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Fri, 22 Oct 2004
JP/17/PALACE
JP/17/PALACERevitalization of palaces a threat to democracySri Wahyuni Contributor/YogyakartaA dialog on culture held recently during the Indonesia Palaces Festival (FKN) IV in Yogyakarta agreed on the need to make the palaces in the country the centers of culture.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Three FKM supporters get jail terms
Three FKM supporters get jail terms Aziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAfter a trial lasting three months, the Ambon District Court handed down jail terms on Thursday to three sympathizers of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) separatist movement after their conviction on treason charges.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Five more Mamasa 'provocateurs' nabbed
Five more Mamasa 'provocateurs' nabbedAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe Indonesian military (TNI) and police personnel arrested on Thursday five more suspects accused of provoking a recent riot in Mamasa regency, West Sulawesi province.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
One injured, three homes gutted in fire
One injured, three homes gutted in fire JAKARTA: A resident, Edy Sirait, was injured in a fire that gutted three houses on Jl. Bendi Besar, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, on Wednesday night.The police said on Thursday that the fire was believed to have been caused by a gas stove that exploded in...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
TV Today: Saturday, October 23, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, October 23, 2004TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Dangdut Music1:00 p.m.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Susilo's Cabinet lineup gets mixed reactions
Susilo's Cabinet lineup gets mixed reactionsM. Taufiqurrahman and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Cabinet lineup of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono drew mixed reactions on Thursday, with an expert upbeat it could deliver significant changes, albeit slowly.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS
ADS: THE NETHERLANDSEuropean Council's conclusions on IndonesiaThe European Council agreed on Oct. 11 on the following conclusions regarding the priorities in the cooperation and dialogue between the European Union and Indonesia.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
The United Indonesia Cabinet 2004-2009
The United Indonesia Cabinet 2004-2009Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo Adi SuciptoBorn in Boyolali, Central Java, on Aug. 1, 1944 and graduating from the Navy Academy in 1968, Widodo became Indonesian Military (TNI) chief during the Abdurrahman Wahid...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
*Susilo Cabinet gets mixed reactions Page 2
*Susilo Cabinet gets mixed reactions Page 2 *East Timor vows to work with new RI President Page 3 *Five more suspects nabbed over Mamasa riot Page 4 *Jostling and compromise, the making of a Cabinet Page 6 *City Center provides token space for small businesses Page 8 *Red Sox reach World Series...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Fire razes a house in Pekanbaru, kills baby
Fire razes a house in Pekanbaru, kills babyPEKANBARU, Riau: A 20-month-old girl died on Thursday when her parents' house on Jl. Lembah Damai, here, burned down.Aisyah, a resident of the street, claimed to have seen the blaze in the morning but had not been aware that anyone was inside.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Oct. 21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,058.98 6,318.68 6,724.10 6,653.33 Brunei dollar 1 5,738.65 5,137.24 5,466.40 5,409.32 Canadian dollar 1 7,706.71 6,901.51 7,341.10 7,267.03 Swiss franc 1 7,858.25 7,035.46 7,485.46 7,408.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 22, 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 22, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Markets down a bit on SBY's Cabinet
Markets down a bit on SBY's CabinetRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock market tumbled on Thursday amid reservations from investors over the Cabinet of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, specifically the ministers dealing with money matters.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Ismoko cleared of bribe, gets new job
Ismoko cleared of bribe, gets new jobAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDirector of the police's fraud squad Brig. Gen. Samuel Ismoko was removed from his post on Thursday, following media reports that he had received a bribe worth US$20,000 (Rp 180 million) from fugitive Adrian Waworuntu.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Profiles: Jakarta Councillors
Profiles: Jakarta CouncillorsAmid allegations of vote-buying during the election for the Jakarta Council speaker, councillors have pledged to work together to fight institutional corruption and create a better, more humane city for residents.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Human rights, antigraft drive first priority: Watchdogs
Human rights, antigraft drive first priority: WatchdogsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNon-governmental organizations demanded on Thursday that the new government make corruption eradication and human rights promotion its priorities.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Congo man suspected of involvement in money laundering
Congo man suspected of involvement in money launderingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police have arrested a man holding Congo citizenship as they suspect he was involved in transnational money laundering.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
All the President's ministers make for a diverse team
