Archive: 19 October 2001
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Fri, 19 Oct 2001
APEC and terrorism
APEC and terrorism While the world is still focused on Afghanistan, which has been bombarded by the United States for the past 11 days, APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) member countries are scheduled to begin their meeting on Thursday in Shanghai, which Chinese officials claim to be the...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Anyer traders enraged by demolition
Anyer traders enraged by demolition JAKARTA: Around 300 traders in Anyer market, Banten, reacted angrily after their kiosks were damaged by the local administration early on Thursday.The traders burned tires in the street passing through the market, preventing motorists from going to and from...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
DPR to conclude budget debates by Saturday
DPR to conclude budget debates by SaturdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Budget Committee Chairman Benny Pasaribu said on Thursday that the crucial debate of the 2002 draft budget would be completed on Saturday, so that provincial and regency administrations could draw up their...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
New badminton chief to take on daunting tasks, former official says
New badminton chief to take on daunting tasks, former official saysNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Herculean tasks await the new Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) chairperson as he or she will have less than three months to select solid teams to defend the Thomas Cup and win...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
[b]ASEAN's role in APEC
ASEAN's role in APEC at a time of adversity Rodolfo C. Severino Secretary-General ASEAN Shanghai I will begin with an understatement: The past year has been difficult for the global economy. The APEC economies have not been spared. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has not been spared.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
FPI men lost in city: Police chief
FPI men lost in city: Police chief JAKARTA: The 113 members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) were not missing, as the group had claimed, but were lost in the city, Jakarta Police chief Insp.Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Music 4:30 Children's Program 5:15 Religious Teachings 6:00 News...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Smuggling attempts foiled
Smuggling attempts foiled TANGERANG: Over the past four months, the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Customs and Excise Office has foiled 33 smuggling attempts involving firearms, pirated and pornographic VCDs, sex toys and Chinese medicines.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Rupiah Rates Oct.18
Rupiah Rates Oct.18 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,538.00 9,538.00 10,088.00 9,988.00Australian dollar 1 692.00 625.99 662.45 655.52Austrian schilling 1 5,363.84 4,850.07 5,134.79 5,078.90Belgian franc 1 236.05 213.53 225.97 223.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Lampung told to curb illegal logging
Lampung told to curb illegal logging BANDAR LAMPUNG: Lampung Governor Oemarsono instructed the local forestry ministry office to take strict action against all parties involved in illegal logging in the province.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Rallies 'not to topple' Mega
Rallies 'not to topple' Mega SURABAYA, East Java: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Thursday that he did not see any indication that a series of demonstrations against the U.S.-led attacks in Afghanistan were designed to overthrow President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
2. GDP
2. GDP Stanchart sees RI 2002 GDP growth at 3.8 percent 3. Como (2x18) Thai commodities market aims to open end-2002 4. ECB (2x18) ECB wants smooth euro launch outside euro zone
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Vietnam to use Cam Ranh naval base
Vietnam to use Cam Ranh naval base VIETNAM: Hanoi said on Thursday Russia's withdrawal from the Cam Ranh Bay naval base, once used by Americans and Japanese, was a mutual agreement and that it will use the facility for socio- economic development.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Seven arrested in military raid of Irianese
Seven arrested in military raid of IrianeseR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Trikora Military Command chief Maj. Gen. Mahidin Simbolon confirmed on Wednesday in Jayapura that the military had conducted raids of rebels' camps in Kali Kopi village, Mimika regency, Irian Jaya.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Marijuana trafficker arrested
Marijuana trafficker arrested Pekanbaru, Riau: Mai bin Jam, a pregnant woman, was arrested on Wednesday for trafficking marijuana in the provincial capital of Pekanbaru.Riau Police spokesman Ad. Sr. Comr. S.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Train derails in Cirebon, thousand stranded
Train derails in Cirebon, thousand strandedNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Thousands of people at several railway stations had to delay their trips on Thursday after the Tawang Mas train serving Semarang-Senen (Jakarta) line derailed in Cirebon on Wednesday. No fatalities were reported.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Mega told to retain ultimate authority
Mega told to retain ultimate authorityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political analysts have urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who delegates too much of her power to her chief ministers, to retain ultimate authority over all governmental matters.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Corporate Briefs
Corporate BriefsVietnam's Oil & Gas Corp., or PetroVietnam, will sign an agreement with two Japanese companies -- Mitsubishi and JGC Corporations -- to start a pre-feasibility study for a US$2 billion oil refinery, a company official said Thursday.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Experts propose blueprint for economic recovery
Experts propose blueprint for economic recoveryKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association for a New Indonesia (PIB) on Thursday presented an economic blueprint to the Second Ad-Hoc Committee of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) that it is hoped could serve as a comprehensive...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Time for APEC to shake its lethargy
Time for APEC to shake its lethargyLee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meeting in Shanghai on Sunday will grapple with economic revival and global action against terrorism, and the signs are that they will...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Another official killed in Aceh
Another official killed in AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Four gunmen riding on two motorcycles shot dead on Thursday a senior government official on the Banda Aceh-Medan road in Cunda village, some 1.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Police involved in illegal logging
