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Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Full-year inflation better than expected: Statistic Agency
Full-year inflation better than expected: Statistic AgencyDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation rose by 0.94 percent in December from the previous month, bringing the total inflation in 2003 to 5.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
* Headlines:Controversial visa policy to start February 2
* Headlines:Controversial visa policy to start February 2 * National:KPU mulls annulling contract with ballot box winner 4 * Archipelago:Regents busted for poll irregularities 5 * Opinion:Notes on 2003: Fostering political culture ethics 6 * City:Shelters unavailable as floods begin to hit 8 *...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political cultureBenny Susetyo, Pr, Cultural Observer, Malang, East Java Why do You let them woo us into acts of dishonesty, manipulation, egotism and violence? Wouldn't it be better for You, God, just to remove these weeds? (Membuka Mata Hati Indonesia, p.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
JP/7/LET74.ARP
JP/7/LET74.ARPToll road gate shifts to relieve jamsFrom KompasThe Jakarta toll road extending from Cawang to Semanggi is always congested in the morning due to obstructions caused by tailbacks of cars attempting to exit near the Kuningan and Semanggi bridges.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
NGOs report religious minister to police
NGOs report religious minister to policeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight non-governmental organizations filed a complaint with the National Police on Friday, against Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Hussein Al-Munawwar over alleged fraud in relation to the management of the haj...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Governor wants non-luxury monorail
Governor wants non-luxury monorailBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has threatened to appoint other investors if PT Indonesian Transit Central (ITC), with which the city administration has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), refuses to construct monorail...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Dossiers of BNI suspects completed
Dossiers of BNI suspects completed JAKARTA: The National Police has completed and submitted to the Prosecutor's Office the dossiers of three BNI officials named suspects in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 billion) scam after more than four months of investigation.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Regents abuse election rules: C. Java panwaslu
Regents abuse election rules: C. Java panwasluSuherdjoko and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Semarang/Yogyakarta Eleven regents in Central Java have allegedly abused their powers and conducted preliminary "campaigns" for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), which...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49
1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49New Year's Eve spills out onto the streets of JakartaNew Year's Eve spills out onto Jakarta streets Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta New Year's Eve in Jakarta was probably not much different from festivities held elsewhere in the world.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Muhammadiyah youth drops polls bid
Muhammadiyah youth drops polls bid JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah Youth leader Abdul Mu'ti announced on Friday his resignation as a legislative candidate representing the National Mandate Party (PAN), saying he preferred to remain independent.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Controversial visa policy to start February
Controversial visa policy to start FebruaryMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After several delays the government announced on Friday that the new tourist visa policy will be operational on Feb. 1, despite opposition from the tourism and hospitality sectors.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Dozens hurt as powerful quake rocks Bali, Lombok
Dozens hurt as powerful quake rocks Bali, LombokI Wayan Juniartha and Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Denpasar/MataramA powerful earthquake rocked the two tourist islands of Bali and Lombok on Friday, injuring dozens of people and damaging hundreds of buildings, local officials and...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
NGO backs decision on power rates
NGO backs decision on power ratesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A non-governmental organization praised on Friday the government's decision not to increase power rates this year, dismissing worries that the measure would make the country unattractive to power investors.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Pleasing the President
Pleasing the President President Megawati Soekarnoputri's recent venting of the shame she felt on seeing the Indonesia national sports team beaten at the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam last month has provoked diverse reactions.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Free Fery
Free Fery A few days after the death of RCTI television journalist Ersa Siregar, Aceh's martial law administrator and military commander announced that anyone was welcome to be a facilitator for the release of some 100 civilian hostages held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). Thank you very much, Maj.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
ALREADY CHECKED
ALREADY CHECKEDFOR "TAKE NOTE -- JAVA BRUE (IKLAN) -- SATURDAY EDITION Photo: Ukuran 2 x 10cm CULTURAL SHOW: I. Wayan Mustika, the financial controller of Melia Purosani Jogjakarta Hotel, on behalf of the hotel's management, hands over a token of appreciation to Budi Kusumaningsih, a conductor of...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Train passengers up by 8.29 percent
