Archive: 13 September 2001
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Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Haze welcomes Hamzah's visit
Haze welcomes Hamzah's visit BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Haze blanketing the South Kalimantan capital of Banjarmasin welcomed Vice President Hamzah Haz and his entourage when they arrived at Syamsuddin Noor airport on Wednesday. The haze was thicker than in previous days despite recent rainfall. "Indeed, the haze is thicker than in previous days," Nanang, a tower monitoring staff member at the Syamsuddin Noor Airport told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sports center changes function
Sports center changes function From Kompas One Sunday morning I visited Bung Karno sports stadium complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta to do some exercise. To my surprise, I found the situation in the area quite different from what it used to be. Now, the stadium, in particular its outer ring, looks similar to Tanah Abang market. Many things are on sale despite the notice board saying "No trading". How can you go jogging if it is so difficult even to walk through the crowded space?
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/Budget
JP/12/Budget House factions support govt plan to cut fuel subsidy JAKARTA (JP): Major factions at the House of Representatives supported the government's plan to further reduce the fuel subsidy next year, saying it would help ease pressure on the 2002 state budget and reduce the risk of smuggling fuel abroad.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regent election may be repeated
Regent election may be repeated SURABAYA: East Java Governor Imam Utomo has entrusted the prolonged dispute over the election of the Sampang regent in Madura to the local legislative council, who will decide whether or not to hold the elections again. Imam said on Tuesday that the minister of home affairs had the authority to settle the debate over the validity of regent-elect Fadhilah Budiono. "If the local legislative council plans to repeat the election process, just go ahead.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Public kitchen banner removed
Public kitchen banner removed JAKARTA (JP): Ten public order officers removed a banner marking a public kitchen set up by the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) in Kampung Rawa area, West Jakarta, on Tuesday morning. "The officers implored the poor people there to allow them do their job or otherwise they would be dismissed," Berkah Gumulya, a member of UPC, told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday. However, about three hours later the banner was raised again, he said.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP agrees to U.S. request on airports
RP agrees to U.S. request on airports MANILA (AFP): The Philippines on Wednesday agreed to let the U.S. government use its international airports if they were needed in the transport of "non-combat" goods and personnel following a massive terrorist attack in New York and Washington. President Gloria Arroyo's spokesman Rigoberto Tiglao said the U.S.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants to soon receive back pay: Official
Civil servants to soon receive back pay: Official JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Wednesday that it would soon disburse Rp 300 billion (US$3.3 million) representing six-months back pay for its 110,000 civil servants as its revised 2001 city budget was scheduled to be approved on Saturday. "The revised budget is scheduled to be approved by the City Council on Sept. 15. Soon after that, the back pay will be disbursed," the chief of the city's Finance Office, M. Natsir, said.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
[b]RI economy to
RI economy to suffer from U.S. attacks: Experts 2. ADB (3 x 14) ADB promises strong support for RI reform JP/12/ADB 3. Budget (2 x 20) House factions support govt fuel subsidy cut 4. SKorea (2 x 16) Bank of Korea ready to fend off chaos 5. IBRA (2 x 21) IBRA offers 25% debt haircut for SMEs 6. Cyber (2 x 16) Cyber law to be finalized in 2004 7. Belum (2 x 20) 8. China (2 x 16) U.S. attacks likely to hurt China's economy
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI economy to suffer from U.S. attacks: Experts
RI economy to suffer from U.S. attacks: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts said that Indonesia's economic recovery could be pushed back amid fears that the terrorist attacks in the U.S. could trigger a deeper global economic recession. "The U.S. already had serious problems with the fall of the Dow and Nasdaq indexes. Now, we have every reason to believe that the U.S.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Arroyo to urge Japan to take wider security role in Asia
Arroyo to urge Japan to take wider security role in Asia MANILA (Agencies): Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo left on Wednesday for a visit to Japan, saying her country is in good hands a day after terrorist attacks on the United States shook the world. Arroyo said on Wednesday that during her four-day visit to Japan she will ask the Japanese to take a wider security role in Asia following the terrorist attacks in the United States.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep 12, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 -75 33,000 Adindo Foresta 95 0 57,500 AGIS 125 -5 301,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 600 -100 10,000 Alakasa 210 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 900 0 88,000 Alter Abadi 80 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 210 0 0 Aneka Tambang 975 -50 5,293,000 Apac Citra 325 0 0 Aqua Golden...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Security beefed up at U.S. interests in Indonesia
Security beefed up at U.S. interests in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Didi Widayadi said on Wednesday that police had heightened security nationwide at all installations related to the United States to anticipate possible attacks. "The instruction has come from National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro to strengthen security for American citizens and their assets in the country," Didi said.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Teachers protest over back pay
