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'Regional autonomy worsens investment climate'

'Regional autonomy worsens investment climate'A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The regional autonomy drive, launched more than two years ago, has failed to improve the investment climate in the country's provinces and regencies, according to a survey.

'Airlines should give us vitamins'

'Airlines should give us vitamins' Some 100 people worldwide have been killed by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and nearly 2,800 more may have been infected. The outbreak of SARS, first detected in Guangdong, China, in November, has threatened many countries, including Indonesia.

* Foreign press under U.S. fire in Baghdad count their dead --

* Foreign press under U.S. fire in Baghdad count their dead -- Page 3 * RI, Brunei want UN lead in postwar Iraq -- Page 3 * Waiting for American Leviathan in Baghdad -- Page 6 * The media: Another casualty of war -- Page 7 * Arabs shocked, defiant as U.S.

SARS does not affect animals: Expert

SARS does not affect animals: Expert BOGOR: The corona virus that causes the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which is responsible for killing over 100 people worldwide, is not harmful to animals, a virologist said on Tuesday.Dr. Marthen B.M.

JAL plans to cut more flights

JAL plans to cut more flights Japan Airlines (JAL), Asia's top carrier, said Tuesday it plans to suspend flights to China, Hong Kong and Bali and slash others as the war in Iraq and a deadly pneumonia outbreak hurt demand.

Defense paper revives military's security role

Defense paper revives military's security roleTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recently released white paper on Indonesia's defense points to "imminent domestic threats" as the country's biggest worry in the coming years, and suggests that the Indonesian Military (TNI) be handed back both...

Tycoon nabbed for illegal possession of chemicals

Tycoon nabbed for illegal possession of chemicalsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java West Java Police have detained a businessman, Yusuf Tjahyadi, for illegal possession of 40 tons of chemicals that can be used to make explosives, police said Tuesday.Adj. Comr.

Corruption fighter dies at 55

Corruption fighter dies at 55 JAKARTA: The acting director of the anticorruption division at the city police headquarters, Sr. Comr. Muchrawi Effendi, 55, died on Tuesday at 3 a.m. at Graha Medika Hospital in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.

Supreme Court to hear Akbar's case

Supreme Court to hear Akbar's case JAKARTA: The Supreme Court will hear the appeal of Akbar Tandjung, the speaker of the House of Representatives, who has been sentenced to three-years in jail for corruption.

Indonesia, Brunei want UN lead in postwar Iraq

Indonesia, Brunei want UN lead in postwar IraqFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia wants the UN to take the lead in the establishment of a postwar government in Iraq and ensure the participation of the Iraqi people in the process.

Police arrest Padang deputy mayor

Police arrest Padang deputy mayor PADANG, West Sumatra: The police in Padang, West Sumatra, arrested Chairul Indra, who was recently elected Padang deputy mayor, for using a fake school certificate in contending the election.

Radisson Hotels in RI changes name

Radisson Hotels in RI changes name JAKARTA: Radisson Hotels and Resorts, which operates starred hotels in four cities across Indonesia, has changed its name to Prime Plaza Hotels and Resorts at the beginning of this month.By changing its name, the hotel operator is no longer affiliated to the U.S.

OPM establishes branch in Vanuatu

OPM establishes branch in Vanuatu JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is seeking clarification from the Vanuatu government regarding reports a branch of the Free Papuan Organization (OPM) separatist movement has opened in the Pacific country.

Shopping Mall near Borobudur?

Shopping Mall near Borobudur? Having returned to Australia from a recent business trip to Indonesia which included an opportunity to once again savor the splendor and ambience of one of Asia's truly great religious and cultural monuments, the Buddhist stupa of Borobudur, I am writing to express my...

58 firms undergo environmental audit

58 firms undergo environmental audit SEMARANG: The government is conducting an environmental audit on 58 companies and expects to publish the results early next month, State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Tuesday.

Crisis in North Korea is an Asian affair: Hassan

Crisis in North Korea is an Asian affair: HassanFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia continues to believe that the nuclear crisis in North Korea should be settled within the framework of an Asian forum, instead of involving the United Nations.

