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Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthen

Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthenM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Profit-taking is expected to dominate transactions on the Jakarta Stock Exchange this week as investors try to cash in on recent gains, an analyst has said.

Export tax plan for commodities not effective: Experts

Export tax plan for commodities not effective: ExpertsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to impose export tax on certain commodities such as raw leather and cocoa products will not be effective in curbing the export of the commodities, industry associations said.

Australia nabs 19 RI fishing boats

Australia nabs 19 RI fishing boats AUSTRALIA: Nineteen Indonesian boats have been impounded in Australia's latest crackdown on foreign vessels that poach fish in its northern waters, officials said on Sunday.

~Presidential Decree No. 28/2003

~Presidential Decree No. 28/2003 declaring a state of emergency and martial law for AcehPresident of the Republic of IndonesiaConsidering: a. A series of peace initiatives by the government, including the implementation of special autonomy law for Aceh, an integrated development approach as well as...

Sukarno or Soeharto

Sukarno or SoehartoFrom KompasI wish to question my fellow citizens across the country, particularly the political elite. Is there anybody out there who has the capacity of a Sukarno or a Suharto, who is respected both at home and overseas, and who considers Indonesia's territorial integrity as not...

Indosat's new owner calls for fair play in telecommunications sector

Indosat's new owner calls for fair play in telecommunications sector After acquiring a 41.9 percent stake in the country's second largest telecommunication company PT Indosat from the government in December last year, Singapore Technologies Telemedia (STT) has a tough task ahead to boost the...

War returns to Aceh as peace talks fail

War returns to Aceh as peace talks failThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta War looks set to return to Aceh after two days of talks to save a peace pact between the Indonesian government and separatist rebels broke down, with the government responding through the imposition of martial law in the province.

1. BUS: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12

1. BUS: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12Public campaign for busway needed2. HIV: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25Hundreds of demonstrators demand subsidy for ARVs 3. UNIVERS: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20Extra costs incurred to secure university seats4.

Luring new customers and maintaining existing customers

Luring new customers and maintaining existing customersBurhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaEven for purchases of basic daily needs like soap and toothpaste, Maya does not mind the longer distance to Matahari department store instead of a nearby mini market.

'Govt has failed to serve public in transportation'

'Govt has failed to serve public in transportation' The government policy to shift national holidays this year is generally welcomed by holidaymakers. However, many also complain about the poor condition of the transportation systems.

'Export tax plan on commodities ineffective'

'Export tax plan on commodities ineffective'Adianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government's plan to impose export tax on certain commodities such as raw leather and cocoa products will not be effective in curbing the export of the commodities, industry associations said.

Firm action

Firm action needed against GAM From Media IndonesiaThe greater part of the Aceh population supports the peace- making process in the region and the outcome of conflict settlement so far. But certain elements in society are attempting to spoil the process and ruin the chance of compromise.

Reporters urged to discard military uniforms

Reporters urged to discard military uniformsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has urged reporters embedded with the Indonesian Military (TNI) in Aceh to avoid wearing military uniforms, warning that the separatists may target the reporters in any gunfight.

Why we need changes in RI's visa policy

Why we need changes in RI's visa policyJunita Sitorus, Directorate General of Immigration, Jakarta, junita_st@yahoo.com A parade of reactions against the new visa policy released by the government on March 31 were recently published in The Jakarta Post and other media.

Labor rallies

Labor ralliesFrom Media IndonesiaOn May Day this year, many labor unions in Indonesia took to the streets to object to the recently ratified law on manpower.Signed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on April 25, 2003, this law is believed to be harmful to workers' interests, particularly in its...

On the brink of war?

On the brink of war? Ever since disruption of the operations of the Joint Security Council in the middle of last month, it has been obvious that President Megawati's government has lost its trust in the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA), only four months after the document was signed.

Thai fishermen invade RI waters

Thai fishermen invade RI waters CIREBON, West Java: Indonesia loses about US$4 billion a year to illegal fishing by Thais, Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri says."Thai fishermen control nearly 80 percent of Indonesian waters using vessels that fly the Indonesian flag,"...

