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Thu, 08 May 2003
HIT reports lower profit for 2002
HIT reports lower profit for 2002 JAKARTA: Publicly listed sea transportation company PT Humpus Intermoda Transportation (HIT) said on Wednesday net profit in 2002 dropped 33.7 percent to Rp 139 billion (US$15.62 million) compared to the level in the previous year.
Thu, 08 May 2003
ISEI says Indonesian economy is ready to part with IMF
ISEI says Indonesian economy is ready to part with IMFDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The high-profile Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI) supported calls for the termination of the current International Monetary Fund economic bailout program later this year.
Thu, 08 May 2003
Malaysia, Indonesia to curb transborder crime
Malaysia, Indonesia to curb transborder crimeAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian police pledged on Wednesday to step up efforts with Indonesia to battle transborder crime and tame syndicates operating at their joint border after scoring some "major successes".
Thu, 08 May 2003
Unfair treatment by tax office
Unfair treatment by tax office Toward the end of 1997, my company was audited by the Palmerah KPP (tax service office) for the years 1995 and 1996. We submitted all the necessary documentation to the tax office for audit.
Thu, 08 May 2003
Will Aceh turn into a battlefield again?
Will Aceh turn into a battlefield again?Leo Suryadinata, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of South-east Asian Studies, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were supposed to meet in Geneva on April 25 to restore peace in the...
Thu, 08 May 2003
Western Australia names new envoy
Western Australia names new envoy JAKARTA: The state government of Western Australia has appointed Trevor Boughton as the new regional director for its representative office in Indonesia. He is taking over the position from Ross Taylor.
Thu, 08 May 2003
Ban on import
Ban on import of used clothes From Warta Kota The Department of Industry and Commerce seems to have made every effort to ban the importation of used clothes into the country. They have even burned bales of imported secondhand clothes recently, arguing that they were potentially contaminated with...
Thu, 08 May 2003
2. WTO 3 X 17
2. WTO 3 X 17 EU set for WTO go-ahead on U.S. trade sanctions 3. Thai 2 X 28 Thai PM maintains growth forecast of up to 6% for 2003 4. China 1 X 44 SARS mutes clank of construction in Beijing
Thu, 08 May 2003
Dengue fever outbreak could occur this year
Dengue fever outbreak could occur this yearArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of people affected by dengue fever is expected to increase drastically this year, the peak of the five-year breeding cycle of the aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus.
Thu, 08 May 2003
Places of interest in Banten
Places of interest in BantenShould you want to take some time off to visit Banten, here are some points of interest:* Keraton SurosowanLocated 10 kilometers north of Serang city, the keraton was constructed during the time of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (1552- 1570).
Thu, 08 May 2003
SARS more deadly than other respiratory diseases: Study
SARS more deadly than other respiratory diseases: StudyWilliam Foreman, Associated Press, Beijing World Health Organization (WHO) experts will go to a crowded Chinese province where Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is spreading fast.
Thu, 08 May 2003
`Parking attendants with PDAs to fail'
`Parking attendants with PDAs to fail'Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new on-street parking system, which will make use of parking attendants armed with handheld computers, is likely to fail for any number of reasons, an expert said.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Govt to issue Rp 5t bonds
Govt to issue Rp 5t bonds JAKARTA: The Indonesian government plans to issue Rp 5 trillion (US$562 million) of bonds within two months to support the state budget, Minister of Finance Boediono said Monday. Boediono didn't provide further details.
Wed, 07 May 2003
RP calls off talks with MILF rebels
RP calls off talks with MILF rebelsAgencies, Manila/Kuala Lumpur The Philippines on Tuesday scrapped planned peace talks and stepped up efforts to hunt down Muslim guerrillas blamed for a weekend assault in which 34 people were killed and more than 20 wounded.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Any healthy, nutritious food good for your child's health
Any healthy, nutritious food good for your child's health Dear Dr. Donya, The problem I want submit to your kind attention concerns children's food. My daughter (2 years and seven months old) has recently and frequently suffered skin eruptions on her face.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Salesman killed in traffic accident
Salesman killed in traffic accident TANGERANG: A salesman was killed on Tuesday when the driver of his vehicle lost control and hit the road fence about 50 meters from the Serpong toll gate heading into Kebon Nanas in Tangerang municipality.
