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Fri, 24 Sep 2004
SBY can raise fuel prices without resistance: Expert
SBY can raise fuel prices without resistance: ExpertDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Raising fuel prices has always been politically sensitive, but with his popularity and communication skills, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is set to become the next president, will be able to raise the...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Bombing charges await Ba'asyir
Bombing charges await Ba'asyirAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir will be charged with masterminding the J.W. Marriott Hotel bombing in Jakarta and the illegal possession of explosives, the Attorney General's Office says.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Democracy in Indonesia the pride of Muslims
Democracy in Indonesia the pride of MuslimsThe Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul Just as Korea has proved, through its political progress over the last few decades, that there is no inherent conflict between Asian Confucianism and democracy, Indonesians are about to beat another myth that...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
My two sons are studying at the University of Indonesia (UI)
My two sons are studying at the University of Indonesia (UI) and I, too, have taken extension courses at UI before.From our own experience studying at UI, I regret to have to say that many UI lecturers are not committed to their teaching profession.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
PKS promises not to take hard-line on nightspots
PKS promises not to take hard-line on nightspotsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaKnown for its Islamic outlook, the emergence of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) as a major faction in the Jakarta City Council has raised concerns for businessmen who own entertainment spots, who worry...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Governor shuns Tapanuli province
Governor shuns Tapanuli province MEDAN, North Sumatra: Governor Tengku Rizal Nurdin called on Thursday for people to reconsider plans to create Tapanuli province on Sumatra island.If established, the new province may not be able to survive because it has no reliable income sources to finance the...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Poll workers sent to jail
Poll workers sent to jail JAKARTA: Three poll workers who organized balloting for migrant workers based in Tawau, Malaysia have been sentenced to one month in jail each for committing election fraud.The court found Ridwan bin Tahir, Arifin bin Namang and Jainal guilty for perforating over 7,000...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Breaking with Indonesia's past
Breaking with Indonesia's past The clear victory of a former general, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in Indonesia's presidential election is good for Australia. In more than three decades, Indonesian presidents have made just two brief official visits to Australia, despite scores of prime ministerial...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 50
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 50 Strongest signal of intentions will be new Cabinet lineup 2. UMNO: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Abdullah prods Malays in landmark speech 3. HAITI: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Death toll in Haiti floods tops 1,000 4.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
KONI considers age limit for PON
KONI considers age limit for PONMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sport Council (KONI) is considering an age limit for the National Games (PON) in response to criticism that young athletes are being shut out of the quadrennial sporting showcase.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Golkar splinter group seeks Akbar's downfall
Golkar splinter group seeks Akbar's downfallThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The internal split within Golkar Party is intensifying, with a group of dissident politicians seeking to unseat chairman Akbar Tandjung and reopen the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) corruption case in which he was...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
MPR convenes for final session
MPR convenes for final sessionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will commence its final session here on Thursday for five days before ending its five- year term late this month.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Car Free Day campaign revs up
Car Free Day campaign revs up A plaque signed by New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani on Sept. 13, 1999, to commemorate the centennial of Henry H. Bliss' death was meant to "promote safety on streets and highways", as well as to remember Bliss as "the first recorded motor vehicle fatality".
