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Rupiah, stocks recover from bomb incident

Rupiah, stocks recover from bomb incidentDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian currency and stock markets staged a quick recovery on Friday, as hopes are high that the deadly bombing a day earlier will not undermine the economy or sabotage the presidential election.

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JP/5/5PALACEHangabehi crowned Surakarta sultan amid controversyBlontank Poer The Jakarta Post/Surakarta Prince Hangabehi was crowned Sultan of Surakarta on Friday at Surakarta Palace, succeeding his late father, Pakoeboewono XII, marred by a controversy surrounding the legitimacy of the succession.

Two sectors not ready to compete

Two sectors not ready to competeZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will continue supporting the country's automotive and electronic industries after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) liberalize the sectors in 2007, a senior official said on Friday.

Jamsostek hands over funds to blast victims

Jamsostek hands over funds to blast victimsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned PT Jamsostek has paid to the families a total of Rp 116.4 million (US$12,523) for three workers who were killed in the powerful bomb explosion in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday.

Flores volcano activity intensifies

Flores volcano activity intensifiesKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Mount Egon, on Flores island in Sikka regency, East Nusa Tenggara province, showed intensified signs of activity on Friday.The volcano discharged thousands of tons of rocks, sand and hot ash, reaching a height of 5,000 meters above the...

Organized disobedience as creative energy

Organized disobedience as creative energyThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta Disobedience is a negative aspect of human behavior. However, for I Wayan Sadra, his life's journey has led him to incorporate disobedience as a form of creative energy for both life and his music compositions.

NGOs oppose water rate hike

NGOs oppose water rate hike JAKARTA: The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI), the Jakarta Water Consumers Community (Komparta) and the Indonesian Water Contractors Association (Akaindo) oppose the plan to gradually increase water rates every six months.

TV stations explore local traditions

TV stations explore local traditionsSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/ Yogyakarta Television may be an industry of cut-throat competition, but local businesspeople aren't afraid to invest in new stations.

Former councillor robbed on street

Former councillor robbed on street BEKASI: Former deputy chairman of the Bekasi City Council, Salim Musa, was robbed by a group of unidentified men on Thursday at around 6 p.m. when he was driving through Jl. Juanda, Bekasi, in his Honda City.

Automotive, electronics not ready to compete in ASEAN

Automotive, electronics not ready to compete in ASEANZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government will continue supporting the country's automotive and electronic industries after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) liberalize the sectors in 2007, a senior official said on...

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The U.S. and British-led war on terror is being lost Richard Norton-Taylor Guardian News Service London 2. Strait -- Attack on Indonesia 2 X 21 Another terrorist bomb attack on Indonesia The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore3.

Poor management of Hutama Karya

Poor management of Hutama Karya On Saturday, Aug. 24, about 10:30 a.m., while I was driving my car, Registration No. B 8078 MT, from Cempaka Putih crossroads towards the entrance to ITC Cempaka Mas, the iron-sheeting fence separating the street and Hutama Karya's Cempaka Putih flyover construction...

Students protest harsh security

Students protest harsh securityMEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of students at North Sumatra University (USU) staged a protest on Friday in front of the USU rector's office, demanding that the rector punish two university police officers who, earlier in the morning, assaulted two students.

House in Pejaten destroyed by fire

House in Pejaten destroyed by fire JAKARTA: A house belonging to a 62-year-old widow in Pejaten Timur, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, was destroyed early on Thursday by fire.The fire also destroyed two cars and a motorcycle.No fatalities were reported.

How law enforcers handle corruption cases

How law enforcers handle corruption cases Are the police and prosecutors seriously investigating a Rp 1.3 trillion embezzlement case at state bank BNI? The answer is yes and no.Police and prosecutors usually gather data for the case files of suspects before filing formal charges.

Nation mourns the passing of Gen. Muhammad Jusuf

Nation mourns the passing of Gen. Muhammad JusufAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarFormer military chief Gen. (ret) Andi Muhammad Jusuf was buried on Thursday afternoon in a Muslim cemetery in Makassar, next to the grave of his only son, Jaury Jusuf Putra.

