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Wed, 16 Apr 2003
1. JORR: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 X 11
1. JORR: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 X 11 Land dispute postpones JORR project 2. TEMPO: 50 PT, 4 COLS, 1 X 26 'Tempo' attack trial starts 3. ALI: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 'Stop commercial development in Senayan' 4. GALUR: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Traffic priorities questioned 5.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Concrete Steps to Put Investors at Ease
Concrete Steps to Put Investors at EaseBy Tom A. Clough, President Director, PT Semen CibinongMany people are overly critical of what is now happening in Indonesia, expecting overnight changes in areas that took hundreds of years to be accomplished in European countries.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Education bill reduces national education to religious matters
Education bill reduces national education to religious mattersMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaDespite strong criticism and opposition from numerous parties, the government and the House of Representatives looked set to go ahead with the controversial education system bill, which would...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
'Tempo' attack trial starts
'Tempo' attack trial startsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court is scheduled to begin hearing on Wednesday a trial that the media and the wider public will be watching very closely.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Asia-Pacific travel industry to rebound despite crisis
Asia-Pacific travel industry to rebound despite crisisRita A. Widiadana and Fitri Wulandari, Nusa Dua, Bali Businesspeople, involved in tourism in the Asia-Pacific region currently meeting in Bali, are mostly optimistic that the tour and travel industry would recover quickly from the onslaught of...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Banks urged to be more aggressive in providing loans
Banks urged to be more aggressive in providing loansDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia on Tuesday called on the banking sector to take advantage of the continued improvement in the country's macro- economic condition by aggressively increasing its lending exposure to the...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Govt prepares for war in Aceh
Govt prepares for war in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the Free Aceh Movement's commitment to participating in a proposed Joint Council meeting, the government has begun to make preparations for a military operation in Aceh, an unpopular move that has elicited strong...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Reviving tourism
Reviving tourism The black day of Sept. 11, 2001 affected Indonesian tourism, as the arrival of American and European tourists dropped. Then, just when tourism was about to revive, Bali was bombed on Oct. 12 last year.The bomb blast buried all hopes that Indonesian tourism would recover.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
City seeks relocation of arsenal
City seeks relocation of arsenal JAKARTA: The city is seeking removal of the military arsenal built on a 28-hectare site in Pulo Gebang subdistrict, East Jakarta, as its position is now too close to residential areas, an official has said.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Against the war
Against the war not U.S. productsFrom Pikiran Rakyat Many protesters have taken to the streets to protest against the American-led invasion of Iraq and many others have appealed to Indonesians to stop consuming or to boycott American products.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
SK rules out hostile takeover bid
SK rules out hostile takeover bid SEOUL: South Korea's largest oil refiner SK Corp. said on Tuesday it regarded a Monaco-based fund as a long-term investor and not as a hostile bidder for the flagship of the country's third largest conglomerate.SK Corp.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Traffic priorities questioned
Traffic priorities questionedM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Already frazzled by traffic congestion in the city, motorists questioned the policy of the city administration in which it was apparently not making it a priority to construct new flyovers or underpasses on the most congested...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Fear, uncertainty return to Aceh as tension rises
Fear, uncertainty return to Aceh as tension risesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Fear and uncertainty is once again gripping Aceh province as tension rises between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) over the implementation of the peace accord signed last December.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
'Stop commercial development in Senayan'
'Stop commercial development in Senayan'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former city governor Ali Sadikin demanded on Tuesday that the Bung Karno Sports Complex authorities stop construction of commercial facilities on land originally allocated for sports facilities.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah Rates April 15JP/13/Rates Banknote rates TT rates Seling Buying Seling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,642.57 5,034.40 5,367.14 5,309.59 Brunei dollar 1 5,254.51 4,690.73 4,998.03 4,947.14 Canadian dollar 1 6,422.38 5,732.94 6,108.90 6,046.32 Swiss franch 1 6,725.70 6,001.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
New oil and gas law an accident waiting to happen
New oil and gas law an accident waiting to happen Or New oil and gas law does more harm than goodBy Kurtubi, energy analyst in JakartaThere is seemingly no turning back in the enactment of the new law on oil and gas even though it is clear it will weaken Indonesia as the world's largest exporter of...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Assets of Hendra Rahardja sought
Assets of Hendra Rahardja sought JAKARTA: The government filed a petition with an Australian court last week to claim the assets of wanted Indonesian banking and business magnate Hendra Rahardja who died in January in the country, a Cabinet minister said.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Govt reshuffles 'TVRI' management