All the President's ministers make for a diverse teamThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has good reason to call his team of ministers the United Indonesia Cabinet, perhaps because they represent the country's diverse sociopolitical landscape.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Many Indonesian businesspeople will come to E. Timor to invest
Many Indonesian businesspeople will come to E. Timor to investOn the sidelines of his visit here to attend the inauguration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla, East Timorese Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri talked on Wednesday with The Jakarta Post's Veeramalla Anjaiah...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Sports ministry hailed, urged to improve RI sports
Sports ministry hailed, urged to improve RI sportsEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Several national sports figures have applauded the reinstatement of the sports ministry, but cautioned that it was not guarantee that more attention would be paid to sports affairs.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
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Jostling and compromise, the making of a Cabinet 2. Todung -- 2 x 30 New government must get tough against big-fish corruptors High in corruption ranks Todung Mulya Lubis Jakarta
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
A conservative Cabinet
A conservative Cabinet For much of the past week, the nation has been so consumed by speculating about who President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will pick as his Cabinet ministers.The guessing game ended just before midnight on Wednesday with the announcement of the 35-strong Cabinet by President...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Bad regulations must be revised: Andung
Bad regulations must be revised: AndungThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Newly appointed Minister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja said on Thursday that one of his immediate priorities was to review existing regulations that have hampered the performance of the country's manufacturing sector.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
HIV/AIDS cases in Jambi on the rise
HIV/AIDS cases in Jambi on the riseJAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi administration is surveying brothels and prisons in the city, to determine the number of HIV/AIDS cases there.Erwita, the head of Communicable Disease Management at Jambi's health office, said some 600 people would be included in the survey.
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Hassan is one of few ministers from the Megawati Soekarnoputri
Hassan is one of few ministers from the Megawati Soekarnoputri Cabinet who retained his job. It was not because of his political affiliation or loyalty, but his distinguished diplomatic career, his negotiating skills as well his proven-leadership ability during Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN...
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
JP/ /
JP/ /Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid AwaluddinBorn in Pare-pare, South Sulawesi, on Oct. 5, 1962, Hamid attended the province's Hasanuddin University. He was a judiciary observer before working for the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Fri, 22 Oct 2004
Officials dissent over Pemuda forest conversion
Officials dissent over Pemuda forest conversionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe opinions of Jakarta administration officials differed on Thursday over the legality of the conversion of the Pemuda city forest in Cibubur, East Jakarta, into a sports hall.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Bloomberg
Bloomberg New Orleans Copper prices fell in London after Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Chief Executive Richard Adkerson said demand growth may slow in China, the world's biggest consumer of the metal.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
*Susilo to face uphill battle to deliver promises Page 2
*Susilo to face uphill battle to deliver promises Page 2 *TI ranks RI 5th most corrupt nation in the world Page 4 *Police begin disarming Mamasa rioters Page 5 *Hope for the future in manufacturing and trade Page 6 *Urban forest felled for sports hall Page 8 *Red Sox and Yankees headed for Game...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Thus, it begins
Thus, it begins While it offered little that was exceptional in this kind of address, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's inaugural speech gave us a picture of the concerns foremost in his mind.However, it might be noted that, contrary to custom, Susilo delivered his address only a few hours after...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Rupiah Rates Oct. 20
Rupiah Rates Oct. 20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,964.73 6,232.15 6,633.36 6,563.30 Brunei dollar 1 5,713.35 5,112.85 5,441.51 5,384.52 Canadian dollar 1 7,604.77 6,806.84 7,242.94 7,168.52 Swiss franc 1 7,775.43 6,959.53 7,405.48 7,329.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
RP arrests 10 Indonesians
RP arrests 10 IndonesiansPHILIPPINES: Ten Indonesians, including seven teenagers, were arrested for illegally entering the Philippines through the southern "back door," police said on Wednesday.Maritime police intercepted the fishing boat Norhada 4.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Boss fined for not paying RI maid
Boss fined for not paying RI maidSINGAPORE: An employer who did not pay her Indonesian maid for almost two years has been fined and ordered to pay the overdue wages in the first case of its kind in Singapore, news reports said on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Police begin disarming Mamasa rioters
Police begin disarming Mamasa riotersAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarPolice have arrested an man alleged to be behind recent communal violence in Mamasa, West Sulawesi, and have begun seizing firearms and traditional weapons from warring villagers.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Indonesian carmakers set for new sales record high
Indonesian carmakers set for new sales record highThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThere is strong evidence that the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) will surpass its 1997 sales record, given the pace they are on through the third quarter of 2004.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Women join intensive Ramadhan course
Women join intensive Ramadhan course PEKANBARU, Riau: Some 1,000 women are participating in a three-day course on Islam, held by Pekanbaru's Family Welfare Movement, a government-sponsored movement.The intensive course, held during the month of Ramadhan, was opened on Wednesday by Pekanbaru Mayor...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
'Susilo must keep his election promises'
'Susilo must keep his election promises'For the first time in history, Indonesia will have its first president who was directly elected by the people. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla, or more popularly known as SBY and JK, will take oath on Wednesday, Oct.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Newmont ad misleading
Newmont ad misleading Media Indonesia and The Jakarta Post published on Oct. 14, about a quarter of a page of an advertorial entitled WHO study concludes no contamination at Buyat. Newmont has also been publishing the same conclusion in a number of international mass media publications,...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Congratulations pour in for new RI president
Congratulations pour in for new RI presidentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCongratulatory messages from around the world poured in for Indonesia's new president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on the occasion of his inauguration on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
RI sees peaceful transfer of power
RI sees peaceful transfer of powerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe inauguration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday marked a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.For the first time in Indonesia's modern history, the country has experienced a peaceful and orderly transition of power...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Adrian finds sanctuary in Singapore
Adrian finds sanctuary in SingaporeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt looks increasingly unlikely that Adrian Waworuntu, a key suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$190 million) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal, will be brought to justice, after it was announced on Wednesday that the...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Merpati urged to sell aircraft, lease planes instead
Merpati urged to sell aircraft, lease planes insteadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ailing state carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines should sell some of its aircraft and other assets in a bid to raise funds and help resolve cash flow problems in the short-term, the Ministry of Finance says.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
AIDS spread in Papua blamed on poverty
AIDS spread in Papua blamed on povertyDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite an extensive campaign against HIV/AIDS in Papua, the number of local people living with the deadly virus continues to increase, making the province one of the regions worst affected by the disease.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Aceh refugees still staying away
Aceh refugees still staying away BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Thousands of Acehnese refugees from East Aceh regency have not returned to the regency because of the continued conflict here, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Crime prevention for Ramadhan
Crime prevention for RamadhanFrom Suara KaryaAs the Muslim community fasts during the month of Ramadhan, it is even more imperative for state intelligence officers and police detectives to conduct surveillance activities in the fight against crime.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Regent a graft suspect
Regent a graft suspectRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaThe Attorney General's Office has named Masjuni, the Regent of Berau in East Kalimantan province, a suspect in a graft case for allegedly embezzling Rp 88 billion (US$9.4 million) of the Reforestation and Forest Resource Provision Fund.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Nabiel accused of misleading public over Buyat
Nabiel accused of misleading public over BuyatAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNon-governmental organizations (NGOs) accused former minister for the environment Nabiel Makarim of misleading the public in the Buyat Bay case on Wednesday by releasing a report that had not yet been approved by...
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Mandiri branch receives bomb threat
Mandiri branch receives bomb threat PEKANBARU, Riau: An anonymous caller, a woman, threatened on Wednesday to detonate a bomb at Bank Mandiri's Pekanbaru branch on Jl. Gen. Sudirman here, sparking panic among bank employees.The threat, however, turned out to be a hoax.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Normalcy returns for Megawati
Normalcy returns for MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer president Megawati Soekarnoputri woke up as an ordinary citizen on Wednesday.She spent her first day as former head of state with her grandchildren at her residence on Jl.
Thu, 21 Oct 2004
Kalla: Businessman to vice president
Kalla: Businessman to vice presidentAndi Hajramurni, Contributor, MakassarIt never occurred to Muhammad Jusuf Kalla that he would ever become vice president.He always had the ambition, as did his parents, to become a successful businessman.