Train passengers up by 8.29 percent JAKARTA: Train passengers in Java and Sumatra in November 2003 increased to 14.51 million people, or 8.29 percent more than the previous month.Central Body of Statistics trade and services director Rusman Heriawan said on Friday that of the total train...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Electoral contenders told to be prompt in filing complaints
Electoral contenders told to be prompt in filing complaints Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Constitutional Court warned all electoral candidates that should they dispute the results of this year's elections, all necessary documents should be prepared in advance, as time was limited.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
From Kompas
From KompasThe behavior of politicians and the political scene in Indonesia indeed leave most laymen sad and cautious. The current situation is in contrast to the years following the birth of the republic, when many figures were deeply imbued with nationalism and patriotism.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Suicide bombing not ruled out in Aceh blast
Suicide bombing not ruled out in Aceh blastThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are starting to investigate the possibility that a deadly bomb blast in Peureulak, East Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, was a suicide bombing.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Malioboro to revitalized
Malioboro to revitalizedYOGYAKARTA: The local administration plans to revamp the popular street, Jl. Malioboro, in 2004 as part of the city's program to rejuvenate the city.Head of the city's planning and order agency Eko Suryo M.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
South Asian CEOs to form regional grouping
South Asian CEOs to form regional groupingAgence France-Presse New DelhiSouth Asian corporate chiefs plan to launch a forum to push for free trade and investment in the region ahead of a seven- nation summit in Islamabad, an Indian trade leader said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
1. SLEMAN -- 1 x 42
1. SLEMAN -- 1 x 42 Sleman, home of a thousand tourist villages 2 KUdu -- 'Kudu' statues attract collectors, thieves
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
New year, new hopes
New year, new hopes A dull year is past, and new hopes are emerging. However, we foresee many problems, as 2004 is a political year highlighted not only by political strife, but also by a gloomy economy as a result of continuing political instability.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Cempaka Putih water to be disrupted
Cempaka Putih water to be disrupted JAKARTA: City water operator PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) said that customers of several neighborhood units in Cempaka Putih, East Jakarta, would experience a disruption in water services on Saturday due to repair work.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
JP/NATIONAL NEWS
JP/NATIONAL NEWS 'Black' politicians Hundreds of activists for democracy, hailing from various non- governmental organizations (NGOs), converged yesterday at Proklamasi Monument in Jakarta to declare the National Movement of Anti-Black Politicians.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.2, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.2, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
November exports up, full-year target within reach
November exports up, full-year target within reachThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports in November 2003 rose in comparison with the same month the year before, marking the first rise in three months, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced in its latest report.November exports stood at US$4.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004Exhibitions* Drawing Penggeli Hati at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 Kotabaru (Tel./fax: 0274-560404), Jan. 8-18. * Fine art by six Chinese artists at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 Kotabaru (Tel./fax: 0274-560404), Jan. 21-28.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Muddled haj management
Muddled haj managementFrom Warta KotaMy wife is among those whose departure for the haj pilgrimage 2004 has been delayed due to unprofessional or muddled management by the minister of religious affairs.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
BNI pledges Rp 25 billion loan for fish farmers
BNI pledges Rp 25 billion loan for fish farmersSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed, state-owned bank BNI has pledged to allocate Rp 25 billion (US$2.78 million) in loans to small and medium- sized fish farming businesses this year to boost their welfare and the nation's...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
A tribute to Ersa Siregar
A tribute to Ersa SiregarAboeprijadi Santoso, Contributor, Amsterdam, Netherlands Fifty-two-year-old Sory Ersa Siregar was not the first journalist killed in Aceh. Nor was he the first on-duty journalist slain in the country's war-torn areas.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
46 cops hospitalized with food poisoning
46 cops hospitalized with food poisoningHasrul, The Jakarta Post, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi At least 46 police officers have been hospitalized in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, for allegedly being poisoned after eating food served on their way home from attending a five-month training course in...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 3, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 3, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Cartoon10:00 TV Drama11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music2:30 English News Service3:00 Science and Technology3:30 News4:00 Indonesian Film7:00 News8:00 Quiz: Tau Sok Tau9:00...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
