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Survey shows retailers increase IT spending

Survey shows retailers increase IT spendingEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Retail companies around the world with annual revenues of more than US$100 million, including four companies in Indonesia, spent 2.

Two more detained in BNI scandal

Two more detained in BNI scandalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police arrested two more suspects on Monday for their alleged involvement in a Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 million) loan scandal at publicly-listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second largest bank.

Government extends martial law in Aceh

Government extends martial law in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government has decided to extend martial law in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, admitting that the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had remained strong six months into the military offensive in the troubled province.

JP/17/P03

JP/17/P03 JP/Mulkan Salmona DREAM OF LUXURY: The latest Bentley Arnage was one of several models from premium automakers on display at the Dream Car Show held last week at the Jakarta Convention Center. The on-the-road price of the Bentley sedan is about Rp 5 billion (US$588,250).

1. AZAHARI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24

1. AZAHARI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threat 2. KEMAYORAN: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Fairground awards contract to Megawati's son 3. SEATBEALT: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Drivers, passengers must use seat belts from Nov. 5 4.

Shoe makers may have to suspend operation

Shoe makers may have to suspend operationSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of leather shoe producers may be forced to suspend operations due to a shortage of leather, caused by a move taken by the government on Oct. 5 to ban leather imports from China.

Part 1 of 2 : The west and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihad

Part 1 of 2 : The west and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihadJuwono Sudarsono, Indonesian Ambassador, United Kingdom, London The most frequently asked question after Sept. 11, 2001 was: What were the reasons for so much hatred against the West among al-Qaeda and its followers? The answers have...

China's effect in Japan-ASEAN long relationship

China's effect in Japan-ASEAN long relationshipKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok For the past 25 years, Japan has had the unchallenged opportunity to build up relations with ASEAN.

Farmers want ministry, LIPI to return land

Farmers want ministry, LIPI to return landP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 100 farmers from two subdistricts in Bogor demanded assistance in the reclamation of 200 hectares of ancestral land at the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) in Central Jakarta on Monday.

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, November 4, 2003

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, November 4, 2003Exhibition* Fine Arts Gusbarlian dan Ramla Istibar, Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No. 100, until Nov. 5. TalkMembuka Topeng, a discussion with Kathy Foley and Damarwulan dance show by Laksmi P.

Brand personality is key element in marketing expensive cars

Brand personality is key element in marketing expensive carsAgus W. Soehadi, Contributor, Jakarta Though 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, are often found to be cruising...

'Gozney wants water rates hiked'

'Gozney wants water rates hiked' British Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney asked Vice President Hamzah Haz on Monday to lobby the Jakarta administration, requesting a hike in the price of tap water in the wake of financial losses suffered by water operators.

'Art industry is not a threat to creativity'

'Art industry is not a threat to creativity' The need to develop a culture industry to professionally foster the creation of art and cultural products was highlighted during the Fifth National Congress on Culture held recently in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra.

BRI pre-tax profit to surge by 98%

BRI pre-tax profit to surge by 98%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia, the country's largest microfinancing bank, said on Monday it was expecting to book a pre-tax profit of Rp 2.

Gold coin sparks dispute

Gold coin sparks dispute JAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the uncle of former president Abdurrahman Wahid, filed a report with the House leaders of the launch of gold coins bearing the picture of his father Hasyim Asy'ari.

Gold coin sparks dispute

Gold coin sparks dispute JAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the uncle of former president Abdurrahman Wahid, filed a report with the House leaders of the launch of gold coins bearing the picture of his father Hasyim Asy'ari.

Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns

Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns PEKANBARU, Riau: A journalist filed a complaint with the Indonesian Journalist's Association (PWI) Riau Branch on Monday, saying that he was a victim of a physical assault perpetrated by a police officer.

Firecracker blast kills child

Firecracker blast kills child TANGERANG: An 11-year-old girl died in a blast at a firecracker factory in Ranca Pasir village, Jambe district in Tangerang regency on Monday afternoon. The blast also seriously injured two other teenagers.Tangerang Police chief Sr. Comr.

Tests show Borneo elephants are a distinct subspecies

Tests show Borneo elephants are a distinct subspecies Elephants on Borneo are a distinct subspecies with bigger ears and straighter tusks than cousins on Sumatra and mainland Asia and special care should be taken to save them, the World Wide Fund for Nature said.

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.

Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threat

Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threatAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The top two most wanted terrorist suspects in the country, Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Mohd, are likely to carry out terrorist attacks while on the run, police told the press on Monday.

Metro to open 40 stores in China

Metro to open 40 stores in China SHANGHAI: Metro AG, the German retail and distribution giant, said Monday it will press ahead with plans to invest 600 million euros (US$700 million) to open 40 stores across China in the next five years.

Fire guts Superindo grocery store

Fire guts Superindo grocery store TANGERANG: The police questioned four people on Monday over the fire which gutted Superindo grocery store in Pamulang district, Tangerang, earlier that day. No fatalities were reported. Pamulang subprecinct Police chief Adj. Comr.

Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns

Policeman beats reporter, PWI condemns PEKANBARU, Riau: A journalist filed a complaint with the Indonesian Journalist's Association (PWI) Riau Branch on Monday, saying that he was a victim of a physical assault perpetrated by a police officer.

10 Downing Street rescues Lee's wife

10 Downing Street rescues Lee's wife SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities called on 10 Downing Street to rescue the wife of Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew from the pitfalls of Britain's public hospital system after she suffered a stroke in London, media reports said on Monday.

