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Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI the world's top pirates 'playground': Watchdog
RI the world's top pirates 'playground': WatchdogAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia was the most dangerous country in the world for seafarers during the first nine months of this year, an international piracy watchdog said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Man jailed for 20 years for BNI fraud
Man jailed for 20 years for BNI fraudThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businessman John Hamenda, a defendant in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$186.81 million) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal, was sentenced TO 20 years and fined Rp 1 billion on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Full-year inflation not to exceed 6.2%: BI
Full-year inflation not to exceed 6.2%: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid rising inflationary pressure ahead of the year-end religious festivities, the central bank still expects full-year inflation will not exceed 6.2 percent, Bank Indonesia governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI seeks WTO rules governing services sector liberalizing
RI seeks WTO rules governing services sector liberalizingZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia along with other developing countries will continue to push for World Trade Organization rules to govern the liberalization of the services sector, particularly as regards the establishment of...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
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2 x 28 Landslide hits Jambi, leaves 1 person dead, another missing JP/5/KORUP3 x 13 Two activists quizzed over graft comments JP/5/BAHOROK1 x 44 A year of grief for Bahorok flood victims JP/5/papua2 x 10 President wants MRP set up soon
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Indonesia asks tough questions about deaths of Thai Muslims
Indonesia asks tough questions about deaths of Thai MuslimsPennapa Hongthong, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok "What happened in your country?" "How could your government conduct this kind of violence against Muslims?" "Why have two incidents of violence against Muslims occurred in the South...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
China, ASEAN trade to top $100b
China, ASEAN trade to top $100bAgence France-Presse Beijing Trade between China and the 10 ASEAN nations should surpass US$100 billion this year, said Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi while calling for the fast tracking of a proposed free trade area (FTA).
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI hopes for better relations with U.S.
RI hopes for better relations with U.S.Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government congratulated President George W. Bush on Thursday over his reelection and expressed a hope for stronger ties with the world's only superpower country.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 5, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 5, 2004Exhibitions* Painting Story Along the Street, by Totok BS, Gallery Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta (Tel. 71790008), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Nov. 6.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Removing hurdles
Removing hurdlesFrom Koran TempoPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla deserve the congratulations and support of all citizens, not only those who harbor certain interests.I would like to suggest that the salaries of top government executives and officials of public...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Govt set to announce Buyat inquiry result
Govt set to announce Buyat inquiry result JAKARTA: A government-sanctioned team mandated to probe possible metal contamination in Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, is expected to announce the result of its investigation next week, an official said.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI urged to ratify mine ban treaty
RI urged to ratify mine ban treaty JAKARTA: Indonesia should quickly ratify the International Mine Ban Treaty to show Indonesian was serious about stopping the use of dangerous landmines in Southeast Asia, a coalition of foreign and local non-government organizations said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Abilio acquitted after case review
Abilio acquitted after case reviewMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Supreme Court acquited former East Timor governor Abilio Soares following a case review on Thursday.Abilio, who was charged with involvement in the 1999 atrocities in East Timor, had served less than four months...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Landslide hits Jambi, leaves 1 person dead, another missing
Landslide hits Jambi, leaves 1 person dead, another missingJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post/Jambi A landslide hit Talang Lindung subdistrict in Kerinci, here on Wednesday night, leaving one resident dead, another missing and three others severely injured.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Cooperation with the EU
Cooperation with the EU In my article Enhancing cooperation between Indonesia and the EU in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 30 edition, page seven, paragraph four reads: "In terms of combating terrorism, Indonesia shows willingness to cooperate with individual countries of the EU, but not under the...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Madurese bull racing a lucrative tradition
Madurese bull racing a lucrative traditionIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Pamekasan, Madura "I was not disappointed about losing in the semi-final. We don't care how much money we have spent as the most important thing is that bull racing survives," said one of the participants, Atlah Hadianto...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Two activists quizzed over graft criticism