'Kudu' statues attract collectors, thieves
'Kudu' statues attract collectors, thievesTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Wonosobo, Central Java For locals and adherents of Javanese mysticism, Bima Temple is the most sacred of all temples on Dieng plateau here.The temple is home to the famous kudu statues.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Index the highest since 1999
Index the highest since 1999Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index took a strong jump on the first day of 2004 trading on Monday, closing at above 700 -- the highest in more than four years -- as optimism pervaded regional stock markets and the government announced...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004Exhibitions* Photo: Italy: The One and Only - a Century of Phtography 1900/2000, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., until Jan. 6.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Garuda paid off $66.9m debts in 2003
Garuda paid off $66.9m debts in 2003The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia paid off US$66.9 million in debts, including interest, last year, cutting down its debt obligation to about $770 million.The debts were paid off on Dec. 22 and Dec.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Persik to open defense against PKT
Persik to open defense against PKTZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Persik will launch its title defense against Pupuk Kaltim (PKT) Bontang in Kediri, East Java, as the 2004 season of the Indonesian soccer premier league kicks off on Sunday.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Katulampa revived as early flood warning post
Katulampa revived as early flood warning postTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor An automatic water-prediction post has been established at the Katulampa dam in Bogor as part of the rejuvenation project to prevent flooding in Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
BDG
BDG SUDAH DIBEBASKAN POLISI EMPAT WARGA BOJONG YANG DITANGKAP SAAT BENTROK DI TPST Bogor, 27/12 (ANTARA) - Pihak kepolisian resort (Polres) Bogor telah membebaskan empat warga Bojong, yang ditangkap saat terjadi bentrok soal penolakan beroperasinya TPST (Tempat Pengolahan Sampah Terpadu) di Kampung...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Free Fery
Free Fery A few days after the death of RCTI television journalist Ersa Siregar, Aceh's martial law administrator and military commander announced that anyone was welcome to be a facilitator for the release of some 100 civilian hostages held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). Thank you very much, Maj.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
'New govt must provide opportunity'
'New govt must provide opportunity' Economists and labor analysts have warned of the possibility of a higher unemployment rate this year due to heightened security and the upcoming general elections, which may hinder investments and thus worsen the statistic of about 40 million unemployed out of a...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
New Year's security a model for elections
New Year's security a model for electionsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The relatively peaceful New Year's Eve celebration in the capital will be the benchmark for Jakarta Police to apply similar measures to uphold security in the upcoming campaign period in March until the completion of...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political cultureBenny Susetyo, Pr, Cultural Observer, Malang Why do You let them woo us into acts of dishonesty, manipulation, egotism and violence? Wouldn't it be better for You, God, just to remove these weeds? (Membuka Mata Hati Indonesia, p.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Thai sugar faces bleak future amid oversupply
Thai sugar faces bleak future amid oversupplyNisara Srihanam Dow Jones Bangkok Thailand's sugar industry is bracing for a tough year ahead in 2004, as shrinking demand from Russia could worsen a domestic glut at a time when production is expected to hit another record as forecast by industry...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Govt aims to lure investors with power road show
Govt aims to lure investors with power road showFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning a road show abroad to woo investors into the country's power sector.The road show will also promote investment in various power projects, including a number of independent power...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Muddled haj management
Muddled haj managementFrom Warta KotaMy wife is among those whose departure for the haj pilgrimage 2004 has been delayed due to unprofessional or muddled management by the minister of religious affairs.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Chiefs support mayoral candidate
Chiefs support mayoral candidate BOGOR: Sixty-eight subdistrict chiefs of Bogor municipality threw their weight behind Diani Budiarto, Bogor Mayor's assistant for development affairs, who is running for mayor for the 2004- 2009 term, ignoring a call from incumbent Mayor Iswara Natanegara that as...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
JP/7/LET74.ARP
JP/7/LET74.ARPToll road gate shifts to relieve jamsFrom KompasThe Jakarta toll road extending from Cawang to Semanggi is always congested in the morning due to obstructions caused by tailbacks of cars attempting to exit near the Kuningan and Semanggi bridges.