Archive: 11 September 2001
82 articles found
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reducing traffic jams
Reducing traffic jams From Koran Tempo The number of vehicles in Jakarta keeps increasing everyday resulting in more traffic jams in the capital city. To reduce traffic jams, the city administration has implemented the 3-in-1 system, which allows only cars with three or more passengers (including the driver) to pass along certain main streets in the capital city during peak hours. But this system is not of much help in reducing traffic congestion.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wushu fighter Susyana owes it to father for SEA Games laurel
Wushu fighter Susyana owes it to father for SEA Games laurel KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The well-known idiom "Like father like son" has found a new pretext for female wushu fighter Susyana, who attributes part of her success at the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to her childhood training imposed on her by her father, former national athlete in the sport, Rahmat Setiadi.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man sprouts new teeth at 95
Man sprouts new teeth at 95 HANOI (Reuters): A 95-year-old Vietnamese man who watched his teeth gradually drop out for 20 years has started teething again and now has a dozen new ones, an official newspaper reported on Monday. Nguyen Cong Du in Phu Cu district of the northern province of Hung Yen started teething in 1998, growing both front and molar teeth that are "as white as baby-teeth", the official Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper said.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
24,000 Malaysians laid off
24,000 Malaysians laid off KUALA LUMPUR (AP): About 24,000 Malaysians have lost their jobs in the first eight months of this year, mostly due to the drying up of U.S. demand for electronics exports, news reports said Monday. Human Resources Minister Fong Chan Onn said that 18,000 people were laid off in the electronics manufacturing sector, but the retrenchments were stabilizing in the third quarter of 2001.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
War in SE Asia not possible: Malaysian deputy premier
War in SE Asia not possible: Malaysian deputy premier HONG KONG (Agencies): China will not go to war -- except over Taiwan -- and a regional conflict in Southeast Asia is "not possible", a prominent regional politician said Monday. Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi told the Asia's Future Summit here that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was now so strong that a regional war would never happen. "(Armed conflict) is not possible," he said.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stop removing public art!
Stop removing public art! From Kompas I am dismayed that nice, beautiful drawings displayed at public sites across the capital have now disappeared. The city has now turned into a jungle of concrete buildings with polluting motorized vehicles racing along its highways. As an art lover, I feel unhappy with the removal of art from public spaces.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Malaysia in badminton final
Indonesia, Malaysia in badminton final KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Defending champion Indonesia will renew its arch-rivalry in the men's badminton team with Malaysia at the Southeast Asian Games after they both scored a convincing 3-0 win in their respective semifinals on Monday. While host Malaysia found no difficulty in disposing of lowly Singapore, the Indonesians were forced to stretch muscle against dark horse Thailand.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaria kills 10 in Banjarnegara
Malaria kills 10 in Banjarnegara BANJARNEGARA, Central Java (JP): At least 10 people have died and dozens others have been treated for malaria after an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease hit the village of Karanganyar last month, a non-governmental organization revealed on Monday. Budi Hermanto, the chairman of Peduli Lingkungan, said that the victims did not go to the nearest community health center as they believed they were suffering from a cold.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Phuket eyes US$1.6b revenue
Phuket eyes US$1.6b revenue BANGKOK (DPA): Benefiting from the downturn in tourism to Bali, Thailand's Phuket island resort is expected to attract almost 4 million visitors this year, generating some US$1.6 billion in revenues, news reports said on Sunday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cyclists help Indonesia move into second place
Cyclists help Indonesia move into second place By Novan Iman Santosa JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's cycling team led the nation's charge up the leader board on the third day of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here on Monday, which saw host Malaysia surge further ahead at the top of medals table. It was a glorious night for Indonesian cyclists, who celebrated a number of victories that saw their team move into second place behind Malaysia.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
