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Wed, 01 Dec 2004
One Asia
One Asia The walls of division which separate the people's of South, Southeast and East Asia came down earlier this week for a brief moment as leaders of 14 Asian countries gathered in Vientiane as equals and colleagues.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Nov.30
Rupiah Rates Nov.30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,392.63 6,613.38 7,039.23 6,966.64 Brunei dollar 1 5,798.36 5,187.26 5,521.17 5,464.34 Canadian dollar 1 8,015.83 7,170.64 7,632.64 7,553.67 Swiss franc 1 8,320.66 7,442.55 7,922.90 7,840.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Asian monies down on concern central banks will sell
Asian monies down on concern central banks will sellChristina Soon, Bloomberg/Singapore Asian currencies fell on speculation the region's central banks will sell them to protect exporters after the Wall Street Journal said South Korea, China and Japan voiced concern about the dollar's decline.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
1. LION: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS
1. LION: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS Over 20 die in Solo plane crash 2. FUEL: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Public to pay 40% more on fuel 3. ASEAN: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS ASEAN dimmed by Myanmar issue
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
ASEAN backs Japan's bid for permanent UN Security Council seat
ASEAN backs Japan's bid for permanent UN Security Council seat Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders on Tuesday backed Japan's bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, an official said.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
CSFB named best foreign bank
CSFB named best foreign bank JAKARTA: Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) has been awarded the Asset Triple-A Country Awards for best foreign investment bank in Indonesia and Malaysia by banking and finance publication The Asset.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
General Issue: Corporate Social Responsibility
General Issue: Corporate Social Responsibility Dec - 1;JP; ANPAd..r.. Business-CSR-programCSR may be debatable, but not the recipientsRudijanto Contributor Jakarta "Help me, I want to get well," reads a brochure featuring seven-year-old Faizal, a leukemia patient at Jakarta's Cipto Mangunkusumo...
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Consumer confidence rises to 37-month high
Consumer confidence rises to 37-month high Delight and relief after the successful elections lifted the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) by 6.2 percent to a 37-month high of 105.8 in October, Danareksa Research Institute (DRI) announced on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
S'pore to give medical tourism a shot in the arm
S'pore to give medical tourism a shot in the armLilian Karunungan, Reuters/SingaporeWhen Indonesian Rismayanti Maulana's husband was diagnosed with liver cancer, she had no hesitation in bringing him to Singapore for an operation despite the city-state's higher medical costs.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Online identity system
Online identity systemFrom Koran TempoThe government of Malaysia can easily trace its citizens, who traveled abroad and never returned, through the identity system called "I/C online". Indonesia's new government should have included this in its 100-day agenda.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Lion Air
Lion Air Plane skids off runaway, dozens dieBlontank Poerwoko, The Jakarta Post/Surakarta At least 23 people have been killed and dozens more were injured after a Lion Air passenger jet skidded off a slippery runway and slammed into a graveyard after landing at a Surakarta airport on Tuesday...
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Buyat case: Economic growth versus environment
Buyat case: Economic growth versus environmentTodung Mulya Lubis, Jakarta The Buyat Bay case reflects the never ending tension between the concept of economic growth on the one hand and that of environmental management on the other.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Coffee brings Indonesia and Romania closer
Coffee brings Indonesia and Romania closerVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Bela Lugosi's famous introduction to film audiences, "I -- am -- Drac -- ula...", the brutal communist regime in Bucharest and soccer legend Georghe Hagi are some of the things that come to mind upon mention of...
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
CSR may be debatable, but not the recipients
CSR may be debatable, but not the recipientsRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta "Help me, I want to get well," reads a brochure featuring seven-year-old Faizal, a leukemia patient at Jakarta's Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM).
