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Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Ex-peace pact delegate arrested
Ex-peace pact delegate arrestedAMBON, Maluku: The police arrested early on Tuesday morning Femmy Souissa, a former Christian delegate in the Malino peace pact, for his alleged role in the assault and shooting of a resident in Ambon last year.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Rupiah Rates April 13
Rupiah Rates April 13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,748.69 6,968.40 7,397.25 7,319.61 Brunei dollar 1 6,079.49 5,467.49 5,803.76 5,743.05 Canadian dollar 1 8,074.37 7,264.79 7,708.16 7,630.94 Swiss franc 1 8,335.14 7,499.37 7,957.11 7,877.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
1. Korea (90) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x49)
1. Korea (90) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x49) Businesspeople: The backbone of RI's Korean community 2. Bappenas (40) - 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24)Poverty, unemployment will be govt's main focus in 2006 3. Threat (30) - 32 pts 3 cols 2line (2x24)Security tightened at RI mission after death threat 4.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 14, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 14, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Sculptor by Bali Indonesia Sculptors Association, at Bali Zoo Park, Jl. Raya Singapadu Sukawati Gianyar, until May 9 * Painting Faces by I Nengah Wirakusuma, at Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort at Jimbaran Bay, 10 a.m.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Reinventing Indonesia
Reinventing IndonesiaS.P. Seth, Sydney Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is his country's best salesman. During his recent Australia visit he was exuding charm, making friends, saying the right things, handsomely sharing Australia's grief on the loss of its servicemen involved in...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
'Many law enforcers are corrupt'
'Many law enforcers are corrupt'The arrest of General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W. Kusumah for alleged bribery has made headlines. The Jakarta Post interviewed residents to learn whether they perceived the move as a sign that law enforcers were taking the fight against corruption...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Muslims, a minority among minorities
Muslims, a minority among minoritiesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesians and Koreans living in this country are likely to know more about Korean movies than the existence here of a Korean Muslim community.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
71 nabbed in raids ahead of Asia-Africa summit
71 nabbed in raids ahead of Asia-Africa summitAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaCity police have arrested 71 people in various raids throughout the city over the last week in an effort to ensure security at the Asia-Africa Summit from April 22 to April 24.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Cops held for shaking down businessman
Cops held for shaking down businessmanAbdul Khalik and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThree police officers, including one police commissioner, were arrested on Monday evening for allegedly extorting money totaling Rp 64 million (US$6,747) from a Japanese businessman last week.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
UI organizes book festival
UI organizes book festival JAKARTA: Students of the University of Indonesia's Library Science Association are organizing a four-day book festival at the School of Humanities in Depok. The Bicara Cinta (Talking About Love) book festival, so themed to interest students and teenagers in recent...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Tanker case appeals 'better be tried in one court'
Tanker case appeals 'better be tried in one court'The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo separate appeals filed by state oil and gas company PT Pertamina and three business partners against a ruling from the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), should be tried in one court, the Supreme Court...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
KPK quiz Mulyana over bribery attempt
KPK quiz Mulyana over bribery attemptEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter seizing documents believed to have a connection with corruption within the General Elections Commission (KPU), the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) began on Wednesday its prosecution of suspect Mulyana W.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Thousands evacuated, though Talang calming down
Thousands evacuated, though Talang calming downThe Jakarta Post, PadangMore than 25,000 residents living on the slopes of Mount Talang in Solok regency, West Sumatra are still staying in makeshift shelters although the mountain, which spewed hot ash on Tuesday, showed less activity on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Ancol Dreamland to sell 2-in-1 tickets
Ancol Dreamland to sell 2-in-1 tickets JAKARTA: In conjunction with Kartini Day, which falls on April 21, Ancol Dreamland (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol) will introduce a two-in-one ticket for two people.Promotional tickets are available for recreational units such as Fantasy World (Dunia Fantasi), the...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Three police officers arrested for extorting Japanese tourist
Three police officers arrested for extorting Japanese touristAbdul Khalik and Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaThree police officers, including one police commissioner, were arrested on Monday evening for allegedly extorting money totaling Rp 64 million (US$6,747) from a Japanese...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
JP/13/FERTILIZER
JP/13/FERTILIZERGovt to allow Aceh fertilizer producers to export productionThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Fertilizer plants in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam will be allowed to export part of their production so that they can obtain higher prices and secure access to much-needed gas, a top official says.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
checked
checked Mbeki extends condolences to Nias quake victimsPresident Thabo Mbeki has extended South Africa's condolences to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono following the devastating earthquake that hit Nias island, off the coast of Sumatra recently.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
