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Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Landing strips to be leased
Landing strips to be leased BATAM: Air Hongkong, a Hongkong-based airline company, is set to rent landing strips at Hang Nadim Airport in Batam so that its pilots can be trained there.Dwi Djoko Wiwoho, the spokesman of Batam Industrial Development Authority -- which oversees the running of the...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Mayor candidate reports councillors for bribery
Mayor candidate reports councillors for briberyMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Fachrul Munir, 53, reported 20 members of Tangerang City Council to Tangerang Police alleging that they had accepted bribes during the recent mayoral election.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Karanganyar to rehold elections
Karanganyar to rehold elections KARANGANYAR, Central Java: Karanganyar legislative council decided on Saturday to repeat last year's regental elections in Karanganyar due to money politics.Emerging from the plenary meeting on Saturday at the office of the Karanganyar legislative council, council...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Report reveals rapid environmental damage
Report reveals rapid environmental damageA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is facing unchecked environmental deterioration, ranging from heightening air and water pollution to the increase in critical land, the office of the State Minister for the Environment said in its report.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
N6600, the right choice for businessmen
N6600, the right choice for businessmenZatni Arbi, Contributor, Jakarta Did you spend more than five hours inside Roxy Mas, the biggest cellular phone trading center in Jakarta, when you bought your latest cellular phone? Did you ask your friends for their opinions and get confused by what they...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Thieves target bus passengers
Thieves target bus passengersFrom Suara KaryaBus passengers and those frequenting public places should be particularly alerted to the thieves or pickpockets that are operating at large in this fasting month of Ramadhan.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Demand for 'timun suri' low due to rain
Demand for 'timun suri' low due to rainM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Jakartans, one of their favorite fruits to break the fast is timun suri, a kind of melon widely available during Ramadhan.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
DPD candidates accused of fraud
DPD candidates accused of fraudApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A poll official here divulged on Saturday that all 50 of North Sumatra's candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) had cheated in their candidacy application by attaching photocopies of identity...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Badawi good for region: Analysts
Badawi good for region: AnalystsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia's new Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to follow the lead of retired prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, but with his own style, analysts say.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Bogus journalist nabbed for theft
Bogus journalist nabbed for theft JAKARTA: A suspected thief posing as a journalist was arrested by police on Sunday after being caught red-handed trying to steal a motorcycle belonging to Amin, an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver at Tanjung Priok bus terminal.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Borneo hostages may still be alive
Borneo hostages may still be alive MALAYSIA: The remaining five hostages abducted last month from a Borneo island resort in the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah may still be alive, a news report said on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
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b]* Headlines:'BNI case further hurts investor confidence' 2 * National:Acehnese want the TNI out 4 * Archipelago:All 50 DPD candidates accused of fraud 5 * Opinion:Washington is primed for more than a nuclear deal 6 * City:Further talks needed on waste 8 * Sports:Deadly Ronaldo steers Real Madrid...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
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1 x 28 Kerosene shortage hits Yogya JP/5/PILKADA1 x 30 Karanganyar to rehold elections JP/5/NGO1 x 35 NGO looks for illegitimate children
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Domestic airlines prepare for busy holiday season
Domestic airlines prepare for busy holiday seasonFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the Idul Fitri holiday and year-end festivities approaching, airlines are preparing extra flights and promising better services.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
JP/Mulkan Salmona
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).
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Confidence-building deals
Confidence-building deals Amid the great controversy over the US$200 million lending scam at state-owned Bank BNI, Indonesia's second largest bank, there are two developments last week that contributed to strengthening the public's confidence in the banking industry.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Eviction: Who is to blame?
Eviction: Who is to blame?From Media IndonesiaEvictions 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.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
VP Center and UN troops
VP Center and UN troopsFrom Media IndonesiaThe 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...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
China's Wen calls for "new security concept" for Asia at Boao
China's Wen calls for "new security concept" for Asia at Boao forum Robert J. Saiget Agence France-Presse Beijing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and other Asian leaders called on Sunday for stronger efforts to promote regional economic growth, although they offered differing views over the region's...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- TUESDAY, NOV. 4done Luxury car market continues to show healthy growth Hybrida Sakina Contributor Jakarta The economic crisis that hit the country in 1997 badly hurt almost every type of business here for several years.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Acehnese want military out
Acehnese want military outTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Acehnese people appear to have no choice but to allow the government to extend martial law in their province, but hopes abound the military approach will end.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Kerosene shortage hits Yogyakarta
Kerosene shortage hits YogyakartaSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Kerosene shortages have been reported in at least two regencies in Yogyakarta, since the holy month of Ramadhan began last week.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Indonesian wins UNDP award
Indonesian wins UNDP award JAKARTA: Activist Achmad Ramadhan was named one of the winners of the Poverty Eradication 2003 award from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) over the weekend.The UNDP, in its release sent to The Jakarta Post said that Achmad won the award for his active role in...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
NGO looks for illegitimate children
NGO looks for illegitimate childrenRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the recent finding of four illegitimate children in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), the Panca Karsa Foundation (YPK), a non-governmental organization that provides legal aid to migrant workers, is...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Local furniture market offers big promise
Local furniture market offers big promise Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta The impressive newly opened Da Vinci Holdings tower in Jakarta's main business thoroughfare on Jl. Sudirman has opened the eyes of many people that the domestic furniture market offers huge potential if properly tapped.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-ups