Police involved in illegal logging KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Provincial police chief Insp. Gen. Indrato announced on Thursday that he would take strict action against police personnel found guilty of involvement in illegal logging activities in the province.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
RI pro volleyball leagues to start next year
RI pro volleyball leagues to start next yearMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Volleyball in Indonesia is set to enter a new era with the creation of a professional indoor league as well as a pro beach volleyball league, beginning next year. Both leagues will be enhanced by international players.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Police to act on Semarang Corruption Watch's report
Police to act on Semarang Corruption Watch's reportHaryoso, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Central Java Police have vowed to investigate a report of an alleged fraud involving Rp 67 billion from the province's Villagers Cooperative Unit (Puskud) as revealed by the Semarang Corruption Watch (SCW).Adj.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
MRT won't prevent traffic jams: Expert
MRT won't prevent traffic jams: ExpertThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration's plan to build a US$ 1.5 billion subway will not ease traffic congestion unless the public transportation service is improved and undisciplined street vendors and motorists removed from the roads, according to...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Banyumas claims to have 144,000 poor families
Banyumas claims to have 144,000 poor familiesAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Almost half of the 1.4 million residents of Banyumas regency, Central Java, live in poverty caused by the country's prolonged economic and political crises, according to the regency's Development Planning Board.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Pertamina to help clean air drive
Pertamina to help clean air driveFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina is determined to help the government's campaign for clean air succeed by importing unleaded gasoline to meet nationwide demand, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Refugee problem to be settled
Refugee problem to be settled JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz hopes that refugee problems can be settled by the end of next year, according to Abdul Jalil AS, head of the National Commission on National Reconciliation, Repatriation and Advocacy.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Train derails in Cirebon: Thousands of people at several railway
Train derails in Cirebon: Thousands of people at several railway stations had to delay their trips on Thursday after the Tawang Mas train serving the Semarang-Senen (Jakarta) line derailed in Cirebon, West Java, on Wednesday. No fatalities were reported.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Ads, films 'degrade women'
Ads, films 'degrade women' JAKARTA: Locally made films and advertisements denigrate women, according to State Minister of Women's Empowerment Sri Redjeki Sumaryoto.Films and advertisements portray women whose lives are confined to the kitchen, bedroom, laundry and dressing room, she told a seminar...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Paradise awaits honeymooners on Matahari, Pantara islands
Paradise awaits honeymooners on Matahari, Pantara islandsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Matahari island Newly wed couples should consider spending their honeymoon at Matahari (Sun) island or the nearby Pantara islands off the north coast of Jakarta.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Bombing suspects withdraw lawsuit
Bombing suspects withdraw lawsuit JAKARTA: Some 13 bombing suspects withdrew on Thursday their lawsuit against Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb at the South Jakarta District Court.The plaintiffs decided to withdraw the suit to instead seek a peaceful out of court settlement with the...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
'Safety at sea' campaign hindered
'Safety at sea' campaign hindered JAKARTA: Sea Transportation Director General Tjuk Sukardiman acknowledged on Thursday that the publicizing of national safety guidelines covering marine transportation had been hindered due to the shortage of funds.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Stanchart sees 2002 GDP growth at 3.8 percent
Stanchart sees 2002 GDP growth at 3.8 percentAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Standard Chartered Bank said Indonesia's economy should be relatively unscathed by the threat of a global economic slump and grow by 3.8 percent next year, driven particularly by strong domestic demand.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Sunda Straits race fails to lure foreign competitors
Sunda Straits race fails to lure foreign competitorsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The annual swimming and rowing competitions across the Sunda Straits will resume after a lapse of five years, but no foreigners are expected to participate in them.Marines Corps Commander Maj. Gen.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 18, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 34,000 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 110 5 380,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 185 -15 65,500...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Students threaten to occupy Caltex
Students threaten to occupy CaltexAntara, Pekanbaru More than 500 students from several universities and academies in Pekanbaru threatened to occupy the office of American oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) in Rumbai, near the city, unless the company condemned the United States'...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Supreme Court sets up team to clarify Tommy's case
Supreme Court sets up team to clarify Tommy's caseTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court has finally set up a team to clarify a decision taken by the panel of justices that controversially overturned a verdict on fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, Chief Justice...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Officials make use of media
Officials make use of mediaFrom Koran Tempo I was astonished to read a news story titled Government warns Freeport and learn that Director General for Geological and Mineral Resources Wimpie S. Tjejep apparently sent a letter of warning to PT Freeport Indonesia in regard to environmental matters.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
1. Macet - 2 lines, 3 cols, 2x15
1. Macet - 2 lines, 3 cols, 2x15 MRT won't prevent traffic jams: Expert 2. Porn : 2 cols, 2 lines, 2x 16-20 Majority of teenagers admit exposure to porn3. BUMD - 3 cols, 1 line - 1x 25 New ring road partners sought 4. Bella - 3 cols, 1 line - 1x 25-30 Bella Saphira sues Unilever
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Muslim dress
Muslim dress Ivy Susanti's writing on facts about Islam gives readers a brief overview about the religion. But, why did she take so much space just to discuss Muslim dress, especially Muslim women's clothes, in this case: jilbab? (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 14, 2001: What is it all about? Islam).