Govt warns of increasing SARS cases

Govt warns of increasing SARS casesMoch. N. Kurniawan and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hospitals designated to treat suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome cases have been told to prepare more isolation rooms as the number of suspected SARS cases rose to 16 on Tuesday, up from 12...

12 killed in Philippine fire

12 killed in Philippine fire PHILIPPINES: Twelve people, including five children, were killed when a fire razed several houses in a southern Philippine city, police said on Tuesday.All the victims were living in a two-story house where the fire started on Monday in the village of Poblacion in...

RI to help RP probing deadly blast

RI to help RP probing deadly blast PHILIPPINES: Indonesia vowed full cooperation on Tuesday into a probe over reports that five Indonesians were allegedly behind last week's bombing of a wharf in the southern Philippines that left 16 people dead.

Bolkiah to receive academic title

Bolkiah to receive academic title YOGYAKARTA: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam is to receive on Wednesday an honorary doctorate in culture from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) during his visit to the sultanate city.

SARS worse than a plane crash: Flight crew

SARS worse than a plane crash: Flight crewSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I do not believe in the medical check system at the airport. There might be someone with no symptoms at all who is actually carrying the SARS virus and might infect us on board," Annisa (not her real name) a...

Reuters/Darren Whiteside

Reuters/Darren WhitesideANTIVIRAL PROTECTION: Indonesian doctors watch passengers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta international airport. The Indonesian government has ordered tough precautionary steps against the deadly flu-like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus.

Govt to fund school renovation

Govt to fund school renovation JAKARTA: The Ministry of National Education plans to disburse funds this year for the reconstruction in less developed regions of 2,167 school buildings that have been damaged by natural disasters.

Stressed about birth certificate

Stressed about birth certificate From Kompas Whether or not a family name must be put on a birth certificate has become a confusing problem lately as there is no standard regulation about this matter.In some civil registry offices, this family name may be put down on a child's birth certificate,...

Aceh and Papua

Aceh and Papua While acknowledging our deep affection for the Iraqi people, we have our own unresolved problems: Aceh and Papua.Recently, violence has been escalating in the two provinces. Members of the Free Papua Organization (OPM) were reported to have broken into the Indonesian Military (TNI)...

Police arrest Padang deputy mayor

Police arrest Padang deputy mayor PADANG, West Sumatra: The police in Padang, West Sumatra, arrested Chairul Indra, who was recently elected Padang deputy mayor, for using a fake school certificate in contending the election.

Budget books surplus of Rp 2.9t in Q1

Budget books surplus of Rp 2.9t in Q1Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government during the first quarter booked a budget surplus of about Rp 2.9 trillion (US$326 million) instead of a Rp 7.6 trillion deficit as had been forecast in the budget.

Taman Safari plants 1,000 trees

Taman Safari plants 1,000 trees BOGOR : Taman Safari Indonesia in collaboration with the Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) has planted 1,000 trees on the slopes of Gede Pangrango mountain near Bogor, West Java.

Govt revokes visa-free facility for 48 countries

Govt revokes visa-free facility for 48 countriesFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has forged ahead with its plan to revoke the visa- free facility extended to nationals of 48 countries despite determined opposition from the country's tourism...

Jakarta urges masks for tourism-related employees

Jakarta urges masks for tourism-related employeesBambang Nurbianto and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta City Administration on Tuesday moved to curb the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), by demanding those involved in the tourism industry wear masks while...

Dual approach against childhood obesity

Dual approach against childhood obesityMelissa Southern-Garcia, Dietitian, Jakarta, SouthernDietitian@yahoo.comDear Melissa, I am very concerned with my son's excess weight. He is 6 years old and weighs 60 kilograms (132 pounds).

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;JP;zph; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates April 8 JP/13/13RupiahRupiah Rates April 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,611.54 5,004.66 5,338.62 5,277.12Brunei dollar 1 5,265.64 4,702.98 5,009.55 4,959.01Canadian dollar 1 6,340.

