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KL vow to be firm on fugitive terror suspects: Police have

KL vow to be firm on fugitive terror suspects: Police have stepped up vigilance at Malaysia's entry points to prevent two of Asia's most wanted terror suspects from returning to their home country, an official said on Thursday.

Mandiri profit to grow 10-20% next year

Mandiri profit to grow 10-20% next yearRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, said on Thursday net profit for 2004 was expected to grow by between 10 percent and 20 percent on higher income from lending.

'Most KPK candidates not credible'

'Most KPK candidates not credible'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A noted lawyer complained on Thursday that most candidates applying for executive positions at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) lacked integrity and a strong commitment to combating corruption.

Purnomo may be OPEC secretary general

Purnomo may be OPEC secretary general Indonesian Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said Thursday he might be appointed acting Secretary-General of OPEC at the end of the year, in addition to him taking over the rotating presidency of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.

Medan-Singapore flights fully booked

Medan-Singapore flights fully booked MEDAN, North Sumatra: Tickets for flights from here to Singapore for Nov. 19 to Nov. 24 have been fully booked for weeks, according to travel agents.Several travel agencies in Medan said on Thursday that tickets for Silk Air and Garuda flights from Medan to...

Governor promises temple aid

Governor promises temple aid DENPASAR: Bali Governor I Dewa Beratha promised on Thursday to deliver money to help pay for the renovation of three Hindu temples (pura) in the regencies of Tabanan and Buleleng.Each temple will receive Rp 150 million.

Chinese, Philippine firms join forces to look for oil in South China Sea

Chinese, Philippine firms join forces to look for oil in South China Sea Peter Harmsen BeijingA Chinese and a Philippine oil company have agreed to jointly look for oil and gas in the South China Sea after a recent Chinese proposal to reduce tensions in the area, state media said on Thursday.

Prayers followed by mob attack

Prayers followed by mob attack BEKASI: A group of people who had just attended a religious meeting led by noted Muslim preacher Kyai Haji Abdullah Gymnastiar, better known as A'a Gym, mobbed three men on Thursday who were found to be in possession of a large knife.

Bitter experience at Prambanan

Bitter experience at PrambananFrom Bali Post Earlier this month, we, from The Hindu Center Mahendradatta in Denpasar, Bali, accompanied a group of overseas students for doctoral and Ph. D. programs to study and observe Hindu heritage on the island of Java.

Mandiri profit to grow 10-20% next year

Mandiri profit to grow 10-20% next yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, said on Thursday net profit for 2004 was expected to grow by between 10 percent and 20 percent on higher income from lending.

Report unsubstantiated: Editor

Report unsubstantiated: Editor The report that people close to the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) had injected fresh funds into national daily Republika was unsubstantiated, The Jakarta Post chief editor Raymond Toruan said Thursday.

JP/4/ACEH

JP/4/ACEHGovt prepares draft of amnesty for Aceh rebelsTiarma Siboro Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government said on Thursday that it has been preparing a draft on amnesty policy and expects to consult the House of Representatives (DPR) in the near future.

U.S. to provide money for education

U.S. to provide money for education JAKARTA: U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L. Boyce reiterated on Thursday his government planned to provide US$157 million to strengthen the quality and capability of public and religious (pesantren) schools here.

Abuse of female

Abuse of female migrant workersFrom Media IndonesiaCases of rape or torture involving Indonesia's female migrant workers (TKW), as frequently reported by the mass media, apparently have not motivated Islamic organizations to act.

Jakarta-Merak toll road not ready for exodus

Jakarta-Merak toll road not ready for exodusMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang With the Idul Fitri travel season fast approaching, toll road operator PT Marga Mandala Sakti has yet to finish repair work on the Jakarta-Merak toll road, sections of which are badly damaged.

Police shoot dead drug dealer

Police shoot dead drug dealer JAKARTA: South Jakarta Police shot dead on Wednesday morning a suspected drug dealer near the Lenteng Agung train station in South Jakarta, as the man was trying to escape.A South Jakarta Police detective said Tarmizi, 27, had been in custody since Monday.