Teachers protest over back pay BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): Teachers' protests continued on Wednesday, with some 700 teachers rallying at the Banyumas Regency Legislative Council to demand the disbursement of their back pay dating back to January 2001 and allowances. "We want the local administration pay our back pay since January this year," the coordinator of the protesting teachers, Gandang Panilih, said.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia completes double in team tennis titles
Indonesia completes double in team tennis titles KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia accomplished a double win in the tennis team event at the 21st Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday with a gold medal in the men's category after beating defending champion Thailand 2-1. The success began with a scare, however, as the Indonesian side trailed one game down after Peter Handoyo lost 6-3, 6-4 to veteran player Vittaya Samrej, who at 37 is one of the oldest participants at the Games.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government fuel hike plan meets with opposition
Government fuel hike plan meets with opposition JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to increase domestic fuel prices next year has been frowned upon by the public, who have called the current fuel prices "burdensome". "Prices are high due to the previous fuel price hike. If Megawati's administration raises them again, people like me will find it harder to support our families," Budi Prihandoko, a sales clerk at Kinokuniya book store in Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta, said.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Goddess Saraswati symbolizes wisdom
Goddess Saraswati symbolizes wisdom Text and photo by Susi Andrini DENPASAR, Bali (JP): "We offer these fresh, sweet-smelling flowers in full bloom to thee. We worship thee in solemnity. Oh, Lord, please give us your blessings...." That's the opening of Kakawin Saraswati, which marks the beginning of a rite to worship goddess Saraswati held every 210 days in the Balinese Calendar. Who is Saraswati?
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Duit ( 2 x 25 )
1. Duit ( 2 x 25 ) Asian currencies up late as U.S. attacks bruise dollar 2. Market (1 x 35) Recession fears grip Asian markets 3. Oil (1 x 35) Oil subsides as supplies seen secure 4. Gold ( 2 x 24 ) Terror strikes buoy gold, halt other commodities trade 5. Belum ( 2 x 16 ) RI fears LNG data missing in New York
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
ADB pledges strong support for RI
ADB pledges strong support for RI JAKARTA (JP) : Asian Development Bank president Tadao Chino reiterated the bank's strong commitment to support the government in implementing economic reform program. Chino made the statement Wednesday during a meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri. "Indonesia faces many challenges but I am confident that under the leadership of President Megawati more hopeful times lie ahead," he said in a statement.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI Olympic medalist beaten at SEA Games
RI Olympic medalist beaten at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Olympic silver medalist Lisa Rumbewas of Indonesia was upset by pre-tournament outsider Swe Swe Win of Myanmar, while her teammates took two golds in weightlifting competition at the 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Wednesday. Lisa and Swe, who competed in the women's 53kg category, both powered to lift totals of 205kg, but the Indonesian was eventually placed second because she weighed more than her Myanmarese opponent.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 9:30 Sea Games (live) 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Sea Games (live) 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Health 9:00 Quiz 10:00 Sea Games Journal 10:30 Music 11:30 Performance Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 7:30 Entertainment News 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
On Jakarta's past
On Jakarta's past I am writing with regard to your series of articles in the "Save Old Batavia" column. I gather the Sept. 1, 2001 article is to be the last. I have enjoyed reading your articles and am sure they have contributed to an improved awareness of the city's past.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Rapel - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15
1. Rapel - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Civil servants to soon receive back pay: Official 2. Police - 36 NCSB, 4 cols, 2 lines, 2x21 Police officer jailed, dismissed for beating 3. Sampah/ Market - 32 HBC, 3 cols, 2 line, 2x 20 Drug vendors show mixed feelings over raids 4. Reax - 28 MM, 2 col, 2 lines, 2x24 Government fuel hike plan meets with opposition 5. Anemia - 36 HBC, 2 cols, 3 lines, 3x14 Students exposed to potentially harmful food: NGO or Focus: 5 biji
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Men's 100m
Men's 100m 1. Reanchai Seeharwong (Tha) 10.29secs 2. Umaglia K.Shyam (Sin) 10.37 3. Kongdech Natetee (Tha) 10.45 3,000m steeplechase 1. Eduardo Buenavista (Phi) 8mins 40.77secs 2. Daud Mama (Phi) 9:02.89 3. Jirasak Sutichat (Tha) 9:09.51 Pole vault 1. Teh Weng Chang (Mas) 4.90m 2. Somchet Karnkha (Tha) 4.80 3. Nunung Jayadi (Ina) 4.80 Shot put 1. Chat Chawal Polyemg (Tha) 17.26m 2. Dong Enyin (Sin) 17.08 3. Wansawang Sawusdee (Tha) 16.51 Women's 100m 1. Supavadee Khaw Peag (Tha) 11.33 secs 2.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police arrests hypnotist
Police arrests hypnotist TANGERANG (JP): Police managed to arrest on Tuesday another suspect of a crime involving hypnotism in Curug subdistrict, eastern Tangerang. Tangerang Police detective chief Insp. Chandra Sukma Kumara said police arrested Ely Epriyani, 34, after an officer purporting to be her accomplice Antoni, alias Anton, contacted her using a cellular phone she had stolen from Rini, 32.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drug vendors show mixed feelings over raids
