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Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 21, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 21, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiqurian maps and prints of Indonesia form the 16th century to the present time, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Armed robberies soar as end of Ramadhan festivities begins
Armed robberies soar as end of Ramadhan festivities beginsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Armed robberies and burglaries are on the rise as Idul Fitri, which will fall on Nov. 25 and 26, draws near. Over the past three days, at least three cases a day have been reported.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
House endorses 24 new regencies
House endorses 24 new regencies Kurniawan Hari and Moch N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday endorsed 13 bills on the establishment of 24 new regencies in 13 provinces throughout the country.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Maluku refugees to be returned home
Maluku refugees to be returned homeM. Azis Tunny and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Makassar The Maluku administration will next month repatriate around 1,000 families, comprising 5,102 people, currently taking refuge in several camps across the province to their homes in neighboring...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Texmaco wanted to produce weapons
Texmaco wanted to produce weapons JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto proposed on Thursday that the ailing Texmaco company be turned into a defense firm producing military equipment, including weapons.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Malaysia to assess RP rebellion
Malaysia to assess RP rebellionMALAYSIA: Malaysia will soon send a team to assess the Muslim separatist rebellion in Mindanao in the southern Philippines before deciding whether to deploy cease-fire monitors there, a minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Police complete Rais' dossier
Police complete Rais' dossier JAKARTA: Police submitted the dossier of JW Marriott Hotel bombing suspect M. Rais to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Thursday, paving the way for his trial at the Central Jakarta District Court."We have completed the investigation and interrogation of Rais.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
1. GAM: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. GAM: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Plan to have GAM listed as terrorist group still on 2. ENVOY: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Diplomatic missions to be streamlined 3. BUDGET: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 City sets Rp 12.16t budget for next year 4. OBIT: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Indonesia mourns Badminton legend 5.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.20, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.20, 2003 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
What if there had been no Mahathir?
What if there had been no Mahathir?Thang D. Nguyen, Program Coordinator, United in Diversity Forum, Jakarta As Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad of Malaysia retired after 22 years of leadership, it is interesting to ask, how and what would Malaysia be today, had he not been there? The answer to...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Evictees demand promised relief
Evictees demand promised relief JAKARTA: Hundreds of evictees from Cengkareng Timur, Jembatan Besi and Tanjung Duren Selatan, all in West Jakarta, held a protest on Thursday in front of the offices of the Coordinating Minister of People's Welfare and the Ministry of Social Affairs, demanding the...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
JP/4/TKI
JP/4/TKI Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workers A. Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The enactment of a law protecting migrant workers in receiving countries is much more urgently needed than the recently signed joint ministerial decree to set up advocacy teams overseas, observers said.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
[b]What if there
What if there had been no Mahathir?Thang D. Nguyen Program Coordinator United in Diversity Forum Jakarta2. Power22 -- London's anti-war protesters should realize that the "Big Six" 2 X 21 The 'Big Six' are now rediscovering peace Jonathan Power Columnist London3.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Water rates issue
Water rates issue We would like to clarify some points relating to the water rates increase currently being discussed.We at Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) are very aware of our responsibility to the community of East Jakarta that we serve and are committed to consistently delivering service improvements.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
U.S. intelligence seeks foreign input in future study
U.S. intelligence seeks foreign input in future study Tabassum Zakaria Reuters Langley, VirginiaThe secretive U.S. intelligence community is reaching out to foreign experts around the world to help identify economic and security trends up to the year 2020, a senior U.S. intelligence official said.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.20, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.20, 2003 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Parcel business very lucrative during holidays
Parcel business very lucrative during holidaysLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cikini railway station, Central Jakarta, normally characterized by inner-city train commuters walking hither and thither, is currently attracting another type of person.Upcoming Idul Fitri on Nov. 25 and Nov.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Diplomatic mission to be trimmed
Diplomatic mission to be trimmedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to reduce the number of the country's representative offices around the globe in an effort to enhance the performance of its diplomatic missions.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
House to withdraw presidency bill
House to withdraw presidency bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives will withdraw a bill on the presidency that it had sent to President Megawati Soekarnoputri, saying the bill requires further revision.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Riau to send students to U.S., Japan
Riau to send students to U.S., JapanPEKANBARU, Riau: In order to improve the quality of its human resources, the Riau administration is to send 24 high school graduates on a scholarship program to the U.S. and Japan for undergraduate degrees.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
TV Today: Friday, November 21, 2003
TV Today: Friday, November 21, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 TV Drama: Lorong Waktu8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:30 Friday Prayers12:30 p.m.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Regent told to step down after Flores arson attack
Regent told to step down after Flores arson attackYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction in the East Flores Regency Council, proclaimed on Thursday that it had withdrawn support for Regent Felix...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
House endorses 24 new regencies
House endorses 24 new regenciesKurniawan Hari and Moch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday endorsed 13 bills on the establishment of 24 new regencies in 13 provinces throughout the country.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Porn defendant walks free
Porn defendant walks free JAKARTA: Central Jakarta District Court acquitted on Thursday the manager of a movie production house of charges of violating the law on obscenity.George Ivan alias Jos, manager of PT Indocho Rama, stood trial for producing pornographic videos disguised as a cast screening...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Media practitioners back restriction on political party advertisements
Media practitioners back restriction on political party advertisementsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media practitioners have agreed with the General Elections Commission (KPU) to limit advertisements placed by political parties in the mass media for the sake of equal opportunity for...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Rupiah Rates Nov.20
