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Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Tokyo, KL continue free trade talks
Tokyo, KL continue free trade talks TOKYO: Japan and Malaysia on Thursday began three days of talks in a sixth round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA)."We are hoping to reach an agreement by the end of this year but we still have to narrow differences over automobile exports and...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Traffic arrangements to shorten trip home
Traffic arrangements to shorten trip homeWahyuana and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Bekasi/Jakarta Agus Mahmud had planned to spend seven hours on the Jakarta- Cikampek toll road, and 20 hours in total, most of it in heavy traffic, to reach his hometown Yogyakarta for Idul Fitri on Nov. 14 and Nov.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Close gambling places
Close gambling placesFrom Media Indonesia In response to the call by famous Muslim cleric, KH Abdullah Gymnastiar, all entertainment places must, during this Muslims' fasting month, be closed.Unfortunately, a gambling den located on the third floor of a big shopping center somewhere in Glodok, West...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
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Repatriation of 'illegal' RI workers Wahyu Susilo Jakarta2. Dyer -- Bin Laden speaks (But not the truth) 2 X 21 Bin Laden speaks, but not the truth Gwynne Dyer London3. Asahi -- Race against time in quake-hit 'snow country' 1 x 30 note: the quake-hit area is often referred to as 'Snow Country' in...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Acehnese want peace
Acehnese want peace The country has been through an enormous political transformation in the last few weeks. On Oct. 20, a new president was sworn in and, on Oct. 1, a new batch of House members were installed.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
JP/1/corrupt
JP/1/corruptCorrupters join Tommy in 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
Enough of democratizing, time for institutionalizing
Enough of democratizing, time for institutionalizingJames Van Zorge, Jakarta Over the coming months and years, Indonesians and those who govern should come to the realization that the office of the presidency and the men and women who occupy it -- foremost the President -- needs to be given greater...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
World leaders take stock of Bush victory
World leaders take stock of Bush victoryAgencies, Paris/JakartaWorld leaders took stock on Thursday of what four more years of George W. Bush in the White House will bring, with many hoping the president will vigorously pursue the war on terror and boost the Middle East peace process.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
'I'll save some of my salary for the new baby'
'I'll save some of my salary for the new baby' The government requires employers to pay at least one holiday bonus, or the equivalent of an extra month's salary, to workers. The Jakarta Post asked some residents about how they will spend this extra money.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
A year of grief for Bahorok flood victims
A year of grief for Bahorok flood victimsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Adi has been living in a shelter with 350 families in the compound of Bukit Lawang public bus terminal since the Bahorok flood last year.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
* The charges are a joke: Ba'asyir Page 2
* The charges are a joke: Ba'asyir Page 2 * Man jailed for 20 years for BNI fraud Page 4 * Landslide hits Jambi, leaves 1 person dead Page 5 * Repatriation of 'illegal' RI workers Page 7 * City to double health spending Page 8 * Juventus and Lyon qualify for KO phase Page 10 * Annan says strong...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Bogus newsmen seek Idul Fitri bonuses
Bogus newsmen seek Idul Fitri bonuses SEMARANG: A government official claimed on Thursday that an increasing number of bogus journalists visited many government offices in Semarang, asking officials to pay then Idul Fitri bonuses.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Two apprehended for circulating fake money
Two apprehended for circulating fake money CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Police arrested on Thursday two men -- Rosidin, 28 and Slamet, 31 -- for allegedly circulating counterfeit money in the Cirebon and Bandung areas.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Tanah Abang vendors to be relocated
Tanah Abang vendors to be relocatedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta City-run market operator PD Pasar Jaya will relocate about 2,000 street vendors on Jl. Kebon Jati, located next to Tanah Abang textile market, Central Jakarta, starting on Nov. 14, the day before Idul Fitri.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
It's easier to make speeches, but implementation is the real test.