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Graft suspect challenges KPK Law
Graft suspect challenges KPK Law JAKARTA: Bram Manoppo, a suspect in a graft case involving Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh, challenged on Tuesday the law on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).According to Bram, whom the commission has named a suspect, Law No.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
HIV/AIDS now major threat to Papuan tribes
HIV/AIDS now major threat to Papuan tribesNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that causes it, may be contributing to the extinction of some of Papua's 250 tribes. With a population of 2.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
JP/6/6eds1
JP/6/6eds1 A rude awakeningAn Indonesian visitor to Paris once noted how she was struck by the many more elderly faces filling the famous city's trams and streets, compared to the youthful scene in crowded Jakarta.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
ASEAN-China free trade a likely disaster, say trade unions
ASEAN-China free trade a likely disaster, say trade unionsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Labor unions here called the historic trade pact between China and the 10 Southeast Asian countries a disaster on Tuesday, claiming that Indonesia would not be able to compete with Chinese...
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Suggestions on tourism
Suggestions on tourismFrom Koran TempoAs described in the 100-day program announced the tourism minister, the important part of the plan to boost the inflow of foreign tourists is security, which will be maintained in coordination with all levels of the government's security agencies.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
JP;IWA;CD;
JP;IWA;CD; ANPAs..r.. Putbrief-Gymnastics-Rumania Gymnasts departure to Rumania delayed JP/9/brief Gymnasts departure to Romania delayed JAKARTA: The Romanian's winter training break will prompt a rescheduling of the Indonesian gymnasts' planned departure for a two-year training program in Romania,...
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
;JP;BBY;
;JP;BBY; ANPAj..r.. Greater-antidrug-campaign Anti-drug campaign leads to new law JP/8/ Antidrug campaign leads to new law JAKARTA: The Jakarta Library and Yayasan Cahaya Hati Bangsa will hold a panel discussion on Dec.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
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;JP; ANPAk..r.. Buyat-environment-damages JP/7/opinion Buyat case: Growth versus environment2. SBY-- 1 x48JP/7/ The future of ASEAN's competitiveness 3.Yulia-- HIV/AIDs explosion 2 x 21 Indonesia in danger of HIV/AIDS explosion
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
TV Program: Thursday, December 2, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, December 2, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary8:00 Talk Show8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Panel puts two proposals for UNSC reform
Panel puts two proposals for UNSC reformAgencies, United Nations/Vientiane/JakartaA high-level panel on reforming the United Nations has proposed two models for enlarging the United Nations Security Council, according to a major report obtained by Reuters on Monday.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Thugs attack public order officers
Thugs attack public order officers TANGERANG: A group of thugs at Pasar Anyar market attacked public order officers while the latter were evicting street vendors occupying part of the road, injuring two of the officers.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
* Vijay Singh poised for overdue players' accolade Page 3
* Vijay Singh poised for overdue players' accolade Page 3 * Govt drafts plan to restrict foreign researchers Page 4 * Prosecutors drop graft charges against Solok businessman Page 5 * Buyat case: Economic growth vs environment Page 7 * Rainy season catches City govt with pants down Page 8 * Celtics...
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Gymnasts departure to Romania delayed
Gymnasts departure to Romania delayed JAKARTA: The Romanian's winter training break will prompt a rescheduling of the Indonesian gymnasts' planned departure for a two-year training program in Romania, according to the Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani).
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Sampoerna, France provide scholarships
Sampoerna, France provide scholarships Full scholarships to pursue doctorate programs in France are on offer for Indonesian nationals from the Sampoerna Foundation and the French government, starting next year.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Building stakeholders' trust
Building stakeholders' trustSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta There is a growing awareness among local companies that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an important business concept to maintain long-term profitability.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
JP/6/YULIA
JP/6/YULIAIndonesia in danger of HIV/AIDS explosion in 2005Yulia Wardhani Jakarta There has recently been a shift in the perception of HIV/AIDS that has accompanied the increasing number of intravenous drug users (IDUs) who have become HIV positive.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
RI's H1 coal sales reach 45.77m tons
RI's H1 coal sales reach 45.77m tons JAKARTA: Indonesia exported 45.77 million metric tons of coal in the January through June period, Indonesia's Central Statistics Bureau said.The shipments were valued at US$1.06 billion at Indonesian ports, the bureau said.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
40 suffering from diarrhea after Nabire earthquake
40 suffering from diarrhea after Nabire earthquakeThe Jakarta Post, Agencies At least 40 Nabire residents have been struck down with diarrhea since a powerful earthquake rocked the city last Friday, while death toll in the disaster stood at 27 as of Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Public to pay 40% more on fuel
Public to pay 40% more on fuelDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public will pay up to 40 percent more for fuel by early next year, as the government insists on raising the price of the commodity in order to lower subsidy costs, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Two officials named graft suspects
Two officials named graft suspectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The West Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has named two top officials of the area's Parks Office suspects in a corruption case worth Rp 1.4 billion (US$155,555.56).