VP criticized for voicing party's interest
VP criticized for voicing party's interest JAKARTA (JP): Despite the absence of laws regulating a separation of party leaders from state leaders, political analysts suggested on Monday that state leaders avoid prioritizing their parties' interests. "Should politicians become state leaders, then their loyalty to their political parties must end," Bachtiar Effendy of the Syarif Hidayatullah State Academy of Islamic Studies (IAIN) told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government urged to provide legal basis for IBRA
Government urged to provide legal basis for IBRA JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri needs to immediately sign a new decree to provide a legal foundation for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to work "properly" from, a senior legislator said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme
Coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme JAKARTA (JP): Local coffee exporters called on the government to introduce a quota scheme to limit the market share of foreign exporters operating in the country. Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters (AEKI) Hassan Widjaja said a quota for coffee exports was crucial to enable local exporters to compete with foreign coffee traders.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
2. Minyak (1x28)
2. Minyak (1x28) Legislators differ over fuel hike plan 3. Intel (2x16) Taiwan's VIA files suit against Intel 4. Tour (2x12) EATOF vows to boost tourism 5. Rice (2x18) India's rice support not to impact exports 6. IBRA (3x10) Govt urged to provide legal basis for IBRA 8. SPORE (2x10) S'pore offers training to RI 8. KL (2x12) Cheap imports feared after pact 9. LNG (2x12) Korea to get LNG from Arun
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Train drivers: Too stressed-out to relax properly
Train drivers: Too stressed-out to relax properly By Sri Muninggar Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): Many kids love traveling by train. They can have so much fun inside the carriages, they can even walk from one to another. Therefore, train seats are always fully booked, especially during holidays. Some of the kids might wish to become train drivers someday when they grow up. However, they may not realize the high risk awaiting them if they choose that profession.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reducing traffic jams
Reducing traffic jams From Koran Tempo The number of vehicles in Jakarta keeps increasing everyday resulting in more traffic jams in the capital city. To reduce traffic jams, the city administration has implemented the 3-in-1 system, which allows only cars with three or more passengers (including the driver) to pass along certain main streets in the capital city during peak hours. But this system is not of much help in reducing traffic congestion.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Becoming a train driver is no piece of cake
Becoming a train driver is no piece of cake Text and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): To the public, it may seem easy to operate a locomotive. You could drive it back and forth while sitting in the locomotive operator's room, perhaps having something to eat or drink at the same time. Few realize, however, the great responsibility that a locomotive operator assumes or that to become one, you must go through a long period of training.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Another case of law enforcement
Another case of law enforcement Further to our earlier letter published on Aug. 31, 2001, we have now received a reply from Bandung attorney's office that confirmed the defendant Bambang Tjanadi bin Hasyim Tjanadi was sentenced to a one-year jail term by Bandung District Court. But, to our surprise, the reply also said that the defendant had applied for a presidential pardon and as such, the jail term would be put on hold awaiting a reply from the President.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Life is hard when driving a train
Life is hard when driving a train By Sri Muninggar Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): Many kids love traveling by train. They can have so much fun inside the carriages, they can even walk from one to another. Therefore, train seats are always fully booked, especially during holidays. Some of the kids might wish to become train engineers someday when they grow up. However, they may not realize the high risk awaiting them if they choose that profession.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Red tape hampers butterfly exports
Red tape hampers butterfly exports BIAK, Irian Jaya: A foundation which coordinates exports of local rare butterflies said red tape was hampering the development of its trade, Antara reported on Monday. Bina Lestari Bumi Cendrawasih Foundation, which buys butterflies from local people before exporting them, said obtaining licenses to export to Europe and the United States could take between three and five months.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept.10