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Dow Jones, Jakarta
Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Wednesday on profit-taking, with renewed concerns about the weakness of the rupiah hurting overall sentiment, dealers said. "Selling wasn't that heavy, however," said a trader with a European securities firm.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Domestic courier industry needs fair regulation
Domestic courier industry needs fair regulation Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, The Jakarta Post The local courier industry has enjoyed rapid growth over the past several years thanks to a significant growth in economic activities in the country's provinces outside Java.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Religious Teachings8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama4:30...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Moral of the election: Out of touch, out of the race
Moral of the election: Out of touch, out of the raceEndy M. Bayuni, Jakarta One of the chief lessons we take away from Monday's election is that our political elite, as represented by the mighty Nationhood Coalition, is completely out of touch with reality at the grassroots level.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Courier giants upbeat in Indonesian market
Courier giants upbeat in Indonesian marketHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The world's major express and logistics companies remain confident about the long-term prospects of the Indonesian courier market despite uncertainties in the country's foreign trade.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Telkomsel expects 3G license soon
Telkomsel expects 3G license soonTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta PT Telekomunikasi Seluler (Telkomsel) expects to obtain a frequency license to run third-generation technology-based radio network before the end of the year to capitalize on the growing demand for cellular services offered by...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
JSX urges brokers to use new trading facilities
JSX urges brokers to use new trading facilities Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) warned securities firms that are members of the bourse to begin using new remote trading facilities by the end of 2005, in a bid to improve trading efficiency.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Papua 'walk the walk' before voting
Papua 'walk the walk' before votingNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Walking one or two days to vote is not usual for the people of Papua, Indonesia's easternmost province.In Jayawijaya regency, for example, one of the most remote and mountainous regencies in the province, people have...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Former artisan Handiwirman offers freshness
Former artisan Handiwirman offers freshnessCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta Amid the many art exhibitions in the capital, Handiwirman's solo exhibition at the Nadi Gallery opened without the usual luster, yet the mixed-media paintings of the onetime artisan are a refreshing break from the...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Hacker uses Internet cafe to access KPU site
Hacker uses Internet cafe to access KPU site JAKARTA: A witness in the trial of hacker Dani Firmansyah confirmed that the defendant had used one of his computers to break into the General Elections Committee (KPU) website.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates Sept.22
Rupiah Rates Sept.22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,719.89 6,010.13 6,398.89 6,330.90 Brunei dollar 1 5,641.44 5,046.17 5,371.95 5,315.50 Canadian dollar 1 7,399.21 6,620.84 7,045.75 6,974.22 Swiss franc 1 7,591.46 6,791.75 7,228.82 7,154.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Vendors on bicycles face tough traffic
Vendors on bicycles face tough trafficBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Priyanto never thought that selling soya bean milk on his bicycle was a tough job that required him to put his life at risk.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates Sept.22
Rupiah Rates Sept.22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,719.89 6,010.13 6,398.89 6,330.90 Brunei dollar 1 5,641.44 5,046.17 5,371.95 5,315.50 Canadian dollar 1 7,399.21 6,620.84 7,045.75 6,974.22 Swiss franc 1 7,591.46 6,791.75 7,228.82 7,154.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Judges to take oath before Oct. 20
Judges to take oath before Oct. 20Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Anticorruption Court is expected to start operating before Oct. 20, when the next president is expected to take his or her oath.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Susilo's win good for democracy
Susilo's win good for democracy The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The expected landslide victory of former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Indonesia is significant for two reasons: First, it shows that despite myriad problems afflicting the world's most populous Muslim country, democracy...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
1. CIVIL: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. CIVIL: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS SBY's imminent win spurs concern over democracy, rights 2. MEDIA: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Media boosts SBY's win: Experts 3. SULAWESI: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS West Sulawesi becomes Indonesia's 33rd province 4. DRUGS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Nigerian gets death for drug smuggling
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Disgruntled guards seize ballot boxes in Jayapura
Disgruntled guards seize ballot boxes in JayapuraNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura About 120 polling station guards in Jayapura, Papua, have seized three ballot boxes to protest what they claim is the authorities' failure to pay them for their work in Monday's presidential election.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Investors await for positive signs from new govt
Investors await for positive signs from new govtZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe upcoming new government of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who looks set to win the election runoff in a landslide, must immediately show that it is determined to move quickly to resolve the country's economic ills...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
'Experts back findings in Buyat case'
