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Sat, 09 Nov 2002
Amrozi, mechanic turned terror suspect
Amrozi, mechanic turned terror suspect Terror suspect Amrozi is seen playing with his son in this undated photo (above). The police have named Amrozi, arrested in Lamongan, East Java, on Tuesday, a prime suspect in the deadly Bali bombing.
Fri, 05 Jun 1998
Stable rupiah crucial for China: ADB chief
Stable rupiah crucial for China: ADB chief HELSINKI (Reuters): Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Mitsuo Sato said yesterday that stabilizing the Indonesian rupiah and other Asian currencies was key to relieve devaluation pressures in China.
Tue, 28 Jul 1998
Taiwan condemns RI for ethnic Chinese abuses
Taiwan condemns RI for ethnic Chinese abuses TAIPEI (Agencies): Taiwan yesterday warned Indonesia against condoning a spread of human rights abuses and sexual assault against ethnic Chinese."Ethnic Chinese have been a major power behind Indonesia's economy," Foreign Minister Jason Hu told reporters.
Sat, 04 Nov 2000
Mounting resignations signal implosion of Estrada Cabinet
Mounting resignations signal implosion of Estrada CabinetBy Amando Doronila MANILA: The resignation of Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas III from the Cabinet is a crippling blow to the Estrada administration.
Fri, 08 May 2009
Arcelor Mittal $8 billion Indonesian deal goes sour
We rarely write about Indonesia in the Eye on Asia blog, and when we do, it’s usually prompted by bad news. Well, today’s posting will continue in that tradition I’m afraid, because there have been two unfortunate developments so far this week: the arrest of the country’s head of...
Thu, 29 Feb 1996
Top doctor questions state anti-AIDS drive
Top doctor questions state anti-AIDS drive JAKARTA (JP): A top doctor yesterday questioned the government's commitment in its campaign to prevent the spread of AIDS, as 12 more people tested positive for the virus in January, bringing the countrywide total to 376.
Wed, 17 Jan 1996
Joint venture to build semiconductor plant here
Joint venture to build semiconductor plant here BEKASI, West Java (JP): PT NEC Humpuss Semiconductors Indonesia, a Japanese joint venture, broke ground here yesterday for a US$45-million plant which will manufacture semiconductors.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
RI's exports remain weak, BPS says
RI's exports remain weak, BPS saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A hefty drop in non-oil and gas exports in August contributed to a 5.35 percent decline in the country's export value during the month compared to the level in the previous month, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Wednesday.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Banks’ Plans Reveal Bullish Outlooks on Indonesian Economy, Lending Growth in 2010
In a reflection of growing optimism about the economy, domestic lenders are targeting an average increase in 2010 loan growth of 24 percent, higher than the central bank’s forecast of 17 percent to 20 percent.
Fri, 11 Oct 2002
Drought extends in East Indonesia
Drought extends in East IndonesiaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The eastern part of Indonesia will experience protracted drought triggered by a weak to medium El Nino phenomenon between 2002 and 2003, a disaster mitigation team predicted on Thursday.
Mon, 27 Jan 1997
CyberVision: Japanese monitors for the cost-conscious
CyberVision: Japanese monitors for the cost-consciousBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): A friend, Mr. Mohan, one day asked me whether I really believed it was worth it to spend an extra Rp 500,000 (US$209) to Rp 700.000 just to gain an additional inch of viewing space on my PC monitor.
Fri, 14 Oct 2005
Political turmoil 'primary risk' to RP
Political turmoil 'primary risk' to RPAgence France-Presse, Manila Protracted political uncertainty is the "primary risk" facing the Philippine economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday.The fund also identified "soaring oil prices ...
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
School building in Yogyakarta to be replaced by shopping mall
School building in Yogyakarta to be replaced by shopping mallSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Ambarukmo Elementary School, Sleman, Yogyakarta, will be leveled to the ground soon, to be replaced by a shopping mall.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002
Taking responsibility
Taking responsibility It is not often that one hears President Megawati Soekarnoputri speak openly and with candor about her 16-month-old presidency -- or, indeed, about anything at all. That, more than anything else, is probably the reason why the remarks that she made on Thursday, off the cuff,...
Thu, 20 Feb 2003
Thailand claims success in war on drugs, but deaths raise alarm
Thailand claims success in war on drugs, but deaths raise alarmAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Thailand said on Wednesday its 19-day crackdown on drugs is reaping rewards, but any successes are being overshadowed by the nearly 600 deaths in the campaign and accusations of extra- judicial killings.
Sat, 06 Sep 1997
Malaysia has ample room for higher crude output
Malaysia has ample room for higher crude output SINGAPORE (Reuter): Malaysia has ample room to raise crude production by as much as 100,000 barrels per day (bpd), or 15 percent, in response to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's call for more output.
