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Wed, 27 Oct 2004
Belanak facility to up RI's oil output: Purnomo
Belanak facility to up RI's oil output: PurnomoDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Tuesday the nation's yearly crude oil output had declined by an average of 16 percent over the past years but a new production facility would...
Sat, 05 Aug 2000
Shortage of cash no excuse for murder: Judge
Shortage of cash no excuse for murder: Judge JAKARTA (JP): Defendants Tonggo Sinurat, alias Rinaldi, 31, and Sanggam Tambunan, 29, lowered their heads as the judge told them not to commit murder again."In another week or so, the prosecutor might demand 10 years, 15 years or more for the murder you...
Sun, 08 Feb 1998
53 injured in West Java express train accident
53 injured in West Java express train accident PURWAKARTA, West Java (JP): Seven people were seriously hurt and 46 others suffered minor injuries when a Jakarta-Bandung express train collided head-on with a waiting train near the small Sadang railway station yesterday morning.
Thu, 01 Oct 1998
SE Asian currencies unmoved after rate cut comes up short
SE Asian currencies unmoved after rate cut comes up short SINGAPORE (Agencies): Southeast Asian currencies were down against the U.S. dollar in late trade Wednesday, compared with levels seen at the same time Tuesday, as the much-awaited cut in U.S. interest rates failed to meet market expectations.
Wed, 10 Sep 1997
BI cuts rates further as rupiah and stocks stable
BI cuts rates further as rupiah and stocks stable JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia, the central bank, cut interest rates again yesterday on its short-term papers (SBIs) by 100 to 200 basis points to drive down high interest rates in the banking system.
Tue, 24 Feb 1998
Analyst says Indonesian outlook bleak
Analyst says Indonesian outlook bleak HONG KONG (Reuters): Indonesia faces a troubled future of social and political uncertainty and part of the blame belongs to the International Monetary Fund, an expert on the country said yesterday.
Wed, 23 Mar 2005
Friendly Spanish win Acehnese hearts
Friendly Spanish win Acehnese heartsNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehYanti loved playing near a sports field in Lampineung, Banda Aceh, just to watch the Spanish troops help with relief efforts in the tsunami-hit city. And she would wait for a treat.
Tue, 15 Jul 1997
Troubled SE Asian currencies under attack again
Troubled SE Asian currencies under attack again SINGAPORE (Reuter): Beleaguered Southeast Asian currencies were sold heavily once again yesterday in another dramatic day of foreign exchange trading, traders said.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Indonesia to withdraw envoy from Australia
Indonesia to withdraw envoy from AustraliaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is seeking a replacement for Indonesian ambassador to Australia Imron Cotan, who will receive a promotion at the foreign ministry.
Mon, 14 Apr 2003
Megawati's Russian trip important: Minister
Megawati's Russian trip important: MinisterFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's foreign minister stressed the importance of President Megawati's planned visit to Russia to forge bilateral ties between the two countries in an attempt to counterbalance the dominating role of...
Mon, 24 Jul 1995
Share prices on JSX rise slightly
Share prices on JSX rise slightly JAKARTA (JP): Despite mixed market sentiment on the regional stock markets, the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Composite Index climbed by 2.7 points (0.52 percent) to close at 510.93 last week.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
4.5 years in jail sought for court clerks in bribery case
4.5 years in jail sought for court clerks in bribery caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors demanded on Friday that two court clerks be sentenced to four-and-half years in prison each if found guilty of taking bribes from a lawyer for convicted Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh.
Mon, 01 Apr 1996
JSX projected to remain flat due to wait and see attitude
JSX projected to remain flat due to wait and see attitude JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) is likely to remain stagnant this week as many fund managers need more time to evaluate their portfolio investments in Indonesia.
Sat, 04 Jun 1994
Wooing foreign investors
Wooing foreign investors The deregulation of foreign investment, as announced on Thursday, is perhaps the most liberal measure ever taken regarding the treatment of foreign investors.Though most businessmen had expected a more comprehensive reform package that would also cover manufacturing and...
Wed, 18 Dec 2002
KL restaurants boycott Coca-Cola
KL restaurants boycott Coca-Cola MALAYSIA: About 1,200 Malaysian restaurants have stopped selling Coca-Cola to protest what they consider a symbol of Western oppression of Muslims, a coalition of Islamic non-governmental organizations said on Tuesday.
Sun, 12 Nov 2006
Tourists spend most on sleeping and eating
The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite coming thousands of kilometers to visit Indonesia, foreign visitors spend most of their money here on the rather mundane activities of sleeping and eating, a survey has found.
Tue, 18 Nov 2003
YLKI warns of rocky Idul Fitri journeys
YLKI warns of rocky Idul Fitri journeysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) warned holidaymakers on Monday not to expect a smooth journey, with disruptions likely no matter the type of land transportation.