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Piracy watchdog warns of RI militant hijackings
Piracy watchdog warns of RI militant hijackingsReuters, London Piracy watchdog the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has warned shipping to be on guard against an upsurge of hostage- taking in Asia, most notably by separatist guerrillas in Indonesia's Aceh province.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Telkomsel responds
Telkomsel responds We refer to Pak Gunawan Wijaya's letter Telkomsel's service published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 12, 2001.We thank Pak Gunawan for his trust in using simPATI card from Telkomsel.We would like to respond to Pak Gunawan's complaint which appeared in various newspapers about...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Ex-sprinter races against drug abuse
Ex-sprinter races against drug abuseReza G., Contributor, Jakarta Thirty-nine years ago, Mohamad Sarengat, sprinted the 100 meter's course in 10.4 seconds to set what was then a new Asian Games record. He brought home a second gold and record in the 110-meter hurdles, finishing in 14.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
DPR to conclude budget debates by Saturday
DPR to conclude budget debates by SaturdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Budget Committee Chairman Benny Pasaribu said on Thursday that the crucial debate of the 2002 draft budget would be completed on Saturday, so that provincial and regency administrations could draw up their...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Government must tackle economic problems: Survey
Government must tackle economic problems: SurveyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta According to a poll released on Thursday, respondents overwhelmingly agreed that the government needs to seriously address domestic economic problems before it decides to venture out and become unnecessarily involved in...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Bush arrives in China for APEC amid extradinary security
Bush arrives in China for APEC amid extradinary securityAgencies, Shanghai Amid extraordinary security, U.S. President George W. Bush arrived in Shanghai on Thursday on his first overseas trip since the attacks on America to shore up support for his war against terrorism at an Asia Pacific summit.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
S'pore dissolves parliament, to hold elections on Nov. 3
S'pore dissolves parliament, to hold elections on Nov. 3Agencies, Singapore Singapore, which is struggling through a severe economic crisis, will hold general elections on Nov. 3, the government said on Thursday.The announcement came about an hour after a government statement said President S.R.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
APEC puts brave face on hit to global growth
APEC puts brave face on hit to global growthAlan Wheatley, Reuters, Shanghai Last month's attacks on the United States have increased the risks facing the world economy, underscoring the urgency of a new round of global talks to tear down barriers to trade, Pacific Rim ministers said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
RI ranks very low in global competitiveness
RI ranks very low in global competitivenessAdianto P. Simamora and Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's economy has become more uncompetitive, as suggested by the latest 2001 Global Competitiveness Report released by the World Economic Forum on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Situation in Bagansiapiapi returns gradually to normal
Situation in Bagansiapiapi returns gradually to normalM. Ara Syaf, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Following bloody rioting in Bagansiapiapi, Rokanhilir Regency, Riau, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the situation in the fishing town has gradually returned to normal, according to the local police.Adj. Sr.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Pressure mounts against Akbar, Golkar in Bulog scam
Pressure mounts against Akbar, Golkar in Bulog scamThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public pressure has been increasing for the House of Representatives to set up a special committee in charge of investigating the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scam involving some Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) allegedly...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Green turtle under threat of extinction
Green turtle under threat of extinction CIANJUR, West Java: The population of green turtles on the south coast of Sukabumi face the threat of extinction if no action is taken to stop excessive hunting of the species.Cevy Th.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
'Zebra Cross operation'
'Zebra Cross operation'From PelitaThe Jakarta Police have launched three operations simultaneously, one of them being Zebra Operation to discipline drivers. Regrettably, the operation has turned out to be very ineffective as many public bus drivers are getting more reckless by the day.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
1. (2*3 lines)
1. (2*3 lines)Asian stocks lower on Wall St fallAsian Stocks Close Lower On Wall St's Fall, Bioterrorism2. (2*3 lines)Oil dips to new 2-year low as OPEC dithersOil dips to new two-year low as OPEC dithers 3.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Free brain operations for the poor
Free brain operations for the poor TANGERANG: Since its establishment last February, Siloam Gleneagles Hospital-based National Brain Foundation here has given free brain surgery to 51 poor patients, a foundation executive told the media on Tuesday.The foundation chairman Dr.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
51 killed on Cikampek tollroad
51 killed on Cikampek tollroad PURWAKARTA, West Java: Over the past ten months, a total of 51 people have been killed and 49 others seriously injured in 38 traffic accidents on the Cikampek tollroad.According to Purwakarta Police data, most accidents were caused by human error, including tiredness.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Over 1.3m tourists cancel visit to Indonesia