Rupiah Rates Sept.10 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Korea to get LNG from Arun plant
Korea to get LNG from Arun plant SEOUL (Dow Jones): One liquefied natural gas cargo will arrive in South Korea Tuesday from Indonesia's Arun gas field, the Ministry of commerce, Industry and Energy, or Mocie, said Monday. The 56,000-metric-ton cargo is the first volume from Arun since production was halted in March, Mocie said in a statement.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators, analysts differ on Aceh issue
Legislators, analysts differ on Aceh issue JAKARTA (JP): While a former minister has called for a cease- fire in the strife-torn province, most legislators and analysts do not see eye to eye on how to deal with problems in the restive province of Aceh. Legislators prefer harsher measures against the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) while political observers opt for military withdrawal from Aceh.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF queries delay in BCA divestment
IMF queries delay in BCA divestment JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Monday to stress the importance of the planned sale of Bank Central Asia (BCA) just several hours before the Fund's board of executives was due to convene in Washington to decide on the disbursement of a crucial loan to the country.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Independent assessment on debt urgent for Indonesia
Independent assessment on debt urgent for Indonesia By Juergen Kaiser SIEGBURG, Germany (JP): In the running up to this week's meeting of the Paris Club of official bilateral creditors, Vice President Hanzah Haz had -- surprisingly for some -- stated that Indonesia was "in dire need of debt rescheduling and relief." This was an important and welcome act of realism, contrasting sharply with the repeated claim of the International Monetary Fund, that Indonesia would neither need nor win form debt...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Irene wary of thigh injury
Irene wary of thigh injury JAKARTA (JP): Less than 48 hours before the start of track and field competition at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here, Indonesian sprinter Irene Truitje Joseph said on Monday she had yet to fully overcome a recurring thigh injury. Interviewed at the team's headquarters, Irene said that the injury, which she first sustained during competition in America back in 1997, had been haunting her over the past two weeks. "It's coming back.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reasonable rupiah exchange rate
Reasonable rupiah exchange rate From Suara Karya Currently, monetary officials and economic observers are busy talking about the drastic strengthening of the rupiah over the past few weeks. Since president Abdurrahman Wahid's descent, the rupiah became stronger by about 2,200 points, a praiseworthy achievement, which reflects the market's positive response toward the new government. But actually what is the reasonable exchange rate of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar?
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI palm oil sales to China seen up sharply
RI palm oil sales to China seen up sharply JAKARTA (Reuters): Solid demand and increased quotas will lift Indonesia's palm oil exports to key buyer China by over a third to at least 550,000 tons in 2001, the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) said on Monday. "Our exports are seen reaching 550,000 tons this year," GAPKI chairman Derom Bangun told Reuters.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Counterfeit tickets flood soccer match
Counterfeit tickets flood soccer match KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Officials were probing the use of forged tickets Monday after 25,000 spectators crammed into a stadium at a Southeast Asian Games soccer match where 18,000 tickets were printed. About 2,000 fans with genuine tickets could not enter the Petaling Jaya Stadium late Sunday and watched the match between Malaysia and Indonesia on a screen outside the venue, the Malay Mail newspaper reported.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mixed reaction over fuel price
Mixed reaction over fuel price JAKARTA (JP): Several legislators of the three largest factions of the House of Representatives gave mixed reactions on Monday to the government's proposal to raise fuel prices by 30 percent next year. Husni Thamrin of the second largest faction, Golkar, said the government should delay the plan given the hardships people suffer due to the prolonged economic crisis.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators, analysts
Legislators, analysts differ on dealing with Aceh's problems JAKARTA (JP): While a former minister has called for a cease- fire in the war-torn province, most legislators and analysts do not see eye to eye on how to deal with problems in the restive province of Aceh. Legislators prefer harsher measures against the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) while political observers opt for military withdrawal from Aceh.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Abducted Aceh community leaders released