Mon, 13 Feb 1995
Marriage between PC and Telephon: Unity in similarity
Marriage between PC and Telephon: Unity in similarityBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): The recent hike in the cost of making a telephone call in this country is has created a lot of public outcry. Its impact on us, computer users, is far from negligible.
Sat, 08 Jul 1995
Evans comes under fire for RI envoy's retreat
Evans comes under fire for RI envoy's retreat SYDNEY (Agencies): Foreign Minister Gareth Evans came under sharp fire in the press here yesterday for his role in Indonesia's retreat on the appointment of Indonesian Lt. Gen. Herman Mantiri as ambassador designate.
Fri, 12 Aug 2005
Timor Leste arrests militiaman
Timor Leste arrests militiamanGuido Guilliart, Associated Press/Cailaco, Timor LesteA militiaman accused of committing crimes against humanity during Timor Leste's bloody break from Indonesia was arrested late last month as he returned to visit relatives, police said on Thursday.
Mon, 14 Apr 2003
Megawati's Russian trip important, says foreign minister
Megawati's Russian trip important, says foreign ministerFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia's foreign minister stressed the importance of President Megawati's planned visit to Russia to forge bilateral ties between the two countries in an attempt to counterbalance the dominating...
Wed, 08 Jan 1997
RI and Malaysia ratify rubber pact to end long dispute
RI and Malaysia ratify rubber pact to end long dispute KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Indonesia and Malaysia have ratified a new rubber pact to signal the end of a year-long dispute over who should lead an international rubber producer-consumer group, officials said Monday.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Trade chiefs aim to boost flagging world talks
Trade chiefs aim to boost flagging world talksPatrick Lannin, Reuters, Brussels Top trade ministers meet in Egypt this weekend to give a push to global talks that have become bogged down on tough issues such as farm reform and access to life-saving medicines for poor countries.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004
Cellular firms boost promotion as competition toughens
Cellular firms boost promotion as competition toughensLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTelecommunications companies are readying for fiercer competition in 2005 to attract new customers amid a rapidly growing cellular sector.
Wed, 05 May 2004
Inflation higher in April on rising food prices: BPS
Inflation higher in April on rising food prices: BPSThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.97 percent in April from the level in March as prices of goods and services increased during the month, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Sep 1996
ASEAN fails to get U.S. to sign SEANWFZ treaty
ASEAN fails to get U.S. to sign SEANWFZ treatyBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BATAM ISLAND, Riau (JP): ASEAN has again failed in its attempt to get the United States to sign the protocol of the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone (SEANWFZ) treaty despite claims that Washington supports such a...
Tue, 14 Nov 2000
Indonesia sweetens oil terms to lure investors
Indonesia sweetens oil terms to lure investors VIENNA (Reuters): Indonesia hopes to lure fresh interest from foreign investors to its mature upstream oil and gas sector by sweetening exploration terms, Energy and Mines Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Sunday.
Thu, 08 Aug 1996
Prices under control
Prices under control The key economic indicators released after yesterday's cabinet meeting are more evidence that the fundamentals of Indonesia's economy are sound. Minister Harmoko announced after the session that the consumer price index, which measures inflation, rose by only 0.
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
U.S. boosting Asian counterterrorism cooperation: Rice
U.S. boosting Asian counterterrorism cooperation: RiceAssociated Press, Phuket, ThailandUnited States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Monday the United States is stepping up cooperation to fight terrorism in Southeast Asia, warning that terror attacks remain a major threat across the...
Fri, 07 Oct 2005
U.S. billionaire scopes possible RI investments
U.S. billionaire scopes possible RI investmentsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a sign of increasing U.S. business confidence in Indonesia's business climate, U.S. billionaire David "Bondo" Bonderman met with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono late on Wednesday to explore investment...
Thu, 11 Dec 2008
Alarm at protectionist trend in Jakarta
Foreign governments and business people are becoming alarmed that Indonesia’s policies to mitigate the impact of the global financial crisis are creating trade barriers that violate World Trade Organisation obligations, despite its promises to abstain from protectionism.
Mon, 06 Dec 1999
Nokia: Professional services, innovative products
Nokia: Professional services, innovative products Several telecommunications equipment producers have launched great inventions in this era of information, where people need to be always accessible anywhere they are.
Fri, 10 Oct 1997
Synchronizing development
Synchronizing development Jakarta's physical development has once again come under the spotlight of public attention, and for obvious reasons. The capital city of Southeast Asia's largest country, Jakarta, is plagued by a host of problems that threaten its very livability.
Wed, 08 May 2002
Lawyers mired in moral crisis, using all means available to win
Lawyers mired in moral crisis, using all means available to winA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The arrest and detention of Elza Syarief, chief lawyer for president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, over a bribery case should signal an alarm to the nation over what is...
