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Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Indocement earnings jump on forex gains
Indocement earnings jump on forex gains JAKARTA: Indonesia's PT Indocement Tunggal Prakasa said Wednesday its net profit for the nine months of this year jumped to Rp 951.53 billion (US$106 million) from Rp 118.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
SBI rate unchanged at 13.06%
SBI rate unchanged at 13.06% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes was unchanged at 13.06 percent at the weekly auction Wednesday. Bank Indonesia said it accepted Rp 11 trillion (US$1.2 billion) in bids, or 89 percent of the total.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
1. Trip - 4x12
1. Trip - 4x12 Sutiyoso objects to councillors' foreign trips2. Mudik - 2x 25Economy train tickets sold out to Dec. 4 3. PRESS: - 1x 30 Reporters take officials hostage4. Speak - 1 x 40 'Councillors' trips are a waste of money'
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Govt, NGOs agree to combat rampant intravenous drug use
Govt, NGOs agree to combat rampant intravenous drug useDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, legislators, doctors, the police and non- governmental organizations have agreed to take comprehensive measures to curb rising intravenous drug use (IDU) among Indonesians, which is...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Coping with terror, RI Muslims after Bali
Coping with terror, RI Muslims after BaliJusuf Wanandi, Co-founder, Member, Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta While the terrorist bombings in Bali have created a major problem for the Megawati administration that is ill-prepared and ill-equipped to...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Bali businessmen launch initiative to recover tourism
Bali businessmen launch initiative to recover tourismRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Tourism industry players in Bali will launch a campaign to regain the island's attractiveness for world travelers, who have shunned the island following the Oct. 12 terrorist attack.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
(Advertorial)
(Advertorial)Sleman regency preserves batik as Javanese traditional heritage One of Indonesia's splendid masterpiece art forms that has been inherited for generations is batik. Today, not many people can produce batik, which is rich in unique and symbolic characteristics.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Ghost of the New Order regime?
Ghost of the New Order regime?From Rakyat MerdekaNobody knows for sure when the monetary and political crises will end, but what seems clear is that the people are getting poorer and poorer. I still remember when Sukarno was named president for life, that no body dared protest against him because...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Head of Batam Authority:
Head of Batam Authority: "We offer the best for investors" Since the establishment of Batam as an industrial, trade and tourism zone, it has become more well-known and has attracted numerous foreign investors.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
`Court abuses hamper investment'
`Court abuses hamper investment'Mark Drajem, Bloomberg, Washington The Indonesian government needs to rein in the abuses of its courts, army and police if the Southeast Asian nation is going to attract foreign investment, a U.S. State Department official said.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
* One of Batam's high-tech electricity power plants
* One of Batam's high-tech electricity power plants * Ismeth Abdullah, head of the Batam Authority* Waduk Nongsa, one of six clean water reservoirs supplying Batam checked by rich
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Minimum wage under dispute
Minimum wage under dispute YOGYAKARTA: The provincial authorities and representatives of employers and workers unions failed on Wednesday to approve the minimum monthly wage for 2003.The Yogyakarta governor has proposed that the minimum salary be increased to Rp 365,500 (US$40) from Rp 321,250.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
`Councillors' trips are a waste of money'
`Councillors' trips are a waste of money' The city administration said it had allocated a part of the city budget to finance 32 councillors' trips to South Korea, Beijing, Bangkok, Spain and Morocco for comparative studies.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
E. Timor militia leader sentenced to 10 years in jail
E. Timor militia leader sentenced to 10 years in jailMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ad hoc human rights court sentenced the former pro-Jakarta militia leader Eurico Guterres to 10 years in jail on Wednesday for his role in a massacre in East Timor three years ago, making him the...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Mining firms 2001 profit up but outlook gloomy
Mining firms 2001 profit up but outlook gloomyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Net profits of major mining companies rose by US$200 million to $4.96 billion throughout last year, a report said but warned that a prolonged dry spell in investment spending had weakened the sector's profitability outlook.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Victims want death for Bali bombers
Victims want death for Bali bombersMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post Denpasar, Bali Victims and their families still deeply traumatized over last month's Bali bomb attack that killed over 190 people and injured some 300 others, say that death is the only fitting punishment for such an evil, barbaric...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Mass prayer for peace in Bali
Mass prayer for peace in Bali JAKARTA: The Indonesian Evangelical Association will hold a mass prayer meeting in Denpasar, Bali, on Nov. 29 for the peace and well-being of the country."Even after the bombing, we would like to underline that Bali remains a safe place, and we will pray for the safety...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