Wed, 07 May 2003
1. ACEH: 1 x 50
1. ACEH: 1 x 50 The Aceh conflict: The long, bumpy road to peace 2. PAPUA: 1 x 45 Papuans fleeing RI, a 'forgotten people' 3. SARS: 2 x 30 Govt looking into Indonesian SARS deaths in Taiwan 4. PATENT: 2 x 20 Race to patent SARS virus renews debate
Wed, 07 May 2003
2. GOLD ( 2 X 24)
2. GOLD ( 2 X 24) Gold gains, euro rallies against weak U.S. dollar 3. Euro 3 X 18 Former minister warns against euro delay
Wed, 07 May 2003
Education bill
Education bill unrealisticFrom KompasThe national education bill has caused quite a stir in society, with the introduction of Article 13 paragraph (1)a requiring the teaching of different religious subjects.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Papuans fleeing RI, a `forgotten people'
Papuans fleeing RI, a `forgotten people'Michael Perry, Reuters, Sydney, Australia Tens of thousands of Papuans who fled Indonesia into neighboring Papua New Guinea (PNG) fearing abuse by the military have become a forgotten people, living in a stateless limbo for two decades, according to a new...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 7, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 7, 2003Surabaya Art Festival at Balai Pemuda Surabaya complex Jl. Pemuda 15. Contact number 031-5040023. * Theaters: Monologue by Slamet Rahardjo, May 15. Student performances, May 16-17 and May 19-20. * Dances: Dancer Boi G. Shakti, May 27.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Govt looking into Indonesian SARS deaths in Taiwan
Govt looking into Indonesian SARS deaths in Taiwan The Jakarta Post Jakarta/MataramThe government is still attempting to determine the identities of four Indonesian nationals who recently died of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Taiwan.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Danamon sale further lifts sentiment in Indonesia
Danamon sale further lifts sentiment in IndonesiaDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The relatively successful sale of Bank Danamon is providing additional attractiveness for foreign investors to put their money here amid growing uncertainties in other parts of the region.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Soeharto asks Tommy to have faith
Soeharto asks Tommy to have faithThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto visited his son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra at Nusakambangan prison in Cilacap, Central Java, on Monday, telling his son to face up to the challenges of life and to keep praying.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Qantas unit to start Bali flights
Qantas unit to start Bali flightsBRISBANE: Australian Airlines, a budget carrier owned by Qantas Airways Ltd., will start flying a weekly service to the Indonesian island of Bali starting June 27. The airline announced on Tuesday that the flights will leave Sydney and stop in the southern city of...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Journalist recalls attack
Journalist recalls attack A Tempo journalist told the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that he was hit by a tissue box thrown by Hidayat Lukman, alias Teddy Uban, during a protest at the weekly's office over an article about businessman Tomi Winata.
Wed, 07 May 2003
House set to endorse education bill on May 20
House set to endorse education bill on May 20Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ignoring public opposition to the national education bill, the House of Representatives has set a May 20 date for the endorsement of the controversial law.
Wed, 07 May 2003
The `blueprint' of RI's postcrisis economy
The `blueprint' of RI's postcrisis economyFaisal Basri and Gatot Arya Putra, Jakarta Indonesia's economic problems have reached alarming levels and efforts to solve them have led to improvements in certain sectors.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Indonesia turns eyes on labor opportunities in postwar Iraq
Indonesia turns eyes on labor opportunities in postwar IraqRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, East Nusa Tenggara While resuming its labor export to the Middle East, Indonesia continues in its efforts to persuade the United States and Britain to employ as many Indonesian workers as...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 The 'blueprint' of RI's post-crisis economy Faisal Basri and Gatot Arya Putra Jakarta 2. Narong -- Strategy for economic development in Southeast Asia 2 x 30Part 1 of 2Economic development strategy in Southeast Asian countries Narongchai Akrasanee Former Thai Minister of Commerce...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Autonomy and welfare
Autonomy and welfare The impudent cat-and-mouse game of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) concerning their participation, location and timing of the Joint Council meeting proves once more that GAM has never been, and will never be, serious about resolving the Aceh conflict peacefully.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Prime suspect named in Papua raid
Prime suspect named in Papua raidNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Police named an alleged commander of the separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM) as a key suspect in last month's armed robbery at the Wamena military district arsenal which left three men dead and dozens of rifles...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Busan, Guangzhou absent in Medan
Busan, Guangzhou absent in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Sister Cities Busan, South Korea, and Guangzhou, China, were not among the participants in the A Mild International Sister Cities 2003 basketball tournament, which commenced here on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 May 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, May 7, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, May 7, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Documentary 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 3:00 Comedy Drama 4:00 Children's Show4:30...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Drugs withdrawal confusing
Drugs withdrawal confusingTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's recall of 100 nutritional supplements produced by Pan Pharmaceuticals of Australia has caused confusion among vendors and consumers because of a lack of information on the decision.