Drug vendors show mixed feelings over raids By Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Pharmaceutical vendors were critical in responding to reports of investigations launched by Jakarta Police and the Food and Drugs Control Agency (BPOM) into the distribution of fake drugs in the busy Pramuka and Senen markets. "Other operation? We have heard about too many operations.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Richard and Supriati break SEAG records
Richard and Supriati break SEAG records By Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Richard Sam Bera and Supriati Sutono bid farewell to the Southeast Asian Games with their heads held high after winning their gold medals in record breaking time on Wednesday. The achievement served as a consolation to the Indonesian contingent, which has seen Thailand surpass it in the medal tally. After five days of competition, Malaysia collected 56 golds.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: LippoBank LippoBank CREDIT AGREEMENT: President Director of LippoBank Ian B. Clyne (left) receives a souvenir from Aritsume Matsui (right), the vice president of real estate developer Kota Wisata after the companies signed a home loan agreement. Under the deal signed on Sept 6, buyers of the real estate developer's houses located in Kota Wisata Cibubur, Bogor, are allowed to obtain home loans from the bank to finance the purchase.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
PAS says roots of attack lie in Mideast injustice
PAS says roots of attack lie in Mideast injustice KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A senior official of Malaysia's Islamic opposition party said on Wednesday that the roots of the terrorist attacks in the United States lay in U.S. policy in the Middle East. Hatta Ramli predicted that Washington would quickly blame Islamic extremists for the attacks, especially Osama bin Laden, already wanted for directing the bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania and the warship USS Cole. "We expect the U.S.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
US Muslims condemn attacks, warn of possible harassment, assaults
US Muslims condemn attacks, warn of possible harassment, assaults WASHINGTON (AFP): Amid widespread speculation of an Islamic link to Tuesday's dramatic terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, leading U.S. Muslim groups condemned the strikes and warned the some seven million Muslims in the United States to take precautions against harassment or abuse. In a joint letter to President George W.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's billing statements
Telkom's billing statements From Koran Tempo For months, the telecommunications company PT Telkom has charged its customers Rp 1,000 a month for the sending of billing statements, which is categorized as a non-telecommunications service fee. In October, the fee will rise to Rp. 1,500. This must be stopped. Each time a customer pays the phone bill, he will always get the receipt, which has the same data as the billing statement. It is useless and, furthermore, it always comes late.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian leaders denounce attacks
SE Asian leaders denounce attacks BANGKOK (Agencies): Southeast Asian leaders on Wednesday joined in a chorus of international condemnation of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and Pentagon in Washington, D.C., while beefing up security at U.S. embassies and other installations in their capitals.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI economy to suffer from attacks in U.S.: Experts
RI economy to suffer from attacks in U.S.: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts said that Indonesia's economic recovery could be pushed back after terrorist attack in the U.S. could trigger a deeper global economic recession. "The U.S. already had serious problems with the fall of the Dow and Nasdaq indexes. Now, we have all the reasons to believe that the U.S.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
ADB promises strong support for RI reform
ADB promises strong support for RI reform JAKARTA (JP): Asian Development Bank president Tadao Chino reiterated the bank's strong commitment to support the government in implementing economic reform. Chino made the statement on Wednesday during a meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri. "Indonesia faces many challenges but I am confident that under the leadership of President Megawati more hopeful times lie ahead," he said in a statement.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Explosions rock Kabul, U.S. denies strike
Explosions rock Kabul, U.S. denies strike KABUL (Agencies): A series of explosions rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul early Wednesday but U.S. officials swiftly denied they were retaliatory strikes for terror attacks in the United States. An AFP reporter in the city heard seven or eight large blasts followed by what sounded like anti-aircraft fire and Taliban militia jets taking off from the main airport.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/Cyber
JP/12/Cyber Cyber crime law to be finalized in 2004: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to complete drafting the country's law on cyber crime in 2004, according to State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif. Syamsul said on Wednesday that drafting of the law needed a considerable amount of time, mainly because of the lack of information technology (IT) expertise in the country.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia fears LNG data missing in New York
Indonesia fears LNG data missing in New York JAKARTA (JP): The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York on Tuesday could lead to the disappearance of documents on Indonesia's (LNG) deals, which are stored in the building, a minister said on Wednesday. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the government was currently inquiring into the fate of documents held by the LNG trustee borrowing agency at its office in the building, which collapsed on Tuesday.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt pressed to complete Priok probe