Govt reshuffles 'TVRI' managementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government as the shareholder of state television channel TVRI announced on Tuesday that there was a major reshuffle in the company, which includes the replacement of all its directors.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
'I'm not sure the loans will be disbursed fairly'
'I'm not sure the loans will be disbursed fairly' Last year, each of the city's 287 subdistricts received Rp 250 million for a subdistrict empowerment program (PPMK). Despite reports about irregularities in the disbursement of the fund, which was managed by the subdistrict council, the...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
By Tony Agus Ardie,
By Tony Agus Ardie, President of the U.S. Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry The fundamentals of Indonesian-U.S. relations have remained largely unchanged over the years. Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country with more than 210 million people, is...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
'Military operations have always failed'
'Military operations have always failed'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rights campaigners warned on Tuesday that the government's plan to launch a military operation in Aceh to quell separatism would only incite more hatred of the central government among the Acehnese.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Hotels Eke Out a Living in Tough Times
Hotels Eke Out a Living in Tough Times Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor JakartaThe continued drop in foreign tourist arrivals is heaping more hardship on the country's star-rated hotels, most still heavily dependent on international visitors for their revenue.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Trying to Return to the Investment Radar
Trying to Return to the Investment Radar By Lin Che Wei, CFA* As the government endeavors to put its house in order for a better economy, the inter-related areas of debt, the banking sector, privatization and investment all need to be tidied up.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
By Todd Callahan
By Todd Callahan Since 2000, national cement consumption has experienced a strong recovery and the sector as a whole is quite vibrant. Despite temporary declines in growth on parts of Java and Bali, consumption is robust in Riau, Kalimantan, Papua and many other outer islands.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
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;JP;bkm; ANPAa..r.. Germany-EKONID-interview EKONID chief examines RI's offbeat potential JP/ /EkonidEKONID chief taps into RI's offbeat potentialBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta PostIf deep black is how investors describe Indonesia's short-term prospects, then one has to look hard for the proverbial...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Democratization, decentralization on the right track
Democratization, decentralization on the right trackIndonesia is in the throes of a giant transition from a centralistic, authoritarian government to a more democratic and decentralized administration. British Ambassador Richard Gozney talked to The Jakarta Post's Riyadi Suparno about the sometimes...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
'War in Aceh needs 50,000 combatants'
'War in Aceh needs 50,000 combatants' The Indonesian Military has revealed that its plans to crush Free Aceh Movement separatists would involve 50,000 troops and take just six months but would minimize civilian casualties.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
PT Jamsostek director questioned
PT Jamsostek director questioned JAKARTA: President director of state-owned social security company PT Jamsostek was questioned by the city police on Tuesday in connection with his alleged role in a Rp 18.5 billion (US$2 million) corruption case.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
AJI opens Udin Center
AJI opens Udin Center YOGYAKARTA: The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) of Yogyakarta officially announced on Monday night the establishment of the Udin Center, named after murdered journalist Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
GAM is untrustworthy
GAM is untrustworthyFrom Koran Tempo The Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government, inked in Geneva, Switzerland, some time ago, has allowed free rein to GAM's activities.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Improving the rules of the game
Improving the rules of the game Yanuar Nugroho Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta Lecturer, Sahid University, Surakarta Researcher, Uni Sosial Demokrat, Jakarta yanuar-n@unisosdem.org From the Asian Social Forum at Hyderabad, India, in January 2003 to the World Social Forum at Porto...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 16, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 16, 2003 Exhibition* Painting, Imajinasi Tentang Perempuan (Fantasy On Women) by Agus Kucing, at Galeri Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda 15 (Tel. 031- 5454120), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., April 17 to April 23.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Jakob to receive honorary doctorate
Jakob to receive honorary doctorate YOGYAKARTA: Former Kompas chief editor Jakob Oetama is to receive an honorary doctoral degree in communication from Gadjah Mada University here on Thursday.The university's rector Sofian Effendi said on Tuesday the award would be given to Jakob for his...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
East Timorese children reunite with childrens
East Timorese children reunite with childrensElcid Li, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The reunion took place in no-man's-land. Also called the tactical coordination line, a 300-meter-long strip of beach just outside of Belu regency between East Timor and Indonesia, where neither...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Checked by bruce
Checked by bruceAuto industry needs govt to take front seat on economic road OR Automakers look to govt to steer out of economic woes Progress is coming in fits and starts for the Indonesian automobile industry, still on the long road to recovery amid the depressed market resulting from the...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Is it time to bid goodbye to the IMF?
