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Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Luxury taxes on cars to go up despite opposition
Luxury taxes on cars to go up despite oppositionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will soon raise the luxury tax on automobiles following the issuance of a presidential decree signed on Oct. 25 and released by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday night.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
TV Today: Friday, November 25, 2005
TV Today: Friday, November 25, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Film7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat9:30 Psychology10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Cirebon workers feel pain of fuel price hike
Cirebon workers feel pain of fuel price hikeCIREBON, West Java: More than 1,000 people have been laid off in Cirebon since the Oct. 1 fuel price increases, as local companies struggle to maintain production amid higher prices.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Orange Ball highlights De Club
Orange Ball highlights De Club Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaDutch-speaking newcomers should not be too worried now when they want to settle in the country, especially Jakarta. De Nederlandse Club will be there ready to help.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Kalbe Farma eyes bird flu drug production licence
Kalbe Farma eyes bird flu drug production licenceAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma is vying to produce the H5N1 avian influenza drug oseltamivir here as bird flu cases in the region continue to rise.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Where to go in Semarang: Friday, November 25, 2005
Where to go in Semarang: Friday, November 25, 2005Exhibition * Comics Redeming Laughter by Eko Nugroho, Farhansiki, Terra Bajraghisa, and Yudi Sulistya at Rumah Seni, Kampung Jambe, Semarang, until Dec.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Pertamina expects distribution system to help net profit
Pertamina expects distribution system to help net profitLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState oil and gas firm PT Pertamina expects to see its net profit double next year to Rp 22.4 trillion (US$2.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Bali, a major gateway for Chilean tourists as well as businesses
Bali, a major gateway for Chilean tourists as well as businessesRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, SanurOnly weeks before the Oct. 1, 2005 bombing tragedy in Kuta and Jimbaran, the Chilean government opened its honorary consulate office here in Bali.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
U.S. lifts lethal arms ban for RI
U.S. lifts lethal arms ban for RIThe Jakarta Post, New Delhi, JakartaThe United States has restored military ties with Indonesia, after a 14-year lapse, to enable the country with the world's largest population of Muslims to boost its capability in fighting terrorism.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Cathay increases seat capacity
Cathay increases seat capacityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTapping the improving economic relations between Indonesia and China, Cathay Pacific has increased its seat capacity for its service from Jakarta to Hong Kong, which could serve as a gateway to China.Cathay's chief executive Philip N.L.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Bantul announces education initiative
Bantul announces education initiativeBANTUL, Yogyakarta: As part of efforts to raise the quality of human resources, the Bantul regency government announced plans on Wednesday to provide 12 years of education for all residents.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Golkar's Kalla confirms 'minor' Cabinet reshuffle
Golkar's Kalla confirms 'minor' Cabinet reshuffleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SemarangVice President Jusuf Kalla confirmed on Wednesday that only one or two underachieving ministers would leave the Cabinet in the upcoming reshuffle."It's not true that Golkar has proposed nine (new) names.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing "Ten Countries, One Market" ASEAN Hall, the ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta, 24 November 2005 07.30-08.30 : Registration and Networking Coffee 08.30-08.40 Introduction to Phillip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing (PK-CAM) By Hermawan Kartajaya,...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Devout Balinese fight terror with ritual and prayers
Devout Balinese fight terror with ritual and prayersAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarWhile many of their Balinese brethren were busy condemning terrorists or feeling paranoid about Muslims, other Balinese, whose island has been attacked twice by suicide bombers, held mass prayers in an...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Security business booms in terror era
Security business booms in terror eraYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAs the Idul Fitri holiday came to an end, Taryana ordered his wife to quit her job attending customers at a bookshop. Taryana, who earlier ran a small food stall attached to his house, no longer wanted his wife...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationship
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationshipRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/New DelhiIndonesia is keen for closer ties with India and the two countries' leaders sealed several key business and defense agreements during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's three-day visit.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Bogor Police chief faces investigation
Bogor Police chief faces investigationEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Tjiptono was questioned by the East Java Police's internal affairs division on Wednesday for the alleged sexual harassment of his female subordinates.National Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Matahari to add fewer shops in 2006