1. ACEH: 1 x 38

1. ACEH: 1 x 38Peace talks fail, war returns to Aceh 2. PHONE: 1 x 24Talks by cellular phone3. SUTIYOSO: 1 x 35Be vigilant for GAM attacks: Sutiyoso 4. SECURITY: 1 x 50SE Asian security at risk if insurgences blow up

SE Asian security at risk if insurgencies blow up

SE Asian security at risk if insurgencies blow upP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila Separatist insurgences in the Philippines and Indonesia are threatening to flare up into full scale wars that could unhinge Southeast Asian security and hinder the region's battle against terrorism,...

* Headlines: Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans 2

* Headlines: Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans 2 * National: Interfaith figures call for review of education bill4 * City: Public campaign for busway needed5 * Opinion: New visa policy ill-timed 8 * Sports: Schumacher survives fire to claim Austrian win 10 * World: RP troops kill 50 rebels in...

1 PANCUR: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS

1 PANCUR: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Pancur Kasih promotes ethnic harmony 2. STILT: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS 'Venice of Hong Kong' may eventually fade

'Inul' pencil in demand

'Inul' pencil in demand JAKARTA: Rubber pencils called "Inul" pencils, in reference to dangdut sensation Inul Daratista, are the hottest-selling item in the capital."In one day, I can sell more than 50 pencils," Ujang, an "Inul" pencil vendor on the train connecting Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta...

The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions

The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions Before his return to Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai Maj. Gen. Tanongsuk Tuvinum talked to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his five-month experience in Aceh as the head of the Joint Security Committee (JSC), and his view about the future of...

Investment rises despite low demand

Investment rises despite low demandSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fall in overall business as a result of the downturn in the global economy has also affected courier and cargo businesses in Indonesia.

Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthen

Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthenM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post JakartaProfit-taking is expected to dominate transactions on the Jakarta Stock Exchange this week as investors try to cash in on recent gains, an analyst has said.

CNOOC to get stake in Aussie project

CNOOC to get stake in Aussie project PERTH: China's national offshore oil and gas company CNOOC will pay A$544 million (US$348 million) for a 5.3 percent stake in the massive North West Shelf (NWS) gas project off the Western Australian coast, it was announced here on Friday.CNOOC Ltd.

Australia nabs 19 RI fishing boats

Australia nabs 19 RI fishing boats AUSTRALIA: Nineteen Indonesian boats have been impounded in Australia's latest crackdown on foreign vessels that poach fish in its northern waters, officials said on Sunday.

Extra costs incurred to secure university seats

Extra costs incurred to secure university seatsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many high school students who have just completed their final examinations are worrying about whether they can get into a quality university due to the limited number of seats.

Resource-rich Aceh suffers from prolonged violence

Resource-rich Aceh suffers from prolonged violenceA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The war-torn province of Aceh is known for its rich natural resources, notably oil and gas, and yet its people are among the poorest in the country.

Millions to attend national exams

Millions to attend national exams JAKARTA: Around 4 million junior high school students nationwide begin national final examinations on Monday, a senior government official said.Indra Djati Sidi, the director general for elementary and high school education at the Ministry of National Education,...

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;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-documents-order Photo captionJP/Mulkan Salmona RECEIVING ORDERS: A DHL clerk in one of the company's branches in Jakarta receives an order from a client. Documents or packages are then sorted out according to type before being dispatched.

Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress

Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress The Indonesian Forwarders Association (INFA) will host the 41st annual congress of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders, which will be held in Nusa Dua, Bali, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3.

Cost to be a teacher

Cost to be a teacherFrom KompasAs in the New Order period, graft practices continue to prevail in the recruitment of teachers, school principals and other civil servants throughout Indonesia. The selection of teachers as government employees in Cirebon and the surrounding regency during 2000/2001...