Rupiah Rates Nov.20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar------1 6,498.87 5,771.98 6,167.78 6,102.84 Brunei dollar----------1 5,247.18 4,660.79 4,979.86 4,927.86 Canadian dollar--------1 6,896.82 6,127.30 6,545.45 6,478.53 Swiss franc------------1 6,899.99 6,130.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Lack of model leaders
Lack of model leaders One of the nation's problems is its lack of model leaders. It is difficult for us to find a real leader who can set a good example to the nation. There may be some people with high leadership ability, but they -- unfortunately -- are not public officials with authority to lead...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
City of shopping centers
City of shopping centers From Warta Kota Shopping centers have recently sprung up in almost every corner of Jakarta. While the construction of all these new shopping centers has made it easier for residents to go shopping, it is regrettable that they have been built with little heed for the...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
No paper
No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) to Wednesday (Nov. 26). The Post will reappear on Thursday (Nov. 27). -- Publisher
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
IMF may disburse last loan for RI next month
IMF may disburse last loan for RI next monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) may disburse its final loan tranche to Indonesia next month under the four-year US$5 billion lending program, the Fund's representative David Nellor said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Acehnese at Idul Fitri
Acehnese at Idul FitriKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, purba@thejakartapost.com In a conversation with The Jakarta Post on Thursday, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto described the security condition in Aceh as "safe as Jakarta", especially in...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Several KPK candidates questionable, NGO says
Several KPK candidates questionable, NGO saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Coalition of the Judiciary Observers has lashed out at the committee selecting candidates for seats on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), for choosing figures with questionable track...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Mandiri projects lending to grow 15% in 2004
Mandiri projects lending to grow 15% in 2004Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-controlled Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, said on Thursday that its lending volume was projected to grow by 15 percent next year.Mandiri president E.C.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Residents dissatisfied with House performance
Residents dissatisfied with House performanceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The majority of people living in urban areas across the country are dissatisfied with the House of Representatives (DPR), believing the lawmakers are fighting for either the interests of their political parties...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
From Koran Tempo
From Koran Tempo Now that the 2004 general election is approaching, we must all carefully watch the maneuvering of presidential candidates. While our government is still busy dealing with political violence and security affairs, some among the country's political leaders have been fishing in...
Fri, 21 Nov 2003
Red Cross anticipates blood supply shortage on holidays
Red Cross anticipates blood supply shortage on holidaysP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is struggling to maintain blood supplies to meet the expected high demand during the long official holiday, in cooperation with religious institutions,...
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
'Ruwatan' to purify souls
'Ruwatan' to purify soulsThe Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali Human beings face daily ups and downs. For those who believe in a karma, good fortune may come and go in accordance with one's destiny.While our destiny may not be thwarted, the Javanese have developed an age-old ritual to cleanse the path of...
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
BRI sees profit growing by 18-20%
BRI sees profit growing by 18-20%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), the country's fourth largest bank in terms of assets, said on Wednesday that its net profit would grow by between 18 and 20 percent next year despite fears of possible unrest during...
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
1 x 36
1 x 36 Walhi to sue govt over Bahorok flood Bus 2 x 26 Java's north coast highway hit by 8-kilometer tailback women1 x 34 Police arrest women traffickers JP/5/CORRUPT3 x 16 Widespread graft plagues schools in East Kalimantan
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
In conjunction with the planned construction of a monorail in
In conjunction with the planned construction of a monorail in Jakarta, several reporters were invited by the Jakarta administration to travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 for a comparative study of the monorail system in that city.
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
180 councillors named graft suspects
180 councillors named graft suspects JAKARTA: At least 180 members of regional legislatures in 18 provinces across the country have been named suspects in corruption cases, it was announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
Fatal blast does not deter firecracker makers
Fatal blast does not deter firecracker makersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Starting last year, police banned firecrackers in the celebration of Idul Fitri and New Year holidays because they could cause fatalities.
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
Tax revenue rises after introduction of detention policy
Tax revenue rises after introduction of detention policyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government claimed on Wednesday that tax compliance had improved following the introduction of a new policy that allows the tax office to detain tax evaders without trial.
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
Tangerang court in disrepair
Tangerang court in disrepair TANGERANG: The head of the Tangerang District Court, Zainal, said on Wednesday the court building was in poor condition and needed immediate repair."We have to replace the wall surrounding the court because it could collapse and fall on residents' houses located behind...
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
Tangerang court in disrepair
Tangerang court in disrepair TANGERANG: The head of the Tangerang District Court, Zainal, said on Wednesday the court building was in poor condition and needed immediate repair."We have to replace the wall surrounding the court because it could collapse and fall on residents' houses located behind...
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.19, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.19, 2003 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
Reclamation may cause more floods
Reclamation may cause more floodsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An expert witness from the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG), Paulus Winarso, told a hearing at the State Administrative Court on Wednesday that the planned reclamation of parts of the North Jakarta coastline would...
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
RP considers U.S. help on Mindanao
RP considers U.S. help on MindanaoPHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo said on Wednesday that U.S. anti-terror troops may help local forces fight armed Moro militants on the major southern Philippines island of Mindanao.The announcement by Arroyo, a staunch Southeast Asian ally of U.S.
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
Java's north coast highway hit by 8-kilometer tailback
Java's north coast highway hit by 8-kilometer tailbackNana Rukmana and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Bandung A tank full of cement that rolled of a truck traveling along Java's north coast highway caused a nine-hour traffic jam on the stretch of the highway between the West Java...
Thu, 20 Nov 2003
INFID responds
INFID responds In response to your editorial on Nov. 13, 2003, titled INFID's sweeping criticisms, we would like to give the following comments: * Your editorial claims that we are criticizing without giving alternatives, as stated in the paragraph: "If most of these measures will be useless, as...