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Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Discipline is a shared responsibility
Discipline is a shared responsibilitySimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Recently the Letters pages of The Jakarta Post have seen a flurry of letters concerning matters of school policies, discipline and parental responsibility.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Toll road traffic rule needed
Toll road traffic rule neededFrom Bisnis Indonesia On Oct. 28, I was entering the Pejompongan toll road gate during peak hours at around 4 p.m. and was blocked by a minibus from Tomang, which was trying to reverse from a slow lane in order to enter the same gate.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Unilever to fire 10% of RP workforce
Unilever to fire 10% of RP workforce MANILA: Unilever NV's Philippine unit said it will fire a 10th of its workforce as it shifts production of peanut butter, pasta and flavorings to more cost-effective plants abroad.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
KL state to hire ex-thugs and bullies
KL state to hire ex-thugs and bullies MALAYSIA: A Malaysian state will hire former thugs and bullies to get residents to pay their taxes and deal with illegal squatters, a news report said on Friday.Shahidan Kassim, chief minister of northern Perlis state, said the government will interview 20...
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
First day of Idul Fitri falls on Sunday: Govt
First day of Idul Fitri falls on Sunday: GovtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government announced on Friday evening that the first day of Idul Fitri would fall on Sunday.The announcement was made following a meeting chaired by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab at the Ministry of...
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
'Ketupat' business booming ahead of Idul Fitri in Bandung
'Ketupat' business booming ahead of Idul Fitri in BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Celebrating Idul Fitri (Lebaran) without ketupat (rice cake) is like eating vegetables without salt, according to Nina, 32, a housewife in the northern part of Bandung.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Leaders set up ethnic group forum
Leaders set up ethnic group forum JAKARTA: Leading figures of several ethnic groups announced on Friday the establishment of the Communication Between Tribes and Ethnic Groups Institute.The institute has been set up to promote a spirit of brotherhood among members of different ethnic groups.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Malaysian death sentence
Malaysian death sentence It's very upsetting to see a young woman, Herlina Trisnawati sentenced to death by a Malaysian court, after being found guilty of murdering her employer. What drove an 18-year-old girl to commit such a crime? The answer can only be an act of despair after years of...
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
S'pore, India to wrap up trade talks soon
S'pore, India to wrap up trade talks soon Singapore and India want to complete talks on a trade agreement by the end of November after negotiators ironed out key issues at their latest meeting, the trade ministry said on Friday.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
National discipline needed
National discipline neededFrom Warta KotaThe newly formed United Indonesia Cabinet has started its move particularly in law enforcement. Cases under the former attorney general will be thoroughly settled, including those offending the public's sense of justice.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Giant cigarette maker aims to inspire SMEs
Giant cigarette maker aims to inspire SMEsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was 1913 when Lim Seeng Tee got on his bike and rode through the streets of Surabaya selling the cigarettes that he and his wife had hand-rolled at their humble bamboo-walled house.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Unsustainable fuel subsidies
Unsustainable fuel subsidies One of the most difficult decisions facing the new government will be how to deal with an increasingly exorbitant fuel subsidy situation. Under the shadow of all-time high crude oil prices, as well as the fact that Indonesia has become a net oil importer, fuel subsidies...
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Sang Timur and empowerment of civil society
Sang Timur and empowerment of civil societyWahidin Halim, Jakarta An opinion article which appeared in The Jakarta Post, on Thursday entitled Sang Timur affair exposes government discrimination came as a jolt and appeared to lack proper balance.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Police seize shipload of illegal logs
Police seize shipload of illegal logsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police confiscated a shipload of undocumented logs that arrived here from Central Kalimantan, an officer revealed on Friday.Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Rights activists seek credible probe on Munir's death
Rights activists seek credible probe on Munir's deathTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing that the death of rights campaigner Munir could have been a political assassination, a number of colleagues demanded on Friday an investigation that would involve the police and the National...
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Police arrest thugs, ticket scalpers
Police arrest thugs, ticket scalpers JAKARTA: In response to public complaints, West Jakarta officials and police have arrested 18 thugs and ticket scalpers in the Kalideres bus terminal.Head of the bus terminal, Jonny Batara, told visiting West Jakarta mayor Fadjar Panjaitan on Friday that the...