Over 1.3m tourists cancel visit to IndonesiaTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 1.3 million tourists have canceled trips to Indonesia because of heightening anti-American sentiment since the U.S.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
"Until then (the review) there should be no groups or individuals
"Until then (the review) there should be no groups or individuals making trouble and complicating our position." Syamsul Mu'arif "The U.S. understands that the perception (of Megawati's comments) by the media, or by some of the media, was not the true stance of Indonesia.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
New ring road partners sought
New ring road partners soughtAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso told city-owned developer PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) on Thursday to replace its partners, who were related to former President Soeharto's family, in the delayed Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) toll road...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
22 workers stranded in S. Kalimantan
22 workers stranded in S. Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The South Kalimantan provincial legislative council has called on recruitment agency PT Andromeda Graha to take responsibility for 22 workers who left their jobs in East Malaysia's Sarawak after being deceived about the level of...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Government will review stance on Afghan assault
Government will review stance on Afghan assaultThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After giving out confusing signals, the Indonesian government decided on Thursday it would review its official stance on the U.S.-led attacks on Afghanistan.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Anthrax fears lift glove demand, not rubber prices
Anthrax fears lift glove demand, not rubber pricesVissuta Pothong, Reuters The global anthrax scare is likely to increase demand for rubber gloves, but the threat of recession looming over the world economy will keep a lid on rubber prices, industry sources said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Bella Saphira sues PT Uniliver
Bella Saphira sues PT Uniliver Jakarta: Artist Bella Saphira sued giant Dutch company PT Unilever on Thursday at the South Jakarta District Court for allegedly violating a contract agreement between them and demanded the company pay Rp 1.1 billion (US$110,000) in compensation.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Tommy -- a legendary figure
Tommy -- a legendary figure It has been almost a year since police began their search for Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra who is living as a fugitive following the court's decision to sentence him to 18 months in prison.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Indonesia agrees to allow MAS add more flights
Indonesia agrees to allow MAS add more flightsReuters, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia has agreed to allow Malaysian state carrier Malaysian Airline System (MAS) to add more services to four Indonesian cities, a Malaysian minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Customs service, traffic police the most corrupt: Survey
Customs service, traffic police the most corrupt: SurveyThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The traffic police, customs and tax authority and the judiciary were ranked the most corrupt institutions in the public sector, according to a governance diagnostic study on Indonesia conducted for the Partnership for...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Hamzah's visit to Libya canceled
Hamzah's visit to Libya canceled JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz's plan to visit Libya, scheduled for the end of this month, has been canceled indefinitely, an official said on Thursday.La Ode Kamaluddin, a member of the Vice President's special staff, said the cancellation was made due to the...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Pertamina gets US$1b loan commitments from banks
Pertamina gets US$1b loan commitments from banksMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm Pertamina said on Thursday that it had received initial commitments from three U.S. and Japanese financial institutions to provide US$1 billion in commercial loans to finance its...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Customs, traffic police the most corrupt: Survey
Customs, traffic police the most corrupt: SurveyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The traffic police, customs and tax authority and the judiciary were ranked the most corrupt institutions in the public sector, according to a governance diagnostic study on Indonesia conducted for the Partnership for...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Arroyo lifts halt on death penalty
Arroyo lifts halt on death penalty PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said in Manila on Thursday that she had lifted a moratorium on the death penalty and the government will resume carrying out capital punishment first on kidnappers.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Law can be bought
Law can be boughtFrom Rakyat MerdekaUpholding the supremacy of law in Indonesia is virtually impossible at present. Various cases have shown that the country's judiciary yields to bribery and death threats.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
MILF, Manila sign details of peace pact
MILF, Manila sign details of peace pactAgencies, Seri Kembangan Philippine government negotiators and Moro guerrilla leaders signed an agreement in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia on Thursday aimed at safeguarding a cease-fire threatened by weeks of renewed hostilities in the country's restive south.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Security worries prevent Antlers from visiting Jakarta
Security worries prevent Antlers from visiting JakartaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian champion Persija has forgone its home leg in its Asian Champions League first round match against Kashima Antlers after the Japanese giant refused to fly to Jakarta due to security concerns.