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S and P says Thai companies still lack transparency in post-crisis era

S and P says Thai companies still lack transparency in post-crisis era Agence France-Presse Bangkok The majority of Thailand's bluechip corporations still lag far behind global standards of transparency, despite efforts for reform after the 1997-1998 economic crisis, Standard and Poor's said on...

MIER upgrades Malaysia's economic growth forecast

MIER upgrades Malaysia's economic growth forecastM.Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's economy is likely to grow at a better-than-expected 6.7 percent this year on the back of an improved global outlook, the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) said on Tuesday.

Enough is enough: Said Agil

Enough is enough: Said Agil BATAM, Riau: Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husein Al Munawar said on Tuesday the government would not ask the Saudi Arabian government for a larger quota for Indonesians who wish to go on the 2005 haj pilgrimage.

Politicians courting military criticized

Politicians courting military criticizedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaExperts have lashed out at civilian politicians who are seeking to link up with military figures in the upcoming direct presidential election, only six years after they embarked on a reform movement aimed at putting...

San Miguel sets sights in Asian region

San Miguel sets sights in Asian region Philippine food and beverages giant San Miguel set its sights on expanding abroad Tuesday after posting a 30 percent rise in net profit for the first quarter, boosted by brisk beer sales.San Miguel Corp.

World Bank sees growth but new investment unlikely

World Bank sees growth but new investment unlikelyDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe World Bank said Indonesia's economy could grow faster this year thanks to a better global trade picture, but warned of poor performance in the investment sector.

Big debtors cleared

Big debtors cleared The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), which will entirely shut down its operations later this month, has been busy pressuring large debtors to settle their debts to the government.

Regional governments enter cellular business

Regional governments enter cellular businessDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three provincial and five regental administrations have agreed to join telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) to launch Star One, the company's new fixed wireless service, by the end...

Three RI migrants killed in brawl

Three RI migrants killed in brawl KUALA LUMPUR: Three Indonesian migrant workers were stabbed to death and several others injured during a clash between rival gangs in Malaysia's eastern Sarawak state, news reports said Tuesday.Two of the dead were identified as Joni and Rosli, both 30.

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Democracy demands change in business leadership Eric E. Hallett Head, Business English Center Prasetiya Mulya Business School Jakarta, Indonesia eric@pmulya.ac.id2. Yayan -- Intermeshed issues challenge new government 2 x 30 New government to face intermeshed domestic, international issues Yayan...

Teachers join dance, music classes

Teachers join dance, music classes BOGOR: At least 100 local teachers joined traditional dance and angklung music classes to help them prepare their schools for an upcoming student competition in June and the Bogor Art Festival in August.

Rating upgrade likely: Minister

Rating upgrade likely: Minister Indonesia's credit ratings will likely improve if the upcoming presidential elections run smoothly, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kutjoro-Jakti said on Tuesday.

BNI to issue up to $200m in bonds in May

BNI to issue up to $200m in bonds in MayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) is set to issue subordinated bonds worth US$200 million in May or June to help strengthen its capital, the bank's president said.

Govt promises no fuel, electricity hikes in 2005

Govt promises no fuel, electricity hikes in 2005 Zakki Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe current administration has decided not to raise fuel prices or electricity rates next year, meaning that the state budget will have to subsidize the two commodities.

Democracy demands change in business leadership

Democracy demands change in business leadershipEric E. Hallett, Head, Business English Center, Prasetiya Mulya Business School, Jakarta, Indonesia, eric@pmulya.ac.id Every once in awhile I hear a friend or colleague murmuring their desire to return to the "good old days" in Indonesia when Pak Harto...

Kartini still a teacher and guide for us today

Kartini still a teacher and guide for us todaySimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta There is a very wise young Javanese lady who has much to teach the people of Indonesia, and indeed people all around the world, in this current year of 2004.

Gus Dur, NU to discuss presidency

Gus Dur, NU to discuss presidency MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid will attend a gathering of prominent Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) clerics here on Wednesday to set criteria for eligible presidential candidates.

Jasa Marga, ad agency summoned

Jasa Marga, ad agency summoned JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police will summon witnesses from toll road operator PT Jasa Marga and advertising agency PT Rainbow Cipta Utama for questioning in their investigation of the illegal felling of over 200 mangrove trees in Kapuk, North Jakarta.

Rp 24m stolen from official's car

Rp 24m stolen from official's car TANGERANG: Two unidentified men riding a RX King motorcycle managed to make off with Rp 24 million in cash they took from an official's car parked inside the Tangerang municipal office car park on Tuesday.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 20, 2004

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 20, 2004 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

Student futsal games to be staged

Student futsal games to be staged JAKARTA: Sixteen universities across Java island will compete in the Djarum Super Futsal Weekend Games 2004 at the Bung Karno Basketball Hall in Senayan, Central Jakarta.The 16 teams have been divided into four groups.

Pakistan upbeat on entry into ARF

Pakistan upbeat on entry into ARFPAKISTAN: Prime Minister Zafrullah Khan Jamali on Tuesday expressed confidence that rival India would agree to Pakistan's entry into a security forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

JP/2/IFJ

JP/2/IFJWorld press association calls for Fery's releaseThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The International Federation of Journalists has reiterated its demand for the release of RCTI television cameraman, Fery Santoro, who has spent almost 10 months as a hostage of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

Govt promises no fuel, electricity hikes in 2005

Govt promises no fuel, electricity hikes in 2005Zakki Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe current administration has decided not to raise fuel prices or electricity rates next year, meaning that the state budget will have to subsidize the two commodities.

Court to start trying Abepura case

Court to start trying Abepura case MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The trial of two Military chiefs for high-profile human rights abuses in Abepura, Papua, will start on May 7, an official said on Tuesday. Makassar District Court spokesman Heru Pramono said his office would be used by an ad-hoc court to...

'Renovate but don't alter original design'

'Renovate but don't alter original design'The renovation of Luar Batang Mosque in Pasar Ikan, North Jakarta, has unavoidably replaced most of the building materials with brand-new marble and bricks, although retaining the original design.

Kartini shed light on women

Kartini shed light on women Of course, most Indonesians will remember April for the elections. For the majority of Indonesian women, however, the month of April, the beginning of spring in Europe and elsewhere, is closely associated with Raden Ajeng Kartini from Rembang, Central Java, who during...

Police detain three key suspects in two latest bank fraud cases

Police detain three key suspects in two latest bank fraud casesP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice announced on Tuesday the detention of three of nine suspects in the fraud cases involving the now defunct Bank Dagang Bali (BDB) and Bank Asiatic.According to National Police Spokesman Brig.

East Asia's economy brightest in four years

East Asia's economy brightest in four yearsKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, Singapore East Asia's economies will grow nearly twice as fast as the world rate this year on the back of China's continued strength, helping to lift millions of people above the poverty line, the World Bank said on...

New government to face intermeshed domestic and international issues

New government to face intermeshed domestic and international issuesYayan GH Mulyana, Fulbright Program Alumnus, Bogor, West Java, yanvontsazik@yahoo.com On April 13, 2004 The Jakarta Post published an article by Bantarto Bandoro entitled New diplomatic challenges await next government.

RI tells Israel to quit killing Palestinians

RI tells Israel to quit killing PalestiniansThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia demanded on Monday that Israel return to negotiations with Palestinian leaders and quit using violence to settle heated disputes between the two peoples, Antara news agency reported from New York on Tuesday.

PDI-P councillor, wife found dead in Medan

PDI-P councillor, wife found dead in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A legislative candidate from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) was found dead with his wife on Monday night at his rented house here.The dead were 40-year-old Pahala Sianipar and his wife, Imelda Pangaribuan, 31.

Portrait of Aceh's no-man's-land

Portrait of Aceh's no-man's-landTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamEntering Buket Nibong village in Jrat Manyang subdistrict, Tanah Jambo Aye district, North Aceh regency, is like being in a no- man's-land.

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Kartini still a teacher and guide for us today Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta2. Yale -- U.S. attempt at domination hobbled by contradiction 1 x 45 U.S. attempt at domination hobbled by contradiction Michael Kraig Yale Center for the Study of...

* Headlines:Military-minded civilians come under fire 2

* Headlines:Military-minded civilians come under fire 2 * National:Students set to stand trial over terrorism charges 4 * Archipelago:Council probed over alleged markup 5 * Opinion:Democracy demands change in business leadership 6 * City:Fauzi insists water transportation not feasible 8 *...

Female politicians 'sidelined'

Female politicians 'sidelined'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaForty years after the government declared R.A. Kartini a national heroine, Indonesian women are enjoying greater freedom and equality with their male counterparts.

Most KPUDs miss submission deadline

Most KPUDs miss submission deadlineMoch. N. Kurniawan and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda AcehThe General Elections Commission (KPU) will hold manual ballot counting in stages starting from Friday after only 145 of 440 regions submitted their election results to the commission on time.

Fauzi Bowo insists water transportation not feasible

Fauzi Bowo insists water transportation not feasibleDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta deputy governor Fauzi Bowo reiterated that the planned water transportation link from Manggarai, South Jakarta, to Karet, Central Jakarta, via the West Flood Canal was simply not feasible due to the...

Wiranto trounces Akbar in Golkar race

Wiranto trounces Akbar in Golkar raceKurniawan Hari and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto is the Golkar Party's presidential candidate, after he trounced party leader Akbar Tandjung in a tense head-to-head vote here early on Wednesday...

Former star upset about Thomas Cup team

Former star upset about Thomas Cup teamEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Recently retired badminton star Hendrawan rued the exclusion of Sigit Budiarto and Halim Haryanto from Indonesia's Thomas Cup team, but admitted that the sport's governing body PBSI must have had a good reason for...

Man arrested over illegal arms in Poso regency

Man arrested over illegal arms in Poso regencyRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central SulawesiA farmer with illegal firearms and bullets in his possession was arrested on Tuesday by police who were tracking down gunmen blamed for renewed attacks in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi.

Concern heightens about militia groups in Aceh

Concern heightens about militia groups in AcehA. Junaidi and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaActivists and researchers have urged an end to the involvement of militia groups in Nanggroe Aceh Darrusalam in the operation against rebels, saying the military is virtually pitting civilians...

Free Fery Santoro: World press body

Free Fery Santoro: World press bodyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Federation of Journalists has reiterated its demand for the release of RCTI television cameraman, Fery Santoro, who has spent almost 10 months as a hostage of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

Govt provides Rp 200b to build new schools across the country

Govt provides Rp 200b to build new schools across the countryLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has approved construction of 215 new junior high schools across the country this year and allocated Rp 200 billion (US$23.53 million) in block grants for the projects.

Motorcycle theft high, mostly in quiet areas

Motorcycle theft high, mostly in quiet areasEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMotorcycle theft in Greater Jakarta is on the rise with Jakarta Police reporting 47 cases in the first quarter of the year.

President should be pluralistic

President should be pluralisticFrom RepublikaIn his recent article published in Republika, Haedar Nashir touched on the cultural burden of a devout Muslim as president. In fact, it is not only a pious leader that would be subject to such a burden, but also the members of particular professions.

Restaurants seized over tax evasion

Restaurants seized over tax evasionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration seized on Tuesday two restaurants of the Sederhana restaurant chain, that serve West Sumatran dishes, for the management's failure to pay tax arrears amounting to Rp 359.3 million (US$42,270).

KPK seeks to quiz Puteh on graft cases

KPK seeks to quiz Puteh on graft casesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamThe newly formed national anticorruption body is seeking to question Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh for his alleged role in graft cases as local authorities have been wholly...

Education minister, Sutiyoso summoned over SMP 56 dispute

Education minister, Sutiyoso summoned over SMP 56 disputeM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PostThe House of Representatives Commission VI for human resources and religious affairs named Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar and businessman Abdul...

SBY to attend rally of HI workers

SBY to attend rally of HI workersAn ongoing protest rally by around 1,300 Hotel Indonesia employees appears to have attracted the attention of presidential hopeful Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, nicknamed SBY, and another political party.