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Fri, 28 May 2004
BNI cancels dollar debt issue
BNI cancels dollar debt issue State-controlled Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second-largest bank in terms of assets, said it would postpone a planned dollar-denominated bond issue amid rising economic uncertainty as a result of the falling rupiah.
Fri, 28 May 2004
Pertamina assigned to sell LNG to S.Korea, Taiwan
Pertamina assigned to sell LNG to S.Korea, TaiwanFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Oil and Gas Implementing Body (BP Migas) has appointed state oil and gas company PT Pertamina as the sole agent to market Indonesian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to South Korea and Taiwan.
Fri, 28 May 2004
Komnas HAM asked to help with Gus Dur saga
Komnas HAM asked to help with Gus Dur sagaMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta In its latest display of loyalty to its disqualified presidential candidate Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, the National Awakening Party (PKB) sought on Thursday assistance from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas...
Fri, 28 May 2004
Govt may delay privatization program: Official
Govt may delay privatization program: OfficialRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government may delay the sale of shares in a number of state-owned firms, including giant Bank Mandiri, this year, due to current uncertainties in the financial market, according to a senior official.
Fri, 28 May 2004
Rupiah Rates May 27
Rupiah Rates May 27 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,905.09 6,190.33 6,582.57 6,512.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,688.87 5,100.61 5,423.15 5,366.17 Canadian dollar 1 7,107.34 6,373.80 6,775.37 6,705.65 Swiss franc 1 7,663.80 6,872.64 7,305.84 7,230.
Fri, 28 May 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 22, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 22, 2004Exhibitions* Painting A Street called Margutta by Remo Rapetti at Multifunctional Room, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl.H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta, until May 30.
Fri, 28 May 2004
* Fallacies of nationalism-Islamism alignment Page 2
* Fallacies of nationalism-Islamism alignment Page 2 * Illegal logging escalating Page 4 * River overflows, two women swept away Page 5 * Presidential exploitation on the tortured housemaid Page 6 * City to demolish Tanah Abang market Page 8 * Federer edges out Kiefer to set up Kuerten showdown...
Fri, 28 May 2004
City to demolish Tanah Abang market
City to demolish Tanah Abang marketBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The Jakarta administration is set to demolish at least four blocks of Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta, ordering city- owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya to find a location to accommodate thousands of traders during the market...
Fri, 28 May 2004
Gold price in the local market to continue rise
Gold price in the local market to continue riseZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta A combination of a falling rupiah and the rising international price of gold is pushing the price of the commodity up in the local market.
Fri, 28 May 2004
DONE
DONE IBAI, an Italian presence in Indonesia The Italian Business Association in Indonesia wishes to mark the Italian National Day in the spirit of the continued cooperation between Italy and our host country, Indonesia.
Fri, 28 May 2004
Message from the Italian Ambassador to Indonesia
Message from the Italian Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Francesco M. Greco on the occasion of Italian National Day June 2, 2004Country Profile: Italy -- June 2Italian National Day marks the anniversary of June 2, 1946, the day on which, through a historical referendum, the people of Italy opted for a...
Fri, 28 May 2004
Govt provides homes for journalists
Govt provides homes for journalists JAKARTA: At least 1,000 low-cost houses will soon be built in Tambun, Bekasi, to accommodate journalists.Officiating at the ground-breaking for the project on Wednesday, Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure director general of housing, Syarifudin...
Fri, 28 May 2004
Doctors question hospital plan for Thousand Islands
Doctors question hospital plan for Thousand IslandsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Medical staff are questioning the Thousand Islands regency administration's plan to build a hospital in Pramuka island, saying that it will be too expensive, hence impractical, to maintain.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Latest edition of Porsche Cayenne hits the road
Latest edition of Porsche Cayenne hits the road Porsche Cayenne V6 more tolerable for Jakarta streets Novan Iman Santosa JakartaWhat's the point in driving a powerful sports utility vehicle (SUV) around Jakarta's notoriously jammed streets? While you may not be able to satisfy your need for speed,...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Inflat: (3x19)
Inflat: (3x19) Boediono optimistic about this year's inflation target 2. Cyber: (2x27) Govt to set up team to cope with increasing cyber crime 3. Gas (2x24) Nine firms given permits to distribute gas PGN to cut size of bond sale 5.
Thu, 27 May 2004
RP to host ASEAN
RP to host ASEAN antipiracy summit THE PHILIPPINES: The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is mulling a regional system to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), the Philippines said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
PT Gajah Tunggal clarifies
PT Gajah Tunggal clarifiesIn line with the clarification written on May 21 by Rebecca Lee, Head of Communications at Michelin Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Singapore, regarding the article published in The Jakarta Post on May 15, I would also like to clarify that in our report to the Stock Exchange, we...
Thu, 27 May 2004
KPU, Panwaslu relations turn sour over Gus Dur
KPU, Panwaslu relations turn sour over Gus DurM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Differences over ways to handle complaints filed by Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid have aggravated relations between the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) and the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Thu, 27 May 2004
Pakistani school in Menteng given a year to move
Pakistani school in Menteng given a year to moveJakarta Governor Sutiyoso gave the Embassy School of Pakistan a year to move to another location in the city as the school is presently located in the plush area of Menteng in Central Jakarta, which is designated as a residential area.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Asia needs economic community
Asia needs economic communityAkira Kojima, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore China and other parts of Asia are embracing possibilities for further development and the establishment of a regional community in the 21st century.However, the development process is not a straight line.
Thu, 27 May 2004
How many more 'Nirmalas'?
How many more 'Nirmalas'? Reports on the torture of an Indonesian maid in Kuala Lumpur have shocked both Indonesia and Malaysia, while the message coming from Malaysia through its leaders' remarks regarding swift legal action has been loud and clear.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Screening starts for ambassadorship candidates
Screening starts for ambassadorship candidates JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) began on Wednesday the screening of 16 candidates for ambassadorships, including in South Korea, Canada, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Experts suggest ombudsman for media
Experts suggest ombudsman for mediaUrip Hudiono, Jakarta In light of increasing libel suits against the press, experts are suggesting that media enterprises establish an ombudsman to examine the news before publication and to mediate in case of complaints.Deputy chairman of the Press Council, R.H.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Motor oil additive demand on the rise
Motor oil additive demand on the rise JAKARTA: Demand for moto oil additive are estimated to see an increase between 6 percent and 8 percent this year, said a licensee and producer of Agip oil additive here PT Agip Lubrindo Pratama (ALP).
Thu, 27 May 2004
Makro stages 'Extravaganza'
Makro stages 'Extravaganza' JAKARTA: Makro Indonesia is holding its annual HoReKa Extravaganza to promote food and nonfood products for hotels and restaurants.The second HoReKa Extravaganza, which is being held from Wednesday to Thursday in the Balai Samudra hall in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta,...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Haj dormitory construction unclear
Haj dormitory construction unclear TANGERANG: The proposed construction of the Banten haj dormitory in Curug subdistrict remains unclear although it has been approved by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Thu, 27 May 2004
1. ICG: 60 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 10
1. ICG: 60 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 10 Police may arrest outspoken activists 2. PKB: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 PKB confirms support for Wiranto 3. CRASH: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Seven killed as train plows into bus in Jember
Thu, 27 May 2004
The issue of leadership in Indonesian democracy
The issue of leadership in Indonesian democracySatish Mishra, Jakarta During its Second Wave of Reform Indonesia must complete three inter-related tasks in record time: Abandon dictatorship in favor of a more open and representative political system, establish competitive and fair market systems,...