Two activists quizzed over graft criticismNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Two anticorruption activists in Aceh were grilled on Tuesday by local authorities, two days after they made harsh comments over the allegedly rampant corruption in the war-torn province.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
1. Discourse - 1x50
1. Discourse - 1x50 It's easy to make speeches, but implementation is the real test2. DEFEAT ------- 2 X 24 Kerry too aloof, leftist to beat Bush, say experts 3. ASIA ------ 2x25 Asia gives mixed reactions to President Bush victory 4. REACTION ---- 1 X 36 World leaders take stock of Bush victory 5.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Corporate bond issues to decline next year: SSX
Corporate bond issues to decline next year: SSXRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) sees declining corporate bond issues next year as companies started to turn their attention to the surging stock market to raise funds, and on concerns over upward pressure on...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
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Man jailed for 20 years for BNI fraud 2. 2 x 14 Abilio gets review, is acquitted or Abilio acquitted after case review 3. 1 x 32 KPK to publish ministers' wealth 4. 2 x 18 Officials 'lying' about returning workers 5. 1 x 33 DPD wants Autonomy Law amended
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Govt congratulates Bush, expects stronger ties
Govt congratulates Bush, expects stronger tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja and M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government congratulated President George W. Bush on Thursday over his reelection and expressed a hope for stronger ties with the world's only superpower country.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Govt rakes in Rp 1.74t from Danamon sale
Govt rakes in Rp 1.74t from Danamon saleDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government raised Rp 1.74 trillion (US$187 million) in cash on Thursday from the sale of a 10 percent stake in Bank Danamon, the Ministry of Finance's asset management company PPA said.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Ba'asyir dismisses bombing charges as 'joke'
Ba'asyir dismisses bombing charges as 'joke'Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The elderly Muslim cleric who is on trial for the bombings in Bali and at the JW Mariott Hotel in Jakarta, Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, mocked the court on Thursday and challenged it to pile on the charges.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Govt to replace BRI, BTN management
Govt to replace BRI, BTN managementRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government plans to reshuffle the top management of state- owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) in the very near future to help improve the banks' performance, a senior government official...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI will not use electronic voting machines: KPU
RI will not use electronic voting machines: KPUVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/ Jakarta Indonesia -- the third largest democratic nation in the world -- will not use electronic voting machines in the near future, as the machines are costly and not suited to the situation here, the General...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Navy sailor shot dead in tragic accident
Navy sailor shot dead in tragic accident MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A Navy sailor was accidentally shot dead on Thursday while he and his fellow sailors were pursuing a fishing boat in the Sape Strait near Banta Island, West Nusa Tenggara province.Sgt. Maj.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Euthanasia ruling expected Friday
Euthanasia ruling expected Friday JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court is slated to make public its decision on the legality of euthanasia based on an appeal by Bogor resident Hasan Kesuma, whose wife Agian Isna Naili has been in coma for more than three months.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Situation tense in Donggala after clash
Situation tense in Donggala after clash DONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: The situation in Sidondo subdistrict, Donggala regency, was still tense on Thursday, one day after an ethnic clash that killed two people.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Police see links in child kidnapping cases
Police see links in child kidnapping casesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With one kidnap victim still unaccounted for, city police said the latest two child kidnapping cases in Kelapa Gading and Depok were committed by the same syndicate.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
TV Today: Friday, November 5, 2004
TV Today: Friday, November 5, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
China's shuttlers to join Indonesia Open
China's shuttlers to join Indonesia OpenEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta China has confirmed its participation in the US$170,000 Indonesia Open badminton championship next month, while defending champion Taufik Hidayat expects a tough challenge from opponents.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
AGO could employ ex-prosecutors
AGO could employ ex-prosecutors MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Attorney General's Office is considering appointing several former prosecutors to sit on the planned prosecutors commission, an official said."There is an idea to involve those people who once served as attorney generals, or former...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Corrupters arrive on Nusakambangan
Corrupters arrive on NusakambanganPande Lubis (photo: wearing a cap and carrying a bag), a former deputy of the now-defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), disembarks from a ship arriving on Nusakambangan island in Cilacap regency, Central Java.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Jakarta minimum wage to increase by 6 percent