Gusmardi Bustami

Gusmardi Bustami Indonesian Ambassador to World Trade Organization Geneva2. Pro -- It's a smaller world 1 X 30 The small world of nanotechnology Robert L. Park Professor of Physics University of Maryland Project Syndicate 3.

Landslides prompt relocation demand

Landslides prompt relocation demandSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Traumatized by recurring landslides, some 50 families in Kulonprogo regency demanded on Wednesday that local authorities relocate them to a safer area.

Bombing suspect wrongly identified

Bombing suspect wrongly identifiedSURINAME: An Indonesian man who briefly lived in Suriname was not a suspect in the Bali bombings, though he has a similar name to a man convicted in the attack, the Indonesian Embassy said.

IBRA to sell more BII shares later this month

IBRA to sell more BII shares later this month The Jakarta Post JakartaAn additional 20 percent stake in Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) will be sold later this month through a block sale, following last month's 51 percent stake sale in the bank, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA)...

Govt told to speed up railway construction

Govt told to speed up railway constructionNana Rukmana , The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The House of Representatives' transportation commission urged the government on Wednesday to speed up the double tracking of the Cikampek-Haurgeulis-Cirebon railway line in West Java.

Priok witnesses tell of abuse during detention

Priok witnesses tell of abuse during detentionUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two witnesses in the Tanjung Priok trials told the ad hoc rights tribunal on Wednesday of mistreatment by military personnel during detention following the bloody incident in 1984, when dozens of protesters were...

Citibank, Schroders launch new mutual fund

Citibank, Schroders launch new mutual fundSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Citibank and investment fund management company Schroders signed an agreement on Wednesday to launch a new mutual fund focussing on medium-to-short term government bonds bearing fixed returns.

Terrorists may soon strike again: Police

Terrorists may soon strike again: PoliceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police issued a fresh warning on Wednesday asking operators and owners of buildings in the capital to beware of possible terrorist attacks, adding that terrorists might strike again soon.

Lessons from unexpected failure of the WTO at Cancun

Lessons from unexpected failure of the WTO at CancunGusmardi Bustami, Indonesian Ambassador to World Trade Organization, Geneva The WTO's Fifth Ministerial Conference in Cancun ended on Sept. 14 without any agreement on the ministerial text.

British Embassy takes action over Greenwood arrest

British Embassy takes action over Greenwood arrestRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The British Embassy in Indonesia is seeking to "free" its citizen, Mark Michael Greenwood, currently in jail for failing to pay Rp 45.8 billion (US$5.38 million) in tax arrears, an official said.

Future is now for F-Cell cars in Singapore

Future is now for F-Cell cars in SingaporePrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Singapore, only 75-minutes by plane from here, would soon enjoy the luxury of having clear air as there will be emission-free cars operating there to reduce the level of air pollution.

MoF to have powerful treasury unit

MoF to have powerful treasury unitDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reorganization of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) will be completed in March next year, thereby creating a powerful treasury unit, Minister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday.

ADB approves regional grant for farm research

ADB approves regional grant for farm researchAgence France-Presse, Manila The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday it has approved a US$3 million regional technical assistance grant to fund agriculture research projects to boost food security in some 14 Asian countries.

PDIP-connected family acquires media

PDIP-connected family acquires mediaA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With several months to go before election campaigns begin in earnest there are indications that the ruling party is making a foray into the print media.

AFP;HHR;

AFP;HHR; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Philippines-judge Arroyo calls for reconciliation JP/11/J03 Arroyo calls for reconciliation PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo on Wednesday called for national reconciliation after the Philippines narrowly avoided a constitutional crisis over an attempt to impeach the...

Police know of Azahari and Noordin hideouts: Police chief

Police know of Azahari and Noordin hideouts: Police chiefKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday the police were waiting for the right time to capture prime terror suspects Azahari and Noordin Moch.

House may probe ballot box tender

House may probe ballot box tender JAKARTA: A member of House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II for home and legal affairs called on the commission on Wednesday to launch an investigation into alleged manipulation in the ballot box tender.

On national health bill

On national health bill I am writing in response to the Nov. 10 opinion piece written by Todd Callahan on the National Health Insurance Bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives. I agree with his views that the scheme is both unaffordable and impractical to be implemented in...