Wed, 07 May 2003
New parking system set to start on May 26
New parking system set to start on May 26Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A pilot project for a new on-street parking system is to be launched on May 26 in five locations across the city despite potential problems that may arise from its implementation.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Rhoma Irama
Rhoma Irama respondsFrom Media Indonesia In connection with reports in a number of print media and TV stations about the conflict between Inul Daratista and myself, I would like to clarify several things because these reports, which I think have been distorted, have tended to discredit my...
Wed, 07 May 2003
2. 2 x 3 , 36 points
2. 2 x 3 , 36 points RI eyes labor opportunities in post-war Iraq 3. 1 x 5 , 32 points Lawyers to exploit loopholes in Amrozi's case 4. 1 x 5, 32 points Incest cases rampant in the country
Wed, 07 May 2003
Danamon sale further lifts sentiment in RI
Danamon sale further lifts sentiment in RIDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaThe relatively successful sale of Bank Danamon is providing additional attractiveness for foreign investors to put their money here amid growing uncertainties in other parts of the region.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Semen Gresik lawyers question court decision
Semen Gresik lawyers question court decisionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers from PT Semen Gresik challenged on Tuesday a decision by the Padang District Court in West Sumatra in favor of a local foundation that opposes the acquisition of Semen Padang by Indonesia's largest...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Mozambique President arrives today
Mozambique President arrives today JAKARTA: Mozambique President Joaqim Alberto Chissano will arrive on Wednesday for a four-day visit aimed strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.The visiting president is scheduled to meet his President Megawati Soekarnoputri at Merdeka Palace...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Page 1 head, May 7, 2003
Page 1 head, May 7, 2003 1. ACEH: 2 x 22 Military operation in Aceh to start soon 2. TAX: 1 x 35 House approves tax-break facility 3. LABOR: 4 x 12 ASEAN to liberalize its labor markets 4. PDA: 2 x 22 Parking attendants to be outfitted with PDAs
Wed, 07 May 2003
The Aceh conflict: The long road to peace
The Aceh conflict: The long road to peaceWiryono Sastrohandoyo, Senior diplomat, Jakarta The beginning of an involvement1. It was in early January 2002, with the fasting month of Ramadhan having just come to a close, when Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda asked me if I was willing to...
Wed, 07 May 2003
ITB turns elitist
ITB turns elitist Bandung Institute of Technology's (ITB's) announcement about a new student selection test has surprised many parents. It was planned that ITB would net around 2,500 new students this year, and around 100 to 300 students would be put into the category of "special" students, whose...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Obituary
Obituary Comedian Ateng died on Tuesday at Mitra Keluarga Hospital in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, where he was being treated for a growth in his throat. He was 61 years old.Ateng, who was known as Ateng Suripto alias Andreas Ateng Leo, was born in Jakarta in 1942 as Kho Tjeng Lie.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Places of interest in Banten
Places of interest in BantenShould you want to take some time off to visit Banten, here are some points of interest:* Keraton SurosowanLocated 10 kilometers north of Serang city, the keraton was constructed during the time of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (1552- 1570).
Wed, 07 May 2003
Three killed in armed robbery in Medan
Three killed in armed robbery in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Robbers shot dead three people in a heist at the Medan branch of Bank Lippo on Tuesday, making off with the bank's cash box containing Rp 133 million (US$13,000).
Wed, 07 May 2003
ASEAN to liberalize its labor markets
ASEAN to liberalize its labor marketsRidwan Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Senior officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed on Tuesday to start liberalizing their labor markets by identifying sectors that could be opened to workers from member...
Wed, 07 May 2003
Chancellor Schroeder to visit RI
Chancellor Schroeder to visit RI JAKARTA: German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is expected to arrive here on May 13 for an official two-day visit to Indonesia and will hold a meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on the next day, a palace official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 May 2003
Synergy for Bank Danamon
Synergy for Bank Danamon Another confidence-building deal is about to be wrapped up in the banking industry.The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) selected on Monday afternoon Asia Finance Indonesia Pte. Ltd.