Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Taipei trade office gets new head
Taipei trade office gets new head JAKARTA: The Taipei government has appointed David Lin to replace Sui Chi Lin as head of its Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta.Sui ended his term on Tuesday, while Lin was expected to arrive on Wednesday, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta said in a...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
For marketing perspective - Nov. 4
For marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W. Soehadi Contributor JakartaThough not exactly crowding the streets of Jakarta or several other major cities in Indonesia, a number of luxury cars, such as Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Ferrari,...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh
Govt criticized over martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts criticized on Tuesday the government's decision to extend military offensive in troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, arguing that the five-month operation had served as a proof that security approach could not...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bakrie & Brothers suffers lower net profit
Bakrie & Brothers suffers lower net profitSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers, a diversified business group, said on Tuesday that net profits in the first nine months of this year plunged to Rp 26.35 billion (US$3.14 million) from Rp 99.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Commission may add MPR seats
Commission may add MPR seatsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ad hoc Constitutional Commission assigned with assessing the amended Constitution sprang a surprise on Tuesday when it proposed more seats for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
KPU to assist parties with code of ethics
KPU to assist parties with code of ethicsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to speed up its plan to facilitate a meeting among political parties from January next year to December, to set up a code of ethics that will promote non-violent...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
JAJAKI starts national meeting
JAJAKI starts national meeting JAKARTA: More than 40 government institutions, non-government organizations (NGOs), universities, political parties and mass media started a two-day meeting on Tuesday to help create good public policy and push for continuing reform after the 2004 elections.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Police arrest 88 people in a raid on gambling den
Police arrest 88 people in a raid on gambling den As many as 88 people were arrested late on Monday in a police raid at a single gambling den on Jl. Mangga Besar Raya, Taman Sari district in West Jakarta.City Police chief detective Sr. Comr.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
* Headlines:Govt launches third bond issue, this time a success
* Headlines:Govt launches third bond issue, this time a success 2 * National:Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early bonus 4 * Archipelago:Landslides damage 150 houses in Kebumen 5 * Opinion:America's quest for foreign policy continues 7 * City:City ends parking operator's contract 8 *...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
One dead, four injured after rebel attack
One dead, four injured after rebel attackNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Bangke, a construction worker, was shot dead in an attack on Tuesday by unidentified persons in the Ugimba subdistrict in Paniai regency, some 1,000 kilometers west of Jayapura.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful one
Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful oneThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued Rp 2.5 trillion worth of 7-year bonds, the third issue this year, drawing the interest of more than twice the amount offered, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bosch opens office in Singapore
Bosch opens office in Singapore SINGAPORE: German industrial giant Robert Bosch will set up a regional automotive operation in Singapore to spearhead its push in the region, the company said Tuesday.Bosch, a major player in automotive technology, wants to increase its market share in this part of...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Hospitals, doctors should try to understand needs of patients:
Hospitals, doctors should try to understand needs of patients: MinistryDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post Jakarta Cynthia finally had to make a trip to Singapore after endless disappointment with her local gynecologist at a hospital in South Jakarta who could not solve her nagging problems.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
JP/19/PRIMATE
JP/19/PRIMATE Semarang, outlet for the sale of orangutans on Java islandBambang M and Suherdjoko Contributors Semarang, Central JavaThough the government has put orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) on its list of protected animals, many people still hunt and trade the primate.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Asian exports to grow strongly in next two quarters: Morgan Stanley
Asian exports to grow strongly in next two quarters: Morgan StanleyAgence France-Presse, China Asian exports should boom in the next two quarters after strong growth in the U.S., supported by modest expansions in Japan and Europe, Morgan Stanley's chief economist in the region said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Listed firms with political links widespread: Study
Listed firms with political links widespread: StudyDeutsche Presse Agentur, Singapore Nearly 22 percent of publicly-listed companies in Indonesia have political links, followed by 20 percent in Malaysia and 8 percent in Singapore, a study showed on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Golkar goings on