Abducted Aceh community leaders released BANDA ACEH (JP): After being held hostage by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members for 22 hours, four community leaders and one driver were released unharmed on Sunday. GAM confirmed the release on Monday, but strongly denied having kidnapped the people, Antara reported on Monday. "It was just a silaturahmi (friendly meeting), as one of the five was the former teacher of a local GAM leader," GAM's Meurahom Daya spokesman Abu Tausi said.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Transportation projects 'won't fix traffic problems'
Transportation projects 'won't fix traffic problems' JAKARTA (JP): The numerous transportation projects undertaken by the city administration will not solve Jakarta's traffic problems, a transportation observer said on Monday. "The administration plans to build a bus terminal. But if it is aimed at solving the traffic jams in Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta, then it's not going to be effective," Suyono Dikun, the chairman of the Indonesian Transportation Society, told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Best employers in Asia
Best employers in Asia JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia and China dominated the list of the top 20 best employers in Asia, each with five companies, according to a recent survey conducted by human resources consulting firm Hewitt Associates. Surprisingly, a company from Indonesia, PT Elegant Textile Industry, was voted the fifth-best employer after The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai, Agilent Technologies and The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, both in Singapore, and Western Digital, Malaysia.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep 10, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,475 -25 50,000 Adindo Foresta 100 0 25,500 AGIS 135 0 158,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 700 -25 17,500 Alakasa 210 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 900 -25 125,000 Alter Abadi 80 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 210 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,025 0 66,500 Apac Citra 320 -15 2,000 Aqua Golden...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jonathan secures second gold as Malaysia denied a clean sweep
Jonathan secures second gold as Malaysia denied a clean sweep KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Jonathan Sianturi won the gymnastics men's artistic individual all-round for his second gold medal at the 21st Southeast Asian Games on Monday, stealing a bit of Malaysian thunder. Seasoned Jonathan collected 53.3 points to beat Sattra Suwansa of Thailand and home favorite Loke Yik Siang.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's Art Summit
Jakarta's Art Summit With the third month-long Jakarta Art Summit moving into its last week, it is interesting to take stock of the degree to which the organizers have succeeded in achieving their set objectives -- which is to instill a greater understanding of the development and problems in contemporary arts against a multicultural background. In addition, the triennial event also endeavors to present artistic creations through a variety of alternative media.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games Results
SEA Games Results Wushu Men's Qiangsu 1.Oh Poh Soon (Mas) 9.33 points 2.Willie Wang (Phi) 9.33 3.Lim Yew Fai (Mas) 9.15 Equestrian Team Dressage 1. Malaysia 2. Thailand 3. Indonesia Fencing Men's Foil 1. Nontapat Panchan (Tha) 2. Edi Suwart Sucipto (Ina) 3. Rolando Canlas (Phi) and Preecha Tintiruk (Tha) Women's Foil 1. Christina Marthina Timisela (Ina) 2. Lenita Garcia Reyes (Phi) 3. Teo Ah Heok (Sin) and Woranud Boonmahanak (Tha) Taekwondo Men's Finweight 1. Roberto Cruz (Phi) 2.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Medal tallies
Medal tallies Gold Silver Bronze Total Malaysia 30 15 18 63 Indonesia 15 13 17 45 Thailand 12 15 16 43 Vietnam 10 11 16 37 Philippines 6 14 16 36 Singapore 6 6 5 17 Myanmar 4 5 14 23 Brunei 0 0 3 3 Cambodia 0 0 1 1 Laos 0 0 0 0
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
New deadline set for City Neon's building
New deadline set for City Neon's building JAKARTA (JP): Despite Governor Sutiyoso's order for the immediate demolition of an illegal building in the eastern parking lot of Bung Karno sports stadium complex, the Central Jakarta mayoralty announced on Monday a new deadline for the demolition. Central Jakarta deputy mayor Cholid Ismail said the demolition of the exhibition hall belonging to privately owned firm PT City Neon Prima Mandiri could be done next week.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Budget gap pressures RP to print money: IMF
Budget gap pressures RP to print money: IMF MANILA (Dow Jones): International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the Philippines' burgeoning budget deficit raises the risk of the central bank printing new money to finance the national debt and providing bailout loans to the government.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Weightlifting event returns to KL Games