Wed, 11 Jun 1997
Cancelled F-16 purchase
Cancelled F-16 purchase The deed has been done. In protest, the Indonesian government has canceled the deal to buy eight American F-16As and one F-16B fighter/attack aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU).
Mon, 11 Feb 2002
Money-laundering pact could outlaw EU businesses in RI, elsewhere
Money-laundering pact could outlaw EU businesses in RI, elsewhereEmmanuel Georges-Picot, Associated Press, Paris Lawmakers from across Europe have approved a plan to clamp down on money laundering, pledging to isolate tax havens and make financial transactions more easy to track.
Sat, 15 Aug 1998
Detained foreign activists to be deported from Myanmar
Detained foreign activists to be deported from Myanmar YANGON (Agencies): Eighteen foreign activists, including three Indonesians, were sentenced to five years in prison with hard labor yesterday for handing out democracy leaflets, but will be deported from Myanmar today, AP reported.
Sat, 03 May 2003
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;JP; JP/16/O00 Jobs-gallery-recognition JP/ / checkedPri Notowidigdo The Amrop Hever Group Global Executive Search, Jakarta(e-mail: pri.notowidigdo@amrophever.com)Getting recognition for your contributions Do you ever wonder why your friend got promoted and you didn't? Do you feel that you're...
Tue, 03 Dec 1996
Singapore govt presents $8.14b interim budget
Singapore govt presents $8.14b interim budget SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Finance Minister Richard Hu presented to parliament yesterday an interim national budget for 1997 totaling S$11.4 billion (US$8.14 billion) amid uncertainty over the date of the island state's next elections.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Malaysian minister to make fence-mending trip to China
Malaysian minister to make fence-mending trip to China Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurMalaysia's home minister said on Sunday he was about to depart on a trip to China aimed at repairing relations after outrage over the alleged humiliation of a Chinese woman by police here.
Mon, 21 Nov 1994
OPEC expected to roll-over its daily production ceiling
OPEC expected to roll-over its daily production ceilingBy Frits H. Pangemanan NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The 97th conference of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will be opened today by President Soeharto following a preliminary commitment to roll- over its production ceiling of 24.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002
KONI makes U-turn over martial arts
KONI makes U-turn over martial artsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) met with officials from the Indonesian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FOBI), a newly created ultimate fighting organization, on Wednesday in an apparent signal of the Council's recognition of...
Wed, 31 Jan 1996
Irian rebels resume contact with military
Irian rebels resume contact with military JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya separatist rebels who are holding 13 people captive, including six Europeans, made radio contact with the military yesterday, their first in four days as the hostage drama entered its 23d day.
Mon, 23 May 1994
Train crash claims 10 lives in W. Java
Train crash claims 10 lives in W. JavaJAKARTA (JP): Two trains collided head-on in Cirebon, West Java in the early hours of Friday morning, killing 10 people.Preliminary findings indicate that the accident occurred when the driver of one of the trains fell asleep."There is no excuse.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
New museums for Sawahlunto
New museums for SawahluntoSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Two museums that will display artifacts from the 19th century will open in two weeks time in Sawahlunto city, West Sumatra. The museum opening is in conjunction with the city's 117 anniversary, said Sawahlunto Mayor Amran Nur.
Sun, 10 Oct 1999
Indonesian paintings star at Singaporean art auctions
Indonesian paintings star at Singaporean art auctions SINGAPORE (JP): Paintings by Indonesian artists, and those with Indonesian scenes by others, have always played an important part in Southeast Asian art auctions. This month's auctions at Christie's, Sotheby's and Glerum were no exception.
Sat, 08 Jun 2002
'RCTI' says trouble settled with FIFA over W. Cup rights
'RCTI' says trouble settled with FIFA over W. Cup rightsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians will likely continue to enjoy viewing World Cup games for one full month as RCTI claimed on Friday it had seen off a threat by the international soccer body FIFA to revoke the sole rights...
Thu, 15 Jul 1999
Mutilation case draws speculation
Mutilation case draws speculation JAKARTA (JP): The gruesome discovery on Monday of dismembered human body parts at two separate spots in western part of Jakarta has attracted speculation on the part of police officers and criminologists.
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
TM 3000 notebook delivers big punch
TM 3000 notebook delivers big punchZatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.idWhen Acer, Fujitsu, HP and Toshiba introduced their first generation Tablet PCs, was the market ready?Granted, there are specific uses for the smaller notebooks with a touch screen, wireless connectivity, handwriting...
Tue, 12 Mar 2002
Bringing the past to heel
Bringing the past to heel Presidential elections in Indonesia may be more than two years away, but the campaigning has apparently already begun. Within a matter of hours on Thursday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri took reformist political steps that are being interpreted as the most significant...
Sun, 09 May 2004
Cobblestoned walk a free treatment in the heart of the city
Cobblestoned walk a free treatment in the heart of the cityDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAminah, 50, a resident of Pekayon, Bekasi, grimaced in pain as she hobbled along the cobbled walkway in the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta in her bare feet."It hurts, but that's OK.
