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Shell Indonesia retail operations await subsidy move

Shell Indonesia retail operations await subsidy move Phelim Kyne Dow Jones/JakartaAn Indonesian unit of Royal Dutch Shell PLC has delayed the launch of a long-planned line of Shell-branded retail gasoline stations until the government clarifies its fuel price subsidy policy, a company executive...

Indofood to cut jobs, flavors on competition

Indofood to cut jobs, flavors on competitionSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the world's biggest instant noodle maker, said it plans to cut jobs and unpopular flavors as rising competition in Indonesia and a slump in the currency erode profit.

1. Analis -- 1x42

1. Analis -- 1x42 Front-end loading -- Susilo's best political option 2. GAM ----- 3x16 Former Aceh rebels remain wary as disarmament nears 3. Islam --- 1x40 Moderates, conservatives dispute freedom of thought 4. Asep ---- 2x18 Embassy bombing hero gets extraordinary promotion

JP/19/GONG

JP/19/GONGGongs prove to be a striking success in BogorIn the best traditions of Indonesian tourism a unique attraction involving culture, music and craft is poorly promoted and hard to find. But the effort is worth the energy, reports The Jakarta Post contributor Duncan Graham from Bogor.

Police arrest wrong suspect

Police arrest wrong suspect SURABAYA: Police in East Java said they had arrested a man thought to have been Malaysian fugitive Azahari bin Husin, a key terrorist suspect, but later released him on Tuesday.East Java Police spokesman Comr.

Deadline to deal with refugees extended

Deadline to deal with refugees extendedThe Jakarta Post, AmbonThe Maluku administration has extended the deadline for resolving the province's refugee problem to the end of the year following its failure to meet the Sept. 15 deadline, an official said on Tuesday.

Doing business in RI remains costly, IFC says

Doing business in RI remains costly, IFC saysThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia is at risk of falling further behind many of its regional rivals in terms of attracting foreign investment due to the continuing high cost of doing business here, according to a report released on Tuesday.

'We need better grooming for athletes'

'We need better grooming for athletes'Legislators have approved the long-awaited bill on sports that requires the government to provide a pension for national athletes and funds for organizations involved in developing the country's sports.

Govt to press ahead with plan to buy back Indosat shares

Govt to press ahead with plan to buy back Indosat sharesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will continue with its plan to acquire more shares in the country's second largest telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite (Indosat), a minister says.

Free medication care on offer to people with flu symptoms

Free medication care on offer to people with flu symptomsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Health Agency said on Tuesday the city administration would cover the medical costs of any resident of Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, showing influenza symptoms following the death of a...

Irishman wins 2nd stage in Purwokerto

Irishman wins 2nd stage in Purwokerto PURWOKERTO: Irish rider David McCann of Giant Asia Racing clinched the second stage of the Tour d'Indonesia 2005 from Cirebon, West Java to Purwokerto, Central Java here on Tuesday.

Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, again

Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, againJP/20/GUESSGigi to tour U.S. cities again Local outfit Gigi, a rock band that has scored hits such as Angan (Daydream) and Terbang (Flying) is expected to stage a four-date show in cities in the United States.Starting on Sept.

JP/20/DANIEL

JP/20/DANIELDaniels enjoys lighting up livesSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central Java "I'm like a moth drawn to the flame. When you switch on a light bulb at night, you will see moths are flying around it. Moths like the light, and so do I.

Parkway buys 31% of Pantai

Parkway buys 31% of PantaiChan Sue Ling and Yoolim Lee, Bloomberg/Singapore Parkway Holdings Ltd., Asia's second-biggest publicly traded hospital operator, bought a 31 percent stake in Malaysia's Pantai Holdings Bhd. for S$139 million (US$83 million) to expand in Southeast Asia.

Less is more for women's tennis: Davenport

Less is more for women's tennis: DavenportBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, BaliWith a clogged tournament schedule and players traveling to distant points around the globe for their next competition, the top ranks of women's tennis resembled a casualty list for much of 2005.

1. Rois -- 65 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x15)

1. Rois -- 65 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x15)Australian Embassy bomber gets death2. Puteh -- 42 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x22)Court hands down harsher punishment for Puteh 3. Lindsay -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32)Less is more for women's tennis: Davenport 4.

AGO told to go easy on corruption suspects

AGO told to go easy on corruption suspectsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith numerous corruption cases still hanging because of a lack of evidence or other "difficulties", the Attorney General was told on Tuesday to use his discretionary power to reduce or even drop charges against...

