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Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Asia slams U.S. agency over shrimp
Asia slams U.S. agency over shrimpAssociated Press, Hanoi Asian shrimp exporters on Thursday said a U.S. antidumping lawsuit is an example of blatant protectionism - and vowed to fight to keep overseas shrimp on American dinner plates.The U.S.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
PBOC may offer Indonesia credit
PBOC may offer Indonesia credit BEIJING: China's central bank may provide Indonesia credit to the tune of US$1 billion if necessary to help the country solve difficulties in international balance of payment and maintain financial stability.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
PT National Gobel
PT National Gobel We refer to your article: Companies to face trial over toxic waste on Dec. 16, 2003, which was written by Leony Aurora. It was mentioned that a Company named PT Nasional Panasonic Gobel Indonesia was one of the companies being accused by Public Interest Environmental Lawyers...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Jakarta still wide open for new malls
Jakarta still wide open for new mallsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite shopping centers mushrooming in some parts of the capital city, the Jakarta administration is keeping the door open to new investment in trading centers in 2004, saying that the sector is important to create...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Kulim to invest in RI estates
Kulim to invest in RI estates KUALA LUMPUR: Plantation company Kulim (Malaysia) Bhd. on Wednesday said it will invest 479 million ringgit (US$126.05) up until 2010 in its Indonesian oil palm plantations, Bernama news agency said.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
JP/5/COUNCIL
JP/5/COUNCIL3 x 12Public angered by Rp 5.4b farewell gift JP/3/KAPAL2 x 27Govt efforts produce sharp decline in poaching boats JP/3/3CACING2 x 27Schistosomiasis no longer a big threat in C. SulawesiJP/5/Police1 x 11Low numbers obstruct performance of police
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Philippine security adviser quits
Philippine security adviser quitsPHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has lost another member of her cabinet to the campaign for May's election in the Philippines after Roilo Golez, her national security adviser, quit to run for Congress.Golez, a graduate of the U.S.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Three sentenced for aiding GAM
Three sentenced for aiding GAM BENGKULU: A panel of judges at the Bengkulu district court here sentenced on Wednesday three people who sent aid to the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for state treason.M.T.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Creating a democratic peace in the ASEAN region
Creating a democratic peace in the ASEAN regionBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id The 2003 Bali summit of ASEAN leaders saw the signing of the Bali Concord II, which according to President Megawati...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Vote for credible leaders: Megawati
Vote for credible leaders: MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a lack of promising national leaders to contest the 2004 direct presidential election, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has urged Indonesians to exercise their right to vote in the polls.
Fri, 02 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.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Matsushita, Seiko Epson up RI output
Matsushita, Seiko Epson up RI output JAKARTA: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. and Seiko Epson Corp. plan to work together to raise the volume of parts and components they procure in Indonesia, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Wednesday edition.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
After years of delay, govt set to tax Batam
After years of delay, govt set to tax BatamFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has signed a decree allowing the government to levy value-added tax (VAT) and luxury goods tax on domestic transactions in Batam island -- a move that...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Drug cases on the rise in South Kalimantan
Drug cases on the rise in South Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The chief of South Kalimantan Police, Brig. Gen. Dody Sumantyawan, acknowledged on Wednesday that the number of reported drug cases in the province had soared by 96 percent in 2003.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Busway not to relieve congestion?