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-upsEileen Ng, Agence-France Presse, Kuala Lumpur With just over a year left before Malaysia's auto market is forced open under a regional free trade pact, national carmaker Proton is aggressively expanding its reach and diversifying its product range with...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
US$300m spent on medical services abroad: Official
US$300m spent on medical services abroad: OfficialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to less qualified medical services at home, Indonesians spend US$300 million on overseas medical services each year, an official says.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
China's diplomatic outreach
China's diplomatic outreachBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id Series of events in the Asia-Pacific region last month -- the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Bali, the APEC...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
BI issues new Rp 500 and Rp 200 coins
BI issues new Rp 500 and Rp 200 coins Bank Indonesia (BI) will issue two new coins worth Rp 500 (0.5 U.S. cent) and Rp 200 respectively on Monday for valid payment in the country.The issuance of the new coins is to meet people's need for small change, as well as to support cash transactions, the...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
A 'Torrente' hits Irene at world chess tourney
A 'Torrente' hits Irene at world chess tourney The Jakarta Post JakartaBuoyed by two consecutive wins earlier in the week, Irene Kharisma Sukandar entered the ninth round in high spirits, but ended up losing to Ana Guadamuro Torrente of Spain in the girls' under-12 competition at the World Youth...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Temasek denies report of RI moves
Temasek denies report of RI moves SINGAPORE: The Singapore government's investment arm - Temasek Holdings - has rejected reports that it was setting up its own pan-Asian banking network because of frustration over the slow regional expansion of local banks, the Straits Times and Business Times...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Further talks needed on waste
Further talks needed on wasteBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration must admit that it still needs Bantar Gebang dump site and should discuss issues of compensation and environmental measures to help improve the quality of life of people living near the site with...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
'BNI case further hurts investor confidence'
'BNI case further hurts investor confidence'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent disclosure of a fraud case at Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) will further increase investment and business risks in the country, analysts say.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-ups but rocky road
Proton revs up for AFTA with ambitious tie-ups but rocky road ahead Eileen Ng Agence-France Presse Kuala Lumpur With just over a year left before Malaysia's auto market is forced open under a regional free trade pact, national carmaker Proton is aggressively expanding its reach and diversifying its...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
TV Program: Monday, November 3, 2003
TV Program: Monday, November 3, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin9:00 Entertainment News: Info Biz10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Astra strives to boost vehicle market share amid rough times
Astra strives to boost vehicle market share amid rough times Starting as a trading company in 1957, PT Astra International has become one of the country's conglomerates with a business network extending from automotive assembling and distribution, to financial services, heavy equipment,...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Public urged to help police find Azahari
Public urged to help police find AzahariYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta Leaflets bearing the photographs of two of the most wanted men -- Azahari bin Hussin and Noordin Mohd. Top -- were distributed in hotels and public places in Bandung, West Java, on Sunday as police appealed...
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Secondhand books
Secondhand booksFrom Warta KotaClose to Gunung Agung bookshop on Jl. Kwitang, Central Jakarta, vendors selling secondhand books occupy almost half the road, some have set up tents from which they sell their wares.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
KL deports hundreds of RI workers
KL deports hundreds of RI workers MEDAN: Hundreds of illegal Indonesian workers in plantation and construction projects have flocked North Sumatra province after Malaysia, once again, launched a raid on illegal migrant workers in the country.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
More people turning to spring, latex mattresses
More people turning to spring, latex mattressesSudibyo M. Wiradji Jakarta The Jakarta Post Growing consciousness among consumers about the importance of healthy sleeping has brought positive effects on the sale of branded spring and latex mattresses in Indonesia.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Cell phone explodes, injures owner
Cell phone explodes, injures owner THAILAND: A Bangkok businessman was slightly injured after his mobile phone exploded, a news report said on Sunday.Company executive Wichai Thongwiangchan, owner of the exploding mobile phone, was slightly injured on his hand.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
U.S. citizen faces deportation
U.S. citizen faces deportation BANDAR LAMPUNG: The Bandar Lampung Immigration Office is planning to deport U.S. citizen Larry D. Munsey, 58, for allegedly catching protected butterfly in a national park in Tanggamus regency, Bandar Lampung.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Asia urged to ensure children thrive
Asia urged to ensure children thriveAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Asian nations must commit themselves to developing the potential of their 600 million children, ensuring they thrive and not just survive, delegates at a Unicef conference said on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
RENOVATION PROJECTS: The Bali Intercontinental Resort is
RENOVATION PROJECTS: The Bali Intercontinental Resort is renovating its rooms, including its exclusive suites, lobby and spa facilities to ensure more comfort and convenience for its guests.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Govt starts computer literacy program
Govt starts computer literacy programFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The government launched here on Saturday a student computer literacy program aimed at introducing information technology to schools nationwide.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003
Borneo hostages may still be alive
Borneo hostages may still be alive MALAYSIA: The remaining five hostages abducted last month from a Borneo island resort in the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah may still be alive, a news report said on Sunday.
Sun, 02 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 2, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 2, 2003Exhibitions* Photo by Stefan Moses, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 5 - 17. * Children's Painting, at Galeri Mini, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend.
Sun, 02 Nov 2003
A flair for tradition in an old Menteng house
A flair for tradition in an old Menteng houseMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A well-maintained old house with a beautiful garden is a rare sight in Jakarta. If they have not fallen victim to the wrecker's ball to make way for garish palaces, the homes are likely to have fallen into...
Sun, 02 Nov 2003
Executive train tickets snapped up
Executive train tickets snapped upEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Holidaymakers who want to make their Idul Fitri journeys home in executive trains will have to fight for the remaining seats, as all tickets for departures between Nov. 21 and Nov.
Sun, 02 Nov 2003
Stange defends decision on Iraq
Stange defends decision on Iraq PERTH, Australia: Iraq soccer coach Bernd Stange on Friday defended his decision to take on the job while Saddam Hussein was still in power before the United States-led invasion of the country.