Golkar goings on From Media Indonesia The fact it was decided at the recently concluded Golkar convention to postpone electing the party's presidential candidate until after the general elections has led to the disappointment of some of Golkar's potential presidential candidates.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Work with the undercurrent for a new Indonesia
Work with the undercurrent for a new Indonesia The United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) is a unique UN project set up in 2000 to facilitate discussion among stakeholders in policy issues, in order to come up with policy recommendations through the "Jajaki" network.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
S'pore manufacturing sector expands
S'pore manufacturing sector expands SINGAPORE: Singapore's manufacturing sector expanded for the fifth month running in October with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) staying above the key 50-point level, an independent report said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
City, Komnas HAM to set up team on evictions
City, Komnas HAM to set up team on evictionsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso responded to the National Commission of Human Rights' (Komnas HAM) summons on Monday to discuss the recent string of evictions, after failing to show up last week.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Asylum-seeker boat lands in Australia
Asylum-seeker boat lands in Australia AUSTRALIA: A small fishing vessel suspected of carrying about 20 asylum seekers was discovered on a northern Australian island on Tuesday, a government spokesman said.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Drag races still go on amid police prohibition
Drag races still go on amid police prohibitionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A regular "track race" turned out to bring bad luck to Dwi Karno, 21, as he hit a police patrol car during a race with his peers on Jl. Benyamin Sueb in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
[b]
The West and Islam in Indonesia, and the true jihad Part 2 of 2 The West and Islam in Indonesia Juwono Sudarsono Indonesian Ambassador United Kingdom London2. Pro -- The decline of France?1 X 30 Is France's stature in decline? Daniel Cohen Professor of Economics Icole Normale Supirieure Paris...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Nissan recalls may affect Indonesia
Nissan recalls may affect IndonesiaSandy Darmosumarto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Nissan is considering recalling about 600 X-Trails and 60 Sentras in Indonesia due to defects in the cam and crank angle sensors, said Dinne Musu, public relations manager of PT Nissan Motor Distributor Indonesia.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Bush's positive impact on Bali
Bush's positive impact on BaliFrom Media Indonesia The recent visit of U.S. President George W. Bush to Bali met with protests in several regions criticizing his foreign policy for tending to harm the interests of developing countries.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Motorola to boost cell phone sales
Motorola to boost cell phone salesEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Motorola is planning to boost its cellular phone sales in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, with new market strategies, as announced by Motorola's newly appointed Southeast Asia corporate vice-president Scott...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Maritime watchdog sounds alarm
Maritime watchdog sounds alarm MALAYSIA: Armed pirates continue to attack ships in Indonesian waters, increasing the risk of environmental disaster and exposing the region to heightened terror threats, a maritime watchdog warned on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Govt to build 200,000 low-cost houses next year
Govt to build 200,000 low-cost houses next yearEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government has signed agreements with about 40 municipal and regency administrations throughout Indonesia to provide low-cost housing next year, but the Jakarta administration has refused to take part...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Social paths of economic development
Social paths of economic developmentReflections on Vietnam vis-a-vis BangladeshMonirul I Khan The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka, Bangladesh Achieving respectable living is a goal universally acclaimed. This is truer for a country like Bangladesh beset with chronic poverty.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
'Tempo story coused anxiety'
'Tempo story coused anxiety'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two aides of Artha Graha corporation president Tomy Winata testified on Monday that an article entitled 'Ada Tomy di Tenabang?' published by Tempo magazine in March had caused anxiety among the company's employees.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Islam in the eyes of Bush
Islam in the eyes of Bush There is an apparent desire of the United States administration to interfere with Islamic educational institutions in countries where Muslims are the majority.U.S. efforts to interfere in Islamic education were revealed when President George W.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor
Cafe owners to sue Yogya Mayor YOGYAKARTA: Entertainment venue owners in Yogyakarta asserted on Monday that they would sue Yogyakarta Mayor Herry Zudianto over his policy to shut down all night spots during the Islamic holy month of Ramadhan."He must immediately stop the policy.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Panwaslu questions KPU screening
Panwaslu questions KPU screening JAKARTA: The Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) questioned on Monday the General Elections Commission (KPU)'s decision to let Love the Indonesian Nation Democratic Party (PDKB Indonesia) pass its administrative screening.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Governor given authority over transportation
