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Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Megawati installs five new ambassadors
Megawati installs five new ambassadorsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri installed on Wednesday five career diplomats as Indonesian ambassadors while the government continues its consultations with the House of Representatives on four other candidates.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
ASEAN summit to be held as scheduled in Indonesia despite blast
ASEAN summit to be held as scheduled in Indonesia despite blast Agence France-Presse ManilaSoutheast Asian leaders will hold their annual meeting in Indonesia as scheduled in October despite the deadly terrorist bombing in Jakarta, ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
'Bajaj' owners, drivers protest against Kancil
'Bajaj' owners, drivers protest against KancilBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 300 bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles) were parked at the City Council compound on Wednesday in a noisy and smoky protest against the administration's plan to replace them with the Kancil...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Communism's long shadow
Communism's long shadow The sharp debate that is currently going on both inside and outside the People's Consultative Assembly about the possibility of repealing a 38-year-old ban on communism once again illustrates the effectiveness of the past New Order regime's smear campaign against anything...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
FOR GENERAL ISSUE: Good Corporate Governance
FOR GENERAL ISSUE: Good Corporate Governance;JP; ANPAf..r.. Corporate-govt-practicesGood Corporate Governance:Costly at first but worth it in the long runHadi Cahyadi Contributor Jakarta During a seminar on corporate governance in Jakarta recently, one of the participants asked whether corporate...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Five-star hotels increase their security system
Five-star hotels increase their security systemRizky KD Ntoma and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the bombing at JW Marriott Hotel in the Mega Kuningan business district in South Jakarta on Tuesday, which claimed at least 10 lives according to police reports, five-star hotels...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
1. HOTEL: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. HOTEL: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Five Star hotels increase their security systems 2. SECURITY: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Govt to impose new security measures 3. JI: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Govt, police link Marriott bombing to Jamaah Islamiyah 4.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Bush to push free trade initiative in Southeast Asia
Bush to push free trade initiative in Southeast AsiaP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila U.S. President George Bush is to step up Washington's initiative to forge bilateral free trade agreements during his visit to Southeast Asia in October, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
BI sees pressure on rupiah to be short-lived
BI sees pressure on rupiah to be short-livedThe Jakarta Post JakartaBank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Wednesday that the current weakening of the rupiah would be short-lived, in a statement aimed at trying to calm nervous financial markets following the deadly bomb attack...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
BI says pressure on rupiah to be short-lived
BI says pressure on rupiah to be short-livedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Wednesday that the current weakening of the rupiah would be short-lived.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Permata lowers loan target after request rejected
Permata lowers loan target after request rejectedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Permata will revise downward its lending target for this year after the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) rejected the publicly listed bank's plans to raise cash through a rights issue or bonds.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
ASEAN finance chiefs mull ways to halt terrorist funding
ASEAN finance chiefs mull ways to halt terrorist fundingAssociated Press, Manila Southeast Asian finance chiefs said Wednesday they will discuss how to tighten financial controls to detect and halt the flow of funds to terrorists amid continuing attacks in the region.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
PT DI workers told to stop protests
PT DI workers told to stop protests BANDUNG: West Java Governor Danny Setiawan asked workers from state-owned aircraft company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) on Wednesday to cease their daily protest rallies against their suspension to curb potential security disturbances.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Poor intelligence blamed for bomb attack
Poor intelligence blamed for bomb attackMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bombing in the driveway of JW Marriott hotel in South Jakarta reveals the country's poor intelligence and lack of seriousness in anticipating possible terror attacks in the country, observers say.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
More technicians join Garuda unit