Protesters march on to Jakarta

Protesters march on to Jakarta BANDUNG: At least 300 people, mostly students, workers, farmers and fishermen from Bandung, West Java, continued on Saturday their long march to Jakarta, where they intend to stage a rally.

Interfaith figures call for review of education bill

Interfaith figures call for review of education billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of various religions on Sunday jointly urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to delay endorsing the much-debated national education system bill and suggested that more discussions be held to...

New visa policy ill-timed

New visa policy ill-timedDewi Anggraeni, Journalist, Melbourne Indonesia is not the only country where state departments appear not to speak to one another. However this inter- departmental autism became acutely obvious when the government announced the presidential decree to revoke the 60-day,...

JP/8/holiday

JP/8/holiday2 x Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans as preparations poorJP/13/Deputy2 x 22House set to select new central bank deputy chief JP/2/weekend1 x 27Flights on several routes fully booked JP/2/MALAYSIA2 x 26Rival Indonesian gangs clash in Malaysia, one person killed

Hundreds of demonstrators demand subsidy for ARVs

Hundreds of demonstrators demand subsidy for ARVsArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of people held a demonstration last Saturday, demanding the government disburse Rp 4.8 billion (US$539,325) as promised earlier, to help people with HIV/AIDS who need to buy antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

Another marketing strategy to create buyer loyalty

Another marketing strategy to create buyer loyalty Syafruddin Chan Contributor JakartaWith competition in all kinds of businesses becoming tougher by the day, it is not surprising that marketers are racing to modify their marketing strategies.

'Workplace discrimination up in RI'

'Workplace discrimination up in RI'Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An increasing amount of workplace discrimination in Indonesia, with gender discrimination topping the list, has at least one international organization very concerned.

Students to hold public stage

Students to hold public stage BOGOR: Students from various universities in Bogor will hold a day-long public discussion, titled Panggung Rakyat (Public Stage), on Wednesday to reflect on the last five years of the reform movement students helped spark.

Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans as preparations poor

Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans as preparations poorZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans appreciated last week's four consecutive days off but have questioned the government's preparations to make the most out of the long weekend in its efforts to boost domestic tourism.

Rights activists hail bill against domestic violence

Rights activists hail bill against domestic violenceMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women's rights activists are hailing a decision from the House of Representatives to draft a bill against domestic violence, saying that the move was a welcome start to providing legal protection for...

We must crush

We must crush GAM for peace From Warta Kota Various efforts have been made to find an amicable settlement of the Aceh question: Humanitarian Pauses I and II and the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, among others.

Thought of radiotherapy depresses cancer patients

Thought of radiotherapy depresses cancer patientsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I was scared and shocked when my doctor told me I had cancer. Then he mentioned radiotherapy to treat the disease. It was really depressing," said Narto, who has nasopharynx cancer.

Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress

Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress The Indonesian Forwarders Association (INFA) will host the 41st annual congress of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders, which will be held in Nusa Dua, Bali, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3.

Police release GAM leaders as Tokyo meeting starts

Police release GAM leaders as Tokyo meeting startsAgencies, Jakarta As the meeting commenced in the Japanese capital of Tokyo to help salvage the shaky peace in Aceh, police released on Saturday night the five negotiators of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

PIB opposes war in Aceh, urges talks

PIB opposes war in Aceh, urges talksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The New Indonesia Party (PIB) broke rank from mainstream political parties when they criticized the government's plan to launch a military crackdown against separatist rebels in Aceh.

RI issues last warning despite Tokyo talks

RI issues last warning despite Tokyo talksAgencies, Tokyo/Jakarta Last-ditch peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) got underway in Tokyo on Saturday as Jakarta issued its final warning for the rebels to renounce their independence aspirations and accept the special autonomy status.

I have to feel good when singing: Brightman

I have to feel good when singing: BrightmanHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A woman lies writhing on the floor in a provocative outfit as vibrant music with strong influences from the Middle East plays in the background.