Govt pressed to complete Priok probe JAKARTA (JP): The government is under pressure from rights activists, victims and relatives of the victims to speed up the investigation into the military shooting towards demonstrating mass in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, on Sept. 12, 1984. One of the victims, A.M.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands evacuate Petronas towers
Thousands evacuate Petronas towers KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Thousands of workers and shoppers were evacuated on Wednesday from the world's tallest buildings, the Petronas Twin Towers, following a bomb threat that came as many Malaysians were just learning of the terror tragedy gripping the United States. Police bomb squads found no explosives in the 88-story towers and people were allowed back to all floors shortly before noon (11 a.m. in Jakarta), a little over three hours after the threat.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Dua Sama Sisi by I Made Mahendra Mangku and I Made Galung Wiratmaja, Galeri Sembilan, Jl Anak Agung Gede Rai, Lodtunduh, Ubud, until Oct. 8. * Tantric Symbol by Peter Dittmar, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010), 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., until Sept. 20. * Kebiar Seni VII Taksu, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), until Oct. 2. * Painting by Hanafi, Komaneka Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Olympic medalist Lisa beaten at SEA Games
Olympic medalist Lisa beaten at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Olympic silver medalist Lisa Rumbewas of Indonesia was upset by pre-tournament outsider Swe Swe Win of Myanmar, while her teammates took two golds in weightlifting competition at the 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Wednesday. Lisa and Swe, who competed in the women's 53kg category, both powered to lift totals of 205kg, but the Indonesian was eventually placed second because she weighed more than her Myanmarese opponent.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided on
JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to continue the trial of tycoon Kaharudin Ongko and banker Leonard Tanubrata of the now defunct Bank Umum Nasional on corruption charges. The two were accused of misappropriating more than Rp 5 trillion (US$556 million) of Bank Indonesia liquidity support funds to finance their affiliated businesses.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
. RounD (38) -- 48pts MM 4cols 2lines (20x2)
. RounD (38) -- 48pts MM 4cols 2lines (20x2) Richard, Supriati break SEAG records
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students exposed to potentially harmful food
Students exposed to potentially harmful food JAKARTA (JP): Most of the soft drinks and snacks sold in elementary school canteens use textile dyes and are contaminated with E. coli bacteria, which causes worm-related diseases, the Kusuma Buana Foundation disclosed on Wednesday. Adi Sasongko, head of the foundation's anemia eradication team, said that they discovered such conditions after conducting surveys in a number of elementary schools in Jakarta recently.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Akbar dismisses 'syariah' chances
Akbar dismisses 'syariah' chances JAKARTA (JP): Demands by some Muslim political parties to incorporate syariah, or Islamic law, into the 1945 Constitution will unlikely win enough support in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. attacks likely to hurt China's economy
U.S. attacks likely to hurt China's economy BEIJING (Reuters): China's economy is in good shape but the terror attack on the United States, which is struggling to kick- start an economic recovery, could hurt growth, central bank governor Dai Xianglong said on Wednesday. "China has had a high economic growth rate and high growth of money supply but because of a sharp decline in the U.S.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Swiss Embassy clarifies
Swiss Embassy clarifies We refer to the article in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 7, 2001 entitled Teachers key to education quality: Swiss minister. In order to avoid a possible misunderstanding, the Swiss Embassy in Jakarta wants to clarify that the person mentioned in the article about the Swiss German University (SGU), Mr. Hans Ulrich Stoeckling, is not the Education Minister of Switzerland. Mr. Stoeckling is a member of the Governing Council of the Swiss Canton (Province) St.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Firm action against illegal loggers sought
Firm action against illegal loggers sought SANUR, Bali (JP): An executive of the timber-processing industry urged the government here on Wednesday to immediately take firm measures against illegal logging.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Outright humor in Bondres masks
Outright humor in Bondres masks By Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): The Balinese traditional mask dance is far from extinction, on the contrary, it is very much alive and on the rise. Despite the onslaught of popular art through various channels of culture, especially via communications and audio-visual media, the Balinese people are still able to preserve and even further develop one of their own cultural properties: the hundreds-of years-old mask dance.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Arroyo urges Japan to take wider security role in Asia
Arroyo urges Japan to take wider security role in Asia MANILA (Agencies): Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo left on Wednesday for a visit to Japan, saying her country is in good hands a day after terrorist attacks on the United States shook the world. Arroyo said on Wednesday that during her four-day visit to Japan she will ask the Japanese to take a wider security role in Asia following the terrorist attacks in the United States.