More technicians join Garuda unit JAKARTA: More than 90 percent of national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia's maintenance workers have agreed to be transferred to a subsidiary the airline plans to set up, the airline said in a press release on Wednesday.As of Wednesday, 2,490, or 90.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
PT PAL refurbishes two ships
PT PAL refurbishes two ships JAKARTA: State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has successfully refurbished two vessels belonging to the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, the company said on Wednesday.PT PAL's president director, Adwin H.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Hard blow to Cak Nur
Hard blow to Cak Nur Some people were disappointed to learn of Nurcholish Madjid's (Cak Nur's) decision to withdraw his participation in the convention that the Functional Group (Golkar) party will organize to select the party's presidential candidate.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
EU, U.S. criticize RI over rights trial
EU, U.S. criticize RI over rights trialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The European Union and the United States criticized on Wednesday the overall record of the court trying those accused of committing rights violation in East Timor in 1999, saying justice had clearly not been done.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Government criticized for drought response
Government criticized for drought response CIREBON, West Java: The government's delay in providing water pumps to farmers has been blamed for the spread of the prolonged and crippling drought in Cirebon regency, West Java.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Should old cars be
Should old cars be banned from city?From Media IndonesiaThe plan to reduce traffic congestion by banning cars manufactured in 1990 and before from entering Jakarta is not appropriate and will not solve the problem.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Minister ponders old-for-young swap
Minister ponders old-for-young swap MANILA: Japan's finance minister proposed on Wednesday packing off his country's growing army of pensioners to Philippine nursing homes.Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa, a sprightly 81, said his plan was a two-in-one cure for the strains on Japan's medical...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
RP lauds Swiss action on Marcos wealth
RP lauds Swiss action on Marcos wealth PHILIPPINES: The Philippine government and victims of human rights abuses under former president Ferdinand Marcos have lauded Switzerland's decision to release millions of dollars that the late dictator stashed in Swiss banks.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
* Headlines:Five Star hotels increase their security system2
* Headlines:Five Star hotels increase their security system2 * National:EU, U.S. criticize RI over rights trial 4 * Archipelago: Beratha retains Bali governorship 5 * Opinion: Withdrawal timetable needed for Iraq 7 * City: Marine soldiers implicated in Asaba shooting 8 * Sports: Cuban gymnast Lopez...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
JAKARTA: More than 90 percent of national flag carrier PT
JAKARTA: More than 90 percent of national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia's maintenance workers have agreed to be transferred to a subsidiary the airline plans to set up, the airline said in a press release on Wednesday.As of Wednesday, 2,490, or 90.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 7, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 7, 2003.TB.30" 1.0"Exhibition* Ceramic by Marcello Massoni and Michela Foppiani, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Aug. 25.Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Govt officials to be summoned
Govt officials to be summoned JAKARTA: A minister will summon top government officials who have a double posting in private companies.The Minister of State Administrative Reform, Feisal Tamin, said on Wednesday that among the officials to be summoned were the head of the National Land Agency (BPN),...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
East Timor refugees reregistered
East Timor refugees reregistered KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Authorities have began the reregistration of thousands of East Timorese refugees languishing in camps across East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) to determine their citizenship, officials said.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Two generals take different political courses
Two generals take different political coursesThe Jakarta Post JakartaTwo retired Indonesian Military (TNI) generals took different political courses on Wednesday, with one eying the presidency and the other quitting the race.Former TNI chief Gen.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Wiranto submits form for presidential bid to Golkar
Wiranto submits form for presidential bid to GolkarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two retired Indonesian Military (TNI) generals took different political courses on Wednesday, with one eying the presidency and the other quitting the race.Former TNI chief Gen.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Volunteer center to provide more job opportunities
Volunteer center to provide more job opportunitiesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Opening up the opportunity for Indonesians to work as United Nations volunteers abroad, the United Nations Volunteers, in cooperation with the ministry of manpower and transmigration, launched the Volunteer...