Lesser-known lymphoma produces alarming statistic

Lesser-known lymphoma produces alarming statisticEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPro-democracy activist Ibrahim "Bram" G. Zakir has the resilience of a warrior. A political prisoner in the Soeharto years, his unfaltering loyalty to his country and dream of a people's democracy have never...

RI's Wynne wilts as miffed Mirza crashes out in Bali

RI's Wynne wilts as miffed Mirza crashes out in BaliBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali National number two Wynne Prakusya had only herself to blame in a second round loss at the Wismilak International on Tuesday, while much heralded Indian teenager Sania Mirza departed in a hit-and-miss...

Yogyakarta hosts environment center

Yogyakarta hosts environment center YOGYAKARTA: State Minister of the Environment Rachmat Witoelar inaugurated on Monday the Environment Management Center for the Java Region in Yogyakarta to address environmental problems in six provinces.

Steady growth helps FIF repays bonds worth $76m

Steady growth helps FIF repays bonds worth $76mThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSupported by steady growth in its business of motorcycle loans, Astra International's subsidiary PT Federal International Finance (FIF) paid its matured bonds worth Rp 775 billion (over US$ 76 million) on Monday.

Government warns of more suspected bird flu infections

Government warns of more suspected bird flu infectionsHera Diani and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SemarangMinister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari said on Monday that avian influenza had most likely caused the death of a woman over the weekend.

Security in the Straits: threats and challenges

Security in the Straits: threats and challengesNugroho Wisnumurti Jakarta Over the last few years security threats in the Malacca and Singapore straits have heightened. The prospect of terrorist attacks and attacks involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the waterways are real.

Policeman killed by fishermen

Policeman killed by fishermen KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A policeman died after allegedly being assaulted and then drowned in the sea while investigating the use of explosives by fisherman from Palue Island, Sikka regency.Brig.

Strong leaders required

Strong leaders requiredFrom Media IndonesiaIndonesia is struggling to overcome various complex and crucial problems as most areas of public life are affected by corruption.Consequently, disparities in social, economic, political, cultural, legal and religious spheres are broadening while justice is...

Mandala victims to be compensated soon

Mandala victims to be compensated soon JAKARTA: The families and relatives of victims who were killed or injured in last week's crash of a Mandala Airlines plane in Medan, North Sumatra, are expected to receive compensation from state insurance firm PT Jamsostek on Thursday.

Igas Utama to sue Pertamina over gas

Igas Utama to sue Pertamina over gas JAKARTA: A natural gas distribution company PT Igas Utama plans to file a lawsuit against state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina because it unilaterally decided to cut the gas supply for the company.

Part 1 of 2: Banking system amid the risk of currency crisis

Part 1 of 2: Banking system amid the risk of currency crisisRoss H. McLeod, Canberra The government bailout of the banking system during the economic crisis of 1997-1999 burdened the Indonesian people with additional net debt of around US$50 billion, which will take decades to repay.

Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2 Banking system amid the risk of currency crisis Ross H. McLeod Canberra 2. Dyer -- Egyptian election 2 x 21 Egypt's vote and the democratization process Gwynne Dyer London 3. Nation -- Foreign-policy faux pas discredits Thailand 1 x 30 Thailand's foreign-policy faux pas Kavi...

AP Interview: AirAsia's Tony Fernandes flies high - with feet

AP Interview: AirAsia's Tony Fernandes flies high - with feet firmly on ground[ AP Photos KL104-106[ By VIJAY JOSHI= Associated Press Writer= KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Flying high -- with his feet firmly on the groundVijay Joshi Associated Press/Kuala LumpurTony Fernandes is as no-frills as his...

Belgium sends doctors to help fight measles

Belgium sends doctors to help fight measles KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Three physicians from Belgium are currently in West Sumba to help deal with an outbreak of measles that has infected hundreds of local children there.

TNI chief to stay at helm until 2005: Minister

TNI chief to stay at helm until 2005: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has decided to again delay replacing Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, despite repeated calls from the House of Representatives to speed up the replacement.

Fujiwara up against Davenport

Fujiwara up against DavenportBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan's Rika Fujiwara is probably hoping to celebrate her 24th birthday in style next Monday.Standing in her way is the imposing presence of top seeded Lindsay Davenport, her second round opponent in the US$225,000 Wismilak...

