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Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Deputy Mayor sent to jail as Rp 5b graft suspect
Deputy Mayor sent to jail as Rp 5b graft suspectTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorBogor Deputy Mayor Mochamad Sahid was sent to Paledang Prison on Thursday after being questioned for nearly six hours at the Bogor Prosecutor's Office as a suspect in a graft case.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Strained budget hampers courts: Chief justice
Strained budget hampers courts: Chief justiceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the Supreme Court now controls all courts following the implementation of the one-roof administrative system, Chief Justice Bagir Manan said improvements to the country's court system seemed...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
JBIC to hold study on traffic
JBIC to hold study on traffic JAKARTA: The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will hold a study on urban transportation, the results of which can be used to find a solution to the capital's chronic traffic.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Jakarta stocks end lower on profit taking, oil price
Jakarta stocks end lower on profit taking, oil priceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Profit taking and concern over the rising price of oil have pulled down Jakarta stocks for the second consecutive day, wiping out gains from the euphoria of a peaceful presidential election earlier this week.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
BPK reports huge abuse of state funds
BPK reports huge abuse of state fundsThe Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) submitted the findings on Thursday of its regular audit on the management of state funds to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), saying it had so far uncovered 22 major cases of likely corruption involving trillions of rupiah.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
The Hour Glass Group
The Hour Glass GroupThe Hour Glass Limited is one of Asia Pacific's most established specialist watch retailers. From a one-boutique operation in Singapore in 1979, which was founded by Henry Tay, The Hour Glass Group has developed into a regional network of 18 retail stores in Australia, Hong...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Canadian Embassy discussion RI polls
Canadian Embassy discussion RI pollsJAKARTA: The Canadian Embassy organized a roundtable discussion on Post-Election Indonesia in Jakarta on Thursday."It's a tremendous success for Indonesia's young democracy.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Watches embody culture, emotion, patience
Watches embody culture, emotion, patienceA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, SingaporeMany cultures give an important place to the concept of time. In Western nations, the importance of time is illustrated in the saying; "Time is money" while in an Arabic phrase: "Time is a sword", shows that time can...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Council speaker elected quickly
Council speaker elected quickly BATAM, Riau Islands: Soeryo Respationo from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) was elected the new speaker of the Batam legislative council in a unanimous decision achieved within only 15 minutes on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Aceh war leaves 14,000 widows
Aceh war leaves 14,000 widows BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The continuing armed conflict in Aceh has cost the lives of husbands of 14,000 women in the province over the past 15 years, according to one agency.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Part 1 of 2: The evolution of Indonesian democracy
Part 1 of 2: The evolution of Indonesian democracyDamien Kingsbury , Jakarta Although it is yet to be officially announced, it now seems certain that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) will become Indonesia's next president.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Give us your best-shot short: JiFFest
Give us your best-shot short: JiFFestThe Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) is back, but with a difference -- this time organizers want your movies.Like in previous incarnations, this year's JiFFest will screen selected movies from around the globe, offering quality films for Jakartan...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
LIPI gets new professors
LIPI gets new professors JAKARTA: Two scientists from the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Riza Sihbudi and Hermawan Sulistyo, were promoted on Thursday to research professors.Riza, a Middle East expert, said in his inauguration speech entitled "Islam, radicalism and democracy" that in a...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
TNT is dangerous
TNT is dangerous I do not deny any international express delivery company the right to make as much profit as possible. But the calculations must be justified, and the local agent must be ready to give an acceptable breakdown of the costs.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Astra to borrow $170 from banks
Astra to borrow $170 from banks JAKARTA: PT Astra International, an Indonesian car maker, will sign an agreement to borrow up to US$170 million from several banks in November, an executive with the company said Thursday.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Susilo supporters shave heads in victory
Susilo supporters shave heads in victoryThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Palu/SemarangFollowing the people of Semarang, supporters of Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Yogyakarta and Central Sulawesi celebrated on Thursday Susilo's obvious victory in the presidential election by shaving their...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Batam tax office ignores House's 'law'
Batam tax office ignores House's 'law'Fadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamThe House of Representatives might have won applause from the proponents of free trade in the industrial island of Batam for its bold move to unilaterally endorse a bill that will change the island into a free trade zone (FTZ).