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
U.S., Australia renew warning for citizens
U.S., Australia renew warning for citizensAgencies, Jakarta The Australian Embassy in Jakarta said its controversial travel warning against all non-essential travel to Indonesia had been vindicated after the deadly bombing at the U.S.-owned luxury JW Marriot hotel in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Councils reject plan to revise market baylaw
Councils reject plan to revise market baylawBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claiming to defend the interests of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the City Council rejected on Tuesday plans to review a bylaw which obliges the owners of shopping centers to allocate space to SME's.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
NTT demands compensations for Timor Gap, Pasir Island
NTT demands compensations for Timor Gap, Pasir IslandYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Citizens of East Nusa Tenggara have demanded that Australia reopen discussions with Indonesia on the Timor Gap and Ashmore Reef disputes.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Sailor shoots policeman, two others
Sailor shoots policeman, two others JAKARTA: A drunken Navy officer shot and injured two people, including a police officer, early on Monday morning at a cafe on Jl. Enggano, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Nutritionist warns parents on importance of breakfast
Nutritionist warns parents on importance of breakfastRizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dita, 10, eats breakfast every morning but this is largely due to her mother who routinely prepares the meal for her."I have cereal and milk for breakfast, that's all," she said.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Drug linked to money laundering
Drug linked to money laundering JAKARTA: The Indonesian Financial Transaction Report and Analysis Center (PPATK) head Yunus Husein called on the police Tuesday to charge drug dealers under anti-money laundering laws.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
'My poor boy! he had three children'
'My poor boy! he had three children'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "How could a human being have the heart to do such a terrible thing to us? What have we done wrong?" cried Tita, a victim of the JW Marriott bombing on Tuesday, at the Jakarta Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Indonesian rhino facing extinction
Indonesian rhino facing extinction BOGOR, West Java: The Indonesian black rhino was on the brink of extinction, with numbers throughout the country now below 300, Rhino Partnership Foundation (YMR) secretary Effendy A Sumardja warned Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
JP/4/ACEH
JP/4/ACEHMilitary tightens security ahead of Independence DayTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh Home-made bombs have been found in war-torn Aceh as the martial law administration heightens security prior to the celebration of Independence Day, which...
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Terrorists strike again
Terrorists strike againThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The terrorists once again struck at the heart of the nation's capital on Tuesday, with no warning as always, this time claiming 14 innocent lives and putting the government's antiterrorism drive seriously to the test.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Telkomsel's profit up
Telkomsel's profit upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said on Tuesday that the number of its new cellular subscribers had increased by 1.7 million to 7.71 million during the first half of 2003.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Civil servants forced to buy PDI-Perjuangan's red T-shirts
Civil servants forced to buy PDI-Perjuangan's red T-shirtsAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java Civil servants, including teachers here, say they have been forced to buy T-shirts bearing the picture of the local chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI...
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Bhutto and spouse sentenced in Switzerland in graft case
Bhutto and spouse sentenced in Switzerland in graft caseRana Jawad, Agence France-Presse, Islamabad Swiss authorities have issued former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto and her husband Asif Zardari with a six months' suspended sentence and fined them US$50,000 each in a graft case, their...
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
On daylight saving
On daylight saving Helen Lok's letter Daylight savings in the Aug. 4 edition of The Jakarta Post made the classical mistake of imagining electricity can be saved by putting the clocks forward. In fact, the lights will be switched on when it gets dark and they will go off when the sun comes up, or...
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
2 x 12
2 x 12 security upped as legislature set to elect Bali governor JP/5/ntt2 x 26 NTT demands compensations for Timor Gap, Pasir Island JP/5/kaos2 x 29 Civil servants forced to buy PDI Perjuangan's red T-shirts
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Indonesian tire producers propose 15% export tax on Rubber
Indonesian tire producers propose 15% export tax on RubberOsterDow Jones, Singapore Indonesian tire producers are proposing the government impose a 15 percent export tax on Indonesian rubber to prevent a possible domestic shortage, an industry official told OsterDowJones on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Residents reject planned dump-site
Residents reject planned dump-site BOGOR: Bogor administration will reject the planned dump-site for the capital's trash in Bonjong village if the site damages the environment, or the regency is not compensated by Jakarta, an official says.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Reliving the past at Raffles Hotel Long Bar
Reliving the past at Raffles Hotel Long BarTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Forget the glitzy high rises on the skyline, the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel Singapore is a return to the early 20th century, the days of British plantation owners, high teas, banana trees, pith helmets, and...
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
Govt buys back Rp 3.21t in bonds
Govt buys back Rp 3.21t in bondsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government on Tuesday repurchased some Rp 3.21 trillion (about US$392 million) of its outstanding bonds through an auction, the director general of financial institutions at the Ministry of Finance, Darmin Nasution, said.
Wed, 06 Aug 2003
House of Representatives set to endorse constitutional court bill
House of Representatives set to endorse constitutional court billThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With several contentious issues remaining, the House of Representatives has arranged another extraordinary plenary meeting on Wednesday in the hope that the constitutional court bill can be approved.