Matahari to add fewer shops in 2006 JAKARTA: PT Matahari Putra Prima, Indonesia's biggest retailer by sales, said it plans to open fewer stores next year, anticipating slower consumer spending after the government raised household fuel prices last month.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Classical Music Mercure Resort
Classical Music Mercure ResortSANUR: Following the Oct. 1 bombing, Mercure Resort Sanur, together with Primavera, will hold a special event titled Bali for Peace Classical Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3.The concert will feature Diani R. Sitompul (soprano), Margarisye L.E.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Facing tough times in post-tsunami Aceh
Facing tough times in post-tsunami AcehTess Bacalla, Contributor, Banda AcehRahmi is about 14, but has already lost her world as she knew it. One can see it in her sad, soulful eyes, and in her inability to smile.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Asia-Pacific airlines should cut fuel surcharges: Aviation group
Asia-Pacific airlines should cut fuel surcharges: Aviation groupAgence France-Presse, SingaporeAirlines should consider cutting their fuel surcharges on passenger tickets in the face of slowing travel demand and concerns over bird flu, the Center for Asia-Pacific Aviation (CAPA) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
SEA Games venues still unfinished
SEA Games venues still unfinished JAKARTA: Most of the training venues provided for Indonesian athletes for the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are not ready for use, an official complained in the Philippines.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
European, Asian nations talk environmental issues
European, Asian nations talk environmental issuesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState Minister for the Environment and president of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Governing Council Rachmat Witoelar urged European and Asian countries to do more to prevent further deterioration of the...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
One soldier dead in southern RP violence
One soldier dead in southern RP violence THE PHILIPPINES: Philippine troops and about 100 suspected Muslim militants exchanged heavy gunfire deep in the mountains of the southwestern island of Jolo, killing one soldier and an unknown number of rebels, the army said on Wednesday.Brig. Gen.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Let foreigners own apartments: CIPS
Let foreigners own apartments: CIPSAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA noted property analyst urged the government on Wednesday to allow foreigners to buy and own apartments here in order to boost property sales and economic activity in the country.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
U.S. troops given time in rape case
U.S. troops given time in rape caseRoli Ng, Reuters/Olongapo City, PhilippinesPhilippine prosecutors give lawyers for six U.S. Marines until Nov. 29 to answer a rape complaint filed by a Filipino woman, a case testing the strength of relations with the United States.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Headings
Headings1. FLAT -- 3x12 More inner city housing proposed to up productivityOR Commuting time blamed for low productivity 2. DUMP -- 1x32 City enlists firms to treat waste 3. WIC -- 2x25 WIC's 'White Elephant' still bazaar's favorite 4. BOGOR -- 3x12 Bogor Police chief faces investigation 5.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Social envy is growing
Social envy is growingFrom KompasPoor people have become increasingly distressed and lead an even more difficult existence following the latest fuel price rise. Even before the fuel price hike, the majority already had difficulty in making a living.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Bank Mandiri aims to cut bad-loan ratio to below 5 percent by 2007
Bank Mandiri aims to cut bad-loan ratio to below 5 percent by 2007Aloysius Unditu, Blomberg/JakartaPT Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's biggest lender by assets, aims to reduce its ratio of non-performing loans to below 5 percent by 2007, complying with a central bank requirement for banks that will lead...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Navy base to be upgraded
Navy base to be upgraded Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Security concerns have prompted Navy Headquarters to upgrade a naval base in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara province, and raise its security status.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
JP/13/TAX
JP/13/TAXPrinciple of equality a must: IKPIUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaProposed amendments to the tax law must underline the principle of equality between taxpayers and tax officials, says a consultant association, an issue that has been at the center of public objections to the tax reform...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Workers to get meager salary rise
Workers to get meager salary rise SEMARANG, Central Java: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto has decided that the provincial government would raise the minimum wage by 16.32 percent on average by January next year, dashing workers' hope who had earlier demanded a 30 percent minimum wage increase.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Suspension proposal illegal, Governor says
Suspension proposal illegal, Governor saysRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaEast Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah has demanded that the provincial council revoke its decision to file a motion requesting his suspension for alleged graft with the President.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Police question terror suspects