TV Program: Thursday, November 28, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, November 28, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News7:30 Sports8:00 The Story of Imam Buchari9:00 TV Drama10:30 Quiz11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:00 Live Show4:00 Children's Program5:30 Quiz5:40 Religious Teachings6:00 News6:30 TV Drama 7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music:...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
International schools to reopen
International schools to reopenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being closed for almost two weeks due to security reasons, the Australian International School, the British International School (BIS) and Jakarta International School (JIS) will reopen on Thursday.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
;JP;dan;
;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Nov. 27 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Nov. 27 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,317.81 4,753.26 5,062.87 5,007.97Brunei dollar 1 5,379.47 4,809.95 5,121.58 5,067.69Canadian dollar 1 6,022.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Bill on legislature reaches House
Bill on legislature reaches House JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) announced on Wednesday that it had received the bill on the composition of the legislative bodies from the government for further discussion.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Govt, Japanese firms discuss investment crisis
Govt, Japanese firms discuss investment crisisThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and leading Japanese business organization met on Tuesday to discuss ways of improving the country's difficult investment climate just as Japan's top electronics producer Sony Corp announced it would close its...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Indonesia takes up China offer of dual meet
Indonesia takes up China offer of dual meetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta China threw down the gauntlet and Indonesia eagerly picked it up, agreeing to a dual badminton meet on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, the country's badminton governing body (PBSI) announced here on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Victims want death for Bali bombers, uncertain about future
Victims want death for Bali bombers, uncertain about futureMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Victims and their families still deeply traumatized over last month's Bali bomb attacks say that death is the only fitting punishment for such an evil, barbaric deed.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Mining firms 2001 profit up but outlook gloomy
Mining firms 2001 profit up but outlook gloomyThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Net profits of major mining companies rose by US$200 million to $4.96 billion throughout last year, a report said but warned that a prolonged dry spell in investment spending had weakened the sector's profitability outlook.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Holdiko sells Salim's property firm
Holdiko sells Salim's property firmThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Holding company PT Holdiko Perkasa said on Wednesday it has sold a 47.5 percent stake in property firm PT Metropolitan Kentjana, which was formerly owned by the Salim Group.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
House approves 2003 budget
House approves 2003 budgetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta All factions of the House of Representatives unanimously approved, at a plenary session on Wednesday, the government- proposed 2002 draft state budget into law.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
1. Jusuf --
1. Jusuf -- Coping with terror, RI Muslims after Bali 2 X 22Jusuf Wanandi Co-founder, Member Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta 2. Natal -- China's Hu Jianto is in charge of foreign affairs 2 X 30 Natalia Soebagjo Centre for Chinese Studies Jakarta
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Suicide bombers could change Asian terror threat
Suicide bombers could change Asian terror threatReuters, Singapore The emergence of suicide bombers in Southeast Asia would represent a significant increase in the terrorist threat to the region, Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Get ready for the worst in Sipadan case, Hassan says
Get ready for the worst in Sipadan case, Hassan saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia must brace itself for the possibility of losing two small islands off East Kalimantan as the International Court of Justice has almost reached its verdict in the row with Malaysia over their ownership, Minister...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Hearing into Mega insult postponed again
Hearing into Mega insult postponed again Due to personal commitments, a South Jakarta District Court judge postponed on Wednesday for the second time the hearing into a criminal case involving a student accused of insulting President Megawati Soekarnoputri.Judge T.H.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Navy releases two foreign dredgers
Navy releases two foreign dredgersFadi and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Batam/Jakarta The Navy has released two of the seven foreign-registered dredgers detained for illegal sand dredging in the waters off Tangjungbalai Karimum, Riau, after the vessels' owners paid a total of...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
'Architecture of Bali', comprehensive in detail
'Architecture of Bali', comprehensive in detailDamaso Reyes, Contributor, Bali It was while I was sitting in the courtyard of my newly rented house in Bali that I came to really appreciate the new book by Made Wijaya, Architecture of Bali: A Source Book of Traditional and Modern Forms.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
SIA launches Bali recovery program
SIA launches Bali recovery program JAKARTA: Singapore Airlines (SIA) said it would offer discount packages for all flights to Bali under a recovery program it hoped would lift sagging passenger volume since the Oct. 12 bombing on the island.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
TNI chief warns against Aceh troop withdrawal
TNI chief warns against Aceh troop withdrawalTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto welcomed on Wednesday the planned Tokyo meeting on Aceh, but warned that any foreign assistance for Aceh should have no conditions attached.
