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Govt to review authority of Tariff Team

Govt to review authority of Tariff Team Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government is reviewing which ministry should have the authority to determine trade-related fiscal policies such as import duties in an effort to maximize the use of the "injury clause" to curtail the excesses of...

NU convention: How it can benefit the members

NU convention: How it can benefit the membersMuhammad Nafik, SurakartaWill the five-day congress (muktamar) of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), which began on Sunday in Surakarta, Central Java, mean anything for the some 40 million members of the country's largest Muslim organization?Many hope that the 31st...

The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been

The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been forgotten now. While in the past this arts center was always associated with quality performances from the regions and other countries, today it is only a place where people have their lunch, make love in their cars or see a movie.

Kuningan to have pilot bus terminal

Kuningan to have pilot bus terminalNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, KuninganThe Ministry of Transportation is planning to build a large bus terminal in Kuningan regency, West Java, that will cost the state Rp 20 billion (US$2.2 million).

Govt to review ways of determining tariffs: Minister

Govt to review ways of determining tariffs: MinisterZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is reviewing which ministry should have the authority to determine trade-related fiscal policies such as import duties in an effort to maximize the use of the "injury clause" to curtail the...

Indonesia revives President's Cup boxing championship in Batam

Indonesia revives President's Cup boxing championship in BatamMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a four-year hiatus, Indonesia will hold the President's Cup boxing championship from Dec. 9 to Dec. 18 in Batam, Riau islands.

Foundation finds 'waste donors' for charity

Foundation finds 'waste donors' for charityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Killing two birds with one stone" is not an empty proverb for low-cost apartment residents built by Taiwan-based Buddha Tzu Chi Foundation in Cengkareng Timur, West Jakarta.

An end to coups in Southeast Asia?

An end to coups in Southeast Asia?Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, VientianeCoup d'etats and military takeovers could be a thing of the past if leaders of the 10 southeast Asian nations are truly committed in their pledge to ending unconstitutional changes in the region.

Muslim leaders join call for peaceful proselytization

Muslim leaders join call for peaceful proselytizationM. Taufiqurrahman and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMuslim leaders joined the call for the dissemination of Islamic teachings (dakwah) on Monday, saying that teaching others about the religion had long been a principle of Islam...

Liang Bua, human evolution study center

Liang Bua, human evolution study centerYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Manggarai At the end of October, the fossilized remains of a one-meter- tall hominid were discovered in Flores island, which lies within East Nusa Tenggara province.

Sang Timur parents demand solution, again

Sang Timur parents demand solution, againParents of children attending the Sang Timur Catholic School in Karang Tengah district, Tangerang, on Monday urged Mayor Wahidin Halim to take immediate measures to ensure that their students can study in peace.

Residents protest over electricity

Residents protest over electricityJEMBER, East Java: Dozens of residents in Curahdami subdistrict, Jember regency staged a protest on Monday outside the Jember council building, demanding that the administration act quickly to install electricity throughout the subdistrict.

Shares end lower on profit taking in Gresik, Telkom

Shares end lower on profit taking in Gresik, Telkom Shares ended down on Monday as profit-taking hit Semen Gresik, Telekomunikasi Indonesia and other stocks that posted recent gains, dealers said."Many investors adjusted their positions after recent sharp gains," said a trader with Kuo Capital...

Tax chief fears misuse of planned amnesty facility

Tax chief fears misuse of planned amnesty facilityRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The tax office will oppose plans to provide a tax amnesty unless the government provides the office with unlimited access to taxpayer information to ensure the amnesty is not abused, the tax chief said.

'I can't imagine it happening to us'

'I can't imagine it happening to us'Official estimates reveal that between 90,000 and 130,000 people live with HIV/AIDS throughout the country, although most activists believe the number is much higher. In conjunction with World AIDS Day on Dec.

ASEAN wages war against trafficking

ASEAN wages war against trafficking VIENTIANE: Southeast Asian countries agreed on Monday to jointly wage war against human trafficking, especially of women and children, an often-overlooked problem that has been fostered by widespread poverty and weak law enforcement in the region.