Weightlifting event returns to KL Games KUALA LUMPUR (AP): At least five nations have hopes of weightlifting medals as the sport returns to the Southeast Asian Games this week after an absence of four years. It was missing from the last, pared-down games in tiny Brunei in 1999, where several previously held events were skipped. As a result, coaches of the leading weightlifting teams are uncertain about how powerful their rivals now are, the Bernama news agency reported Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Charter
Charter Major parties reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter. Page 2 Transport Transportation projects 'won't fix traffic problems'. Page 3 Debt The rigors of debt mousetrap. Page 4 Tennis Aussie Hewitt rips Sampras for first Grand Slam title. Page 7 Train School stresses loco engineers must stay alert. Page 8 Fuel Legislators differ over fuel hike plan. Page 13
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Victim of hypnotism
Victim of hypnotism From Rakyat Merdeka Crimes in Jakarta are on the rise and they are increasingly adopting a variety of different modus operandi. At 11.30 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2001, my elder sister had just finished shopping at Hero Supermarket in Menteng when a young man approached her to ask about someone's address. He then offered to sell my sister a Rolex watch. My sister initially rejected the offer but he was persistent.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
The rigors of debt mousetrap
The rigors of debt mousetrap By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The rigors of the debt trap, which has gripped the government since 1998, will steadily and so sharply increase the portion of inflexible spending items in the state budget within the next few years that the government investment's capacity will remain very small.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cycling
Cycling Men's 4km individual Pursuit 1. Suwandra (Ina) 04.50.371 - New SEA Games record 2. Robert Lee (Mas) 04.53.511 3. Panupong Maneepong (Thai) 04.59.826 Men's Sprint 1. Samai (Ina) 2. Josiah Ng (Mas)
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
[b]Europe upbeat on
Europe upbeat on new WTO round, Asians cautious 2. China ( 3 x 14 ) China to lure foreign capital with WTO entry 3. Bush ( 2 x 20 ) Souring U.S. economy poses dilemma for Bush 4. Icann ( 2 x 21 ) Internet body faces conflicting power plays 5. Japan ( 2 x 12 ) Dismal economy data hits Japan 6. Asean ( 2 x 18 ) ASEAN encouraged to coordinate trade laws JP/ 7. Dollar ( 2 x 16 ) U.S. rejects weaker dollar warnings 8. AIG ( 2 x 21 ) U.S. firm set to control South Korean brokerage 9.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore offers training to Indonesian officials
S'pore offers training to Indonesian officials SINGAPORE (AP): Hundreds of officials from cities and provinces in Indonesia will come to Singapore to hone their administrative skills now that they've been granted more autonomy, a business school said Monday. Thirty provincial governors and about 500 mayors and other local Indonesian officials will take part in the program run by the Singapore Institute of Commerce, or SIC, school directors said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Woman meets former robber
Woman meets former robber TANGERANG (JP): A woman who met a former mugger of hers at a bank here on Monday promptly reported him to the police who arrested him. Rini had bumped into two men at a junction along Jalan Raya Mauk in Jatiuwung on Aug. 24, a policeman said. They had asked her to show an address while handing over a small packet bearing Arabic words.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Major parties reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter
Major parties reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter JAKARTA (JP): The country's two largest parties reiterated their intention to reject inclusion of the Jakarta Charter in Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution, viewing the United Development Party (PPP)'s effort to institute the doctrine for Islamic Syariah law merely an expression of responsibility to its constituents.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN encouraged to coordinate trade laws
ASEAN encouraged to coordinate trade laws SINGAPORE (AP): Southeast Asian countries should harmonize their trade laws to avoid losing massive amounts of foreign investment to China, law officials from around the region said at a conference. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is losing "a huge chunk" of foreign investment to China, said Singapore Attorney-General Chan Sek Keong.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Clarification on back pay demanded
Clarification on back pay demanded JAKARTA (JP): At least 200 elementary and high school teachers from Garut in West Java staged a protest at the House of Representatives building here on Monday, demanding disbursement of six months' back pay which is nearly three months overdue. The protesters held a public forum in the House compound, where they unfurled posters and banners reading Bayarkan rapel guru!