It's easier to make speeches, but implementation is the real test. Last week, the World Bank, launched the World Development Report 2005: A Better Investment Climate for Everyone, which highlights barriers to creating a conducive business climate, based on a worldwide survey of some 30,000 firms...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Australia to seek clemency in drug case
Australia to seek clemency in drug caseAUSTRALIA: Australia would seek clemency if an Australian woman facing drugs trafficking charges in Indonesia's tourist island of Bali should be sentenced to death, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Repatriation of 'illegal' RI workers
Repatriation of 'illegal' RI workersWahyu Susilo, Jakarta About 160,000 Indonesian illegal migrant workers will return home under an amnesty scheme provided by the Malaysian government, which has set a repatriation deadline of Nov. 14.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
1. Election (60) - 60 pts 4cols 1line (1x22)
1. Election (60) - 60 pts 4cols 1line (1x22) Bush to focus on tax and Iraq 2. House (50) - 36 pts 2cols 2lines (2x14)House factions meet to resolve conflict 3. Bush (35) - 32 pts 1cols 3lines (3x10)RI hopes for better ties with U.S.4.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Gymnasts hope to keep up with their studies
Gymnasts hope to keep up with their studiesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While being enthusiastic about their planned trip to Romania for a two-year training program, Indonesia's young gymnasts hope that their academic activities will not be hampered.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Rupiah Rates Nov.4
Rupiah Rates Nov.4 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,270.08 6,508.48 6,926.27 6,852.07 Brunei dollar 1 5,773.74 5,169.20 5,500.69 5,442.09 Canadian dollar 1 7,963.50 7,128.06 7,586.89 7,504.35 Swiss franc 1 8,049.64 7,207.51 7,668.96 7,588.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Howard told not to have ties with RI military
Howard told not to have ties with RI militaryReuters, CanberraThe Australian government should not make any move to strengthen military ties with Indonesia's elite Kopassus special forces on Thursday, an Australian think tank said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
RI seeks WTO rules governing services sector
RI seeks WTO rules governing services sectorZakki 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 safeguard...
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Indonesia the world's top pirates' playground: watchdog
Indonesia the world's top pirates' playground: watchdog Agence 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
PM Lee to visit Susilo Monday
PM Lee to visit Susilo Monday JAKARTA: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is scheduled to begin his two-day working visit to Indonesia on Monday, when he will hold bilateral talks with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
James Van Zorge
James Van Zorge Jakarta2. Nation -- Indonesia asks tough questions about Tak Bai 2 x 30 Indonesia asks tough questions about deaths of Thai Muslims Pennapa Hongthong The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
1. TNI: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. TNI: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS TNI chief issue widens Susilo-House divide 2. BAASYIR: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS Ba'asyir dismisses bombing charges as 'joke' 3. MUDIK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Traffic arrangements to shorten trip home 4. UMP: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Jakarta minimum wage to increase by 6 percent
Fri, 05 Nov 2004
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI, formerly known as IPTN). In the past, IPTN made CN-235, evidence of the country's mastery of high- technology in aircraft making. PT DI has also received orders for components of jumbo Airbus A-380 aircraft.
Thu, 04 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...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
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Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty plan David E. Sumual Jakarta2. Akbar -- Twilight of hope 1 x 30 Arafat and the Palestinian dream M.J.Akbar New Delhi
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
* Kidnapers get away with Rp 28m in Depok Page 2
* Kidnapers get away with Rp 28m in Depok Page 2 * RI wants to enhance ties with U.S.: Hassan Page 4 * Eight policemen get up to one year for campus attack Page 5 * Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty plan Page 7 * Anti-mosquito campaign to kick off on Nov.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
'My bonus is for my son's education'
'My bonus is for my son's education'With only 10 days left until Idul Fitri, many people are busily shopping for new clothes, shoes and presents, especially for children. People are also spending money on travel to return home for the celebrations.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Govt to revise arms purchase procedures
Govt to revise arms purchase proceduresTiarma Siboro and Imanuddin Razak, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is streamlining the procedures for procuring arms and will exclude the Indonesian Military (TNI) from the process in a bid to avoid corruption and mark-ups.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Anti-mosquito campaign to kickoff on Nov. 12
Anti-mosquito campaign to kickoff on Nov. 12Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Ambulance sirens, mosque drums and school and church bells will be sounded starting Nov. 12 to remind Jakartans to participate in the anti-mosquito campaign.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Ex-councillors quizzed over graft case
Ex-councillors quizzed over graft case PADANG, West Sumatra: Two convicted councillors were questioned on Wednesday over Rp 6.4 billion (US$680,851) allegedly embezzled by West Sumatra Governor Zainal Bakar.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Ethnic clash hits Donggala, two shot dead
