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Wed, 20 Jul 2005
President to skip DPD invitation
President to skip DPD invitation JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will deliver a speech on the 2006 draft state budget during a plenary session at the House of Representatives on Aug. 16, State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Residents of Semarang ask, Zheng who?
Residents of Semarang ask, Zheng who?Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangDespite the plan to grandly celebrate the 600th anniversary of Zheng He's journey around the world, the majority of Semarang students and residents are still uninformed on the great Chinese explorer.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Percasi eyes 3 golds in Manila
Percasi eyes 3 golds in ManilaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new executive board of the Chess Association of Indonesia (Percasi) on Tuesday expressed optimism about its chase for three gold medals at the next Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
New chief to restore police image
New chief to restore police imageFrom RepublikaThe police should set a good example for society and conduct an internal reordering to restore the image of the police as a public protector. With the change of leadership at the National Police, it is expected the police's image will be restored.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Taufik's release request rejected
Taufik's release request rejected JAKARTA: The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office refused to release Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) chairman Muhammad Taufik, who has been detained on graft charges since June 10."There is no reason to suspend his detention.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Donggala attack damages houses, a car
Donggala attack damages houses, a carDONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: A group of Tolu residents attacked the neighboring subdistrict of Kotarindau on Sunday night, but no fatalities were reported in the incident.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Lessons of peace in Indonesia
Lessons of peace in Indonesia Thailand would do well to learn from the accord struck between the Susilo government and the Free Aceh Movement.A long-awaited peace agreement between the government of Indonesia and rebels in Aceh province was finally concluded over the weekend with both sides saying...
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Tanah Abang traffic to be rerouted
Tanah Abang traffic to be rerouted JAKARTA: The City Transportation Agency will begin rerouting traffic on Wednesday in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, particularly along Jl. Wahid Hasyim, in an effort to deal with the area's traffic woes.The agency will place a road divider on the west side of Jl.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates Juy 19
Rupiah Rates Juy 19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,758.16 7,004.23 7,418.56 7,343.79 Brunei dollar 1 6,114.18 5,519.10 5,846.54 5,786.66 Canadian dollar 1 8,453.40 7,629.79 8,083.36 7,999.67 Swiss franc 1 7,949.85 7,177.13 7,601.85 7,525.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Police lose big catch in fight against gambling
Police lose big catch in fight against gamblingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNational Police vice officers were forced to concede that they had not fared very well in the recent push against gambling, as they had only arrested a few small fries, while the big sharks were still free.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
checked -- JSR
checked -- JSR Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan marketThe Jakarta Post JakartaAfter concentrating on marketing sports utility vehicles (SUVs) over the past five years, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) is targeting the sedan segment by launching the all-new Ford Focus.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
China, ASEAN move to propel regional economy
China, ASEAN move to propel regional economyHu Xuan, China Daily, Asia News Network/Beijing China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are taking a tangible step towards creating the world's most populous free trade area (FTA).
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
NTT plagued with malnutrition
NTT plagued with malnutritionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe malnutrition problem in West and East Nusa Tenggara that has been widely reported in the media recently is comparable to Pandora's Box. When the story was reported, it was quickly followed by similar revelations in other areas nationwide.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Manulife eyes 25% growth
Manulife eyes 25% growthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI), a local unit of Canada's largest insurer, Manulife Financial Corp., is confident revenue from its insurance premiums will grow by at least 25 percent this year on higher economic growth in the country.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
EU considers mission to Indonesia's Aceh province to monitor
EU considers mission to Indonesia's Aceh province to monitor peace agreementAgencies Brussels/Jakarta/United NationsThe European Union is considering sending a team of monitors to the troubled Indonesian province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) to help implement a new peace agreement there, EU...
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Govt maintains aid for parties
Govt maintains aid for parties JAKARTA: The government is set to go ahead and disburse the much-criticized financial package to political parties, an official says.State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Tuesday each party would receive Rp 21 million (US$2,164) for each House of...
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
RI remains anti-foreigner
RI remains anti-foreigner This is a reply to your article Investors or retired people? published in The Jakarta Post on June 9. After reading the indignant reaction to a suggestion that Indonesia let elderly foreigners retire in Indonesia, I think there may be some short-sightedness when looking at...
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Masked thieves bust into home of Japanese citizen
Masked thieves bust into home of Japanese citizenMulta Fidrus and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, JakartaSix masked thieves broke into the house of a Japanese national in Pondok Aren, Tangerang, early on Tuesday, injuring two people and fleeing with cash and two cellular phones.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Locusts invade Cirebon regencies
Locusts invade Cirebon regenciesNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonAt least 1,700 hectares of rice fields in four regencies in Cirebon have been severely damaged by locust swarms and farmers fear the insect menace left uncontrolled could threaten the region's entire harvest.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Govt expects $193m from forestry fees, royalties
Govt expects $193m from forestry fees, royaltiesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the country's timber production recently showing signs of increasing, the government believes it can increase next year's revenues in royalties and fees from the timber industry to Rp 1.9 trillion (US$193.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Papuan students demand graft probe
Papuan students demand graft probeJAYAPURA, Papua: Some 100 Papuan students staged a protest outside the Papua Provincial Council building demanding that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono approve a graft investigation into Jayawijaya Regent David Hubi.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Aussie ambassador to Indonesia
Aussie ambassador to Indonesia As an Australian citizen currently living in Indonesia, I share the concerns of Pak Djoko Susilo, a member of the House of Representatives, regarding the choice of Bill Farmer as Australia's next ambassador to Jakarta.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Death sentence for servants
Death sentence for servantsFrom RepublikaAn Indonesian migrant worker, Rohana, could face the death penalty for allegedly killing her employer in Singapore, according to a report on July 4. In March 2004, two other domestic servants, Juminem and Siti Aminah, were also charged with murder in that...
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Government urged to cut export tax on tea
Government urged to cut export tax on teaWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa DuaState-owned plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) VIII is urging the government to cut the 30 percent export tax on tea, claiming it harms the country's competitiveness in the global market.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Police to maintain personnel in Aceh: Sutanto says
Police to maintain personnel in Aceh: Sutanto saysTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen. Sutanto said that police would maintain their personnel in Aceh, arguing that they play a crucial role in ensuring public order.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Navy cyclists set good example
Navy cyclists set good exampleAntara, JakartaRear Admiral Slamet Subijanto used to ride around the naval base in Surabaya on his bicycle when he chief of the Navy's training department.He continued to do so when he was made chief of the Navy's Eastern Fleet.
Wed, 20 Jul 2005
Motorbikes may be banned from Jakarta main roads
Motorbikes may be banned from Jakarta main roadsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration is considering imposing restrictions on motorcycles in the capital, including banning them from entering the city's thoroughfares, in order to ease traffic congestion.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 18, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 18, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Death sentence for servants
Death sentence for servantsFrom RepublikaAn Indonesian migrant worker, Rohana, could face the death penalty for allegedly killing her employer in Singapore, according to a report on July 4. In March 2004, two other domestic servants, Juminem and Siti Aminah, were also charged with murder in that...
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Papuan students demand graft probe
Papuan students demand graft probeJAYAPURA, Papua: Some 100 Papuan students staged a protest outside the Papua Provincial Council building demanding that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono approve a graft investigation into Jayawijaya Regent David Hubi.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Susilo should visit Israel too
Susilo should visit Israel tooEmanuel Shahaf, Tel Aviv The recent report indicating that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono intends to visit the Palestinian Authority (The Jakarta Post, July 13) is a welcome sign that Indonesia may consider assuming an active role in mediating the Middle East...
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Mixed response in House to Aceh deal
Mixed response in House to Aceh dealThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe reaction was mixed in the House of Representatives on Monday to the draft peace deal signed by the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), with some legislators questioning GAM's main demand to establish a local political party...
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Budget deficit may widen to 1.3 percent of GDP
Budget deficit may widen to 1.3 percent of GDPRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis year's state budget deficit is likely to soar far above initial forecasts unless immediate measures are taken to contain surging spending on fuel subsidies amid high global oil prices and soaring fuel...
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Peace agreement raises doubts, hopes in Aceh
Peace agreement raises doubts, hopes in AcehReuters/Banda AcehPeople in Aceh reacted cautiously on Monday to a deal aimed at ending 30 years of civil war in the Indonesian province devastated by the Dec. 26 tsunami.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Twins Anggi and Angeli doing well, return home
Twins Anggi and Angeli doing well, return homeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanConjoined twins Anggi and Angeli returned home on Monday after they were successfully separated at Singapore's Gleneagles Hospital in May. The two babies, who were born in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra on Feb.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
BNI, BPN officials arrested for graft
BNI, BPN officials arrested for graftAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice arrested over the weekend an employee of the Kota branch of state-owned bank BNI in West Jakarta, an official of the National Land Agency (BPN) and a businessmen for defrauding the bank of Rp 6 billion (US$631,570).
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Subscribers incensed by cable TV blackouts
Subscribers incensed by cable TV blackoutsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIt has been a long, tiring day at the office and Anton, a 27-year old project control engineer, just wants to watch his favorite late night sports on ESPN.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Search continue for Digoel accident
Search continue for Digoel accidentJAYAPURA, Papua: A search and rescue (SAR) team continued its search on Monday for the bodies of those who died when the Digoel sank on July 7 off Merauke, Papua. As of Monday, a total of 67 bodies had been found, while 15 people had been rescued.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Laos limits travel ahead of ASEAN meet
Laos limits travel ahead of ASEAN meet LAOS: Laos will restrict travel to its capital Vientiane and close schools and government offices for security reasons when it hosts a major meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next week.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
ASIA DEBT PIPELINE: Flurry Of Bonds Seen Before Aug Lull
ASIA DEBT PIPELINE: Flurry Of Bonds Seen Before Aug Lull JP/15/DebtASIA DEBT PIPELINE: Flurry Of Bonds Seen Before Aug Lull Karen Lane Dow Jones/Singapore Despite hefty issuance last week, there looks to be no let up in Asian international bond sales before the market goes on its August summer...
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
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* Subscribers incensed by cable TV blackouts Page 2 * TNI, police boost ties to combat sea crimes Page 4 * Cipularang toll road spurs local economy Page 5 * Slow and steady SBY gains ground Page 7 * BNI, BPN officials arrested for graft Page 8 * S.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Residents of Semarang ask, Zheng who?
Residents of Semarang ask, Zheng who?Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangDespite the plan to grandly celebrate the 600th anniversary of Zheng He's journey around the world, the majority of Semarang students and residents are still uninformed on the great Chinese explorer.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
~Apartments offer privacy, security, comfort living
~Apartments offer privacy, security, comfort living T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta Seeing a young woman returning home at midnight or at dawn, many people might frown upon her, wondering what she has done and have a negative feeling about her.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Sales promotion offers girls much-needed cash
Sales promotion offers girls much-needed cashThe Jakarta Post, JakartaVina Cahyadi, 20, a college student, felt guilty every time she spent her semester break doing nothing but shopping.She finally found the solution when a friend offered her a part-time job as a sales promotion girl (SPG) at last...
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Govt set to welcome Farmer
Govt set to welcome FarmerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian government will likely accept Australia's choice of former immigration department chief Bill Farmer as the replacement for its envoy David Ritchie despite opposition from several House of Representatives members.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Golkar misses target in South Sulawesi elections
Golkar misses target in South Sulawesi electionsAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe Golkar Party has proved its strength in national legislative elections, but that does not necessarily mean that it will always also be victorious in local elections.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
'No more gambling in Jakarta': Police. 'Wanna bet?': Public
'No more gambling in Jakarta': Police. 'Wanna bet?': PublicAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDismissing widespread skepticism about their ability and commitment to eradicate gambling in the city, the Jakarta Police claimed on Monday that all gambling dens in the capital had been closed down.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Homicide case files given to prosecutors
Homicide case files given to prosecutors BEKASI: Police submitted on Monday the case files of four suspects charged in connection with the murder and dismemberment of Yulius Alexander Matital to the Bekasi Prosecutor's Office.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
RI lures foreigners to banking sector
RI lures foreigners to banking sectorLeslie Lopez, Doe Jones/Asean Wall Street Journal, Jakarta Foreign investors have agreed to acquire controlling stakes in two Indonesian banks, reflecting the growing attraction of the country's financial sector as the economy picks up speed.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005
Gambling remains rife in West Java
Gambling remains rife in West JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon It was business as usual for gambling outlets in the northern coastal areas of West Java province, despite a recent antigambling campaign declared by the chief of the National Police, Gen. Sutanto.