Governor given authority over transportationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council approved on Monday a bylaw on transportation that gives Governor Sutiyoso full authority to make decisions on significant issues in the bylaw.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Tangerang councillors deny bribery allegation
Tangerang councillors deny bribery allegation Several members of Tangerang City Council refuted on Monday the bribery allegation filed by Fachrul Munir, who failed to qualify in the recent mayoral election.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Busway may remove Bianglala buses
Busway may remove Bianglala busesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Bus operator Bianglala may lose its license to run busses that ply the same route as the planned busway route -- from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta -- if it rejects the city administration's proposals, head...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Exports back on track, will meet target: BPS
Exports back on track, will meet target: BPSDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After posting a drop a month earlier, exports bounced back in September to surpass the US$5 billion level, placing Indonesia on track to meet its full-year export target, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Checked
CheckedFor marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W. Soehadi Contributor JakartaThough not exactly crowding the streets of Jakarta or several other major cities in Indonesia, a number of luxury cars, such as Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley and...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Pertamina opens office in Iraq
Pertamina opens office in Iraq JAKARTA: Indonesia's national oil and gas company Pertamina opened an office in Iraq last month and expects to start oil and gas exploration in the country early next year, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Three Malaysians, two locals arrested in trafficking cases
Three Malaysians, two locals arrested in trafficking casesFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau After one month of reconnaissance, police here said on Monday they had finally arrested five members of two gangs, including three Malaysians, suspected of women trafficking in Tanjung Pinang, Riau...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Renewal of car documents
Renewal of car documents For 15 years, I have renewed the registration papers for my 1980-made Honda Accord Legendaris at the Jakarta provincial police headquarters, and throughout this time, have experienced nothing that would allow us honest taxpayers to enjoy a speedy and comfortable service.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
2. Trial ( 1 x 36 )
2. Trial ( 1 x 36 ) Bali bomber to stand trial in Jakarta 3. BNI ( 1 x 30) Two more detained in BNI scandal 4. Health ( 1 x 40 ) SKN to provide the poor free medical treatment
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Inflation up 0.55%, higher rate forecast
Inflation up 0.55%, higher rate forecastThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prices in October rose by 0.55 percent from the previous month, bringing the inflation rate during the first ten months of the year to a modest 3.05 percent, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Team finds further violence at STPDN
Team finds further violence at STPDNYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Efforts by the government to stop violence at the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, may only be rhetoric after the recent killing of a junior student, which sparked public outcry against...
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Drivers, passengers must use seat belts from Nov. 5
Drivers, passengers must use seat belts from Nov. 5Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All car drivers and front seat passengers must use seat belts starting on Wednesday in line with Law No. 14/1992 on traffic."Starting Nov.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, November 4, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, November 4, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 TV Drama8:00 TV Drama9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:00 TV Drama: Sengsara Membawa Nikmat11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 The West and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihad Juwono Sudarsono Indonesian Ambassador United Kingdom London2. Pro -- Learning economic dynamism 2 X 30 Economic dynamism: Young people should learn from experience Robert J.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Buses taken over by locals after traffic accident
Buses taken over by locals after traffic accidentBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Boyolali, Central Java Dozens of residents in Ngaru-aru subdistrict here took over three buses on Monday belonging to local bus firm PT Apollo, following a bus accident last week that killed a local resident.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
JP/19/PRIMATE
JP/19/PRIMATE Semarang, outlet for the sale of orangutans on Java islandBambang M and Suherdjoko Contributors Semarang, Central JavaThough the government has put orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) on its list of protected animals, many people still hunt and trade the primate.
Tue, 04 Nov 2003
Fairground gives contract to Mega's son
Fairground gives contract to Mega's sonKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives ad hoc team tasked to investigate the management of the Jakarta Fairground has found irregularities involving a contract awarded to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's son Mohammad Rizki...