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JP/5/more

JP/5/moreRain disrupts flights in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two hours of rain forced a number of flights to cancel landing at Polonia International Airport in Medan, North Sumatra, on Tuesday, airlines and officials said.

Tableware industry cries foul over competition, seeks protection

Tableware industry cries foul over competition, seeks protection Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's tableware industry has been losing out to cheap imports, mostly from China, and is now clamoring for state protection.

KONI plans tight scrutiny of Games hopefuls

KONI plans tight scrutiny of Games hopefulsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has decided to be more selective when forming its team for the 2005 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, saying it will send athletes only with the best prospects of winning medals.

U.S.-Indonesia ties under Susilo

U.S.-Indonesia ties under SusiloAnthony Smith, Jakarta One of the interesting photos from the recent Indonesian presidential election featured candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pausing for a day to sit for a doctoral-level examination in agricultural economics at the Bogor Institute for...

Govt bans draft revision of sharia

Govt bans draft revision of sharia JAKARTA: At the end of his tenure as minister of religious affairs, Said Agil Al Munawwar sparked controversy on Tuesday by banning any discussion of a draft revision of the Body of Islamic Law that was produced by a team under his ministry.

TV Program: Wednesday, October 20, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, October 20, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Dunia Wanita8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Battle of Wits11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Rain eases haze in Palembang

Rain eases haze in PalembangM. Huzair and Mikael Setiawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang/BalikpapanHaze began to dissipate on Tuesday over Sumatra island, particularly in the South Sumatra capital of Palembang, following heavy rainfall.

JP/5/volcano

JP/5/volcanoMt. Soputan erupts again, spewing hot ash, smoke Jongker Rumthe and Ruslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post/Manado/Palu Mount Soputan in Tomohon, some 25 kilometers from the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, belched blue smoke to a height of about 600 meters and spewed hot ash and lava,...

A new dawn

A new dawnThroughout 2004, this country has been living through a series of historic events. A year of firsts. And today, the nation will witness the most significant of those firsts -- the inauguration of Indonesia's first democratically elected president.

Healthy bones a matter of culture and good diet

Healthy bones a matter of culture and good dietEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIf you thought that the reduction of bone mass was a natural part of the aging process, you can afford to be more optimistic. While osteoporosis can affect you at any age, it can also be prevented.

1. INAUGURATION: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS

1. INAUGURATION: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Assembly upbeat on presidential inauguration 2. MPR: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Assembly members told to leave Mulia Hotel 3. SBY: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Susilo to be judged by his deeds, not words 4. PALACE: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Merdeka Palace: Big, old and spooky

Assembly upbeat on presidential inauguration

Assembly upbeat on presidential inaugurationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome changes have been made to the plenary session of People's Consultative Assembly on Wednesday, during which Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla will be inaugurated as the president and vice president...

Legislative-executive

Legislative-executive synergy neededFrom Koran TempoThe People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the House of Representatives (DPR) should operate according to their scope of authority and should not maneuver to resist president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government during the next term.

Citigroup to buy ABN Amro's units

Citigroup to buy ABN Amro's unitsNEW YORK : Citigroup Inc., the world's biggest bank, agreed to buy ABN Amro Holding NV's transaction-services businesses in European and Asian countries such as the Netherlands, India and South Korea.Terms weren't disclosed.

Howard sees stronger ties with RI

Howard sees stronger ties with RITiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono did not wait until his inauguration on Wednesday to meet with visiting world leaders to discuss bilateral ties.

Name Possible position

Name Possible position Adm. (ret) Widodo A.s. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Hassan Wirayuda Minister of Foreign Affairs Juwono Soedarsono Minister of Defense Mari E. Pangestu Minister of Trade Rachmat Gobel Minister of Industry Hatta Radjasa Minister of Transportation Lt.

SBY, sixth president of Indonesia

SBY, sixth president of IndonesiaRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNot so long ago, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was unlikely presidential material. He was not a politician, and only recently formed a tiny new political party.

SG wraps up Semen Padang audit with negative adjustment

SG wraps up Semen Padang audit with negative adjustmentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned PT Semen Gresik (SG), the country's largest cement producer, has completed a forensic audit on its subsidiary PT Semen Padang, with possible losses resulting from irregularities committed...

Police release pictures of Cicurug bomb makers

Police release pictures of Cicurug bomb makersAbdul Khalik and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BandungPolice released on Tuesday pictures of Abdullah, Jabir and Afuy, three of four owners of high explosive found in Cicurug village, Sukabumi, West Java, after naming them suspects in the...

Canada holds symposium on RI

Canada holds symposium on RIINDONESIA: Canadian and Indonesian academics, diplomats and government officials gathered in Vancouver, Canada recently for a symposium to explore the future relations between the two countries.

China's Chery cars to debut in KL

China's Chery cars to debut in KL KUALA LUMPUR: China's Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. has appointed Malaysia's Alado Corp. to produce and sell Chery cars in the country and in Southeast Asia, reports said on Thursday.

JP/5/HAZE

JP/5/HAZEHaze eases in Palembang, but still prevails in KalimantanM. Huzair and Mikael Setiawan The Jakarta Post/Palembang/BalikpapanHaze began to dissipate on Tuesday over Sumatra island, particularly in the South Sumatra capital of Palembang, following heavy rainfall.

Dance in the fasting month

Dance in the fasting monthHell Minarti, Contributor, JakartaSome smallish arts events will be on for enjoyment during Ramadhan. A kind of mini "dance week" kicked off last night at Teater Utan Kayuan independent arts centre/community, East Jakarta.

Susilo to be judged by his deeds, not words

Susilo to be judged by his deeds, not wordsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to take office on Wednesday and before long he will have to start working and fulfilling the promises he and running-mate Jusuf Kalla made to the electorate during the election...

A new friend in Jakarta

A new friend in Jakarta Indonesia's incoming President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, takes office tomorrow with a promise of "a beautiful era", including better relations with the West.In a public, and unprecedented, gesture of goodwill, the Prime Minister, John Howard, will attend the inauguration...

3 x 13

3 x 13 Three council leaders stand trial for graft JP/5/PAPUA2 x 26 Police detain two Papuans in suspected separatist attack JP/5/kerosene2 x 22 Kerosene prices soar on shortages in Tegal JP/5/ROBBERY4 x 9 3 killed in Cirebon, Semarang robberies

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Welcoming another new RI president Bunn Nagara The Star/Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia 2. Lily -- Elections in Afghanistan: A victory of women and humanity 2 x 30 Afghan elections a victory for women and humanity Lily Zakiyah Munir Kabul

India IOC loses bid to buy Medco stake

India IOC loses bid to buy Medco stake NEW DELHI: State-owned refiner Indian Oil Corp. said on Monday it had lost out to Singapore-based Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd. in its bid to buy a 38.4 percent stake in Medco Energi Internasional, Indonesia's largest upstream oil and gas exploration company.

House commission delays discussion on military chief

House commission delays discussion on military chiefKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives' defense commission announced on Monday it would delay the discussion on the appointment of Army head Gen.

Temasek may need US$14b for Asian investments: Analyst

Temasek may need US$14b for Asian investments: AnalystChan Sue Ling, Bloomberg, Singapore Temasek Holdings Pte may have to invest as much as S$24 billion (US$14 billion) outside of Singapore to achieve its aim of having one-third of its portfolio in Asia, Citigroup Inc.

Rupiah Rates Oct.18

Rupiah Rates Oct.18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,015.31 6,279.42 6,682.43 6,612.07 Brunei dollar 1 5,716.93 5,117.68 5,445.66 5,388.79 Canadian dollar 1 7,656.50 6,855.30 7,293.20 7,218.45 Swiss franc 1 7,778.23 6,965.37 7,409.15 7,334.

Expats renovate Bogor schools

Expats renovate Bogor schools BOGOR: The Menteng Rotary Club Jakarta and expatriate families living in Bogor have helped renew five elementary schools in Cijeruk, Bogor."We still need more donations to renovate other schools in Bogor," project coordinator Herdiana Kiehl told The Jakarta Post during...

Outgoing Hamzah to welcome Kalla

Outgoing Hamzah to welcome Kalla JAKARTA: One day before leaving office Vice President Hamzah Haz will introduce his elected successor Jusuf Kalla to officials at the vice presidential secretariat.Hamzah's aide Lukman Hakim said on Monday the outgoing Vice President had invited Kalla to his office...

Dance in the fasting month

Dance in the fasting monthHell Minarti, Contributor, JakartaSome smallish arts events will be on for enjoyment during Ramadhan. A kind of mini "dance week" kicked off last night at Teater Utan Kayuan independent arts centre/community, East Jakarta.

JSX warns firms for failing to adopt GCG

JSX warns firms for failing to adopt GCG The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) has warned 15 listed companies for failing to appoint independent commissioners immediately to supervise their operations as part of the bourse's efforts to improve good corporate governance (GCG) at listed companies.

Schools for intelligence & morality

Schools for intelligence & moralityFrom Suara KaryaThe success of an education system should be seen not only in the intellectual caliber of school graduates, but also in their daily conduct in different fields of life.

Small examples encourage people

Small examples encourage people The article in The Jakarta Post, Oct. 15, entitled You are not what you drive: Hidayat, has made me disappointed.You may be right that the policies adopted by government officials and, of course, their implementation are most essential to introduce improvements in...

The human face of corruption's victims

The human face of corruption's victimsPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta There is a natural inclination among those of us who love Indonesia to downplay the seriousness of corruption, Indonesia's single biggest problem.

Police anticipate Adrian's next move

Police anticipate Adrian's next move BANDUNG: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar indicated on Monday there was a possibility that Adrian Wowuruntu, a key suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$185 billion) BNI scandal, might file an immigration appeal to evade arrest by the Indonesian police.

Palace ready to welcome Susilo

Palace ready to welcome SusiloFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Presidential Palace received a major makeover on Monday ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday.

Palace ready to welcome Susilo

Palace ready to welcome Susilo Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Presidential Palace received a major makeover on Monday ahead of the inauguration of president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday.

Papuans demand referendum rerun

Papuans demand referendum rerun JAYAPURA, Papua: Some 100 people protested in Jayapura on Monday, demanding president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono re- hold Papua's 1963 referendum.Grouped under "the Papua Civilian Coalition for Human Rights" and the "Papua Student's Alliance", the protesters said...

Hambali abettor faces six-year jail term

Hambali abettor faces six-year jail termSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMuhammad Saefuddin, an accomplice of alleged terror plotter Hambali, should be given a six-year jail term, prosecutors at the Central Jakarta District Court said.

1. MEGA: 1 X 25

1. MEGA: 1 X 25 Mega chairs last Cabinet meet 2. CABINET : 2 X 30 President-elect Susilo interviews more candidates from allied parties 3. INAUGURATION: 1 X 30 Palace ready to welcome Susilo 4. OIL: 2 X 22 Crude oil price surges past $55 record high

Third arrest made over fatal robbery

Third arrest made over fatal robbery BANDUNG: Police officers arrested at dawn on Monday another person who was allegedly involved in the murder of two female students in Cimahi recently, bringing the number of suspects apprehended in the case to three.

Susilo interviews more candidates from parties

Susilo interviews more candidates from partiesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, BogorPresident-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono continued his search for ministers on Monday, interviewing several candidates from parties that supported his presidential campaign, as well as meeting with an economist seen...

The total spending on advertising will not decline in the

The total spending on advertising will not decline in the short term, in fact it will grow. In Indonesia the real ad expenditure growth has been 20 - 25 percent per annum. This is because most Asian economies are still developing and the service sector is still growing.

Three council leaders stand trial for graft

Three council leaders stand trial for graftJongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, ManadoThree newly reelected North Sulawesi councillors stood trial at the Manado District Court here on Monday on charges of misusing some Rp 9.6 billion (US$1.06 million) from Manado's 2003 budget.

Susilo to set up security and economic councils

Susilo to set up security and economic councilsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSoon after his inauguration on Wednesday, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to announce the establishment of the National Security Council and the National Economic Council, along with the much-anticipated Cabinet...

Power cuts a daily inconvenience

Power cuts a daily inconvenience JAMBI, Jambi: A series of electrical power failures over the past week have frustrated residents.Romlah, a resident of Telanaipura, Jambi, said the power failures had disrupted routine activities for between two to three hours a day.