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Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Exploring the BMW 7-Series in W. Java
Exploring the BMW 7-Series in W. JavaPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe completion of the Cipularang toll road -- connecting Bandung and Jakarta via Purwakarta and Padalarang -- does not only shorten the trip between the two cities, but encourages more Jakartans to head to the West...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Sunken treasure in Indonesian waters could shed light on 10th
Sunken treasure in Indonesian waters could shed light on 10th century Asian trade[ AP Photos XJAK101-106[ By ROBIN McDOWELL= Associated Press Writer= JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Robin McDowell Associated Press/JakartaWooden ships laden with ceramic pots, golden necklaces and valuable spices have for...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Road bidding requirements to be reviewed
Road bidding requirements to be reviewedRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will review its bidding requirements for future toll road projects, following somewhat unsuccessful tenders on six projects -- two of which failed to receive any interest from investors.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Depok police go on binge
Depok police go on binge DEPOK: The Depok Municipal Police destroyed 17,262 confiscated bottles of alcoholic liquor on Wednesday.The liquor was confiscated from entertainment spots that lacked licenses to sell alcohol during police raids late in August.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Paranormal helps woman find remains of husband
Paranormal helps woman find remains of husbandApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanAs relatives scrambled to find the remains of their loved ones among the charred bodies of Mandala aircraft crash victims, before the unidentified bodies were to be sent for mass burial on Wednesday, Eng Ae Hua...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
RI eyes benefits from Malacca Strait
RI eyes benefits from Malacca StraitIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia is eying economic benefit from managing information for ships passing by the Strait of Malacca through -- among other scheme -- information sale, an official has said.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Incorrect loan record
Incorrect loan record In 2003, ABN Amro approved my personal loan for Rp 30 million over 24 months. Every month I paid the approximately Rp 1.75 million installment on time.By April 2005, the entire 24 installments had been paid in full.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Exhibition reveals Asian's vibrant esthetic energy
Exhibition reveals Asian's vibrant esthetic energyI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, BaliThis September turns out to be an early Christmas for art buffs on Bali with two major exhibitions showing simultaneously in the island's cultural village of Ubud.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Don't insult chess
Don't insult chess From Media IndonesiaIn a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers).
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Standardization of CSR practices proposed
Standardization of CSR practices proposedThe Jakarta Post Jakarta As corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs become more popular among private firms in the country, the availability of a general guideline is therefore pivotal to ensure the proper implementation of such programs.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 8, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 8, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Art Exhibition Free Transport by Davina Stephens, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Season Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay, until Sept. 16 * Painting, Hand Painted Ceramic Dance Pieces by Anne van Borselen, at Jenggala Art Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
BP starts producing gas at APN field
BP starts producing gas at APN field TOKYO: A group led by BP Plc. that includes Cnooc Ltd. and Inpex Corp. started producing natural gas from the APN field in northwest Java, Indonesia.Production started on Aug. 17, Tokyo-based Inpex said in a statement on its web site today.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Korean shoemaker commits $30m of investment, others to follow
Korean shoemaker commits $30m of investment, others to followThe Jakarta Post, JakartaKorean footwear manufacturer Poong Won, which produces for German sportswear brand Adidas, will invest US$30 million in Indonesia later this year as part of its global strategy to relocate production outside...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
The critical need for an energy summit in the Asia Pacific region
The critical need for an energy summit in the Asia Pacific regionIrman G. Lanti, Jakarta The skyrocketing oil prices in the world market has brought significant hardship to many economies in the world. The spot price of basket crude has shot up almost three times since 2003, from US$27.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Eye screening for Gianyar villagers
Eye screening for Gianyar villagersDENPASAR: A team from the YKI and Indera Hospital recently visited Pesraman Ida Pedanda Gunung, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali. The team was checking for eye problems, as part of the YKI's regular outreach program to the villages of Bali.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Too early to decide 'cause of crash'