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Shares Close Change Trading
Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 725 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 65 -5 85,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 215 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 75 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 25 17,500 Alter...
Thu, 28 Nov 2002
Rubber to surge on supply cut, China demand
Rubber to surge on supply cut, China demandPrime Sarmiento, Dow Jones, Singapore Skyrocketing natural rubber prices will continue zooming next year on supply cutbacks by producers and strong Chinese demand, albeit at a more moderate pace, traders and analysts said.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
PDI-P opens posts for holiday exodus
PDI-P opens posts for holiday exodus JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) will reactivate its posts around the country to assist the public during the Idul Fitri exodus.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Sand quarrying activities in Riau come to a standstill
Sand quarrying activities in Riau come to a standstillAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sand quarrying activities in Riau have come to a standstill for months as miners cannot afford the new tax and royalties imposed by the government.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Indonesian Embassy clarifies
Indonesian Embassy clarifiesFrom KompasWith reference to a news story printed in Kompas on Nov. 9 headlined Govt ready to help Indonesian citizens", there is a sentence that needs to be corrected. The sentence reads: "As soon as this information was received, the news release said the Indonesian...
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Bugging palace's telephone?
Bugging palace's telephone? From Rakyat Merdeka Is it true that the presidential palace, which is the symbol of the state's sovereignty, can easily be bugged?As reported in a Jakarta-based media, the telephones in the house of coordinating minister of political and security affairs and the...
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Matters of perspective
Matters of perspectiveMartin Jenkins, Editor, Danareksa Sekuritas, Jakarta As a result of the Bali bombings, many countries, including the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom, have issued travel warnings to their citizens advising against non-essential travel to Indonesia.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Malaysia arrests suspected Jamaah "suicide squad"
Malaysia arrests suspected Jamaah "suicide squad"Simon Cameron-Moore, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia said on Tuesday police had arrested four suspected members of a religious militant group, including members of a suicide squad who were part of a plot to bomb U.S. interests in Singapore last year.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Student protest mars Boyce visit
Student protest mars Boyce visit BANDUNG: Student protests marred U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce's visit to Padjadjaran University in Jatinangor, Sumedang in West Java on Tuesday.About 50 students from various universities in Bandung, grouped under the Bandung chapter of the National Student Forum,...
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Flood prevention
Flood prevention Only a few people are aware that the Ciliwung River reached the alarming level of 180 at the Manggarai flood gate following heavy rains upstream in Bogor on Saturday.If the level had reached 200, several areas in the city would have been flooded.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
JP/5/PROTEST
JP/5/PROTESTReutersANTI-U.S. SENTIMENT: Students of Bandung-based Padjadjaran University try to block a car carrying U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce from entering the campus. Boyce delivered on Tuesday a one- hour address to the students on how Muslims are part of American society.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Thousands denied entry to Bali
Thousands denied entry to Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Bali authorities have barred nearly 8,000 non- Balinese Indonesians from entering the resort island through Gilimanuk port -- nearest to East Java -- since the Oct. 12 terrorist attack for failing to produce proper identity documents.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Government talks peace while military talks war
Government talks peace while military talks warTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 23 countries are planning to hold a meeting in Tokyo on Dec. 3 to discuss possible financial aid for rehabilitation and reconstruction in Aceh, but no representatives of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) have...
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Dishonorable House members
Dishonorable House members The House of Representatives failed to pass the controversial broadcasting bill into law during its plenary session on Monday as only less than half of 500 House members showed up.Being lazy and failing to attend the sessions is popular with House members.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002
Bugging palace's telephone?
Bugging palace's telephone?From Rakyat MerdekaIs it true that the presidential palace, which is the symbol of the state's sovereignty, can easily be bugged?As reported in a Jakarta-based media, the telephones in the house of coordinating minister of political and security affairs and the...