Luxury car market continues to show healthy growth

Luxury car market continues to show healthy growthHybrida Sakina, Contributor, Jakarta The economic crisis that hit the country in 1997 badly hurt almost every type of business here for several years. Part of the damage is still lingering in many sectors.The automotive industry is no exception.

Semarang, a center for orangutan trade

Semarang, a center for orangutan tradeBambang M and Suherdjoko, Contributors, Semarang, Central Java Though the government has put orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) on its list of protected animals, many people still hunt and trade the primate.

China auto sales top 200,000

China auto sales top 200,000 SHANGHAI: Growth in the full-sized sedan and sports utility vehicle (SUV) sectors pushed China's monthly auto sales past 200,000 units for the first time in September, a report released on Monday showed.

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.

China's effect in

China's effect in Japan-ASEAN long relationship Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok --------------- 2. Social paths of economic development 1 X 30 Social paths of economic development Monirul I Khan The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bali named Asia's favorite holiday destination

Bali named Asia's favorite holiday destinationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid slumping tourism following the bomb explosions in Bali and the J.W. Marriott hotel in Jakarta, Bali Island was again named as one of the most favorite holiday destinations in Asia by Time magazine.

GAM campaigner jailed for 7 years

GAM campaigner jailed for 7 years BANDA ACEH: Banda Aceh District Court sentenced on Monday Irwandi Yusuf alias Teungku Isnandar Al-Passe, a campaigner of the Aceh Free Movement (GAM), to seven years in jail for treason.

Utterly uncompetitive

Utterly uncompetitive With extensive practices of bad governance, poor-quality institutions and highly inimical business environments, Indonesia predictably ranked very low in both indices of the Global Competitiveness Report 2003 which was prepared and issued by the Geneva-based World Economic...

Floods hit Langkat, 92 killed

Floods hit Langkat, 92 killedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Langkat, North Sumatra Flash floods ripped through a popular resort town in North Sumatra late Sunday night, killing at least 92 people, including five foreign tourists.

Bribery mars civil servant test

Bribery mars civil servant test BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Reports of wanton bribery have surfaced in the recruiting process for civil servants at the Bengkulu provincial administration.A prospective recruit said on Monday that he was offered by an official an "opportunity" to be hired regardless of his...

VP Center and UN troops

VP Center and UN troopsFrom Media Indonesia The establishment of the Vice President Center is to me surprising and confusing, though I appreciate the attitude of Vice President Hamzah Haz, who has responded to public criticism and expressed his readiness to dissolve the center if requested by the...

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,...

Justice in law enforcement

Justice in law enforcementFrom Koran Tempo The Jakarta provincial administration has been carrying out a series of evictions to enforce the law. Among the targets of these evictions are makeshift houses on riverbanks and buildings that violate city layout plans.

Eviction: Who is to blame?

Eviction: Who is to blame?From Media Indonesia Evictions seem to be on the rise now, with the result that thousands of people have lost their homes and are consequently suffering both economically and psychologically.

Survey shows retailers increase IT spending

Survey shows retailers increase IT spendingEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaRetail companies around the world with annual revenues of more than US$100 million, including four companies in Indonesia, spent 2.

Bali bomber to stand trial in Jakarta

Bali bomber to stand trial in JakartaWahyoe Boediwardhana and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta The alleged treasurer of the terrorist group responsible for the Bali bombings will stand trial in Jakarta for his role in the JW Marriot Hotel blast, police said Monday.

b]* Headlines:Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threat

b]* Headlines:Two most wanted terrorist suspects still pose threat 2 * National:Govt pushed to get tough on manpower agencies 4 * Archipelago:Police arrest one more suspect in Morowali case 5 * Opinion:The West and Islam in Indonesia and the true jihad 6 * City:Farmers want ministry, LIPI to return...

Fire guts Superindo grocery store

Fire guts Superindo grocery store TANGERANG: The police questioned four people on Monday over the fire which gutted Superindo grocery store in Pamulang district, Tangerang, earlier that day. No fatalities were reported.Pamulang subprecinct Police chief Adj. Comr.

Intimidation could bring harsher sentence

Intimidation could bring harsher sentenceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A judge on the ad hoc tribunal trying the alleged rights abuses against protesters in Tanjung Priok in 1984 warned on Monday of possible heavier sentences against defendants should court investigations uncover the...

SKN to provide the poor free medical treatment

SKN to provide the poor free medical treatmentDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every citizen, especially the poor, will be assured of access to health and medical treatment under the new National Health System (SKN), which recognizes health as a basic human right.

'Waste should be recycled into fertilizer for farmers'

'Waste should be recycled into fertilizer for farmers' Environmental concerns have become the main consideration for Bekasi municipal administration not to extend the use of Bantar Gebang dump site for Jakarta's 6,000 tons of daily waste.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.3, 2003:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

1. DISCOURSE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42

1. DISCOURSE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 "Arts industry is not a threat to creativity" 2. IRAQ: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Eleven Iraqis killed, U.S. wounded arrive in Germany 3. EXPORT: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 Exports back on track, will meet target: BPS 4.

;JP;DAN;

;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Nov. 3 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Nov. 3 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 6,383.52 5,671.41 6,059.92 5,994.79 Brunei dollar 1 5,179.55 4,602.35 4,916.98 4,864.77 Canadian dollar 1 6,822.

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.