Officer may be fired for assault

Officer may be fired for assaultThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor/BandungBogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito may be removed from his post if he is proven to have assaulted his subordinate Adj. First Insp.

JP/19/GONG

JP/19/GONGGongs prove to be a striking success in BogorIn the best traditions of Indonesian tourism a unique attraction involving culture, music and craft is poorly promoted and hard to find. But the effort is worth the energy, reports The Jakarta Post contributor Duncan Graham from Bogor.

Finland provides money, experts for AMM activities

Finland provides money, experts for AMM activitiesVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMany Indonesians think of two things when they think of Finland. The first is Nokia cell phones and the other is the signing of the peace agreement between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)...

Malacca Strait safe for ships: KL

Malacca Strait safe for ships: KLMalaysia on Monday said the Malacca Strait was safe for seafarers, playing down the fears of some regional governments which believe the vital waterway is a tempting target for terrorists.

Medan, Kupang crippled by kerosene shortage

Medan, Kupang crippled by kerosene shortageThe Jakarta Post, Kupang/MedanAfter his area became the crash site of Mandala aircraft last week, now Pandai Bukit has to deal with another problem: kerosene scarcity.

Council wants fast KPU probe

Council wants fast KPU probe JAKARTA: The City Council demanded on Monday that the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office speed up the investigation into alleged graft at the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta).

Asset tracing team heads to Hong Kong

Asset tracing team heads to Hong Kong JAKARTA: A joint team of officials led by Deputy Attorney General Basrief Arief left for Hong Kong on Monday in an effort to trace assets of convicted corrupter Hendra Rahardja, former president director of the now-liquidated Bank Harapan Sentosa (BHS).

City inattentive on building violations

City inattentive on building violations JAKARTA: More than 200 buildings in Central Jakarta were not built according to their permits, but the municipality is powerless to rectify the situation.Central Jakarta city development sub-agency head Saut Siagian said on Monday that most of the buildings...

Group sees Kota's potential

Group sees Kota's potentialThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSome things can be done overnight, but others require a longer process.When it comes to revitalizing the old town of Batavia, known as Kota today, the latter might be the case, but transforming some of its more neglected areas so that they can be...

1. KKR (1x36)

1. KKR (1x36) Activists uncertain over role of KKR 2. Polio (2x27) Govt claims success in polio vaccination drive 3. Church (2x18) Jailed Christians appeal sentences 4. TNI (3x16) TNI chief to stay at helm until 2005: Minister

Rupiah higher as capital inflows go on

Rupiah higher as capital inflows go onDow Jones, JakartaThe rupiah recovered further on Monday to a four-week high as foreign investors continued to buy local stocks and bonds, dealers said.The dollar closed at Rp 10,095 versus its close on Friday at Rp 10,215.

Govt to raise fuel prices before Idul Fitri

Govt to raise fuel prices before Idul FitriRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt may not be the kind of Idul Fitri present most Indonesians would wish for, but the government has confirmed it will raise fuel prices in early October prior to annual celebration.

Bring umbrellas, raincoats; the rainy season is here: BMG

Bring umbrellas, raincoats; the rainy season is here: BMGDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said on Monday that the city was in a transitional period from the dry season to the rainy season, reminding residents to carry umbrellas and raincoats.

Temasek offers $1b of 10-year bonds in first sale

Temasek offers $1b of 10-year bonds in first saleNetty Ismail, Bloomberg/SingaporeTemasek Holdings Pte, the Singapore government's investment fund, will sell US$1 billion of bonds in its first debt offering, e- mails showed.Temasek, which managed investments of S$103.5 billion (US$61.

Rector reported for embezzlement

Rector reported for embezzlement JAKARTA: The rector of the Al-Aqidah Islamic Institute (IAIA) Faturrahman Yusuf was reported to the city police on Monday for allegedly taking funds from the school totaling Rp 600 million (US$59,900).

Government claims success in polio vaccination drive

Government claims success in polio vaccination driveHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe first round of the national vaccination drive against polio on Aug. 30 was considered quite successful as it reached 95 percent of the targeted children under five years old, the health minister said.

Glassblower keen to pass on his skills

Glassblower keen to pass on his skillsBambang Muryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta"After rain comes sunshine" pretty well sums up the life of Soenaryo Bernastowo.In 1957, a labor recruiter sold him to an entrepreneur in Singapore.