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Watches encompass culture, emotion, patience
Watches encompass culture, emotion, patienceA. Junaidi The Jakarta Post/SingaporeMany cultures give an important place to the concept of time. In Western nations, the importance of time is illustrated in the saying; "Time is money" while in an Arabic phrase: "Time is a sword", shows that time can...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 The revolution of Indonesian democracy Damien Kingsbury Jakarta2. Yale -- Iran on the brink 1 x 45 Concerns rise as Iran on brink of going nuclear Henry Sokolski Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Washington3.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Coalition shows signs of division
Coalition shows signs of divisionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs Megawati Soekarnoputri and running mate Hasyim Muzadi head toward a crushing defeat, signs of cracks in the so-termed Nationhood Coalition are becoming more and more apparent.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.23, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.23, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
RI migrant worker faces death sentence
RI migrant worker faces death sentence JAKARTA: An Indonesian migrant worker, Sundarti Suprianto, could be given the death penalty when a Singapore court delivers its verdict on Friday.The court will decide whether she is guilty of multiple charges of murdering both her Singaporean employers, Angie...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Authoritarians already at the gate with media their first prisoner
Authoritarians already at the gate with media their first prisonerBambang Harymurti, Project Syndicate Last Thursday, judges at Indonesia's Central Jakarta Court sentenced me to one year in prison. As the editor-in-chief of Tempo weekly newsmagazine, I am guilty, according to the court, of defaming...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
TV Today: Friday, September 24, 2004
TV Today: Friday, September 24, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Drama5:30 Sports6:00 TV Drama6:30 Talk...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
BI sees no need for rate hike
BI sees no need for rate hikeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Indonesia for now sees no need to raise its benchmark interest rate despite the latest increase in the key U.S. interest rate, central bank Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said."So far there seems to be no impact (on the BI benchmark rate).
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Marzuki, Fahmi won't be sworn in
Marzuki, Fahmi won't be sworn inM. Taufiqurrahman and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo dissident politicians from Golkar will not be sworn in as new legislators on Oct. 1 as the General Elections Commission (KPU) has written to lame duck President Megawati Soekarnoputri to suspend their...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Adrian too sick to come: Lawyer
Adrian too sick to come: LawyerAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA lawyer representing Adrian Waworuntu, one of the main suspects in a Rp 1.7 trillion (US$190 million) bank scandal, told the police on Thursday his client was too sick to answer a police summons.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Gamawan Fauzi, pioneering regent
Gamawan Fauzi, pioneering regentSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Although corruption by officials remains at endemic levels throughout the country, one prominent West Sumatran leader is bucking the trend.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Telecommunication bill of KPU unpaid
Telecommunication bill of KPU unpaid JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) owes nearly Rp 3 billion (US$322,234) to PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara for telecommunications equipment.The debt was accrued from expenses in the April legislative election and the July presidential election...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Citilink offers new facilities
Citilink offers new facilities JAKARTA: Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia's no-frills subsidiary Citilink has added to its services a convenient and cheaper accommodation package for travelers to the resort island of Bali.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
SBY can raise fuel prices without resistance: Expert
SBY can raise fuel prices without resistance: ExpertDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Raising fuel prices has always been politically sensitive, but with his popularity and communication skills, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is set to become the next president, will be able to raise the...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Bombing charges await Ba'asyir
Bombing charges await Ba'asyirAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir will be charged with masterminding the J.W. Marriott Hotel bombing in Jakarta and the illegal possession of explosives, the Attorney General's Office says.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Democracy in Indonesia the pride of Muslims
Democracy in Indonesia the pride of MuslimsThe Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul Just as Korea has proved, through its political progress over the last few decades, that there is no inherent conflict between Asian Confucianism and democracy, Indonesians are about to beat another myth that...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
My two sons are studying at the University of Indonesia (UI)
My two sons are studying at the University of Indonesia (UI) and I, too, have taken extension courses at UI before.From our own experience studying at UI, I regret to have to say that many UI lecturers are not committed to their teaching profession.