Jakarta minimum wage to increase by 6 percentDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta's provincial minimum wage increase is likely to be approved at 6 percent, a wage of Rp 711,843 (US$78.23), after the provincial wage council voted at a meeting on Thursday, minus all seven members of the...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Astra Agro to plant new palm trees
Astra Agro to plant new palm treesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With third quarter profits more than double the same period last year, crude palm oil (CPO) producer PT Astra Agro Lestari (AALI) is confident about its plans next year of intensifying its plantations to further boost production.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
City to double health spending
City to double health spendingBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The City Health Agency has proposed Rp 100 billion (US$10.99 million) be spent on a health care card scheme for poor families in 2005, more than twice the amount in this year's city budget.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Yogyakarta students undergo urine tests
Yogyakarta students undergo urine tests YOGYAKARTA: Some 2,000 senior high school students in Yogyakarta underwent urine tests on Thursday as part of the city's drive against drugs. The students were picked randomly from 50 senior high schools across Yogyakarta.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Abilio acquitted of rights crime
Abilio acquitted of rights crimeMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Supreme Court acquited former East Timor governor Abilio Soares following a case review on Thursday.Abilio, who was charged with involvement in the 1999 atrocities in East Timor, had served less than four months of...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Govt to write off bad loans owed by SMEs
Govt to write off bad loans owed by SMEsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Ministry of Finance is preparing a government regulation that will enable state-owned banks to write off bad loans owed by small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in an effort to accelerate the recovery of their...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
House factions meet to resolve conflict
House factions meet to resolve conflictKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After a week-long deadlock, the bickering factions in the House of Representatives met for the first time for a consultation meeting facilitated by House Speaker Agung Laksono on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
TNI chief issue widens Susilo-House divide
TNI chief issue widens Susilo-House divideFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono banned Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu on Thursday from responding to a House invitation to a selection hearing for the post of Indonesian...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Officials 'lying' about returning workers
Officials 'lying' about returning workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A hearing at the South Sulawesi provincial legislature about the handling of illegal migrant workers returning from Malaysia turned ugly on Thursday, with councillors accusing government officials of lying.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Police chief warned over rare animals
Police chief warned over rare animalshe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Animal Advocacy Institution (LASA) sent a warning letter on Thursday to Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani over the presence of caged endangered animals on police grounds.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
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JP/5/captionAntaraPROTEST FOR BONUSES: Dozens of student and labor activists stage a rally at the Surabaya legislative council building, East Java, to demand that all companies pay their workers Idul Fitri bonuses. The protesters urged authorities to prosecute firms that failed to do so.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
DPD wants Autonomy Law amended
DPD wants Autonomy Law amendedM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Regional Representatives Council (DPD) demanded on Thursday that Law No. 34/2004 on regional administrations be amended to allow direct elections for governors and regents.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Kemang to host art exhibition
Kemang to host art exhibition JAKARTA: A group of international and local artists will display their works in rahAsia ARTinesia EXHIBITed at the Jakarta International Community Center & Essence complex in Kemang, South Jakarta. The three-week exhibition will open to the public from Nov. 8 until Nov.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
KPK to publish ministers' wealth
KPK to publish ministers' wealthFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has allowed the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to publicly announce the wealth reports of his Cabinet members.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
President wants MRP set up soon
President wants MRP set up soonFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered on Thursday the immediate establishment of a long-awaited Papuan People's Council (MRP) as required by the special autonomy law for Papua province.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
10 districts prone to drug trafficking, BNP says
10 districts prone to drug trafficking, BNP saysDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Provincial Narcotics Agency (BNP) of Jakarta announced on Thursday that 10 of the capital's 47 districts were prone to drug trafficking.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Flowers survive amid thrash
Flowers survive amid thrashTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor The beauty of Bulltongue Arrowhead (Sagittaria Lancifolia), a perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers with three petals, which is commonly found in Florida and Puerto Rico, has attracted many visitors to the Bogor...