Too early to decide 'cause of crash'Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanNational Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) experts investigating Monday's Mandala plane crash in Medan are still looking for major clues that could determine the cause of the accident.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Susilo seeks support from military, MPR for Aceh peace
Susilo seeks support from military, MPR for Aceh peaceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters on Wednesday in order to convince the armed forces that the peace deal with Aceh rebels would not pose a threat...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
1. JIL: 3 X 15
1. JIL: 3 X 15 Hard-liners want JIL evicted before Ramadhan 2. POWER: 1 X 28 PLN to tender 8 power projects worth $3.67b 3. RATE: 3 X 15 Banks adjust interest rates on BI rate hike
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
River transportation plan takes shape
River transportation plan takes shapeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the development of the monorail and new busway corridors are already underway, the city administration is working on plans for a river transportation project.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
PLN to tender 8 power projects
PLN to tender 8 power projectsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState power company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is set to tender out eight power generation projects worth US$3.67 billion later this year to boost the country's power capacity by almost 15 percent.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Tanpinco cruises to RI Open golf lead
Tanpinco cruises to RI Open golf lead KARAWACI, Banten: Filipino teenager Ana Imelda Tanpinco emerged from the pack to take a three-stroke lead on Wednesday in the Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open golf championship.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Japan helps finance anti-polio drive
Japan helps finance anti-polio drive JAKARTA: The Japanese government says it will provide around US$1.8 million worth of grant aid to help finance Indonesia's anti-polio drive.A statement from the Embassy of Japan in Jakarta issued on Tuesday said that the funds would be channeled via the United...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Up to 13% of children miss out on vaccination
Up to 13% of children miss out on vaccinationDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith health workers ending their house-to-house checks for under fives who missed the Aug. 30 polio vaccination on Thursday, the Jakarta administration fears not all targeted children have been vaccinated.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Activists launch campaign to resolve Munir murder case
Activists launch campaign to resolve Munir murder caseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAbout 500 people, mostly rights activists, staged a rally on Wednesday as part of a campaign to push the government to solve the murder of noted human rights defender Munir.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
U.S., Thailand express condolences
U.S., Thailand express condolencesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United States and Thailand have offered condolences to the Indonesian people after the "terrible" plane crash that left 149 people dead in the North Sumatra capital of Medan.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Harley-Davidson opens new ways to tap market
Harley-Davidson opens new ways to tap marketM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ever-increasing fuel price and the possible introduction of a new luxury tax is not standing in the way of the love affair Jakarta's nouveau rich have with big bikes.Distributor of the U.S.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Bojong waste plant lays off employees
Bojong waste plant lays off employees BOGOR: Bojong waste plant operator PT Wira Guna Sejahtera (WGS) has laid off its 130 workers after it said angry residents forced it to close."There were threats to our workers and such conditions would put them in danger," WGS field manager Hedri Hendro said...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Medco may resume production 'soon'
Medco may resume production 'soon' JAKARTA: PT Medco Energi Internasional, Indonesia's biggest publicly traded oil company, said it's inspecting its oil and gas area in the Gulf of Mexico and may resume production "in a few weeks.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Young survivor found as authorities prepare for mass burial
Young survivor found as authorities prepare for mass burial MEDAN, Indonesia (AP): Hundreds of people took part on Wednesday in a mass burial for unidentified victims of an Indonesian jetliner crash that killed 150 people, some weeping uncontrollably as they watched soldiers and police lower the...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Buana shareholders approve takeover
Buana shareholders approve takeover JAKARTA: Shareholders of Indonesian private bank PT Bank Buana have approved UOB International Investment Pvt Ltd's bid to raise its stake in the bank to 53 percent, Bank Buana president Jimmy Kurniawan Laihad said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Bid to smuggle diesel fuel foiled
Bid to smuggle diesel fuel foiledMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangBanten Police apprehended on Wednesday five men for illegal fuel trading on two vessels flying foreign flags.Banten Police chief Sr. Comr.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Airbus fleet will cut cost in long-run: AirAsia
Airbus fleet will cut cost in long-run: AirAsiaAsoociated Press, Kuala Lumpur The purchase of 100 fuel-efficient Airbus A320s will help cut costs of AirAsia, Southeast Asia's largest budget carrier, as it strives to keep fares low amid soaring oil prices, the company's chief said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
TV Today: Friday, September 9, 2005