Govt bond issue receives strong market demand

Govt bond issue receives strong market demandDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's first bond issue this year, worth Rp 2.7 trillion (about US$295 million), was well received by the market, with the issue three times oversubscribed.

Education system

Education systemFrom Suara Karya There is much debate taking place about the bill on national education, particularly regarding subarticle 1(a) of article 12 (in the version from the House of Representatives) and subarticle 1(a) of article 13 (in the government version), which are about the right...

Flying through the shadow of stiff rivalry

Flying through the shadow of stiff rivalryI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta With more domestic airlines in operation there has been a tightening of the competition among local carriers, most of which continue to focus on proven profitable routes.

Panin Bank plans to issue bonds

Panin Bank plans to issue bonds JAKARTA : PT Bank Pan Indonesia, or Panin Bank, is planning to issue around Rp 500 billion of bonds by June to diversify the maturity profile of the source of its funds, an official with the bank said on Tuesday.

Bolkiah to receive academic title

Bolkiah to receive academic title YOGYAKARTA: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam is to receive on Wednesday an honorary doctorate in culture from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) during his visit to the sultanate city.

RI to help RP probing deadly blast

RI to help RP probing deadly blast PHILIPPINES: Indonesia vowed full cooperation on Tuesday into a probe over reports that five Indonesians were allegedly behind last week's bombing of a wharf in the southern Philippines that left 16 people dead.

Stolen rifles recovered in military compound

Stolen rifles recovered in military compoundNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua After four days of an operation to recover 29 stolen rifles and the rebels who allegedly stole them, combat soldiers from the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) recovered nine of the rifles, six of which...

Embezzlement of refugee fund uncovered

Embezzlement of refugee fund uncovered KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Southeast Sulawesi provincial council has uncovered irregularities in the distribution of government funds for Ambonese, Poso and East Timorese refugees in Buton regency.

KPU to disburse funds to regions next Tuesday

KPU to disburse funds to regions next TuesdayArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) promised on Tuesday to begin disbursing funds for the general election to all of the country's provinces, regencies and municipalities by next Monday.

Panin Bank plans to issue bonds

Panin Bank plans to issue bonds JAKARTA : PT Bank Pan Indonesia, or Panin Bank, is planning to issue around Rp 500 billion of bonds by June to diversify the maturity profile of the source of its funds, an official with the bank said on Tuesday.

Hindus pray at disputed temple

Hindus pray at disputed temple INDIA: Hindu devotees on Tuesday offered prayers at a disputed temple after a government body opened up the site following violent protests, an official said.The 1,000-year old Bhojshala structure in the Dhar district of central Madhya Pradesh state, which has a...

Australian envoy says RI still a good place for investment

Australian envoy says RI still a good place for investmentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the various problems faced by Indonesia, businesses in Australia still consider the country to be a strong choice for business expansion, an envoy said.

Bigger threats to growth

Bigger threats to growth Bank Indonesia's first quarterly report for this year confirmed what most private-sector analysts have predicted, but something the government refused to fully acknowledge at least in its pronouncements.The pace of economic growth, the report said, slackened to 3.

Aceh and Papua

Aceh and Papua While acknowledging our deep affection for the Iraqi people, we have our own unresolved problems: Aceh and Papua.Recently, violence has been escalating in the two provinces. Members of the Free Papua Organization (OPM) were reported to have broken into the Indonesian Military (TNI)...

Care Forum unsure of its responsibilities

Care Forum unsure of its responsibilitiesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been over a month since the city administration established the Jakarta Care Forum to help solve some of the city's problems, but its members admit that they have made no progress and are still unsure about...

Major airlines on full alert to cope with SARS virus

Major airlines on full alert to cope with SARS virus Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The world's major airlines have been on full alert following the outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) ailment, which has caused a worldwide travel scare.

Asia-Africa conference delayed

Asia-Africa conference delayedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and South Africa have agreed to delay the initial Asia Africa Subregional Organization Conference (AASROC) meeting in Bandung due to global political instability and the threat of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

TNI should attack separatists

TNI should attack separatists From Koran Tempo Recently, the Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono was angered by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for what he said were frequent violations of the Indonesia-GAM peace accord.