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Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Hospital denies malpractice in embassy bombing death
Hospital denies malpractice in embassy bombing deathEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe death of Mutia Rahmani Amalia, 16, on Sunday has prompted the management of Medistra Hospital in South Jakarta, where the girl underwent cranial surgery, to deny accusations of negligence.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Suspects in latest STPDN violence freed
Suspects in latest STPDN violence freedYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungPolice released on Wednesday two students who were officially named suspects in the latest bullying incident at the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Questions of credibility over Newmont floor Police
Questions of credibility over Newmont floor PoliceAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice complained on Wednesday that state prosecutors in Manado, North Sumatra had given them so many questions in the returned case file of the six suspects in the Buyat Bay pollution case that it meant they...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Brimob to safeguard trains during break
Brimob to safeguard trains during break CIREBON, West Java: State train operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) is cooperating with the National Police to assure the safety of travellers during the upcoming Idul Fitri holidays.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
SBY's speech
SBY's speech very inspiring Thank you for printing the English translation of the inaugural speech of Indonesia's new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 21 edition. This is one of the finest speeches I have ever read.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
JP/18/HIVAIDS
JP/18/HIVAIDSTraditional art highlights HIV/AIDS campaign Luh De Suriyani Contributor/Karangsem It was a full moon on Saturday night in Budakeling village, Karangasem district. A 10-year-old boy had just performed the baris dance to a gamelan orchestra accompaniment played on a small tape recorder.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Bali has new India cultural center
Bali has new India cultural centerThe Indian government, via its embassy in Jakarta, opened a cultural center on Jl. Raya Puputan 42 to 44 in Renon, Denpasar, on Thursday.The venue to be known as the Indian Cultural Center, is the second of its kind and will function as a place for learning about...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
District court begins hearing bias case against Cirebon mayor
District court begins hearing bias case against Cirebon mayorNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonCirebon Mayor Subardi went on trial in West Java on Wednesday in a presidential election partiality case in which he reportedly campaigned for Megawati Soekarnoputri and running mate Hasyim Muzadi in...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Rizal Ramli and the Cabinet
Rizal Ramli and the Cabinet Readers would appreciate the timely investigative article by your staff writer, Meidyatama Suryodiningrat on the Jostling and tossing, the making of the Cabinet in your paper dated Oct. 22, 2004.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
National language policy: Problems and reality
National language policy: Problems and realitySetiono, Jakarta On Thursday, the nation commemorates Youth Pledge Day. In 1928, 17 years before the country's independence, a group of Indonesian youths pledged that Indonesia would become one country, with one nation and one language.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Immigration readies online data base
Immigration readies online data base JAKARTA: The immigration directorate at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights plans to establish an online information system connecting its 380 offices and consulates as well as 126 entry points across the country.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
JP/Togean
JP/TogeanSaving the Togean islands from destructive fishingFachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya Contributor/JakartaThe sea was calm, clear and without a single wave. The exhausting journey from Ampana, 150 kilometers from Palu, Central Sulawesi, was immediately compensated for when we stepped from the boat...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
More detectives hunt bomb suspects
More detectives hunt bomb suspects JAKARTA: To augment efforts to capture Malaysian fugitives Azhari Bin Husin and Noordin Moh. Top as well as their accomplices, police have placed detectives at subdistrict levels to detect their hideouts.National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Kartika tireless in her painting at 70
Kartika tireless in her painting at 70Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaEach person has their own way of expressing gratitude to God.Noted artist Kartika Affandi expresses it by keeping in good spirits.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Close gambling places
Close gambling places From 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,...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Asian shares little changed, Bangkok down sharply
Asian shares little changed, Bangkok down sharplyAgence France-Presse, Hong Kong Asian stocks closed little changed on Wednesday as record oil prices and uncertainty over the outcome of the U.S. presidential election outweighed Wall Street's strong rally overnight, dealers said.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
TV Program: Thursday, October 28, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, October 28, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary8:00 Talk Show8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Draft Islamic Law Code reflects response of Muslim women
