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Wed, 06 Oct 2004
More fund needed to widen sidewalk on Jl. Thamrin
More fund needed to widen sidewalk on Jl. ThamrinDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe sidewalk along Jl. Thamrin is being widened step-by-step, while 12 of 32 sections are finished, the city administration says the project will not be completed until the year's end.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Govt's plans to shut down AAF raises questions
Govt's plans to shut down AAF raises questionsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe outgoing government's plans to close down fertilizer manufacturer PT Asean Aceh Fertilizer (AAF) because of a shortage of natural gas has raised questions from an official.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Suspects confess to part in McDonald's attack: Police
Suspects confess to part in McDonald's attack: PoliceSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaTerror suspect Agung Abdul Hamid, who was recently captured in Yogyakarta along with an accomplice Munir Saleh, confessed to playing a role in the 2002 McDonald's blast in Makassar, South Sulawesi,...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Fitch ups RI rating outlook to 'positive'
Fitch ups RI rating outlook to 'positive'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Global rating agency Fitch Ratings has raised Indonesia's rating outlook from stable to positive, as the nation's political risks had been reduced after the conclusion of the general and presidential elections.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
SilkAir may fly to Yogyakarta, Pekanbaru
SilkAir may fly to Yogyakarta, PekanbaruThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore Airlines' (SIA) regional subsidiary SilkAir may open new routes to link Singapore with Yogyakarta and Pekanbaru, in a bid to tap the growing tourist demand, an SIA official said.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Hollands wins battle; Dahlberg set to win war
Hollands wins battle; Dahlberg set to win warMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Banyuwangi/East JavaEdmund Hollands continued his winning run in the penultimate stage of the nine-stage Dji Sam Soe Tour d'Indonesia, but Nathan Dahlberg's cruise to the overall championship looks unstoppable.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Fighting KKN
Fighting KKN In Belgium, TVs are not subject to any sort of luxury tax, like in Indonesia. Still, here also, industry players keep complaining about other issues, such as labor-related ones. I mean industry players are never glad -- and certainly, in countries such as Indonesia, they hardly...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
BII plans IPO for motorcycle financing unit
BII plans IPO for motorcycle financing unitRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) plans to sell shares in motorcycle financing firm PT Wahana Ottomitra Multiartha (WOM) to the public via an initial public offering (IPO) in the near future.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Muslim figures differ on draft amendment
Muslim figures differ on draft amendmentMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLeading figures of the country's mainstream Muslim organizations were divided on Tuesday over a draft amendment to the 1999 body of Islamic law, which some consider a "revolution" of sharia.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
KAI faces rail travel challenges
KAI faces rail travel challengesYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung"The moment I hear the word train, I think only of filth, chaos and neglect," a government official told the president director of state-owned train company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), Omar Berto recently.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
1. CONGRATULATION: 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30
1. CONGRATULATION: 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 World leaders congratulate Susilo 2. HOSTAGE: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 14 FM tries to clarify hostages' names3. ART: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Body popping in a contemporary context 4. MARRIAGE: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Muslim figures differ on draft amendment 5.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
ANZ responds
ANZ responds In response to the letter ANZ Panin debt collectors' threats from Bahariawan KT (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 14) we would like to clarify as follows:ANZ Panin Bank and Bahariawan have settled the matter directly and appropriately to the satisfaction of both parties.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Bojong vandalism provoked: Police
Bojong vandalism provoked: PoliceTheresia Sufa and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/JakartaBogor Police said on Tuesday that they suspected that vandalism at a waste treatment facility in Bojong subdistrict on Monday may have been provoked by an unidentified group.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
VP treats staff to umroh pilgrimage
VP treats staff to umroh pilgrimageFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOutgoing Vice President Hamzah Haz left for a minor haj pilgrimage, or umroh, to Saudi Arabia Tuesday evening, taking with him 78 low-ranking staff from his office and the residences of his two wives.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
EU, ASEAN may clash over Myanmar at ASEM
EU, ASEAN may clash over Myanmar at ASEMAgencies, Hanoi/JakartaA new round of diplomatic bickering is expected at this week's summit of European and Asian leaders in Hanoi over the deep inter-regional divisions on how to push through democratic change in Myanmar.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Indonesia sees freed Iraq hostages home this week