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Lake Toba fish safe to eat, says governor
Lake Toba fish safe to eat, says governorApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra provincial government asserted on Friday that carp from Lake Toba are safe for consumption, although some might have been infected with Koi Herpes virus.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Government warns against middlemen
Government warns against middlemen SEMARANG: The government warned civil servant hopefuls on Friday to be wary of middlemen offering to help them through the application process.State Minister for Administrative Reform Taufik Effendi said middlemen were widespread but difficult to eradicate.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Illegal loggers lured by big profits
Illegal loggers lured by big profitsRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda A wooden vessel maneuvered to dock at a pier on Mahakam Ulu River, Kutai Kartanegara regency, East Kalimantan, the sound of its whistle wailing far and wide.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004
Speeding up East Asian integration
Speeding up East Asian integrationZhao Huaipu, China Daily/Asia News Network, Beijing As regional integration remains one of today's world's trends, booming East Asian cooperation is becoming a precursor of Asian integration.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Susilo pledges stern action against illegal logging
Susilo pledges stern action against illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reiterated his pledge on Thursday to fight illegal logging and crack down on officials, police and military personnel found to be supporting it.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
New vehicle sales up 12%
New vehicle sales up 12% JAKARTA: New vehicle sales in Indonesia rose 12 percent to 50,845 units in October from 45,369 in September, automotive company Astra International said on Thursday citing data from the national car assemblers' association, Gaikindo.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
1. REAX: 1 X 30
1. REAX: 1 X 30 Asian leaders pay tribute to Arafat 2. PET: 3 X 13 Pet shelters packed with dogs and cats 3. SUSILO: 3 X 14 Susilo jets off to Cairo for Arafat's funeral 4. PAPUA: 2 X 18 Court issues unclear ruling on Papua
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Govt confirms fuel price hike in 2005
Govt confirms fuel price hike in 2005The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After months of speculation, the new government confirmed on Thursday it would reduce the fuel subsidy for next year, making a hike in domestic fuel prices in the near future inevitable.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Sutiyoso says Jakarta is full
Sutiyoso says Jakarta is fullDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaIn fear of massive influx of migrants after the Idul Fitri exodus, Governor Sutiyoso refreshed his call on migrants not to bring along their hometown friends or relatives to the city to settle down.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Chronology of Papua's division
Chronology of Papua's divisionOct. 4, 1999: Law No. 45/1999 issued to establish West Irian Jaya and Central Irian Jaya provinces, the regencies of Paniai, Mimika and Puncak Jaya, and the Sorong mayoralty.Jan. 1, 2001: Law No.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Asia Pacific leaders asked to consider forging free trade area
Asia Pacific leaders asked to consider forging free trade area P. Parameswaran Agence France-Presse/Washington Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific economies are being pressed to consider forging a regional free trade area to spur global liberalization.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
1. MENKEU: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. MENKEU: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Government suspends two public accountants 2. FRUIT: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Govt plans to curb fruit import 3. HOLIDAY: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Night travelers, beware, Lampung 'teeming with thugs' 4. SUSUL: 1 LINES, 32 COUNTS Reduced threat level welcomed 5.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Police ready to aid holiday travelers
Police ready to aid holiday travelers JAKARTA: National Police deputy chief Comr. Gen. Adang Dorodjatun said on Thursday the police would cooperate with the Ministry of Public Works, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Health to provide first aid in the event of a natural disaster...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Government suspends two public accountants
Government suspends two public accountantsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Continuing the government's fight against investment fraud, Minister of Finance Yusuf Anwar announced on Thursday the license suspensions of two public accountants on the grounds of professional misconduct.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
1. KPU (45) - 48 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x12)
1. KPU (45) - 48 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x12)Court fines KPU Rp 1t for failing to register voters 2. Alms (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26)Ramadhan harvest time for charitable organizations3. Newmont (30) - 28 pts 1 cols 4lines (4x10) VP queries critics of Newmont probe4.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
*KPU fined US$110m for failing to register voters Page 2
*KPU fined US$110m for failing to register voters Page 2 *Survey finds most Muslims oppose hard-line measures Page 4 *Papuans have mixed reaction to division ruling Page 5 *Pros and cons of TNI under defense ministry Page 6 *Sutiyoso puts out no vacancy sign for migrants Page 8 *Williams rallies,...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Street vendors join exodus