Java wins national cricket's first game

Java wins national cricket's first gameThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Java's cricket team defeated its Balinese opponent by virtue of a faster run rate in the first match of the National Cricket Championship at Ceylon Cricket Ground in Cibubur, East Jakarta on Sunday.

Eradicating corruption

Eradicating corruption From Koran Tempo Corruption is a chronic social ill in Indonesia. However, it is not enough for the government just to find the right way to eradicate it. It is more important for the government to look for its root causes.

Juwono, Andung submit reports to KPK

Juwono, Andung submit reports to KPK JAKARTA: Defense minister Juwono Sudarsono and industry minister Andung Nitimihardja submitted on Monday their respective wealth reports to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Probe Munir's death

Probe Munir's deathFrom Media Indonesia The Institute for Study of Democracy (LKaDe) welcomes the formation of a team by the National Police to investigate the death of Munir, rights campaigner and coordinator of the National Commission on Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras).

From Santiago to Vientiane and the chances of economic integration

From Santiago to Vientiane and the chances of economic integrationRomeo A. Reyes, Jakarta November is certainly a busy month for summitry. Last week 21 leaders of Pacific Rim "economies" met in Santiago, Chile for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.

Suggestions on tourism

Suggestions on tourismFrom Koran TempoAs described in the 100-day program announced the tourism minister, the important part of the plan to boost the inflow of foreign tourists is security, which will be maintained in coordination with all levels of the government's security agencies.

ASEAN speeds up tariff reductions in 11 sectors

ASEAN speeds up tariff reductions in 11 sectorsMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Vientiane Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed on Monday to accelerate tariff reductions by eliminating Common Effective Preferential Tariffs (CEPTs) in 11 sectors by 2007.

Part 1 of 2: The future of ASEAN competitiveness

Part 1 of 2: The future of ASEAN competitivenessSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Vientiane/Laos It is a pleasure and honor for me to address all of you, the leaders of business from ASEAN, at this very important ASEAN Business and Investment Summit.

Eight local govts given awards

Eight local govts given awardsSURABAYA: Seven regencies and a municipality in East Java were named best administrations in terms of public services this year.The decision was announced by East Java Governor Imam Oetomo on Monday during a ceremony in Surabaya, to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of...

Merpati seeks cooperation with regional govts to expand services

Merpati seeks cooperation with regional govts to expand servicesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ailing state-owned air carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to expand its services in remote areas around the country by cooperating with local administrations to provide airplanes that can be operated...

China, ASEAN move towards world's biggest FTZ

China, ASEAN move towards world's biggest FTZPeter Harmsen, Agence France-Presse/VientianeChina and 10 Southeast Asian countries signed historic trade pacts Monday to pave the way for the world's biggest free-trade zone by 2010, covering nearly two billion people.

PGI's 14th congress kicks off

PGI's 14th congress kicks offThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Communion of Indonesian Churches (PGI) is scheduled to kick off its 14th annual national congress on Tuesday to find better ways to serve their people.

Papa Ron's Pizza goes int'l

Papa Ron's Pizza goes int'lYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Indonesian-based Italian restaurant chain Papa Ron's Pizza will go international next year with the opening of three outlets in Singapore, China and the United Arab Emirates, a company executive said on Monday.

Govt sees 2005 deficit widen to 1% of GDP

Govt sees 2005 deficit widen to 1% of GDPUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is considering revising upward next year's state budget deficit to 1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) from a previous projection of 0.8 percent, the finance minister said.

Attorney general to review major corruption cases

Attorney general to review major corruption casesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Attorney General's Office promised Monday to complete hundreds of corruption cases throughout the country within three months, including a review of big cases.

Drawn-out court proceedings

Drawn-out court proceedings My company was legally appointed in 1994 as the sole agent in Indonesia of German firm Eickhorn to import and sell commando- type combat knives from Solingen, Germany, to an Indonesian state institution as the authorized end-user.

Thailand agrees to share security information

Thailand agrees to share security informationAgencies, Vientiane/BangkokThailand, Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to boost cooperation on security amid fears that Muslim unrest in the southern Thai provinces could explode into a regional threat, officials said on Monday.

'Trash donors' sought for charity

'Trash donors' sought for charityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Killing two birds with one stone" is not an empty proverb for low-cost apartment residents built by Taiwan-based Buddha Tzu Chi Foundation in Cengkareng Timur, West Jakarta.