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Victim of hypnotism
Victim of hypnotism From Rakyat Merdeka Crimes in Jakarta are on the rise and they are increasingly adopting a variety of different modus operandi. At 11.30 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2001, my elder sister had just finished shopping at Hero Supermarket in Menteng when a young man approached her to ask about someone's address. He then offered to sell my sister a Rolex watch. My sister initially rejected the offer but he was persistent.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Timor eyes economic ties with Indonesia
East Timor eyes economic ties with Indonesia By Yemris Fointuna DILI, EAST TIMOR (JP): The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) is planning to forge economic cooperation between the former Portuguese colony and Indonesia's province of West Timor, the other half of the island of Timor. This is one of the programs to be tackled by a development commission to be set up here this month.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Elang' team to battle bombs, terror
'Elang' team to battle bombs, terror JAKARTA (JP): The city police's anti-terror and bomb squad completed a six-day training program on Monday aimed at sharpening their skills in dealing with bomb and terrorist related crimes. Squad instructor Adj. Sr. Comr. Amri Kamil of the National Police Headquarters said the team, code named Elang (eagle), was tasked with responding to bomb incidents and launching investigations into suspects and motives behind such crimes.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI veteran swimmer steals 100m SEAG race
RI veteran swimmer steals 100m SEAG race By Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Veteran Richard Sam Bera of Indonesia lived up to his reputation as the fastest swimmer in the region when he defied younger opposition to retain the prestigious 100-meter freestyle gold medal at the 21st Southeast Asian Games here on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso to set new decree on Pulo Gebang bus terminal
Sutiyoso to set new decree on Pulo Gebang bus terminal JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Monday that it planned to issue a new gubernatorial decree which would allot 10-hectares of land owned by state-owned developer Perumnas, in Pulo Gebang, as a plot of land for a bus terminal to replace Pulo Gadung in East Jakarta. "That's the best option. It can be easily reached from anywhere," Governor Sutiyoso told reporters after attending a plenary session of the City Council.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Being a market leader is a result of hard work
Being a market leader is a result of hard work By Jonminofri JAKARTA (JP): The Honda Astrea Legenda motorcycle is really like a legend. Some 6,000 units of this model were immediately sold following the TV commercial aired last June, even though this new product had yet to be officially launched. Then in July the sales figures stood at 30,000 motorcycles, surpassing the target set at only 20,000.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
In some regencies, education prioritized after roads
In some regencies, education prioritized after roads The education system in Indonesia, which has often been labeled one of the worst in the world, faces complicated financial, human resource and managerial problems. New Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fadjar shared his views and plans with The Jakarta Post. Following is an excerpt. Question: What are the basic problems in our education system?
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
EATOF vows to boost tourism
EATOF vows to boost tourism YOGYAKARTA (JP): Eight provinces out of nine East Asia Inter- Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) founding members issued a joint declaration here on Monday stating their intention to empower East Asian tourism by strengthening multilateral relations among EATOF members.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Europe upbeat on new WTO round, Asians cautious
Europe upbeat on new WTO round, Asians cautious HANOI (Reuters): Europe talked up the likelihood of a new world trade round this year as it began economic meetings with Asia on Monday, but Asian officials warned of hard bargaining to address developing countries' concerns.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices slightly lower due to profit-taking
Oil prices slightly lower due to profit-taking SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil prices were slightly lower on Monday as the market stepped back from last week's gains and cashed in some profits. Benchmark October delivery U.S. light crude futures last traded at 0656 GMT (01.56 at Jakarta time) at US$27.95 barrel, down eight cents from Friday when the market had jumped 45 cents to close at $28.03 in New York. Monday's slight decline in prices, attributed to profit taking, was in thin trading.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Agus Santoso devotes his time to turtles
Agus Santoso devotes his time to turtles By Bambang M. BANTUL, Central Java (JP): Care for one's environment starts at home. This is also true for Bantul resident Agus Santoso and his family in Yogyakarta. On certain afternoons, Agus, his wife and their daughter travel from their home in the hamlet of Sambeng in Srandakan to Pandansimo beach by motorcycle, taking three containers and another one filled with five tukik (young turtles).