Merpati needs investors: Laksamana

Merpati needs investors: LaksamanaTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe fate of state-owned carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines and its some 4,000 employees might be "at stake" following the House of Representatives' decision to put off the privatization of the ailing airline, State Minister...

Two Asian records shattered at PON

Two Asian records shattered at PONMoch. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Following Sutrisno's world record on Wednesday, the second day of the powerlifting competition at the National Games saw two Asian records broken in the women's 52-kilogram category on Thursday.

Carnage in Jakarta

Carnage in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least seven were confirmed killed and over 180 injured in a bomb explosion outside the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning, just 11 days ahead of the presidential election.

Research library preserves country's great literature

Research library preserves country's great literatureAs part of World Literacy Day which fell on Sept. 8, The Jakarta Post's Leony Aurora has been investigating library facilities in the city. Today, we take a look at a literary-research library.

Munir is a true hero

Munir is a true hero Munir's dedication and compassion for those in trouble was truly an example to us all. His outstanding courage was extremely moving and leaves many Indonesians feeling deeply bereft at his passing away.

'I saw body parts strewn around me,' says bombing witness

'I saw body parts strewn around me,' says bombing witnessAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAni glanced over at the group of police officers in front of the Australian Embassy in southern Jakarta while buying some noodles, like she did most mornings.

Mega appeals for calm

Mega appeals for calmPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri called for calm and urged people to remain on the alert following Thursday's huge bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta."I ask all Indonesians to stay united in fighting terrorism.

MMC transformed into frontline hospital

MMC transformed into frontline hospitalUrip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe usually quiet Metropolitan Medical Center (MMC) was transformed into a scene of chaos and confusion moments after the explosion outside the nearby Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said.

Religious leaders condemn bombing, call for unity

Religious leaders condemn bombing, call for unityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy, which killed at least seven people, drew strong nationwide condemnation, with many saying the latest terror attack would further tarnish the predominantly Muslim country's image.

'Religion losing appeal in modern politics'

'Religion losing appeal in modern politics'Tiarma Siboro and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe bulk of Muslim voters will choose Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept.

Honest leaders to solve crisis

Honest leaders to solve crisisFrom Koran TempoThough some groups of people say there is no longer an economic crisis in the country, but honest leaders are still hard to find because this nation's moral crisis continues unabated.

Majority of Asians prefer Kerry than Bush: survey

Majority of Asians prefer Kerry than Bush: surveyP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Washington A majority of Asians want Democratic party senator John Kerry at the White House, according to a global poll in which incumbent President George W. Bush was rebuffed by traditional U.S. allies.

Stocks and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recover

Stocks and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recoverDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta stocks and rupiah closed lower on Thursday on the back of renewed security fears stemming from the deadly bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy.

Rupiah Rates

Rupiah Rates Sept. 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,786.22 6,087.73 6,471.09 6,402.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,764.40 5,172.68 5,496.73 5,440.24 Canadian dollar 1 7,579.07 6,801.24 7,227.13 7,153.04 Swiss franc 1 7,758.91 6,962.56 7,398.62 7,322.

Tourism to feel heat at the blast

Tourism to feel heat at the blastDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After bouncing back slowly from a series of bomb attacks, the nation's tourist industry may face another setback yet again, following a deadly blast near the Australian Embassy.

Govt may delay divestment programs after bomb blast

Govt may delay divestment programs after bomb blast Rendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland Jakarta The government may have to delay the divestment of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the remaining period of this year, after a bomb exploded in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday.

Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep. 9, 2004: Shares Close Change Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 440 -10 123,550,000 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 50,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 16,000 Alakasa Industrindo 125 0 0...

Blast rocks Jakarta

Blast rocks JakartaThe powerful bomb that exploded on Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in the Kuningan business district, South Jakarta, was the latest in a string of terrorist attacks across the country since 2000.

Indonesia features prominently at EUROSEAS conference

Indonesia features prominently at EUROSEAS conferenceVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, ParisOver 400 scholars from all over the world -- mostly from Asia and Europe -- met in the French capital for four days of discussions on Asia-Europe ties, local autonomy, socio-religious conflicts and many...

