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Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses

Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonusesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Bandarlampung councillors are proposing that the local government pay them Idul Fitri bonuses amounting to Rp 500 million (US$55,500) to be divided evenly among 45 councillors.

AP Interview: Anwar says he bears no malice toward Mahathir Eds:

AP Interview: Anwar says he bears no malice toward Mahathir Eds: RECASTS with Anwar's comments on Mahathir[ With BC-AS-GEN--Malaysia-Anwar-Thailand[ AP Photos[ By VIJAY JOSHI= Associated Press Writer= KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Anwar 'bears no malice' toward MahathirVijay Joshi Associated...

JP;SPS;CD

JP;SPS;CD ANPAa..r.. Scene-Japan-award Japan awards RI citizen JP/4/Scene Japan awards RI citizen JAKARTA: The Government of Japan conferred on Wednesday the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon award to Kusnaeni, a former senior technical officer from the Indonesian Ministry of...

S'pore LNG study moves closer

S'pore LNG study moves closer SINGAPORE: An international field of consultants has been shortlisted from the 26 vying to carry out a feasibility study on the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Singapore's power needs, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) said in a report on Tuesday.

'Bonus, salary spent on Idul Fitri'

'Bonus, salary spent on Idul Fitri' As Idul Fitri approaches, many people are planning how they will use their holiday bonuses. There are family gatherings, new clothes and presents to pay for. However, some people, contract employees and those who have not been with their companies for long, there...

1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS

1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS House in war for political supremacy 2. ACEH: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS NGOs want civilian role to end war in Aceh 3. TKI: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriation 4. PARCEL: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS No-gift policy hits parcel business hard

Susilo meets TNI, House leaders

Susilo meets TNI, House leadersKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met with leaders of the House of Representatives and the Indonesian Military (TNI) separately on Tuesday amid a power struggle between two opposing coalitions that...

Kalbe Farma 3Q profit rises

Kalbe Farma 3Q profit rises JAKARTA: PT Kalbe Farma's profit rose at the fastest pace in a year in the third quarter as Indonesia's biggest drugmaker boosted sales of painkillers including Neuralgin and Procold.Net income rose 46 percent to Rp 136.3 billion (US$15 million) from Rp 93.

Ramayana's 3Q profit falls on costs

Ramayana's 3Q profit falls on costsNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, Indonesia's second-largest retailer by sales, had a 12 percent decline in third-quarter profit as costs rose and a stronger rupiah cut the value of its dollar deposits.

Prudential's Q3 income over Rp1b

Prudential's Q3 income over Rp1b JAKARTA: PT Prudential Life Assurance reported a premium income of Rp 1.10 billion (US$121,452) for this year's third quarter, up 67 percent from Rp 663 billion in the same period last year.The company, a subsidiary of UK-based Prudential Plc.

Irresponsible politicians

Irresponsible politicians While President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced a broad outline of his Cabinet's blueprint for his administration's first 100 days in office, what has the House of Representatives done in the 30 days since its installment?Practically nothing.

Ex-council chief gets 8 years

Ex-council chief gets 8 yearsThe Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo/Palu/Padang/Ambon A former councillor in Sidoarjo, East Java, was jailed for eight years on Tuesday for misusing Rp 21.9 billion (US$2.4 million) from the city's 2003 budget.

Govt makes another SBKRI promise

Govt makes another SBKRI promiseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Chinese-Indonesians in Jakarta will no longer need to show their Republic of Indonesia Citizenship Certificates (SBKRI) when arranging their official documents, Governor Sutiyoso says.

Govt awards 12 new oil and gas bloks

Govt awards 12 new oil and gas bloksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government awarded on Tuesday 12 new oil and gas blocks for exploration to local and foreign companies, including Petroliam Nasional Bhd.

This is the war on corruption, Mr. President!

This is the war on corruption, Mr. President!Nadirsyah Hosen, Jakarta Corruption is closely linked to the way in which governments conduct their affairs, and, therefore, also to the growth of governments' economic activities.