Draft Islamic Law Code reflects response of Muslim womenMusdah Mulia, JakartaFrom the beginning the compilation of articles under Islamic Law (KHI), which is set out in 1991 Presidential Instruction No.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Terrorist gets 14 months
Terrorist gets 14 months JAKARTA: Another terrorist suspect was sent to prison on Wednesday for 14 months by the Central Jakarta District Court for using a false identity card.Furqon Abdullah, alias Hamam Abdurrohman, was found guilty of using a false name and birthplace on his identity card when...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
1. HOUSE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. HOUSE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Internal spat over leadership leaves House in vacuum 2. TNI: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS House at odds over TNI chief 3. REAX: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Thailand reaps criticism over deadly crackdown 4. TAX: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Susilo wants 5.2% boost to tax revenue by 2009
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
1. PARKS: 2 X 21
1. PARKS: 2 X 21 City sluggish about park development 2. BAASYIR: 1 X 42 Ba'asyir to face trial over Bali, Marriott 3. VISA: 1 X 32 Govt to mull visa-on-arrival expansion 4. PRESS: 1 x 36 Press freedom eroding in Indonesia: RSF
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Kadin submits road map to SBY
Kadin submits road map to SBYThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), the country's most influential business group, presented President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday with a road map to develop industry and investment in the country.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 28, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 28, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Sculpture Objects of Life by I Wayan Jana, Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, until Dec. 3. * Ceramic Reflections on Bali by Michael Pugh, at Jenggala Keramik Bali, Jl.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Lippo Bank's 9-month net income surges
Lippo Bank's 9-month net income surges JAKARTA: PT Bank Lippo, an Indonesian lender controlled by a group of investors led by Austria's fourth- largest bank, said nine-month net income surged, exceeding its full-year target, as it earned more interest income and cut costs.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Recently, on 11 October 2004, the Council of European Ministers
Recently, on 11 October 2004, the Council of European Ministers of Foreign Affairs adopted conclusions on the priorities in the cooperation and dialogue between the EU and Indonesia. The main topics of those conclusions were the following:General remarks The EU is attached to a united, democratic,...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
x 40
x 40 Suspects in latest STPDN violence released JP/5/TOMMY2 x 20 Batam councillors upset over mayoral snub JP/5/ROBBERY3 x 12 Officers told to shoot first, ask questions later JP/5/poll2 x 29 District court begins hearing bias case against Cirebon mayor
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Pancoran, Cilandak have new police chiefs
Pancoran, Cilandak have new police chiefs JAKARTA: The South Jakarta Police installed new police chiefs for Pancoran and Cilandak precincts on Wednesday, both are prestigious residential areas.Comr. Aldrin M.P. Hutabarat was installed as Pancoran Police chief, replacing Comr.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Internal spat leaves House in vacuum
Internal spat leaves House in vacuumKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA plenary meeting attended by five of the 10 factions in the House of Representatives endorsed on Wednesday members of 11 House commissions and five auxiliary bodies, but rival factions and an expert dismissed the session...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Security for homebound rush
Security for homebound rushFrom Suara Karya In the course of the Ramadhan fasting month, particularly toward the Idul Fitri holidays when most people in the city are flocking to bus terminals and railway stations to return to their homes, criminals will again be eyeing the homebound rush.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Government to go after taxpayers to boost income
Government to go after taxpayers to boost incomeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told the tax office on Wednesday to boost tax revenue up to 19 percent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2009, from 13.8 percent at the moment.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Rizal Ramli and the Cabinet
Rizal Ramli and the Cabinet Readers would appreciate the timely investigative article by your staff writer, Meidyatama Suryodiningrat on the Jostling and tossing, the making of the Cabinet in your paper dated Oct. 22, 2004.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Removing hurdles
Removing hurdles From Koran TempoPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla deserve the congratulations and support of all citizens, not only those who harbor certain interests.I would like to suggest that the salaries of top government executives and officials of public...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Govt provides land for police posts
Govt provides land for police posts TANGERANG: Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim revealed on Tuesday that his administration has provided land in several districts to build police posts, Antara reported.The designated locations are in Karang Tengah, Karawaci, Cibodas, Pinang, Periuk and Larangan...