Busway not to relieve congestion?From Warta KotaOfficials from the Jakarta provincial administration, including Governor Sutiyoso, have reiterated that in the first place, the busway project is not aimed at relieving traffic congestion.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Malaysia slashed vehicle import duties on Wednesday with
Malaysia slashed vehicle import duties on Wednesday with effect from Jan. 1, a move one auto expert said would remove uncertainties about tariff adjustments and help to arrest falling demand. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who is also finance minister, said the import duty on unassembled --...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
'Black' politicians
'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.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Pakpahan denies graft charges
Pakpahan denies graft charges JAKARTA: Labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan denied on Wednesday allegations that he had misused Rp 1.2 billion (US$ 114,176) of state insurance company PT Jamsostek's funds allocated for the construction of a training center of the Indonesian Prosperity Trade Union (SBSI),...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
235 die along one highway in W. Java
235 die along one highway in W. Java CIREBON, West Java: A total of 235 people were killed in traffic accidents along the northern coastal highway in West Java for the year 2003, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.Sr. Comr.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Parties boost T-shirt business ahead of 2004 elections
Parties boost T-shirt business ahead of 2004 electionsYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungWorkers of the Rovolin T-shirt factory in Sadang Serang, Bandung, have been working long, hard hours for one month now in order to meet large orders from political parties as the 2004 general elections...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
World hopes to dispel doom, gloom
World hopes to dispel doom, gloomAgencies, New York/Banda Aceh, Indonesia Millions rang in the New Year in party mood determined to cast off the woes of the last 12 months, but bomb attacks in Iraq and Aceh, Indonesia were potent reminders of the terror fears which could stalk 2004.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
1. Indonesia
1. Indonesia 2. India 3. Philippines 4. Malaysia 5. Australia 6. Afghanistan 7. Taiwan 8. Uzbekistan
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Anticorruption body urged to solve 'easy' cases to begin with
Anticorruption body urged to solve 'easy' cases to begin withUrip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly established Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) should initially concentrate on cases it feels it can win in order to gain a head start in its four-year mission, an...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Bekasi now manages Bantar Gebang
Bekasi now manages Bantar GebangThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bekasi municipality administration officially started to manage the Bantar Gebang dump site on Jan. 1, 2004, and plans to process the waste into compost.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Water charges
Water charges I read in The Jakarta Post that as of Jan. 4 tap water charges will increase by another 30 percent. This greatly disturbs me. Why are we, PAM water users, burdened with such a raise, while almost 50 percent of the tap water is used by people not paying for it.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Separatist and terrorist
Separatist and terroristFrom Koran TempoIn 2004, the threat of separatism and terrorism will continue to be a topical issue to discuss and overcome. In the 21st century, the threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia is separatism, which has, since the...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Hopes for Korpri
Hopes for KorpriFrom Suara KaryaThe commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) in Lembang, Bandung, on December 18 saw the granting of awards for merit and achievement in public service, as well as some civil servants being promoted.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Millions party into 2004, hoping to dispel last year's doom and
Millions party into 2004, hoping to dispel last year's doom and gloom or World welcomes 2004, hoping to dispel doom and gloomAgencies New York/Banda Aceh, Indonesia Millions rang in the New Year in party mood determined to cast off the woes of the last 12 months, but bomb attacks in Iraq and Aceh,...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
'Things should be better this year'
'Things should be better this year' The year 2004 was welcomed with joy and hope that it would be better than last year. However, many people fear that this year will be no stranger to ups and downs as Indonesia will hold its general election, and first direct presidential election.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
2. 1 x 34
2. 1 x 34 Asia slams U.S. agency over shrimp 3. 1 x 38 Ministry, BPS cooperate in forestry data
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Media analysts lament court ruling against 'Koran Tempo'
Media analysts lament court ruling against 'Koran Tempo'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media analysts questioned the South Jakarta District Court's decision to order the Koran Tempo newspaper to apologize for what the court ruled was a libelous article against businessman Marimutu...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Some fuel prices to rise this month, most to remain stable
Some fuel prices to rise this month, most to remain stableThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fuel prices for the oil, gas and mining industries have been increased by between 1 percent and 3 percent for this month, but prices for the transportation sector will remain unchanged.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
KPU to promote elections