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tito questioned over Tommy's impounded cars
Tito questioned over Tommy's impounded cars JAKARTA (JP): Police have questioned Pratikto "Tito" Prayitno Singgih, a son-in-law of former president Soeharto, in connection with a recent raid on an automotive workshop, during which police seized cars believed to belong to his fugitive brother-in-law Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra. City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Practical solutions to help protect precious forests
Practical solutions to help protect precious forests By Nigel Sizer JAKARTA (JP): East Asian ministers, together with officials from Europe, Japan and the United States, are gathering in Bali this week to explore how they can combat illegal logging. Indonesian leadership in this issue is sorely needed and we must applaud their offer to host the conference. Studies estimate that over half of the commercial timber cut in this country is illegal.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
GAM releases Aceh community leaders
GAM releases Aceh community leaders BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): After being held hostage by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members for 22 hours, four community leaders and one driver were released unharmed on Sunday. GAM confirmed the release on Monday, but strongly denied having kidnapped the people, Antara reported on Monday. "It was just a silaturahmi (friendly meeting), as one of the five was the former teacher of a local GAM leader," GAM's Meurahom Daya spokesman Abu Tausi said.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Four missing students found
Four missing students found JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers and fishermen have found four of the seven junior and senior high school students who went missing after being dragged by waves off Kiaralawang beach in the Cinangka district of Serang regency, Banten on Sunday, a report said. A police officer of Cinangka Police Subprecinct Office, identified as Sofian, said on Monday that the seven students were swimming at the beach, famous for its coral reefs, when the waves hit them.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Bandung Art Event 2001 Painting Exhibition, Galeri 16, Jl. Raya Cibeureum 16, until Sept. 22. Painting Exhibition: Mawas Diri, by Rosid, Buddy Siswanto and Azis Suryanegara, Galeri Hidayat, Jl. Sulanjana 36 (Phone: 022 4208257), until Sept. 16. Painting Exhibition, Museum Barli, JL. Prof. Sutami 91, until Sept. 18. Sport Fine Arts by Niagara Jaya, Studio Opname, Jl. Aksanjaya, 1/05, until Sept. 19.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia in need of strong Navy: President
Indonesia in need of strong Navy: President JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Monday that Indonesia needed to develop a strong navy to guard the country's territorial waters. "A strong naval force reflects a nation's dignity, thus (by having one), we can gain the respect of other countries in the world," the President said, while addressing the 50th anniversary of the Navy Academy in Bumi Moro Krembangan, Surabaya, East Java, as quoted by Antara.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rp 3.8t in irregularities found in state finances
Rp 3.8t in irregularities found in state finances JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) reported on Monday that it had found some 1,643 cases of financial irregularities involving a total sum of Rp 3.8 trillion (US$418 million) in the management of the 2000 state budget and accounts relating to the first five months of the 2001 budget. BPK Head Satrio B. Judono submitted the findings to the House of Representatives in a plenary session.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hino plans Thai truck plant
Hino plans Thai truck plant TOKYO (Dow Jones): Hino Motors Ltd., hoping to boost its sales in Southeast Asia, may start making its own small trucks in Thailand, instead of simply assembling those of Toyota Motor Corp., Hino said Monday. Last month, Toyota lifted its equity stake in Hino to 50.1 percent from 36.6 percent, providing the struggling truckmaker with Y66.39 billion to beef up its two-ton truck business and offshore operations. Hino is now Toyota's fully fledged truck- making arm.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Water shortages hit Mataram
Water shortages hit Mataram MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Parts of Mataram, including Senggigi Beach resort, have been hit by water shortages during peak hours because of heavy use, the town's water authority said on Monday. Partu, president of city-owned PDAM Menang Mataram, told Antara that during the current dry season, most big users like hotels relied solely on water supplied by his agency.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Business and regional autonomy