Street vendors join exodus JAKARTA: At least 8,000 street vendors selling fried and boiled noodles, along with their families, left the city on Thursday for their hometowns in Central and West Java.They were transported by 147 buses chartered by food producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 12, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 12, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Images De Cirque, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Nov. 12. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, Nov.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Economy may expand by 5.5% in fourth quarter: Central Bank
Economy may expand by 5.5% in fourth quarter: Central Bank Indonesia's economy is forecast to expand as much as 5.5 percent in the fourth quarter as lower interest rates boost consumer spending, the central bank said.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Unsustainable fuel subsidies
Unsustainable fuel subsidies One of the most difficult decisions facing the new government will be how to deal with an increasingly exorbitant fuel subsidy situation. Under the shadow of all-time high crude oil prices, as well as the fact that Indonesia has become a net oil importer, fuel subsidies...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Annan recommends against cuts to E. Timor mission
Annan recommends against cuts to E. Timor missionEdith M. Lederer, Associated Press, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Wednesday recommended against reducing the United Nations mission in East Timor in its final six months, saying the new nation has not reached "the critical threshold...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Using ideas as weapons for mass improvement
Using ideas as weapons for mass improvementGraeme Macmillan, Jakarta Using ideas as weapons is as old as democracy itself. Ideas are far more effective and lasting than bullets because they change people's minds, which leads to changing their behavior, and this can result in better living.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
PT Nutricia responds
PT Nutricia responds We refer to the letter from Mary Pugh concerning the composition of Nutrilon Royal. We would like to clarify her remarks as follows:Nutrilon Royal 1 and 2 contain the same amount of lactose as present in breast milk.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Supama P Dikrama
Supama P Dikrama Jakarta2. Labor -- Malaysia, RI dishonest on illegal immigrant issue 2 x 30 Malaysia and Indonesia dishonest on illegal workers issue Ridwan Max Sijabat Jakarta
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Graeme Macmillan
Graeme Macmillan Jakarta2. Simon -- Discipline is a shared responsibility 2 x 30 Discipline is the responsibility of both parents and teachers Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Week of spending and sharing
Week of spending and sharing Department stores and almost all other retail outlets across the country have been ringing up record sales during the past two weeks as people gear up to celebrate the Idul Fitri holidays next week.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Munir's wife requests autopsy results
Munir's wife requests autopsy results JAKARTA: The wife of rights campaigner Munir, who died in September aboard a flight to the Netherlands, has asked the government for the results of an autopsy performed on her husband.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
National discipline needed
National discipline neededFrom Warta KotaThe newly formed United Indonesia Cabinet has started its move particularly in law enforcement. Cases under the former attorney general will be thoroughly settled, including those offending the public's sense of justice.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Court fines KPU Rp 1t for failing to register voters
Court fines KPU Rp 1t for failing to register votersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Election Commission (KPU) was ordered on Thursday to pay a Rp 1 trillion (US$110.49 million) fine by a district court, which found it guilty of not registering some 30 million people, thus denying them their...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Window for TNI
Window for TNIAs long as civilian politicians consider democracy only as a means to seek power, the TNI should not be placed under the defense minister.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Catholics told to take action, not just pray
Catholics told to take action, not just prayTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acknowledging that the Catholic church has not done enough to fight the moral decay gripping the nation, the Bishops Council of Indonesia (KWI) offered on Thursday a plan to help fight corruption, environmental...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Indonesia waives the rules?
Indonesia waives the rules? Everywhere Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) goes the skeletons of the past rattle like hell, and they will cause him enormous problems. The tight web of corruption, which has efficiently engulfed all walks of life, has virtually left no one who can say, hand on heart, "I...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
BCA forecasts 2004 profit at Rp3.1 trillion
BCA forecasts 2004 profit at Rp3.1 trillion PT Bank Central Asia, Indonesia's second-largest lender by assets, expects a 30 percent increase in profit this year as faster economic growth spurs borrowing by Indonesian consumers and companies."Our profit is forecast to reach Rp 3.1 trillion (US$341.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Libya interested in buying CN-235 aircraft from PTDI
Libya interested in buying CN-235 aircraft from PTDIYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The Libyan government has expressed interest in purchasing CN-235 aircraft from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to replace old Russian aircraft currently used by its army.