

River dredging nearly complete

River dredging nearly complete JAKARTA: The dredging of the 13 rivers that flow through Jakarta is expected to be completed by the end of this month, the head of Jakarta Public Works Agency IGKG Suena said on Monday.The city administration is clearing all the rivers to help prevent flooding.

From Media Indonesia

From Media Indonesia In connection with the abuse of Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) and protests against the lack of government response to such cases, the problem should be seen from the viewpoint of the procedures and mechanisms used to send the TKI overseas.

Official claims Aceh HIV-free

Official claims Aceh HIV-free BANDA ACEH, Aceh: New cases of HIV/AIDS have appeared in most provinces in Indonesia, but an official in Aceh declared the country's westernmost province free of the virus.

BI upbeat on 2004 growth despite election

BI upbeat on 2004 growth despite electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah expressed optimism that the economy could grow higher at around 4.8 percent in 2004 despite the election year.

An idea of a general

An idea of a general Warning for tardy civil servants Civil servants who fail to return to work in the days after the Idul Fitri holiday will be punished. State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin revealed the government's policy on Monday, saying that anyone not on official leave must...

Navy delays fleet merger

Navy delays fleet merger JAKARTA: Navy chief Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh said on Monday his office had decided to delay merging the eastern and western fleets until the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the defense ministry had agreed on a coordination mechanism between the two institutions.

Community health

Community health From Republika The government has declared the national health vision under the name of "Indonesia Sehat 2010" (Healthy Indonesia 2010) but this will remain just a hope, a reason why Health Minister Ahmad Sujudi has said it will be very difficult to empower the community in the...

Historical Luar Batang mosque to be renovated soon

Historical Luar Batang mosque to be renovated soonEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The historical Luar Batang mosque, located in the coastal area of North Jakarta, is to be renovated according to a consultant appointed by the city administration.

S. African target of sex abuse allegations

S. African target of sex abuse allegationsAgencies, Jakarta Officials at the Indonesian foreign ministry said Monday they were aware of alleged sexual misconduct involving the South African envoy, but underlined that even if the allegations were true the government could do nothing as the...

Contractors or brokers?

Contractors or brokers?From Koran Tempo Three months ago, a transaction concerning the right to a toll road construction project was reported. According to Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla, it was a normal transaction and the origin of the money was unknown.

Inflation in November up 1.01%, but still on track for year

Inflation in November up 1.01%, but still on track for yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer price index rose in November by 1.01 percent from the previous month, bringing the cumulative inflation in the first 11 months to 4.

Indonesian worker killed in clash

Indonesian worker killed in clashMALAYSIA: An 18-year-old Indonesian died after being stabbed with broken bottles during a clash between rival gangs of migrant workers at a factory in Malaysia, a newspaper reported.

Sutiyoso gives go-ahead to vendor, squatter evictions

Sutiyoso gives go-ahead to vendor, squatter evictionsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ignoring criticism from all sides, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Monday he would go ahead with his policy of evicting street vendors and squatters.

Bahorok survivors still shocked by aftermath of flash flood

Bahorok survivors still shocked by aftermath of flash flood One month after the dreadful Bahorok flash flood, residents close to the disaster area in Bukit Lawang village, Langkat district in North Sumatra, are still living in fear.

1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18

1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Separatist flag taken down outside Theys' home 2. GUSUR: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Sutiyoso gives go-ahead to vendor, squatter evictions 3. SEX: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 S. African envoy target of sex abuse allegations 4.

Warning on mutual funds

Warning on mutual funds The rush by investors in Jakarta last month to redeem their fixed-income mutual funds should serve as an early warning signal to the capital market watchdog (Bapepam) to establish safeguard measures for this rapidly-growing, yet largely unregulated, investment instrument.

Lack of service disgruntle Jakartans

Lack of service disgruntle JakartansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With many civil servants failing to show up for work on the first day back after the long Idul Fitri holiday, many residents were left steaming over poor public services.

Three students die, 15 injured after falling from train

Three students die, 15 injured after falling from trainYuli Tri Suwarni and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Cirebon Three students were killed and 15 others injured after they fell from an express train in Cicendo, Bandung, West Java province, on Monday.

Foreign tourist arrivals up in October

Foreign tourist arrivals up in OctoberThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of foreign tourists entering through the 13 entry points across the country in October reached 356,075, up 2.85 percent from 346,209 last month, according to the Central Statistic Agency (BPS) on Monday.

Police yet to name Atrium bomb suspect

Police yet to name Atrium bomb suspectDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police have yet to confirm whether Abdullah Yassin, who has admitted that he had full knowledge about a bombing in a shopping mall in Senen, Central Jakarta two years ago, is indeed a suspect.

Advertisers' responsibility

Advertisers' responsibilityFrom KompasMany advertisements are indeed misleading. The complaint lodged by Anita O. from Cempaka Baru, Jakarta, about an Audio Plaza ad can be understood. In general, if advertisers have no intention of misleading consumers, whatever is printed in their ads must be...

Flooding causes traffic jams in Pontianak

Flooding causes traffic jams in Pontianak PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Flooding in the West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak left the city's main thoroughfares underwater on Monday, causing severe traffic jams in much of the city.The flooding occurred a day after heavy rain fell in the capital.

Indonesia sees high rubber demand in 2004

Indonesia sees high rubber demand in 2004Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia sees rubber export values for 2004 set to increase in relation to high demand from tire industries in China and the U.S.

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.

Community health

Community health From Republika The government has declared the national health vision under the name of "Indonesia Sehat 2010" (Healthy Indonesia 2010) but this will remain just a hope, a reason why Health Minister Ahmad Sujudi has said it will be very difficult to empower the community in the...

High Court overturns Ba'asyir treason conviction, cuts jail term

High Court overturns Ba'asyir treason conviction, cuts jail termMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta High Court has cleared Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir of treason charges and reduced his jail sentence from four years to three for immigration offenses and document...

Parties told to submit bank accounts

Parties told to submit bank accountsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties eligible for next year's elections must submit details of their campaign fund bank accounts to the National Elections Commissions (KPU) not later than seven days after they have been declared...

Three BNI suspects confront Edi

Three BNI suspects confront Edi JAKARTA: A key suspect in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal, Edi Santoso, was confronted with three other suspects on Monday as police continued their investigation into the case.

German NGOs lead sanitation in Java

German NGOs lead sanitation in JavaChristina Schott, Contributor, Yogyakarta Earlier the water of the river here was colored -- a kind of dirty brownish. Now it looks like water again. From the top of the Serangan bridge, the village situated right beside the Winongo river looks quite idyllic: Fish...

Fire survivor Tabitha released from hospital

Fire survivor Tabitha released from hospitalTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tabitha, the sole survivor of a fire that gutted a senior prosecutor's house and killed six of its occupants last month, was released from the hospital on Monday.

Bus firms may lose licenses for illegal fare hikes

Bus firms may lose licenses for illegal fare hikesNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West JavaAt least eight bus companies may face sanctions from the local transportation office as well as police for illegally raising their fares before, during and after the Idul Fitri holiday.

Eight Cirebon bus firms may forfeit licenses for illegal holiday fare hikes

Eight Cirebon bus firms may forfeit licenses for illegal holiday fare hikesNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java At least eight bus companies may face sanctions from the local transportation office as well as police for illegally raising their fares before, during and after the Idul...