Wed, 27 Mar 2002
A warming relationship?
A warming relationship? Given the myriad pressing problems of Indonesia today, it is hardly surprising that President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to go on a tour of Asia is causing controversy.Observers, analysts and the public are intensely interested in the pros and cons of the President's...
Wed, 27 Mar 2002
A warming relationship?
A warming relationship? Given the myriad pressing problems of Indonesia today, it is hardly surprising that President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to go on a tour of Asia is causing controversy.Observers, analysts and the public are intensely interested in the pros and cons of the President's...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
RP passes money
RP passes money laundering bill AFP Manila House of Representatives members have passed a bill to outlaw money laundering, raising hopes the Philippines will escape sanctions from industrialized nations, officials said Thursday.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
RP passes money
RP passes money laundering bill AFP Manila House of Representatives members have passed a bill to outlaw money laundering, raising hopes the Philippines will escape sanctions from industrialized nations, officials said Thursday.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003
New team set up to settle mining concession disputes
New team set up to settle mining concession disputesA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government established a joint team on Thursday to seek solutions to problems faced by 22 mining companies that cannot continue their operations due to a law that bans open-pit mining in...
Tue, 01 Nov 1994
Yorrys, three other defendants deny police testimony
Yorrys, three other defendants deny police testimony JAKARTA (JP): Yorrys Raweyai and three other alleged gamblers strongly denied the testimonies of two police officers at West Jakarta District Court yesterday, who said the four halted gambling practices and hid evidence 10 minutes prior to the...
Mon, 02 Jul 2007
Mobile-8 seeks greater market share, expands network coverage
Cellular operator PT Mobile-8 Telecom has gone nationwide to take on its competitors in Indonesia's growing mobile phone market, rolling out its "Fren" brand service outside Java in Medan, Makassar and Denpasar.
Wed, 11 Mar 2009
First disbursement of stimulus March 18
The government will move quickly to disburse money into the economy in an attempt to boost activity and create employment.The first disbursement of some Rp12.2 trillion ($1.01 billion) in infrastructure funds will take place by March 18, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said late Thursday,...
Tue, 27 Apr 2004
Malnutrition rate soars since economic crisis
Malnutrition rate soars since economic crisisWahyoe Boediwardhana, Ubud, Bali The malnutrition rate in the country has reached alarming levels since the economic crisis, sending a signal to the government to pay more attention to the issue.
Mon, 03 Sep 2001
Cirebon train crash kills 41, injures 62
Cirebon train crash kills 41, injures 62 CIREBON, West Java (JP): At least 41 people were killed and another 62 were injured after an incoming passenger train rammed into a locomotive in the railway station here early on Sunday.
Sat, 26 Apr 1997
Don't ignore election impact, says analyst
Don't ignore election impact, says analystBy Angela Romano BRISBANE, Australia (JP): The forthcoming election will still influence the political processes in Indonesia, even though it will have little impact on the leadership structure, a senior Indonesian political analyst said Thursday.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
JP/16/Money
JP/16/MoneyRI's March new vehicle sales riseJAKARTA: New vehicle sales in the country rose 8.1 percent on month to 29,297 units in March, the car assemblers' association Gaikindo said on Thursday. Of the total, commercial vehicles accounted for 26,676 units in March, up 6.
Wed, 04 Sep 1996
RI's high deficit still acceptable: WB official
RI's high deficit still acceptable: WB official JAKARTA (JP): Dennis de Tray, the representative of the World Bank here, said that Indonesia's widening current account deficit remains under control.He said that the deficit still poses no serious problem because it is largely the result of increases...
Thu, 13 Mar 2003
Paiton deal may improve investor confidence
Paiton deal may improve investor confidenceThe Jakarta Post, Washington U.S.-ASEAN Business Council president Ernest Z. Bower says the successful debt restructuring of power producer PT Paiton Energy will send a positive signal to foreign investors in the country.
Mon, 10 Jul 1995
'CNN' reports trigger controversy in India
'CNN' reports trigger controversy in IndiaBy John Zubrzycki NEW DELHI (JP): India's normally feuding political parties found a common cause recently when the launch of a 24-hour CNN news channel, in partnership with India's state-owned network, Doordarshan (DD), upset Indian sensitivities on cows...
Mon, 10 Oct 2005
Fuel price hikes cause hardship for Batam workers
Fuel price hikes cause hardship for Batam workersFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamBatam workers expressed concern on Saturday that their lives were getting tougher after the fuel price hike triggered skyrocketing cost of living in the city. "The situation has deprived Batam workers.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
'APEC leaders intend to restart WTO talks'
'APEC leaders intend to restart WTO talks'Agence France-Presse, Bangkok World leaders attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit intend to push for failed WTO talks to be restarted, Thai foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai said on Wednesday.