Indonesia sees freed Iraq hostages home this week Reuters JakartaIndonesia expects two Indonesian women freed by an Iraqi militant group to be home by the end of this week, a foreign ministry official said on Tuesday. "I don't think it will be next week.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Prosecutor faces justice in bribery case
Prosecutor faces justice in bribery case PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A prosecutor here is set to face justice for allegedly deceiving a defendant during a court case recently in the city of Palembang.Sobli Manan, the prosecutor, is alleged to have offered Syamsiah, the father-in-law of defendant...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
BI sees 20% loan growth this year
BI sees 20% loan growth this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank estimates growth in bank lending will increase by about 20 percent this year, as banks reduce their investments in Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Palace gears up for new president
Palace gears up for new presidentFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresidential palace officials began preparing on Tuesday for a new boss, a day after Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was officially declared the winner of the Sept. 20 election.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
A fish out of water
A fish out of waterThe brave men and women of the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Tuesday commemorated the 59th anniversary of the armed forces. Few elements in this nation-state are so closely associated with the opus of independence as the armed forces.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Overview of Indonesia - Taiwan Relations
Overview of Indonesia - Taiwan RelationsI. Trade Taiwan exports to Indonesia (2003):1.52 USD billion Taiwan Imports from Indonesia (2003):2.92 USD billion Total Trade volume (2003):4.44 USD billion (up 9.5%) Trade Surplus for Indonesia (2003):1.14 USD billion (up 25.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Body popping in a contemporary context
Body popping in a contemporary contextHelly Minarti, Contributor, JakartaAnother dance programme is on offer at Art Summit Indonesia 2004: Urban Classicism, a British dance company by Robert Hylton.The company will perform at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta, on Oct.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
PPM files new suit against 'Tempo'
PPM files new suit against 'Tempo'The Jakarta Post, JakartaPemuda Panca Marga (PPM) youth organization has filed a new civil lawsuit against Tempo magazine, accusing the weekly of committing a felonious act in its coverage of the group.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Indonesia confident of winning opening match in U-185 VB C'ship
Indonesia confident of winning opening match in U-185 VB C'shipEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian men's volleyball team is confident of winning its opening match against Chinese Taipei at the U-185 World Volleyball Championship, at Bung Karno Indoor Stadium in Senayan on...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
City, police hot on trail of dumped meat
City, police hot on trail of dumped meatDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration established on Tuesday a special team to track down illegally imported rotten beef that had been thrown out at Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi, upon fears that the meat had made...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
What the future holds for the party system
What the future holds for the party systemIndra J. Piliang , Jakarta Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla (SBY-JK) will definitely become the next president and vice president of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2004-2009 period, despite the support of only three minority political parties --...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Thai govt to buy, destroy duck eggs
Thai govt to buy, destroy duck eggs BANGKOK: The government plans to buy about five million duck eggs from farmers and destroy them in a bid to thwart the spread of bird flu, which has devastated poultry stocks and killed 11 people in Thailand this year.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
* Myanmar issue to cloud upcoming ASEM Page 3
* Myanmar issue to cloud upcoming ASEM Page 3 * Hamzah treats staff to 'umroh' pilgrimage Page 4 * Green activist appeals over 'unfair' verdict Page 5 * When corruption eats into economy: The Malaysian case Page 6 * Many projects remain unfinished in Jakarta Page 8 * Tennis: Sugiyama suffers...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Green activist appeals over 'unfair' verdict
Green activist appeals over 'unfair' verdictNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehAceh environmental activist Bestari Raden, who has been found guilty of subverting national security and public order, has vowed to challenge the court's verdict.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
The Indonesian rupiah may rise 7 percent to Rp 8,500 versus
The Indonesian rupiah may rise 7 percent to Rp 8,500 versus the dollar by the end of the year on expectations Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will boost economic growth after he becomes president on Oct. 20, JPMorgan Chase & Co. said.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Panin insurance companies join bid for 51 stake in Bank Permata
Panin insurance companies join bid for 51 stake in Bank PermataThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed insurance firm PT Panin Insurance and PT Panin Life, two subsidiaries of Bank Panin, have decided to join a consortium consisting of its parent company and ANZ Ltd.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Checked
Checked Sulawesi Expo 2004Sulawesi Regional Development Cooperation Board (BKPRS) in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and event organizer PT Wahyu Promocitra will hold a trade and investment exhibition at the Semanggi Expo hall in the Sudirman Central Business District in...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Opening IT market