New antigraft decree planned
New antigraft decree plannedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he would issue a new anticorruption decree in a bid to make the country's antigraft drive "more focused" on government institutions.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
A diverse financial sector
A diverse financial sector It was simply a coincidence that a two-day workshop on the role of nonbank financial institutions was held in Jakarta as jittery investors have rushed to redeem an estimated Rp 20 trillion (US$2.1 billion) in fixed-income mutual funds over the past two weeks.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Jazz maestro honored in memorial concert
Jazz maestro honored in memorial concertM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo pay tribute to the country's jazz legend Nick Mamahit, three musicians from the Institut Musik Daya music school will perform in a memorial concert on Friday.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Sports center reflects RI-Korea relationship
Sports center reflects RI-Korea relationshipMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's sporting world has a generous partner in South Korea, with the recent completion of the Cibubur sports center in East Jakarta, a testament to the good relations between the two countries.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Protesters set govt cars alight in Riau Islands
Protesters set govt cars alight in Riau IslandsPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Rokan HilirProtesters vandalized and set on fire three government cars on Tuesday evening during a violent protest to demand that the capital of Rokan Hilir regency, on Riau Island be moved to the town of Ujung Tanjung...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
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checked Mbeki extends condolences to Nias quake victimsPresident Thabo Mbeki has extended South Africa's condolences to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono following the devastating earthquake that hit Nias island, off the coast of Sumatra recently.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Who to give the
Who to give the money to in Aceh? I've just spent about ten days up in Aceh in one of the Lhoknga camps in an attempt to come up with some projects that will get a few people up and running into a new livelihood. They have all lost everything -- family, house, community and livelihood.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Persebaya pushed by Persik in 1-1 draw
Persebaya pushed by Persik in 1-1 drawID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Kediri, East Java Defending champion Persebaya Surabaya staved off the relentless attack of Persik Kediri on Wednesday at the latter's home ground for a 1-1 draw in the Eastern Division competition of the 2005 Liga Indonesia.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
More converge around 'Little Korea' in Jakarta
More converge around 'Little Korea' in Jakarta Lured from Korea by the potential of the timber industry, Kim Woo Jae arrived in Indonesia in 1977. He settled in a house in the heart of Senayan in the Senopati District in South Jakarta, little knowing the pivotal role he would play in the...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
JP/13/budget
JP/13/budgetGovt paints upbeat picture for 2006Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government unveiled on Wednesday macroeconomic indicators that would become the basis for the drafting of the 2006 state budget, casting for higher economic growth, and lower inflation and deficit targets...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Nokia wins order from Telkomsel
Nokia wins order from Telkomsel HELSINKI: Nokia, the world's largest mobile-phone maker, has won an order to expand the wireless network of PT Telekomunikasi Selular, Indonesia's biggest mobile-phone company.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Heading for Better South Africa and Better World
Heading for Better South Africa and Better World South African President Thabo Mbeki, who will attend the Asian-African Summit to be held in Jakarta from April 22 to April 23, as a cohost along with Indonesia, has become a prominent leader not only in his own country but also in the world.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Telkom satellite launch delayed again
Telkom satellite launch delayed againYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungState telecommunications firm PT Telkom has had to postpone the launch of its new satellite, Telkom-2, for another two months to mid-June, company officials say.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Rupiah Rates April 13
Rupiah Rates April 13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,748.69 6,968.40 7,397.25 7,319.61 Brunei dollar 1 6,079.49 5,467.49 5,803.76 5,743.05 Canadian dollar 1 8,074.37 7,264.79 7,708.16 7,630.94 Swiss franc 1 8,335.14 7,499.37 7,957.11 7,877.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Sutiyoso visits China, S. Korea
Sutiyoso visits China, S. Korea JAKARTA: Jakarta Governor is leaving for China and South Korea on Thursday to learn more about monorail systems there.City spokesman Catur Laswanto said on Wednesday that representatives of PT Jakarta Monorail, which has been appointed to build and operate the...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
New A4 strengthens Audi's single frame grille identity
New A4 strengthens Audi's single frame grille identityPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe global trend among carmakers to opt for so-called family designs can also be seen from the new Audi A4, which is also known as the B7 and which was launched in Indonesia last week.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Entang Wiharso portrays collision with American culture in this work
Entang Wiharso portrays collision with American culture in this workCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaAnyone marrying into another culture will have to deal with a wide variety of issues, but it takes an artist like Entang Wiharso to make others feel the depth of tension it brings into the lives...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Merpati Airlines service
Merpati Airlines service As a frequent Merpati flyer to Bandar Lampung, I fully agree with Vatsala S. that Merpati's ground staff deserve praise and compliments ("Kudos to Merpati", The Jakarta Post dated April 6).