KPU to promote elections JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday it would launch the second program to disseminate information on the 2004 elections between January and April."The promotion is aimed at encouraging people to exercise their right to vote in the next...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
1. YEAR -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30)
1. YEAR -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30)New year passes off brightly 2. POLICE -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 2/3 (3x15) Alleged robbers of Tutut's home shot dead3. BEKASI -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 3/1 (1x30)Bekasi now manages Bantar Gebang4. SPEAK -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 4/1 (1x40)'Things should be better this year'
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Haj terminal to open Feb. 6
Haj terminal to open Feb. 6 JAKARTA: A special terminal for haj pilgrims in the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport compound will commence operations on Feb. 6, 2004, Minister of Religious Affairs, Said al Munawar said on Tuesday.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Dow Jones
Dow Jones Singapore Indonesia expects to see stagnant cocoa output in 2004 as aging trees and disappointing prices continue to suppress productivity, traders and analysts said. Having fallen behind Ghana, which became the world's second largest cocoa producer this year, Indonesia will also have to...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
New suspects named in BNI case
New suspects named in BNI case JAKARTA: The police declared on Wednesday another suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 billion) BNI scandal and formed a special team to investigate alleged involvement of some of the state bank's officials.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Most legislative candidates blacklisted by movement
Most legislative candidates blacklisted by movementAbdul Khalik and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Samarinda The national movement against unscrupulous politicians looks set to blacklist 70 percent of the legislative candidates submitted by political parties to the General Elections Commission...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Army chief blames driver for crash
Army chief blames driver for crashSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu has blamed the driver of a public transportation pickup that collided recently with a military armored vehicle, killing 18 people in Temanggung regency, Central Java.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Police ticket 617 motorists
Police ticket 617 motorists JAKARTA: Jakarta Police ticketed some 617 car drivers and motorcycle riders in three areas of the city -- Semanggi, Harmoni and South Jakarta -- on New Year's Eve.Sr. Comr. Sulistyo Ishak, chief of the city police's traffic division, said early Thursday that most of the...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Low numbers obstruct performance of police
Low numbers obstruct performance of policeYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java police are still ranked lowest in terms of its police-resident ratio, and the small number of personnel affects the force's ability to prevent crimes, a senior police officer has said.Insp. Gen.
Fri, 02 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.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
LG Chem to close Indonesia unit
LG Chem to close Indonesia unit SEOUL: LG Chem Ltd., South Korea's largest chemicals maker, said it is closing its Indonesian unit that makes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes because it can't compete with local competitors on price.The liquidation value of PT Sinar LG Plastics Industry Co.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Tycoon Lim Goh Tong hands Genting empire to son
Tycoon Lim Goh Tong hands Genting empire to sonAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Tycoon Lim Goh Tong, executive chairman of Malaysia's sole gaming company Genting Bhd, has handed over his empire to son Lim Kok Thay who will assume control immediately, the company said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
New year passes off brightly
New year passes off brightlyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Cheering Jakartans swamped main thoroughfares and recreational sites in the capital from late Wednesday to early Thursday to welcome in the new year, despite fears of heavy rain as forecasted earlier by the Meteorology and Geophysics...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Government sets toll road fees
Government sets toll road feesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has set the fees for newly completed sections of the Jakarta outer toll road and increased the fees on those that connect the capital with West Java province.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Fitri Wulandari
Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaState revenue from the oil and gas sector is expected to be higher in 2003 than the previous year's but revenue from mining sector has seen a decline.In a 2003 performance review, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Wednesday...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
JP/13/Telco
JP/13/Telco Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The year 2003 has been a bright year for the telecommunications industry.The number of cellular phone subscribers has increased steadily, prompting cellular phone manufacturers to intensify sales campaigns.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Terror e-mail rampant in Malaysia
Terror e-mail rampant in MalaysiaMALAYSIA: A computer virus is believed to be spreading in Malaysia through a prank e-mail that claims terrorists are plotting attacks in this Southeast Asian country, officials said.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Energy revenue reaches Rp 79.57 trillion in 2003
Energy revenue reaches Rp 79.57 trillion in 2003Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State revenue from the oil and gas sector is expected to be higher in 2003 than the previous year's but revenue from mining sector has seen a decline.