TV Today: Friday, September 9, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Rocky and Friend8:00 Variety Show10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
JP/13/AIRLINE
JP/13/AIRLINERI to get tough on plane maintenance: MinisterIvy Susanti and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government plans to introduce new inspections for aircraft in the country to ensure passenger safety and help prevent future plane crashes, Minister of Transportation Hatta...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Rupiah Rates Sept.7
Rupiah Rates Sept.7 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 8,322.45 7,551.12 7,978.66 7,894.73 Brunei dollar 1 6,470.76 5,870.60 6,203.46 6,137.75 Canadian dollar 1 9,105.03 8,262.00 8,728.91 8,637.97 Swiss franc 1 8,744.56 7,936.96 8,383.33 8,298.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
4heads
4heads1. SKB (1x32) Govt to revise religious decree 2. Women (1x32) Muslim women struggle in politics 3. Munir (1x56) Activists launch campaign to resolve Munir murder case
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
JP/18/PUNDNG
JP/18/PUNDNGPundong seeks to recapture past ceramics glorySinggir Kartana Contributor/Bantul, YogyakartaUntil about five years ago, the Pundong subdistrict of Bantul, in Yogyakarta province, was very popular for its ceramics.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
'The world is mine' with Toyota Fortuner
'The world is mine' with Toyota FortunerWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, BaliPT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) spent five years making thorough preparations before launching its latest product, the Fortuner, in the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) class.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Lessons Thailand can learn from Indonesia
Lessons Thailand can learn from IndonesiaDon Pathan, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok For another eight weeks or so, the government of Indonesia will be taking security even more seriously than usual.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Govt to revise religious decree
Govt to revise religious decreeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government decided on Wednesday to revise a controversial ministerial decree on the establishment of houses of worship in a bid to curb interfaith violence in the nation with the world's largest population of Muslims.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Government moves to promote investment
Government moves to promote investmentUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government wants to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) that will be able to create added value to the country's export products and capabilities, an Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) official said.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Rupiah Rates Sept.7
Rupiah Rates Sept.7 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 8,322.45 7,551.12 7,978.66 7,894.73 Brunei dollar 1 6,470.76 5,870.60 6,203.46 6,137.75 Canadian dollar 1 9,105.03 8,262.00 8,728.91 8,637.97 Swiss franc 1 8,744.56 7,936.96 8,383.33 8,298.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Australian alumnis award scholarship
Australian alumnis award scholarship JAKARTA: The Surabaya Branch of the Australian Alumni Association in Indonesia has awarded one-year scholarships to 31 elementary school students in East Java province.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Jakarta on right track
Jakarta on right track The Indonesian central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by another half-percentage point yesterday, to 10 percent. This followed the daring hike of three-quarters of a point on Aug. 30 in defense of the weakening rupiah brought on by rising oil bills.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
No diplomatic ties with Israel: RI
No diplomatic ties with Israel: RIIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia will not establish diplomatic ties with Israel unless peace is established in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda has said.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
City braces for new smoking regulations
City braces for new smoking regulationsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOwners of enclosed buildings will soon be required to physically separate smoking places from non-smoking areas and must equip smoking rooms with exhaust fans, ash trays and warnings on the dangers of smoking to...
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
TV Today: Friday, September 9, 2005
TV Today: Friday, September 9, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Rocky and Friend8:00 Variety Show10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Rupiah ends steady; BI measures help
Rupiah ends steady; BI measures helpDow Jones/Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah ended steady on Wednesday as Bank Indonesia's further measures to help the local unit seemed to bring some results, dealers said.The dollar closed unchanged at Rp 10,360.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
Hard-liners want JIL evicted before Ramadhan
Hard-liners want JIL evicted before RamadhanThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSeveral Muslim leaders claiming to represent Utan Kayu residents in East Jakarta told district officials late on Tuesday to evict the Liberal Islam Network (JIL) from the area before the beginning of Ramadhan in early October.
Thu, 08 Sep 2005
JP/17/SIDE
JP/17/SIDEKorean Center established at UIIYOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with Pai Chai University of South Korea, the Yogyakarta-based Indonesian Islamic University (UII) launched recently the Center for Korean Studies (CKS) at its Demangan Baru campus compound.