TV Program: Wednesday, November 3, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, November 3, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Dunia Wanita8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Battle of Wits11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

BMW scores highest in RI sales index

BMW scores highest in RI sales index JAKARTA: BMW Indonesia has scored the highest in the J.D. Power analyst's 2004 Indonesia Sales Satisfaction Index Study.The German-based automaker also topped the group's Customer Satisfaction Index Study for the second consecutive year.

Deadlock in the House: Where will it lead us to?

Deadlock in the House: Where will it lead us to?Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has been for days trapped in a deadlock, after it tried to distribute leadership posts for its commissions and auxiliary bodies among its ten factions.

1. Discourse - 1x50

1. Discourse - 1x50 'Our representatives in the House need to grow up' 2. NU -------- 2 x24 Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NU 3. Asia ------ 1x50 Americans in Asia keeping close eye on poll, ready to party 4. Market ---- 1x30 Jakarta stock index hits record high

House in war for political supremacy

House in war for political supremacyRidwan Max Sijabat & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta We all knew this would happen. A political impasse pitting the majority opposition coalition against the minority coalition aligned with the President.

Govt decision on Ciremai protested

Govt decision on Ciremai protested KUNINGAN, West Java: Environmental activists criticized on Tuesday the government's recent decision that named the area surrounding Mount Ciremai as a national park. Having named the 15,000 hectares a National Park, local residents would be prevented from seeking...

Over 100 lawmakers yet to declare wealth

Over 100 lawmakers yet to declare wealth JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Tuesday it was still waiting for more than 100 legislators to submit reports declaring their personal wealth.

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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Nov. 2 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Nov. 2 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,145.72 6,395.53 6,806.34 6,734.69Brunei dollar 1 5,757.21 5,153.15 5,483.77 5,426.43Canadian dollar 1 7,839.

Ramadhan with eggplant a la Middle East

Ramadhan with eggplant a la Middle EastA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To welcome Ramadhan, Jakarta's JW Marriott Hotel has invited the head chef of its sister hotel in Dubai to show how to prepare Middle Eastern cuisine popular during the fasting month.

Our public representatives in the House need to grow up

Our public representatives in the House need to grow upThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta M. Akil Mochtar, a member of the House of Representatives honor council, recently shared his views with The Jakarta Post's Kurniawan Hari about the ongoing clash between opposing camps in the House.

Civil servants to sign contract

Civil servants to sign contract BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: State Minister for Administrative Reform Taufik Effendi said he was preparing performance contract for each civil servant and government official to sign.

Japan awards RI citizen

Japan awards RI citizen JAKARTA: The Government of Japan conferred on Wednesday the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon award to Kusnaeni, a former senior technical officer from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade.

Nicotine causes nonsmokers to suffer

Nicotine causes nonsmokers to sufferSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Dina Rahmawati has never smoked a cigarette, but she spent her childhood surrounded by smokers and now suffers from larynx cancer.

Police told to probe into corruption in steel mills

Police told to probe into corruption in steel millsThe Jakarta Post JakartaAround 200 students and activists staged a demonstration at National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, demanding the police investigate an alleged financial scandal involving three steel mills of the Gunawan Steel Group in the...

Thai government's crackdown on Muslim protests

Thai government's crackdown on Muslim protests The persistent clashes in Thailand's southern provinces are consistently cast by the government as a law and order issue. On Monday, the third serious outbreak this year alone saw lawful authority challenged when protesters attacked a police station to...

National Sports Council urges government to develop regions

National Sports Council urges government to develop regionsEva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has urged the newly revived state sports department to start facilitating the establishment of sports infrastructure in remote areas...

KPI wants more say in campaign rules

KPI wants more say in campaign rulesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) demanded on Tuesday that it be given greater authority in drawing up regulations pertaining to advertisements and announcements placed by political parties in the electronic media to enable...

Five arrested for dynamite fishing

Five arrested for dynamite fishing PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Police arrested on Monday night five residents from neighboring Gorontalo province for dynamite fishing in Tomini Gulf, Parigi Moutong regency, Central Sulawesi. They were also charged for polluting the gulf.