Sat, 28 Feb 2004
Surya awarded win as top three march to Cigna semifinals
Surya awarded win as top three march to Cigna semifinalsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top national players dominated the US$11,800 Cigna Open tennis tournament as they advanced to the semifinals after Friday's quarterfinals at the Jakarta Hilton International Executive Club.
Tue, 03 Jan 1995
RP anticipates peace parleys to end strife
RP anticipates peace parleys to end strife MANILA (AFP): The Philippines hopes to conclude peace talks with Moslem rebels who are demanding self-rule in the south, in order to end two decades of fighting by mid-1995, Manila's chief peace adviser said yesterday.
Fri, 12 Dec 1997
Manila slowly creeps out of IMF cage
Manila slowly creeps out of IMF cageBy Jonathan Thatcher MANILA (Reuters): Just when the International Monetary Fund is putting Asia's tiger economies back in the cage, it is getting ready to let the one-time runt of the litter, the Philippines, roam alone in the woods.
Mon, 19 Aug 2002
Experts hail 2003 education budget but warn of abuses
Experts hail 2003 education budget but warn of abusesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Education experts praised on Sunday the government's plan to increase the education budget to Rp 13.6 trillion (US$1.5 billion) next year from Rp 11.
Sat, 06 May 2000
Govt considers sabotage as cause of train crash
Govt considers sabotage as cause of train crash JAKARTA (JP): Following rumors of railway tracks in Central Java being tampered with, Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar instructed on Friday an investigation into the possibility of sabotage being behind a train collision last Monday.
Tue, 29 Dec 1998
Habibie urged to release all political prisoners unconditionally
Habibie urged to release all political prisoners unconditionally JAKARTA (JP): Observers are appealing to President B.J. Habibie to grant amnesty to all political prisoners to signal a clean break from Soeharto's New Order regime.Political scientist Muhammad A.S.
Sat, 22 Aug 1998
Interest rates
Interest rates In recent months, Bank Indonesia has been offering rates of between 50 percent and 70 percent for depositing rupiah with it, in an attempt to underpin the value of the local currency. But short-term foreign currency funds have still fled, and much of what remains is locked into fixed...
Tue, 20 Jan 1998
Unwanted visitors
Unwanted visitors The male foreigner married to an Indonesian who authored Gender bias ("Your Letters," Saturday, Jan. 17) has understated the problem.There are many financially independent foreign men married to Indonesians who only want to live, not work, here.
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Pain in the neck? Poor posture a likely culprit
Pain in the neck? Poor posture a likely culpritMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Renita often experienced discomfort in her neck, a pain she often ignored as she thought that the stiffness would eventually go away by itself.
Mon, 22 Sep 1997
Wahono's parting words
Wahono's parting words As many of us came to expect, some valuable pieces of advice were there to be found by those who were willing to listen to the address delivered by House of Representatives Speaker Wahono before the legislature's final plenary session on Friday before it is disbanded to make...
Tue, 30 Nov 2004
'Trash donors' sought for charity
'Trash donors' sought for charityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Killing two birds with one stone" is not an empty proverb for low-cost apartment residents built by Taiwan-based Buddha Tzu Chi Foundation in Cengkareng Timur, West Jakarta.
Tue, 05 Sep 2000
Government told to adopt flexible policy to revive economy
Government told to adopt flexible policy to revive economy JAKARTA (JP): The government should exempt selected banks from the legal lending limit to increase the availability of credits for the real sector and to revive sluggish business activities, a noted economist said on Monday.
Tue, 30 Nov 2004
Foundation finds 'waste donors' for charity
Foundation finds 'waste donors' for charityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Killing two birds with one stone" is not an empty proverb for low-cost apartment residents built by Taiwan-based Buddha Tzu Chi Foundation in Cengkareng Timur, West Jakarta.
Fri, 06 Nov 1998
Clinton to take growth plan to APEC summit
Clinton to take growth plan to APEC summit SINGAPORE (Reuters): U.S. President Bill Clinton will bring his plan for world growth to the APEC summit in Kuala Lumpur later this month, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.John Wolf, U.S.
Tue, 29 Dec 1998
Transport prepared for Idul Fitri exodus
Transport prepared for Idul Fitri exodus JAKARTA (JP): The continuing crisis may be no obstacle to the traditional end-of-the-fasting month family gathering of Idul Fitri, and the government is gearing up to prepare for this year's expected exodus of 16.
Thu, 06 Jul 1995
'ASEAN 10' would counter Chinese might: Scholar
'ASEAN 10' would counter Chinese might: Scholar JAKARTA (JP): An expansion in the membership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from six to all 10 countries in the region would make the organization an effective tool in countering any Chinese military threat, a noted Singaporean...