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Cleric jailed for hiding terrorist
Cleric jailed for hiding terrorist JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday a Muslim cleric, Adung, to seven years' jail for harboring top terrorism suspect Noordin Moh. Top.In a separate hearing, the same court also jailed a Malaysian national, Sabturani, for four years for...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of life
'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of lifeA. Junaidi The Jakarta Post/Jakarta"Asinan!," we said almost together in a dinner at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, four years ago, referring to the pickled vegetable salad kimchi that had just been put into small bowls on our tables.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Gainer gung-ho on Chris John KO in Aprill 22 Jakarta title bout
Gainer gung-ho on Chris John KO in Aprill 22 Jakarta title boutMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Derrick "Smoke" Gainer declared here on Wednesday that he would make short work of World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Chris John in their April 22 title bout.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Leaders urged to discuss pressing problems at summit
Leaders urged to discuss pressing problems at summitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the relative seclusion of a paltry meeting room inside a three-star hotel, a gathering on Wednesday of some 50 people representing civil organizations from Asian and African nations decided to draw up action plans to be...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
JP/18/SIA
JP/18/SIA'Enchanting Bali' and boarding pass aim to lure guests to BaliRita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post/DenpasarIt was a rainy April morning, unusual weather for normally sunny Bali. This was the result of minor cyclone Juliet, which swept through East Indonesian waters from April 7 through to...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Jakartans to see cooler Mikrolet vans
Jakartans to see cooler Mikrolet vansDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news for Jakarta's many commuters who are forced every day to squeeze into packed Mikrolet minivans and endure the sweltering heat and choking pollution.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Removing anti-graft constraints
Removing anti-graft constraintsFrom Gatra Corruption in Indonesia has become a chronic disease, like a tumor that is spreading all over the body and is nearly incurable. Now the government has apparently become serious about dealing with these criminals and needs the support of law enforcers, state...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Japan to grant drilling rights in disputed fields
Japan to grant drilling rights in disputed fieldsShino Yuasa, Agence France-Presse/TokyoJapan said on Wednesday it would allow its firms to explore for gas and oil in waters disputed with China, a move likely to aggravate already high tensions between the two nations.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 13, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 13, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Councillors to return funds to regental administration
Councillors to return funds to regental administrationMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangSeveral members of the Tangerang regional council (DPRD) promised on Wednesday to return "assistance" fund packages worth Rp 37.5 million each that they had received in the regency's 2003 budget.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Koreans feel at home in their village in Karawaci
Koreans feel at home in their village in KarawaciBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the day time, they are virtually deserted but when night falls, the shops and restaurants in Tangerang's Lippo Karawaci complex are almost full to capacity, and mostly with Koreans.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Two RP fishermen stranded in Maluku
Two RP fishermen stranded in MalukuAMBON, Maluku: Motor failure has left two Philippine fishermen stranded in Eastern Seram regency here since April 7. The head of the regency's seaport operator, Rumra, said they were spotted adrift near Farlan Island by local people.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Police detain cargo boat crew
Police detain cargo boat crewMANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Police apprehended on Tuesday the crew members of a Philippine cargo boat that was carrying undocumented drugs, clothes, 26 chain saws and protected animals, including dozens of cockatoos, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
On shop-house hotels in Batam
On shop-house hotels in Batam Your article that blames Batam shop-house hotels for taking business away from star-rated hotels tells only half the story (The Jakarta Post's April 11 edition, page 5).Shop-house hotels fulfill a valuable social role in helping this expensive city stay economically...
Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Tsunami victims back on track with 'emping' production
Tsunami victims back on track with 'emping' productionNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, PidieWhen the tsunami swept across Aceh over three months ago, the disaster claimed over a hundred thousand lives and devastated the provincial economy.