'Experts back findings in Buyat case'Abdul Khalik/Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police claim that at least six experts from different offices have supported their finding that Buyat Bay in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, was polluted with heavy metals.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
[b]Indonesia has
Indonesia has fresh chance with democracy Greg Barton Jakarta2. Nation -- Susilo's win good for democracy 1 x 30 Susilo's win good for democracy The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok3. Strait -- New leader, new hopes 1 x 30New leader brings new hopes The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
RI elections may be positive for reforms: S&P
RI elections may be positive for reforms: S&P The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said on Wednesday that Indonesia's presidential elections, where preliminary results point to a victory for Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, are not expected to herald major policy shifts, but could...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Megawati and history
Megawati and history The first-ever direct presidential election took place on Monday. The quick count jointly conducted by Metro TV and the Institute of Research, Education and Information of Social and Economic Affairs (LP3ES) shows that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has won the election.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Susilo's victory spells death for political elitism
Susilo's victory spells death for political elitismOng Hock Chuan, Jakarta The presidential runoff on Monday was a watershed event in Indonesian politics. It marks the day when elite politics finally died, six years after the Reformasi deal it a mortal blow.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Councillors agree with protesters
Councillors agree with protesters PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Hundreds of students staged a noisy protest as the 64 new members of the South Sumatra legislature were sworn in on Wednesday.The protesters demanded that the councillors sign a political contract, in which they vow to stay clear of...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
New leader brings new hopes
New leader brings new hopes The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Indonesia's transition from a feudal-military entity has taken its biggest leap so far with the peaceful electoral transfer of power to a new President.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Cirebon Mayor violates election rules: KPU
Cirebon Mayor violates election rules: KPUNana Rukmana and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon/Yogyakarta Cirebon General Elections Commission (Cirebon KPUD) has found a strong indication that Cirebon Mayor Subardi violated regulations in the election campaign, a top poll official said on...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Detainees admit to pledging to be suicide bombers
Detainees admit to pledging to be suicide bombersAbdul Khalik/Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Some of the 10 people now under police custody have confessed they were recruited by Malaysian fugitives Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Institute opens American corner
Institute opens American corner MEDAN: Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husin Al Munawar inaugurated on Tuesday "the American Corner" in the State Islamic Institute's (IAIN) library.The section is expected to broaden the students' knowledge on the United States' stance toward Islam,...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Religious complex, brothels form uneasy neighbors
Religious complex, brothels form uneasy neighborsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The city administration says it is determined to push ahead with the construction of the Jakarta Islamic Center in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta -- an area that was previously home to hundreds of brothels --...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 23, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 23, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Textile, Rare Textile from All Part of Indonesia, at the Gallery of Alila Ubud Hotel, Malinggih Kelod Village, Payangan Gianyar, Sept. 25 to Oct. 20.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
House askes SBY to mull fuel hike
House askes SBY to mull fuel hike Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The incoming government should consider raising fuel prices at home later this year in a bid to cut losses caused by the burgeoning cost of the nation's fuel subsidy that could cripple state finances, the House of...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
BPK lists AGO among top abusers
BPK lists AGO among top abusersDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) -- the state body supposedly in the frontline in the fight against corruption -- topped the list of state institutions that have committed "irregularities" in the management of state funds,...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Migrant workers flee to Nunukan
Migrant workers flee to NunukanRusman, The Jakarta Post/Nunukan Fearing a crackdown by the Malaysian government, Indonesians working in Malaysia, both legally and illegally, have descended on Nunukan regency, East Kalimantan province, to obtain or extend immigration documents.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
ORIX Indonesia Finance:
ORIX Indonesia Finance: Make your life easier with leasingIn today's competitive business world, prudent cash flow management is of paramount importance for the operation of both big corporations and small companiesCash is the oxygen that enables a company to survive and perform well.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Lippo Karawaci to issue new shares
Lippo Karawaci to issue new shares JAKARTA: Property developer PT Lippo Karawaci plans to issue between 512.7 million and 1.025 billion new shares to raise cash to finance new projects."We expect to raise up to Rp 1 trillion (US$109.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Factions eye eviction law revision
Factions eye eviction law revision Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The intention of City Council factions to revise a bylaw on public order is good news for those living on riverbanks, beside railway tracks and in designated green zones if it is not just another empty promise by...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Ubud to host writers' festival
Ubud to host writers' festival Ubud will host a special festival bringing together distinguished writers, artists, scholars and filmmakers from around the world to share experiences, expertise and dialog to strengthen the relationship between "East" and West."Held from Oct. 11 through Oct.