25 to study human rights in Norway

25 to study human rights in Norway JAKARTA: The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights will send 25 Indonesians to learn about conflict resolution and peace in Norway, a government official says.Human rights director general Hafid Abbas said on Monday that the group, comprising activists, local...

Susilo, APEC and the broad issue of terrorism

Susilo, APEC and the broad issue of terrorismS.P. SETH, Freelance Journalist While global terrorism is a major problem, sometimes it is even a bigger problem for countries to convince the United States that they share its commitment to fight and eradicate it. Indonesia is an important example.

House delays all bill deliberations

House delays all bill deliberationsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Represantives legislation body (Baleg) agreed on Monday to delay all bill deliberations, pending discussions between the government and the legislators on which bills should be dealt with first.

ASEAN action plan to form trade community

ASEAN action plan to form trade communityAgence France-Presse, VientianeSoutheast Asian leaders sealed on Monday a six-year plan to fast- track trade liberalization and regional integration to create a powerful ASEAN community by 2020.

LSP released from prison

LSP released from prisonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDirector General of Taxation Hadi Purnomo confirmed on Monday an earlier press report that LSP, an executive of the American- controlled Karaha Bodas Company (KBC), who had been put in jail for alleged tax evasion, was released on Friday night after...

Brit Council library in new home

Brit Council library in new homeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaStarting on Monday, around 7,000 members of the British Council can visit its library now located in the compound of the Ministry of National Education, opposite the site of its old premises on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta.

Semen Gresik's sales rose 9% in October

Semen Gresik's sales rose 9% in October JAKARTA: PT Semen Gresik, Indonesia's biggest cement maker by volume, said cement sales rose 9 percent to 1.55 million metric tons in October, from 1.43 million tons in the same month last year.Domestic sales in October gained 7 percent to 1.

Detention center visitor arrested

Detention center visitor arrested JAKARTA: Police arrested on Monday a woman who was on her way to visit a detainee in the Jakarta Police's narcotics detention center, finding one gram of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) on her personage.

ADS : PT Indolok Bakti

ADS : PT Indolok Bakti Date: November 30 Integrated solution to security problemsFew companies can supply a complete range of security products and services. One that can is PT Indolok Bakti Utama, which offers sophisticated security products and presents them in an integrated way.

Bureaucrats' performance

Bureaucrats' performanceFrom Media IndonesiaSpot checks at government offices to listen to public complaints about their service delivery will also be revealing of their performance. If performance keeps declining despite warnings, there must be something wrong with either the organization or its...

Cilincing to undergo facelift

Cilincing to undergo facelift JAKARTA: The slum area of North Jakarta, Cilincing, will undergo a facelift starting next year, the city's official news portal, Beritajakarta, reported on Saturday.Improvements to the area will include the construction of low- cost apartments and industries that...

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2 x 23;JP;NFK; ANPAa..r.. NU-Analysis-ConventionJP/6/nuNU convention: How it can benefit the members 2. Romeo--2 x 30;JP;PRB; ANPAk..r.. APEC-ASEAN-comparisonJP/6 /From Santiago to Vientiane and the chances of economic integration

Japanese seeking business opportunities

Japanese seeking business opportunitiesPALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A Japanese lawmaker and two businessmen met with Palembang government officials on Sunday night, in hopes of exploring investment opportunities in the city.

1. NU-2 (36) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)

1. NU-2 (36) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)Ulema want NU congress to empower 'syuriah' 2. Pluralism (50) - 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45)Muslim leaders join call for peaceful proselytization 3. Quake (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) Death toll in Nabire earthquake shoots up to 19 4.

RI to start selling 16% Bank Niaga stake

RI to start selling 16% Bank Niaga stakeBy Shanthy Nambiar and Aloysius Unditu, Jakarta/Bloomberg Indonesia's government will start selling a stake of as much as 16 percent in PT Bank Niaga this week, as it seeks to finance its budget deficit.

When the state fails to create a secure environment

When the state fails to create a secure environmentRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's order to Indonesian police chief General Da'i Bachtiar to capture the alleged masterminds of bomb blasts, Nurdin M Top and Dr.