Indonesian Political, Business & Finance News

Search and explore over 246,918 Indonesian news articles from 1994 to 2017

On This Day - January 27, 2001

Ghalib ready for clarification on accusations against ex-bosses

Ghalib ready for clarification on accusations against ex-bosses MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Responding to his successor's intention to question him over comments published in a memoir illuminating his tenure as Attorney General, Andi Muhammad Ghalib said here on Friday that he was prepared to...

JSX to revise new delisting policy

JSX to revise new delisting policy JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) said on Friday it would revise a new delisting policy it had earlier delayed introducing, because its untimely implementation would have threatened many public listed companies.

Police grill Tata about why Tommy's bunker was sealed

Police grill Tata about why Tommy's bunker was sealed JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives grilled suspect Ardhia Pramesti "Tata" Regita Cahyani, the wife of fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, over why the underground bunker found below her Central Jakarta residence had been sealed.

Immigration rules revised for Chinese

Immigration rules revised for Chinese JAKARTA (JP): The government has eased immigration regulations for Chinese travelers, who during the Soeharto regime faced discriminatory and complicated procedures.

Defending champs Djarum to face top seed Jaya Raya

Defending champs Djarum to face top seed Jaya RayaBy Novan Iman Santosa BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): Defending champion Djarum Kudus of Central Java will challenge top seed and competition favorites Jaya Raya of Jakarta in a clash of the titans at the Inter-club National Badminton...

Rate drop doesn't indicate softer monetary policy

Rate drop doesn't indicate softer monetary policy JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said that this week's slight decline in the interest rate of Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes did not signal the implementation of a more relaxed monetary policy by the central bank.

Gulf Indonesia plans to invest $150m in 2001

Gulf Indonesia plans to invest $150m in 2001 SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Gulf Indonesia Resources Ltd. (GRL), an oil and gas company, plans to invest US$150 million in Indonesia this year, company president Bill Fanagan told Dow Jones Newswires Friday.Gulf Indonesia, a unit of Gulf Canada Resources Ltd.

RI unwittingly a party to money laundering: BI

RI unwittingly a party to money laundering: BI JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia has admitted that some dirty money from international organized crime may have entered Indonesia in the form of legal foreign investment via a complex money laundering process.

Banks under fire for obstructing labor unions

Banks under fire for obstructing labor unions JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH) and a federation of bank labor unions (Aspek Indonesia) were united on Friday in deploring the actions of Bank Panin and Bank Mayapada managements in obstructing their respective labor unions.

New luxury tax policy unrealistic: Electronics makers

New luxury tax policy unrealistic: Electronics makers JAKARTA (JP): Electronics producers on Friday urged the government to review the new luxury tax ruling, describing the move as unrealistic.The new tax policy will not only hurt manufacturers but also consumers, especially those of the lower...

Search for landslide victims halted

Search for landslide victims halted JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers and local authorities agreed on Friday to call off the search for victims of a landslide, triggered by days of heavy rains, in the Sangihe Talaud regency of Sangir island in North Sulawesi.

Shangri-La management's row with hotel union continues

Shangri-La management's row with hotel union continues JAKARTA (JP): Disputing Shangri-La hotel management and the hotel's labor union lashed out at each other on Friday over what each claimed were illegal actions perpetrated by the other.

Bangkok, S'pore vault past Bali for hotel investment

Bangkok, S'pore vault past Bali for hotel investment SINGAPORE (DPA): Bangkok and Singapore have vaulted past Bali as the Asia-Pacific region's most attractive markets for hotel investment, a survey showed on Friday.

Nuriana grilled over alleged graft

Nuriana grilled over alleged graft BANDUNG (JP): The West Java Provincial Prosecutors' Office started questioning governor R. Nuriana on Friday over alleged corruption involving a total of more than Rp 38 billion in state funds.

Kapok mattresses taboo in Kasuran hamlets

Kapok mattresses taboo in Kasuran hamlets YOGYAKARTA (JP): Those headed to two hamlets some 20 kilometers north of here can forget about enjoying a comfortable night's sleep on a soft kapok mattress.At first West Kasuran in Margodadi village and East Kasuran in the village of Margomulya appear no...

RI may have a chance in billiard

RI may have a chance in billiard JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's chances of winning medals at the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September have been diminished as the organizers have decided to scrap the three-ball event, which is Indonesia's gold mine, from the list.

Probe begins into military rogue shooting incident in Ambon

Probe begins into military rogue shooting incident in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): A military fact finding team on Friday began investigations into the involvement of 14 police and members of the military in abetting a riot by shooting on soldiers trying to quell a frenzied mob.

Scholar Jackson possible new U.S. envoy to RI

Scholar Jackson possible new U.S. envoy to RI JAKARTA (JP): A United States government official said in New York on Thursday that Karl D. Jackson has been nominated to replace U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Robert S. Gelbard.Jackson was nominated by former U.S.

School to plant 250 trees

School to plant 250 trees JAKARTA (JP): A high school plans to plant some 250 trees in its 4,000-square-meter compound to improve the students' environmental awareness.The project, launched on Friday, involves at least 50 students of the school located on Jl.

Where to go in Yogyakarta:

Where to go in Yogyakarta:Exhibitions:* Disartikulasi audio-video by Nefrita Primadewi (Popi), Cemeti Gallery, Jl D.I. Panjaitan No. 41 (phone: 0274-371015), until Jan. 29. * Percussion instrument set, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), until Jan. 29.

Archive Statistics

246,918
Total Articles
999
News Sources
1994-2017
Coverage Period