1 x 28

1 x 28 Ex-council chief gets 8 years JP/5/THR Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses JP/5/5scandal2 x 21 Probe into corruption in steel mills sought

RP asks credit raters for more time

RP asks credit raters for more time MANILA: The Philippines Central Bank has asked international credit rating agencies for more time to pass crucial revenue measures before downgrading the country's outlook.

Some 3,000 police hunt for top terror suspects

Some 3,000 police hunt for top terror suspectsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said police would intensify their search, mostly in West Java, for Dr. Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Mohd. Top, key suspects in the Australian Embassy attack.

Police destroy pirated disks

Police destroy pirated disks TANGERANG: A total of 135,210 pirated video compact disks (VCDs) and digital versatile disks (DVDs) were destroyed by police at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Tuesday.Airport Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

A puzzled nation?

A puzzled nation?From Media IndonesiaLeaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have decided to give up their luxury car facilities and expect more modest ones instead.In economic terms, those above the average standard of living lead a luxurious existence whereas those below these...

Foreign tourist arrivals up despite terror bomb

Foreign tourist arrivals up despite terror bombThe Jakarta Post, JakartaForeign tourist arrivals in the first nine months of this year increased by around 28 percent over the same period last year, despite the terrorist bombing incident in front of the Australian Embassy here in September, the...

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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Aug JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,166.70 6,414.71 6,826.50 6,754.69Brunei dollar 1 5,762.64 5,158.32 5,489.09 5,431.71Canadian dollar 1 7,864.94 7,041.

Govt expects wider budget deficit

Govt expects wider budget deficit The government expects the budget deficit to widen this year from the target of 1.3 percent of gross domestic product, after saying as recently as last week that the target could be met.

Indocement net income falls

Indocement net income falls JAKARTA: PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, Indonesia's second- biggest cement maker by sales, said its net income fell 74 percent in the nine months ended Sept. 30 because of currency losses.

Jakarta to host Asian cities meeting

Jakarta to host Asian cities meeting JAKARTA: Top officials from the biggest cities of Asia will meet later this month in Jakarta for the fourth Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC 21) annual meeting.The meeting, which runs from Nov. 21 to Nov.

Deportees offered resettlement schemes

Deportees offered resettlement schemesRidwan Max Sijabat and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is offering a resettlement program for illegal migrant workers who are not eligible for employment in Malaysia.

Trans-Sumatra central highway heavily damaged, unsafe for travel

Trans-Sumatra central highway heavily damaged, unsafe for travelM. Huzair, The Jakarta Post, PalembangThe main road connecting Lahat and Tebing Tinggi regencies in South Sumatra province has been heavily damaged, making it unsafe in many areas for travel.

Next wages meeting delayed after deadlock

Next wages meeting delayed after deadlockDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta's provincial tripartite wages council failed to reach a compromise on the planned increase of the 2005 provincial minimum wage (UMP) on Monday.

Retailers see holiday sales boom

Retailers see holiday sales boomLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt's that time of year again, not only for employees to receive their holiday bonuses, but also for retailers to reap hefty profits from the shopping spree that is set to occur over the next few weeks.

Yogya hosts ASEAN tae kwon do tournament

Yogya hosts ASEAN tae kwon do tournamentEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven countries, including Indonesia, will participate in the 7th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) tae kwon do Championship on Dec. 11 and 12 in Yogyakarta.

The role of the legislature in determining foreign policy

The role of the legislature in determining foreign policyYayan GH Mulyana, Bogor, West Java The new members of the Indonesian legislature have already been inaugurated. Commissions are also, by now, founded, and Commission I remains mandated to address foreign policy and security affairs.

S'pore ups police deployment

S'pore ups police deploymentSINGAPORE: The Singapore government said on Monday it was placing more elite police personnel in areas frequented by foreigners.The announcement comes days after the airing of a videotape from Osama bin Laden, threatening strikes on U.S. interests worldwide.