Is it time to bid goodbye to the IMF?Many people are unaware of the fact that the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) program in Indonesia ends on Dec. 31 this year and cannot, under the rules of the IMF, be extended.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Jamsostek told not to seek profit
Jamsostek told not to seek profitMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State social security firm PT Jamsostek must change its status as a public limited liability company to improve its service to members rather than seeking profit, according to an International Labor Organization (ILO)...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
1. ACEH: 1 x 30
1. ACEH: 1 x 30 Govt prepares for war in Aceh 2. DJALI: 1 x 38 'War in Aceh needs 50,000 combatants' 3. IRAQ: 2 x 25 Iraqi and coalition leaders meet to discuss postwar Iraq 4. TAX: 3 x 20 Govt plans another tax-break facility for ailing industry
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Treat current investors well, and others will come calling
Treat current investors well, and others will come calling By Carol Hessler President, AmCham Indonesia Indonesia has the potential to be a magnet for investment, as the government has done an excellent job in restoring macroeconomic stability.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
SARS will curb growth rates in Asia, S&P says
SARS will curb growth rates in Asia, S&P saysAgence France-Presse, Hong Kong International rating agency Standard and Poor's said on Tuesday that the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) would lower growth rates in much of Asia this year, with Hong Kong taking the brunt of the...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
In Asia, SARS packs discrimination
In Asia, SARS packs discriminationJason Szep, Reuters, Singapore Shunned by taxi drivers, rejected at hotels, turned back at immigration counters, many people from SARS-hit Asian regions are discovering another symptom of the deadly SARS virus -- discrimination.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Bandung protesters here to stay
Bandung protesters here to stay BANDUNG, West Java: West Java councillors better get used to it. A group of protesters have built a stage in front of the council building in the West Java capital of Bandung to stage daily protests against the ongoing gubernatorial election process.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Husband kills ex-con wife
Husband kills ex-con wife TEMANGGUNG, Central Java: A man stabbed his wife to death on her return home after serving a six-month prison term for killing the child she conceived during an affair.The suspect, identified only by his initial BSK, murdered his twenty-year-old wife, Fitria, during a...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Sudibyo M. Wiradji
Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Worldwide travel fears resulting from the war in Iraq and the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) have come as further setbacks for Indonesia's battered tourism industry.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Govt shooting itself in foot with new visa policy
Govt shooting itself in foot with new visa policyStefan Reisner, Puri Asri Hotel, Ubud, Bali Anger, confusion and disbelief -- that is the reaction of the tourist industry and the expatriate community following the drastic change in immigration regulations.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
RI airlines boom as others cut back
RI airlines boom as others cut backSlobodan Lekic, Associated Press, Denpasar, Bali The launch of Air Paradise International in February couldn't have come at a worse time.The Bali-based airline's maiden flight was delayed for three months after the Oct.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Junta has 'complete trust' in Suu Kyi
Junta has 'complete trust' in Suu Kyi MYANMAR: Myanmar's junta said on Tuesday it "has complete trust" in pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's pursuit of development in the military-run state, and is encouraging her to travel throughout the country.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
New finance law an overlooked milestone
New finance law an overlooked milestone By Edimon Ginting After a lengthy process of deliberation, the House of Representatives and the government finally passed the State Finance Law early last month. It was one of three public finance laws proposed in a package to the legislature in September...
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Oil weakens as Iraq war winds down, eyes OPEC
Oil weakens as Iraq war winds down, eyes OPECBarbara Lewis, Reuters, London Oil prices weakened on Tuesday while traders weighed a possible reduction in OPEC production against an eventual resumption of Iraqi crude flows as the U.S.-led war in Iraq drew to a close.U.S.
Wed, 16 Apr 2003
Airlines group sounds 'Mayday' call for industry
Airlines group sounds 'Mayday' call for industryAgence France Presse, Singapore A grouping of Asia-Pacific airlines on Tuesday urged governments to cut airport fees and other charges and consider providing war risk insurance to prevent the industry's collapse from the impact of the SARS health...