Democracy and defiance

Democracy and defianceFrom Suara KaryaMany politicians may consider democracy to consist only of differing opinions, hence some party executives defy decisions handed down by their principal organization.

John, Deysi win 100m races

John, Deysi win 100m racesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Deysi Sumigar and John Murray are Indonesia's fastest woman and man respectively, winning the 100-meter races at the National Games here on Thursday.John Murray clocked a time of 10.

Communal clash in Lampung kills one and injures dozens

Communal clash in Lampung kills one and injures dozensOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungA communal clash on Wednesday in Merakbatin village, Lampung province, left one person dead and dozens of others injured.

Medal Tally

Medal Tally The medal table on eighth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Thursday (as of 8.45 local time):1 Jakarta 88 71 62 221 2 W. Java 52 42 52 147 3 E. Java 43 47 74 164 4 C. Java 37 40 44 121 5 Jambi 24 23 10 57 6 S. Sumatra 23 27 24 74 7 N.

Thais join RI family planning program

Thais join RI family planning program JAKARTA: A Thai mission led by the country's public health minister are attending a four-day program on the roles of Muslim leaders and family planning in Indonesia, which began on Thursday.

Senior civil servant violates election law

Senior civil servant violates election law YOGYAKARTA: Despite the order from the home minister for all civil servants to remain neutral during the elections, the regent of Sleman in Yogyakarta openly stated on Thursday his support for President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept. 20 runoff.

World blast deadly Jakarta bombing

World blast deadly Jakarta bombingAgencies, Paris/ManilaFrance, Britain and the Philippines led strong world condemnation of Thursday's car bomb attack which killed at least eight people outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta, with several governments pledging to pursue joint efforts to root out...

Monas to have Rp 1b shuttle cars

Monas to have Rp 1b shuttle cars JAKARTA: The administration plans to buy two shuttle cars to take visitors of the National Monument (Monas) park on a one kilometer ride from the parking lot to the monument.Each car would accommodate 25 passengers.

Busway ticket sales reach Rp 25.1b

Busway ticket sales reach Rp 25.1b JAKARTA: TransJakarta busway Management head Irzal Djamal said on Thursday that the 56 buses operating along the Blok M-Kota corridor had earned the company Rp 25.1 billion (US$2.69 million) from ticket sales since services began on Jan. 15 up to Sept. 8.

Rupiah Rates

Rupiah Rates Sept. 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,786.22 6,087.73 6,471.09 6,402.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,764.40 5,172.68 5,496.73 5,440.24 Canadian dollar 1 7,579.07 6,801.24 7,227.13 7,153.04 Swiss franc 1 7,758.91 6,962.56 7,398.62 7,322.

The Jakarta Post/Jakarta

The Jakarta Post/Jakarta At least seven were confirmed killed and over 180 injured in a bomb explosion outside the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning, just 11 days ahead of the country's presidential election. Officials said eight died and 182 were injured.

Ambitious Edi dreams of hitting world mark

Ambitious Edi dreams of hitting world markEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Edi Zakaria, one of Indonesia's two athletics competitors at the Athens Olympics, set a new National Games record in the 110- meter hurdles here but the 20-year-old runner has set himself even higher target on...

Economy to recover quickly from blast, says Dorodjatun

Economy to recover quickly from blast, says DorodjatunDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is optimistic the economy will recover quickly from the shock of Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, with the impact expected to be limited and short-lived.

List of Kuningan bomb fatalities

List of Kuningan bomb fatalities1. Mukopir, 45, mechanic with PT Perusahaan Pembangunan state developer2. Anton Sujarwo, 24, security guard at Australian Embassy3. Suryadi, 46, gardener at Australian Embassy4. Maria Eva Kumalawati, 27, housewife5.

Blast blamed on Malaysian fugitives

Blast blamed on Malaysian fugitivesAbdul Khalik and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt didn't take the police long to pin the blame for the deadly blast in front of the Australian Embassy here on Thursday on fugitive Malaysian bomb experts Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh. Top.