Police question terror suspects JAKARTA: Police were questioning three suspected militants over possible links with a fugitive terror mastermind and last year's bombing outside the Australian Embassy, a police spokesman said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
MAS plans fare hike, asset sale
MAS plans fare hike, asset sale KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines is planning to raise fares and sell assets as part of a strategy to turn the troubled national carrier around, a report said on Wednesday.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Khalik/Govt urged to allow foreigners to own apartments
Govt urged to allow foreigners to own apartmentsAbdul KhalikThe Jakarta Post/JakartaA noted property analyst urged the government Wednesday to allow foreigners to buy and own apartments here in order boost property sales and economic activity in the country.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Tangerang 'bans' liquor, prostitution
Tangerang 'bans' liquor, prostitutionMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe Tangerang Municipal Council has endorsed bylaws banning the sale of alcoholic drinks and prostitution, but activists doubt if local authorities will have the courage to actually implement the laws.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
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RI jazz loses legendary bass-man JAKARTA: Indonesian jazz has lost a seasoned bass player, Perry Pattiselano, 55, (shown in framed photo) and his contemporaries mourned the passing of a "reliable, stable and consistent" musician and a good friend.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Housewife fined for
Housewife fined for pimping for RI maid SINGAPORE: A Singaporean mother-of-three has been fined US$8,823 after pleading guilty to pimping for her Indonesian maid, court officials said on Tuesday. It is the first time that an employer in Singapore has been convicted of acting as a maid's pimp.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Legislators off to study Cairo despite criticism
Legislators off to study Cairo despite criticismThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSixteen legislators plan to leave for the Egyptian capital of Cairo for a "comparative study tour" on how the Egyptian parliament's ways and means committee works, causing critics to claim that the trip was only meant to...
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Incentives for infrastructure
Incentives for infrastructure President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in Busan, South Korea, for the APEC summit over the weekend, took the opportunity at the international forum to invite investors to Indonesia's second Infrastructure Summit -- scheduled for mid-February in Jakarta.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
GAM hands over third lot of arms
GAM hands over third lot of armsAgence France-Presse, Banda Aceh, AcehFormer separatist fighters in Aceh province on Tuesday handed over more weapons for destruction as part of their historic peace pact with the government.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Key stock index gains; Energi Mega, Aneka Tambang advance
Key stock index gains; Energi Mega, Aneka Tambang advanceNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesian stocks rose, with the key index posting its longest winning stretch in five months. Mining company PT Aneka Tambang climbed to the highest in more than three weeks after gold futures surged to an...
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Highly leaded fuel still in use: Study
Highly leaded fuel still in use: StudyTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCars in three out of 10 major cities surveyed in the country are still being supplied with leaded gasoline, which posses a threat to people's health and can stunt mental development, a report said.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
On marrying Indonesian women
On marrying Indonesian women First of all, Keluarga Perkawinan Campuran Melalui Tangan Ibu (KPCMelati) would like to wish you and your distinguished readers celebrating Idul Fitri a Happy Idul Fitri 1426 H.Second, we would like to offer further clarification regarding: 1.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
'India, China must avoid mutual paranoia'
'India, China must avoid mutual paranoia'Agence France-Presse, New DelhiIndia and China must avoid mutual paranoia and ending up in "opposing camps" if Asia is to take its place in the world, Singapore's former premier Lee Kuan Yew was on Tuesday quoted as saying.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Social envy is growing
Social envy is growingFrom KompasPoor people have become increasingly distressed and lead an even more difficult existence following the latest fuel price rise. Even before the fuel price hike, the majority already had difficulty in making a living.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Panic as China cuts water to major city
Panic as China cuts water to major cityRobert J. Saiget, Agence France-Presse/BeijingPanic spread through one of China's largest cities on Tuesday as residents hoarded water and food ahead of a four-day water stoppage due to fears that a chemical plant explosion had contaminated drinking supplies.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Housewife fined for
Housewife fined for pimping for RI maid SINGAPORE: A Singaporean mother-of-three has been fined US$8,823 after pleading guilty to pimping for her Indonesian maid, court officials said on Tuesday. It is the first time that an employer in Singapore has been convicted of acting as a maid's pimp.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Ramos-Horta: A disgrace to Nobel values!
Ramos-Horta: A disgrace to Nobel values!Thang D. Nguyen, Jakarta In 1996, the Nobel Prize Committee awarded one half of the Nobel Peace Prize to Jose Ramos-Horta, who currently serves as East Timor's senior minister for foreign affairs and cooperation.