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Buyat case ordered to be taken to court
Buyat case ordered to be taken to court JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office has ordered the North Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office to bring the pollution case involving PT Newmont Minahasa Raya to court, an official says.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
62 deported Indonesians arrive home from East Timor
62 deported Indonesians arrive home from East TimorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang After five hours of immigration checks in Motaain, on the border of East Timor and Indonesia, 62 people were deported from the neighboring country, finally arriving on Monday evening in Atambua, the capital...
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Liang Bua, human evolution study center
Liang Bua, human evolution study centerYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Manggarai At the end of October, the fossilized remains of a one-meter- tall hominid were discovered in Flores island, which lies within East Nusa Tenggara province.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Probe Munir's death
Probe Munir's deathFrom Media Indonesia The Institute for Study of Democracy (LKaDe) welcomes the formation of a team by the National Police to investigate the death of Munir, rights campaigner and coordinator of the National Commission on Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras).
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Busway sales over Rp 33b in 10 months
Busway sales over Rp 33b in 10 months JAKARTA: Since its grand opening 10 months ago, the management of the TransJakarta Busway has contributed Rp 33.89 billion (US$3.76 million) to the city's coffers, however most of that has already been spent on the salaries and expenses incurred by the city.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Ba'asyir is spiritual head of JI, say members
Ba'asyir is spiritual head of JI, say membersEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Two Malaysian militants testifying in the trial of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir acknowledged on Tuesday that the elderly cleric was the spiritual leader of the regional terrorist group, Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).
Wed, 01 Dec 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.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
ASEAN leaders held a succession of meetings with some of Asia's
ASEAN leaders held a succession of meetings with some of Asia's top leaders in Vientiane on Tuesday, the substance of which were overshadowed by alarm over the grouping's neglect of continued rights repressions by fellow member Myanmar.
Wed, 01 Dec 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.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Security tight ahead of Dec. 1 in Biak
Security tight ahead of Dec. 1 in BiakThe Jakarta Post, AntaraThe situation in Biak Numfor, Papua, remained secure on Tuesday, one day before separatists planned to celebrate the province's independence on Wednesday, a senior police officer said.Biak Numfor police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Grauffel denied championship in Bali
Grauffel denied championship in BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali World champion Eric Grauffel of France was denied a title of the AustralAsia Practical Shooting Championship after he ended up in second place here on Tuesday.Grauffel fired a total of 1297.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Right body wants judicial power
Right body wants judicial powerKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has called for a revision of human rights Law No.39/1999, to empower it with the right to press state institutions to follow up on the findings of its investigations.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Burhanuddin Abe
Burhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaLike other places in the world, concern for security in all aspects of life has also become a top priority in Indonesia. A number of bombings -- in Bali as well as the recent one in front of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta -- and other types of violence raging...
Wed, 01 Dec 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.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Police jailed for killing suspect
Police jailed for killing suspectPADANG, West Sumatra: The Padang District Court sentenced five policemen on Monday to 18 months in jail each for beating a drug suspect to death. The crime occurred last year, when a patrol officer arrested Faisal, 27, in connection with a drug case.
Wed, 01 Dec 2004
BRI to make Rp 12t new loans next year
BRI to make Rp 12t new loans next year Bank Rakyat Indonesia, the nation's fourth-largest lender, expects to give Rp 12 trillion (US$1.3 billion) of new loans next year as consumers and companies borrow more.