Business and regional autonomy Even before regional autonomy became a fact, fears had been expressed by the business community that regional governments would try to increase their revenues by issuing all kinds of tax rulings and regulations. These fears have now become the reality and consequently, last Wednesday, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) presented their complaints to President Megawati Sukarnoputri.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Firearms seized during operations
Firearms seized during operations JAKARTA (JP): City police confiscated 95 firearms and arrested 104 people during routine operations held in the past two weeks from Aug. 25 to Sept. 7, police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam announced on Monday. Anton said the routine night operations, code-named Sapu Jagat and Brantas Jaya 2001 were carried out in Greater Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ade released, but remains a witness
Ade released, but remains a witness JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police have released veteran singer Ade Manuhutu after he was held for questioning over his alleged involvement in counterfeiting money, an officer said on Monday. South Jakarta Police chief of detectives Comr. Napoleon Bonaparte said that 54-year-old Ade was released over the weekend because preliminary questioning revealed that he was not involved in counterfeiting U.S. dollars.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Local coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme
Local coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme JAKARTA (JP): Local coffee exporters called on the government to introduce a quota scheme to limit the market share of foreign exporters operating in the country. Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters (AEKI) Hassan Widjaja said a quota for coffee exports was crucial to enable local exporters to compete with foreign coffee traders.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
PAS leader says govt full of thieves
PAS leader says govt full of thieves KOTA BARU, Malaysia (AFP): Malaysia's government is full of thieves who fear an Islamic state because their hands would have to be chopped off, a leader of the main opposition party said on Monday. Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, the revered spiritual chief of Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) and chief minister of Kelantan state, said this was why the government was whipping up anti-PAS feeling in the Chinese community.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore launches film on AIDS
S'pore launches film on AIDS SINGAPORE (DPA): Open-air films have been launched in Singapore to educate Indian workers on AIDS and the dangers of unprotected sex, it was reported on Monday. The films are part of an educational campaign in the Bengali and Tamil languages targeting mainly foreign construction workers. Civil engineer Ravi Rai, who is organizing the showings, said many of the workers came from small villages where there was little awareness about the deadly virus.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
China signals it can wait on Taiwan reunification
China signals it can wait on Taiwan reunification BEIJING (AFP): China's key policy maker on Taiwan, Vice Premier Qian Qichen, said on Monday that Beijing can be patient in waiting for Taiwan to be reunited with the mainland as he spelled out the "favorable" conditions the island could enjoy if reunion took place.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
UN accepts E. Timor election results
UN accepts E. Timor election results DILI, East Timor (Agencies): The United Nations certified the results of East Timor's first democratic elections Monday, ahead of the inauguration of the country's new 88-member assembly. The UN-run electoral commission pronounced the Aug. 30 ballot as free and fair at a ceremony attended by transitional administrator Sergio Vieira de Mello. Sixteen political parties participated in the vote for the council that will draw up East Timor's first constitution.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
School stresses train engineers must stay alert
School stresses train engineers must stay alert Text and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): To the public, it may seem easy to operate a locomotive. You could drive it back and forth while sitting in the locomotive operator's room, perhaps having something to eat or drink at the same time. Few realize, however, the great responsibility that an engineer assumes or that to become one, you must go through a long period of training.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
2. Market ( 1 x 35 )
2. Market ( 1 x 35 ) Tokyo share slide shakes Asian confidence 3. Oil ( 1 x 35 ) Oil prices slightly lower due to profit-taking 4. Gold ( 2 x 22) Europe gold prices firmer, but cautious of BoE sale 5. Palm ( 2 x 20 ) RI palm oil sales to China seen up sharply