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
EU Troika mission visits Indonesia
EU Troika mission visits IndonesiaJAKARTA: Three European Union (EU) ministers are scheduled to meet the new Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda in an EU Troika Mission to Jakarta on Thursday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
SBY's speech very inspiring
SBY's speech very inspiring Thank you for printing the English translation of the inaugural speech of Indonesia's new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 21 edition. This is one of the finest speeches I have ever read.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
1. SEC 2x24
1. SEC 2x24 SEC may loosen restraints on pre-IPO 'quiet period' 2. EU 1x32 EU growth hit by surge in oil price, euro 3. Air 2x30 AirAsia shelves Singapore plans after licensing delay
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Jakarta dwellers bear the brunt of pollution
Jakarta dwellers bear the brunt of pollutionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPeople who ride in chauffeured and air-conditioned cars are, perhaps, only aware of air pollution in Jakarta as being a blanket of haze perpetually hanging over the city.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Imanuddin Razak
Imanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post2. Musdah -- New Islamic Law Compilation -- A Muslim women's Ijtihad 2 x 30 New draft Islamic Law Code reflects response of Muslim women to violence Musdah Mulia Jakarta
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Activists pan silent shelving of Islamic law draft revision
Activists pan silent shelving of Islamic law draft revisionDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA coalition of women's non-governmental organizations (NGOs) criticized on Wednesday the government's recent decision to ban any discussion of the draft revision of the Islamic Family Law Code.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
AirAsia shelves Singapore plans after licensing delay
AirAsia shelves Singapore plans after licensing delayDeutsche Presse Agentur, SingaporeMalaysia's AirAsia has shelved plans to start a budget airline in Singapore after rivals were given licenses first although AirAsia applied earlier, Southeast Asia's largest no-frills carrier said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
JP/14/Brief1
JP/14/Brief1Panin posts 86% profit increaseJAKARTA: Bank Panin, a medium-sized lender, reported on Wednesday an 86 percent increase in its third-quarter before-tax profit as compared with the same period last year.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Press freedom eroding in RI: RSF
Press freedom eroding in RI: RSFMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPress freedom in Indonesia remains under serious threat due to the existence of outdated laws, and killings and physical attacks targeting journalists, an international press organization has said in a report.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Danamon profit up 68%, to buy more Adira shares
Danamon profit up 68%, to buy more Adira sharesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed Bank Danamon reported on Wednesday that net profit in the first nine months of the year surged by 68.1 percent compared to the same period of last year on the back of higher net interest income.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
'Why don't the groups raid gambling dens?'
'Why don't the groups raid gambling dens?'After five days of relative silence, the Jakarta Police claimed they knew of four suspects involved in the attack against Star Deli bar/restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta, on Oct. 22. However, they are still roaming freely on the streets.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Ba'asyir to face trial over Bali, Marriott blasts
Ba'asyir to face trial over Bali, Marriott blastsSari P. Setiogi and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaElderly cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir is slated to stand a second trial on terrorist charges here on Thursday for his alleged links with the Bali and J.W. Marriott Hotel bombings.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
PLN speeds up RI's first LNG terminal project
PLN speeds up RI's first LNG terminal projectThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState electricity company PLN said on Wednesday that next month it would begin sending out invitations for bids to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in West Java.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Irene poised for medal at chess Olympiad
Irene poised for medal at chess OlympiadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's chess squad may be struggling at the chess Olympiad in Calvia, Spain, but Irene Kharisma is poised to win a consolation medal after chalking up another win on Tuesday.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
School sealed, pupils in limbo
School sealed, pupils in limbo PADANG, West Sumatra: A tribal leader has closed an elementary school built on the tribe's land in the Lubuk Minturun region since Monday, disrupting the learning activities of the students.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Batam councillors upset over mayoral snub
Batam councillors upset over mayoral snubFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamFeeling embarrassed and left out, Batam councillors are taking Mayor Nyat Kadir to task over why they were shut out from a presentation by businessman Tomy Winata.
Thu, 28 Oct 2004
Govt to select
Govt to select commissions members JAKARTA: The government is expected to start selecting members of the Judicial Commission and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) next month, an official said on Wednesday.