Opening IT market The article in the Sept. 30 issue of The Jakarta Post, Indonesia is badly in need of broad based IT connectivity, is correct.The underlying reason is simple: The country has, effectively, only two lazy monopolistic Information Technology providers: Telkom and Indosat.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Comedian faces 18 months for drugs
Comedian faces 18 months for drugs JAKARTA: The prosecution demanded on Tuesday an 18-month jail term for comedian Barata Nugraha, famously known as Polo, at the East Jakarta District Court for illegal drug possession.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Problems in regions settled peacefully: Mega
Problems in regions settled peacefully: MegaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya/JambiOutgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Tuesday her government had endeavored to settle disputes in the regions through peaceful means and dialog, which in some cases had lead to the granting of special...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Lessons from the first direct presidential election
Lessons from the first direct presidential electionJusuf WanandiIndonesia has had a successful first direct presidential election. The process of the elections was beyond expectations: fair, peaceful, and democratic.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Government official arrested for drugs
Government official arrested for drugs PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police in Palu arrested on Monday night Max Iswandi Mokodompit, a civil servant working for the National Unity Agency, along with five women, for being in possession of drugs at a house on Jl. Tadulako, Palu municipality.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, October 6, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, October 6, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show7:05 Documentary7:30 Music8:00 Talk Show8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Battle of Wits11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Restricted menu tempers fire of Indian food fest
Restricted menu tempers fire of Indian food festBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta In what may seem at first glance to be a brave move, Dusit Mangga Dua Hotel, located in a part of town that is more usually associated with the culinary heritage of the Middle Kingdom, is staging an Indian Food...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
RI, Malaysian navies hold joint exercise
RI, Malaysian navies hold joint exercise BATAM, Riau Islands: The navies of Indonesia and Malaysia are holding a coordinated patrol in waters off Riau Islands as part of their joint efforts to combat terrorism in the Strait of Malacca.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Megawati's 'separation package'
Megawati's 'separation package' As her tenure comes to an end, incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri recently issued a presidential decree on the "separation package" to be received by the outgoing president and vice president.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Patient falls to death
Patient falls to death JAKARTA: A 23-year-old university student was found dead on Tuesday on the balcony of the second floor of Building F at Pertamina Hospital, South Jakarta.Budi Rahayu, a supervisor at the hospital, said the patient had been receiving treatment for a high fever on the seventh...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
World leaders congratulate Susilo
World leaders congratulate SusiloAgencies, JakartaCongratulatory messages from world leaders are pouring in for the victor in Indonesia's historical first direct presidential election, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Flawed voter data inflated level of abstention: KPU
Flawed voter data inflated level of abstention: KPUM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) blamed on Tuesday the steady increase in the number of people who abstained from voting on flawed data on voters.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
Azahari posters posted in Palembang
Azahari posters posted in Palembang PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Posters of bomb suspects Azahari, Noordin M. Top and others have been posted up all around Palembang over the past few days.The posters are to be seen on electricity poles and neighborhood notice boards, and at security posts and other...
Wed, 06 Oct 2004
No good deed goes unpunished
No good deed goes unpunished JAKARTA: Only trying to help a sick friend, a police officer ended up hospitalized with severe stab wounds.The officer, identified only as First Adj. Brig. Er, 27, was accompanying an ill colleague at the National Police Headquarters, identified as Second Adj. Brig.
Tue, 05 Oct 2004
Changing heads, limbs of govt
Changing heads, limbs of govt I am very pleased to see that a more modern person, such as Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, will become president, and his approach to build councils or "project teams" to tackle the many problems is definitely right.
Tue, 05 Oct 2004
Police to question fugitive's lawyer and doctor
Police to question fugitive's lawyer and doctorAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter letting a key suspect in a multibillion dollar bank fraud case slip through their fingers, the police have summoned the fugitive's lawyer and doctor for a questioning regarding their client's escape.
Tue, 05 Oct 2004
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Sept. 4 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,982.00 6,255.26 6,654.03 6,583.01 Brunei dollar 1 5,733.52 5,137.25 5,464.20 5,406.41 Canadian dollar 1 7,650.60 6,853.59 7,291.22 7,212.69 Swiss franc 1 7,707.34 6,906.58 7,345.30 7,268.
Tue, 05 Oct 2004
Govt initiates 'revolution' in Islamic law
Govt initiates 'revolution' in Islamic lawMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta, JakartaThe Ministry of Religious Affairs launched on Monday a legal draft amendment to the 1991 body of Islamic law, a move that several moderate Muslim scholars say could be part of a "revolution" in sharia.