Archive: 11 September 2001
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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
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!