New bank loans remain slow: BI

New bank loans remain slow: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta New bank loans in from January to August of this year grew by just 1.83 percent from the same period last year, Bank Indonesia reported on Wednesday, further evidence that the country's banking sector remains reluctant to channel money to the...

Australian travelers return to paradise island of Bali

Australian travelers return to paradise island of BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Bali was previously regarded as a safe holiday ground for many Australians. Surfers danced to Bali's wild sea waves, while party-goers hung out in Kuta's most glittering pubs and cafes.

PDI-P, Golkar try to avert open war

PDI-P, Golkar try to avert open warKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top brass from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the Golkar Party have held informal talks to ease the tension between them and build a better relationship in the future.

Malaysia to import sand from RI

Malaysia to import sand from RIPEKANBARU, Riau: Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Dato' Hamidon Ali said on Wednesday that Malaysia wished to buy sand from the Indonesian government."But, we leave it for the Indonesian government to make a decision on this," the Ambassador told reporters after he...

Educational subsidy

Educational subsidyFrom KompasThe cost of education has been rising and is not likely to go down, just like prices in general. The state is reportedly suffering financial losses, but government officials are holding seminars at star-rated hotels and having weekends in Bali.

1. CARLA -- 1 x 40

1. CARLA -- 1 x 40 When business meets art: Indofood award

Discrimination at Kuta's Paddy's Pub

Discrimination at Kuta's Paddy's Pub It is a well known fact that Bali's tourist economy has been negatively affected by Oct. 12, 2002 and the following SARS viruses. Incidences like the ones just mentioned can change things forever and the reality is that Bali must also change.

PT Gudang Garam, Indonesia's largest cigarette maker,

PT Gudang Garam, Indonesia's largest cigarette maker, forecast 2003 sales of 62 billion sticks, a slight increase from last year's 61 billion sticks, Heru Budiman,the company's treasury and investor relations director, said. This year's profit will probably be little changed, he said.

Province to trace archives

Province to trace archives MATARAM, W. Nusa Tenggara: West Nusa Tenggara province has formed a team to trace regional archives in the Netherlands, an official has said.Chief of the provincial archives board M.

1. MUSTAFA: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12

1. MUSTAFA: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Marriott blast's first suspect stands trial 2. BNI: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 15 High-ranking BNI executive added to list of suspects 3. AZAHARI: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Police know of Azahari, Noordin hideouts: Da'i 4.

Rupiah Rates Nov.12

Rupiah Rates Nov.12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar------1 6,419.80 5,700.91 6,092.38 6,028.11 Brunei dollar----------1 5,176.99 4,597.83 4,912.95 4,861.72 Canadian dollar--------1 6,840.34 6,073.98 6,491.47 6,422.59 Swiss franc------------1 6,609.75 5,871.

When business meets art: Indofood Award

When business meets art: Indofood AwardCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Deviating from the usual practice to select the winners out of pictures of works sent, the jury for the 2nd Indofood Award Competition selected winners directly from paintings submitted.

Pertamina sees output soaring in two years

Pertamina sees output soaring in two yearsThe Jakarta Post , Jakarta State oil and gas company PT Pertamina said on Tuesday its oil output could increase by up to 36 percent over the next two years thanks to increased exploration and exploitation.

Balinese royal accused of killing stepbrother

Balinese royal accused of killing stepbrotherWahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A Balinese royal family reported one of its members to the police on Wednesday for stabbing his stepbrother to death following an overnight dispute at the palace.

PSSI doubtful about women's team at SEAG

PSSI doubtful about women's team at SEAGZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A poor performance in the run-up to the SEA Games seems to have raised doubts in the mind of the chairman of Indonesia's governing soccer body PSSI on whether the national women's team will be able to live up to...

High School dropouts will be allowed to become lawmakers: KPU

High School dropouts will be allowed to become lawmakers: KPUMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High school dropouts will be allowed to run in legislative elections if they manage to get a letter of recognition from a high school or the equivalent, a final draft instruction issued by the...