Ethnic clash hits Donggala, two shot deadRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Donggala A clash between two ethnic groups broke out in Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi province, on Wednesday, leaving two people dead and dozens of others severely injured, including two police personnel.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Rival coalitions disagree on how to end deadlock
Rival coalitions disagree on how to end deadlockThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the two opposing camps in the House of Representatives have opened a line of communication with each other, they are still at loggerheads on how to resolve their weeks-old deadlock.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Concert series offers chamber music treats
Concert series offers chamber music treatsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A series of five chamber music concerts starting in the city tonight (Thursday) will offer fans a rare chance to hear the period music performed by distinguished musicians.Performed between Nov. 4 and Feb.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
New visa regulation
New visa regulation I wish to respond to your article in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 30, entitled Visa policy discourages Bali tourists.I am a westerner currently staying in Indonesia and have been coming to this country since 1986, mainly on business.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Proton will assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast Asia
Proton will assemble Volkswagens for sale in Southeast AsiaAssociated Press Kuala Lumpur Malaysian carmaker Proton says two Volkswagen models it will assemble under a new deal will be sold in other Southeast Asian countries under the region's free trade area agreement.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Kostrad gets new chief
Kostrad gets new chief Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu (left) relinquishes the command baton to the new chief of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad), Lt. Gen. Hadi Waluyo. in a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Kostrad headquarters, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
7 to be prosecuted for illegal logging
7 to be prosecuted for illegal loggingJAMBI, Jambi: Forestry Office investigators handed over on Wednesday case files of seven suspects in an illegal logging case to Jambi Prosecutor's Office.The suspects -- a transportation contractor and the six drivers -- were accused of being involved in...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
More ministers declare assets
More ministers declare assets JAKARTA: As of Wednesday, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has received wealth declarations from 11 of the 34 Cabinet members.Information and communications minister Sofyan Djalil and finance minister Yusuf Anwar are the latest ministers to submit their...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
14 graft cases to be completed soon
14 graft cases to be completed soonKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Prosecutors in Southeast Sulawesi have shortlisted 14 graft cases to be dealt with immediately, a senior official said on Wednesday.The cases included graft cases allegedly committed by several regents and councillors in the province,...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Hand truck rental biz faces threat with Tanah Abang makeover
Hand truck rental biz faces threat with Tanah Abang makeoverBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post Amid rows of parked cars and tents a porter was seen approaching a 50-year-old man standing beneath a shop-bridge at Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta.The porter gave the man Rp 2,000 (22 U.S.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
House commissions start work, finally
House commissions start work, finallyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the ongoing internal scuffle and criticism of their idleness after a month in office, members of the House of Representatives made official visits and met with the public.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Bomb suspect goes on trial
Bomb suspect goes on trial JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court began the trial on Wednesday of Adi Suryana alias Qital, who is alleged to have been involved in the bomb attack on the JW Marriot Hotel in South Jakarta last year.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
RI delays liberalization of auto sector under ASEAN plan
RI delays liberalization of auto sector under ASEAN planZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is determined in protecting the country's automotive industry from competition with automotive players from neighboring countries until 2010, despite the Association of Southeast Asian...
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty plan
Caveats within Susilo's tax amnesty planDavid E. Sumual, Jakarta In an apparent effort to reform the overall tax system that discourages investment, the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono administration has revealed its plan to draft a tax amnesty law as one of its first 100 days' actions.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
Finance ministry establishes new unit to combat graft
Finance ministry establishes new unit to combat graftUrip Hudiono and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday the establishment of a powerful new unit assigned to combat rampant corruption within the ministry.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004
AGO told to also focus on human rights cases
AGO told to also focus on human rights casesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A human rights watchdog urged the Attorney General's Office (AGO) on Wednesday to prioritize the investigation of rights cases submitted to the office by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas...