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Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
'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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 14 Sep 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.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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)...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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).
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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).
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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).
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
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.