Thu, 27 May 2004
1. BBM: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. BBM: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Govt fears larger deficit due to high oil prices 2. SEOUL: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS South and North Korea to continue military talks 3. PERTH: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS JI infighting canceled bombing, Roche testifies 4.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Illegal logs confiscated and concessionaire named suspect
Illegal logs confiscated and concessionaire named suspectPC Naommy, Jakarta Police have confiscated 21,627 cubic meters of illegal logs over two separate security operations held in East Kalimantan province on April 14 and May 13, and named three suspects, including a forest concessionaire.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Aqua to pay out Rp 10.5b dividend
Aqua to pay out Rp 10.5b dividend JAKARTA: Shareholders of beverage producer PT Aqua Golden Missisipi approved the company's plan on Wednesday to allocate 17 percent of its 2003 net profit for the paying of a dividend this year.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Police eye outspoken activists
Police eye outspoken activistsTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Authorities are closely monitoring activists of 20 local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGO), a move that could herald a crackdown on outspoken government critics.National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Police rescue 13 women in North Sumatra
Police rescue 13 women in North SumatraThe Jakarta Post, Medan/Bandung/Kupang Police officers in Medan, North Sumatra, claimed on Wednesday that they had rescued 13 women seeking work in Malaysia, who had been locked up by labor recruitment agency PT Bagus Bersaudara for two weeks at its office on...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Govt to set up team to cope with increasing cyber crime
Govt to set up team to cope with increasing cyber crimeTony Hotland, Jakarta The government plans to establish an "emergency response" team to deal with cases of cyber fraud, especially those involving credit cards.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Aspirants seeks NU support before poll
Aspirants seeks NU support before pollSuherdjoko and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Pekalongan/Jakarta As the presidential election fast approaches, presidential and vice presidential aspirants are scrambling to win the support of the country's Muslim organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Thu, 27 May 2004
RI country risks remain high
RI country risks remain highJohanes L. Sitanggang, Jakarta A modicum of political stability has returned to Indonesia. However, the long-term outlook remains clouded in uncertainty as the country's transition to a transparent and stable democracy faces numerous obstacles, ranging from powerful...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Safari Park gains Sumatran tigers
Safari Park gains Sumatran tigers BOGOR: A Sumatran tiger, Riau, gave birth to twin cubs, a male and female, on Sunday at the Indonesian Safari Park, Cisarua, Bogor. The first was born at 12:45 a.m., followed by the second around 70 minutes later. The birth weight of each was 1.4 kilograms.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Presidential election
Presidential election The direct presidential election to be held on July 5 will see five candidates vying for the top post. The General Elections Commission (KPU) drew their all-important electoral numbers last Saturday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Senior Poso official held over aid misuse
Senior Poso official held over aid misuseRuslan Sangadji and Rusman, Poso/Samarinda While in Central Sulawesi, Poso Social Affairs Office head Anwar Ali has been detained for allegedly embezzling funds earmarked for refugees; in East Kalimantan, East Kutai Legislative Council speaker Abdal Nanang...
Thu, 27 May 2004
'Buses should only stop at bus stops'
'Buses should only stop at bus stops' The Jakarta administration plans to construct a monorail and expand the busway system, yet it still has not completed an evaluation of the four-month-old Blok M to Kota busway route.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Pornography definition, bill contents unclear: NGO
Pornography definition, bill contents unclear: NGOA. Junaidi, Jakarta Activists and experts supported on Wednesday an antipornography bill, but urged the government and the House of Representatives to drop several controversial articles in the bill, including those banning of erotic dances and...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Thai hopes to seal deal by late July
Thai hopes to seal deal by late July BANGKOK: English football giants Liverpool has agreed to sell Thailand a 30 percent stake in the club but final signing of the deal may be delayed until late July, a Thai official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
PKB warns members to remain loyal
PKB warns members to remain loyal SURABAYA, East Java: An executive of the local chapter of the National Awakening Party (PKB) has warned that it would throw out any PKB members involved in campaigning for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).
Thu, 27 May 2004
Govt to provide 13th-month bonus to civil servants
Govt to provide 13th-month bonus to civil servantsMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The government passed on good news on Wednesday to around 5 million active and retired civil servants and Indonesian Military and National Police personnel that they would receive doubled salaries and pension funds in...
Thu, 27 May 2004
FKM leader's son-in-law moved as precaution: Police
FKM leader's son-in-law moved as precaution: PoliceP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police officer son-in-law of Maluku Sovereignty Forum (FKM) leader Alexander Manuputty has been transferred by the Maluku City Police to Tual in Southeast Maluku.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Gold price in the local market to continue rise
Gold price in the local market to continue riseZakki P. Hakim Jakarta A combination of a falling rupiah and the rising international price of gold is pushing the price of the commodity up in the local market.
Thu, 27 May 2004
Govt fears larger deficit due to high oil prices
Govt fears larger deficit due to high oil pricesDadan Wijaksana and Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government will submit, as early as July, a revision to the 2004 state budget to the House of Representatives -- earlier than scheduled -- which is likely to include a higher assumption for oil prices...
Thu, 27 May 2004
Nine companies given permits to distribute gas
Nine companies given permits to distribute gasFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued interim permits to nine companies to distribute natural gas for industrial consumers, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 May 2004
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The issue of leadership in Indonesian democracy Satish Mishra Jakarta 2. Klemen -- Indonesian country risks 1 x 30 RI country risks remain high Johanes L. Sitanggang Jakarta
Thu, 27 May 2004
Chrisjon to defend WBA title against Sato
Chrisjon to defend WBA title against SatoSuherdjoko, Semarang World featherweight champion Christian John of Indonesia will defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) title against Osamu Sato in Tokyo next week.