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
PKS promises not to take hard-line on nightspots
PKS promises not to take hard-line on nightspotsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaKnown for its Islamic outlook, the emergence of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) as a major faction in the Jakarta City Council has raised concerns for businessmen who own entertainment spots, who worry...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Governor shuns Tapanuli province
Governor shuns Tapanuli province MEDAN, North Sumatra: Governor Tengku Rizal Nurdin called on Thursday for people to reconsider plans to create Tapanuli province on Sumatra island.If established, the new province may not be able to survive because it has no reliable income sources to finance the...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Poll workers sent to jail
Poll workers sent to jail JAKARTA: Three poll workers who organized balloting for migrant workers based in Tawau, Malaysia have been sentenced to one month in jail each for committing election fraud.The court found Ridwan bin Tahir, Arifin bin Namang and Jainal guilty for perforating over 7,000...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
Breaking with Indonesia's past
Breaking with Indonesia's past The clear victory of a former general, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in Indonesia's presidential election is good for Australia. In more than three decades, Indonesian presidents have made just two brief official visits to Australia, despite scores of prime ministerial...
Fri, 24 Sep 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 50
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 50 Strongest signal of intentions will be new Cabinet lineup 2. UMNO: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Abdullah prods Malays in landmark speech 3. HAITI: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Death toll in Haiti floods tops 1,000 4.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
KONI considers age limit for PON
KONI considers age limit for PONMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sport Council (KONI) is considering an age limit for the National Games (PON) in response to criticism that young athletes are being shut out of the quadrennial sporting showcase.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Golkar splinter group seeks Akbar's downfall
Golkar splinter group seeks Akbar's downfallThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The internal split within Golkar Party is intensifying, with a group of dissident politicians seeking to unseat chairman Akbar Tandjung and reopen the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) corruption case in which he was...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
MPR convenes for final session
MPR convenes for final sessionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will commence its final session here on Thursday for five days before ending its five- year term late this month.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Car Free Day campaign revs up
Car Free Day campaign revs up A plaque signed by New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani on Sept. 13, 1999, to commemorate the centennial of Henry H. Bliss' death was meant to "promote safety on streets and highways", as well as to remember Bliss as "the first recorded motor vehicle fatality".
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Dow Jones, Jakarta
Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Wednesday on profit-taking, with renewed concerns about the weakness of the rupiah hurting overall sentiment, dealers said. "Selling wasn't that heavy, however," said a trader with a European securities firm.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Domestic courier industry needs fair regulation
Domestic courier industry needs fair regulation Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, The Jakarta Post The local courier industry has enjoyed rapid growth over the past several years thanks to a significant growth in economic activities in the country's provinces outside Java.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 23, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Religious Teachings8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama4:30...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Moral of the election: Out of touch, out of the race
Moral of the election: Out of touch, out of the raceEndy M. Bayuni, Jakarta One of the chief lessons we take away from Monday's election is that our political elite, as represented by the mighty Nationhood Coalition, is completely out of touch with reality at the grassroots level.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Courier giants upbeat in Indonesian market
Courier giants upbeat in Indonesian marketHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The world's major express and logistics companies remain confident about the long-term prospects of the Indonesian courier market despite uncertainties in the country's foreign trade.
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
Telkomsel expects 3G license soon
Telkomsel expects 3G license soonTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta PT Telekomunikasi Seluler (Telkomsel) expects to obtain a frequency license to run third-generation technology-based radio network before the end of the year to capitalize on the growing demand for cellular services offered by...
Thu, 23 Sep 2004
JSX urges brokers to use new trading facilities
JSX urges brokers to use new trading facilities Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) warned securities firms that are members of the bourse to begin using new remote trading facilities by the end of 2005, in a bid to improve trading efficiency.