Archive: 13 September 2001
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Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock 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...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
[b]RI economy to
RI economy to suffer from U.S. attacks: Experts2. ADB (3 x 14)ADB promises strong support for RI reformJP/12/ADB3. Budget (2 x 20)House factions support govt fuel subsidy cut4. SKorea (2 x 16)Bank of Korea ready to fend off chaos5. IBRA (2 x 21)IBRA offers 25% debt haircut for SMEs 6.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
JP/12/Budget
JP/12/BudgetHouse 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...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Sports center changes function
Sports center changes functionFrom KompasOne 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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Telkom's billing statements
Telkom's billing statementsFrom Koran TempoFor 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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
JP/12/Cyber
JP/12/CyberCyber 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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
. RounD (38) -- 48pts MM 4cols 2lines (20x2)
. RounD (38) -- 48pts MM 4cols 2lines (20x2) Richard, Supriati break SEAG records
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
JP/4/other6
JP/4/other6 Abduction, again Once again, we have to face the bitter fact that abduction is still on the rise, the latest case being the kidnapping of four ulemas and an official of the transportation office. This incident followed their meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri in Banda Aceh.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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
Regent election
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Goddess Saraswati symbolizes wisdom
Goddess Saraswati symbolizes wisdomText 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....
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Outright humor in Bondres masks
Outright humor in Bondres masksBy 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...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 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...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Men's 100m
Men's 100m 1. Reanchai Seeharwong (Tha) 10.29secs 2. Umaglia K.Shyam (Sin) 10.37 3. Kongdech Natetee (Tha) 10.453,000m steeplechase 1. Eduardo Buenavista (Phi) 8mins 40.77secs 2. Daud Mama (Phi) 9:02.89 3. Jirasak Sutichat (Tha) 9:09.51Pole vault 1. Teh Weng Chang (Mas) 4.90m 2.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Drug vendors show mixed feelings over raids
Drug vendors show mixed feelings over raidsBy 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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Richard and Supriati break SEAG records
Richard and Supriati break SEAG recordsBy 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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: LippoBankLippoBankCREDIT 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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Hendrawan pulls out of individual badminton event
Hendrawan pulls out of individual badminton event KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Indonesia's hopes of winning the men's singles crown at the 21st Southeast Asian Games has dwindled with the exit of Hendrawan, who complained of a leg injury on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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 by 30 percents 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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Ticket scalpers
Ticket scalpers at Gambir station From Media Indonesia On Aug. 31, 2001 at around 6 p.m. seeing the long queue outside the ticket booth for business and executive class trains plying the Jakarta - Bandung route, I switched to the queue for tickets at the Argo Gede (luxury express) train booth for...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
b]Gymnastics
b]Gymnastics Pommel horse 1. Jonathan Sianturi (Ina) 8.850 2. Onn Kwang Tung (Mas) 8.800 3. Truong Minh Sang (Vie) 8.750
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Rupiah Rates Sept.12
Rupiah Rates Sept.12 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,550.00 9,550.00 9,005.00 9,095.00Austrian schilling 1 565.18 631.98 595.26 601.87Australian dollar 1 4,416.08 4,937.35 4,651.08 4,702.12Belgian franc 1 192.79 215.57 203.05 205.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Regent election
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Judge tried on bribery charges
Judge tried on bribery charges JAKARTA (JP): A high court judge appeared in the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday charged with accepting Rp 550 million in bribes.Prosecutor Agus Sutoto said in the indictment that Fauzoluto Zendrato, a judge at the Jakarta High Court, accepted bribes in...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Rupiah Rates Sept.12
Rupiah Rates Sept.12 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,550.00 9,550.00 9,005.00 9,095.00 Austrian schilling 1 565.18 631.98 595.26 601.87 Australian dollar 1 4,416.08 4,937.35 4,651.08 4,702.12 Belgian franc 1 192.79 215.57 203.05 205.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Indonesian among passengers on board doomed airliner
Indonesian among passengers on board doomed airliner JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian citizen Eric Samadikun Hartono, 20, was among the passengers on board American Airlines Flight 11, which crashed into one of the twin 110-story towers of the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York on Tuesday.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
IBRA offers 25% debt haircut for SMEs
IBRA offers 25% debt haircut for SMEs JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is offering 41,691 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) a 25 percent reduction on their debt principals provided they pay their debt in cash.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Content of the Investment Policy Reform Initiative:
Content of the Investment Policy Reform Initiative:1. Preparing a National Investment Law to replace existing laws. 2. Shortening the negative investment list. 3. Simplifying procedures in establishing a company. 4.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
BoJ injects emergency funds
BoJ injects emergency funds TOKYO (AFP): The Bank of Japan (BoJ) said Wednesday it had raised liquidity levels in the financial system by around two trillion yen (US$16.67 billion) to ensure stability after the horrific terrorist attacks in the U.S..
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Assembly likely to approve direct presidential election
Assembly likely to approve direct presidential election JAKARTA (JP): The highest law-making body is set to amend two key legislations in the near future.Five major factions of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Wednesday threw their weight behind the proposed district system for the...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Building demolished
Building demolished JAKARTA (JP): Private company PT City Neon Prima Mandiri itself demolished on Tuesday its exhibition building in the eastern parking lot of the Bung Karno sport complex in Central Jakarta after being threatened that the structure would be forcibly demolished.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
City gets new Brimob chief
City gets new Brimob chief JAKARTA (JP): City police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Yacoeb installed Sr. Comr. Beno Gelapang on Tuesday as the Jakarta Police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) chief, replacing Sr. Comr. Bambang Krishermanto.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
JP/12/Cyber
JP/12/CyberCyber law to be finalized in 2004: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to complete drafting the country's cyber law in 2004, according to State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Muarif.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Humor abounds in 'Bondres Masks' dance
Humor abounds in 'Bondres Masks' danceBy 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...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
House okays BCA sale plan
House okays BCA sale plan JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives approved late on Wednesday a plan to sell a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) this year to strategic investors.The House ruled that the divestment program was to be implemented in two stages: A 30 percent stake is to be...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Police officer jailed for beating
Police officer jailed for beating JAKARTA (JP): A police officer was sentenced to three years in jail and dismissed from the National Police on Tuesday afternoon for beating a student, which resulted in his death, in Bekasi, West Java, two years ago.The Military Court found Second Adj.Insp.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Medal tally
Medal tally Country Gold Silver Bronze Total Malaysia 56 41 43 140 Thailand 41 32 40 113 Indonesia 37 33 38 108 Vietnam 20 20 28 68 Philippines 15 35 33 73 Singapore 10 13 24 47 MyanmaR 7 11 22 40 Brunei 0 0 3 3 Cambodia 0 0 2 2 Laos 0 0 2 2
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
U.S. warned against blaming Islamic groups for attacks
U.S. warned against blaming Islamic groups for attacks JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. government, still devastated by Tuesday's terrorist attacks, is cautioned against pointing the finger at militant Islamic Middle East groups until it has substantial evidence.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
IBRA offers 25 percent debt haircut facility for SMEs
IBRA offers 25 percent debt haircut facility for SMEs JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is offering 41,691 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) a 25 percent reduction on their debt principals provided they pay their debt in cash.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Asian currencies up late as U.S. attacks bruise dollar
Asian currencies up late as U.S. attacks bruise dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies received a boost late Wednesday, after Tuesday's terrorist attacks in the U.S. sent the dollar reeling in global foreign exchange markets and threatened to smash the already fragile confidence in the U.S.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Today's program
Today's programAthleticsTitiwangsa Lake: women's 20km walk 7am National Stadium, Bukit Jalil: decathlon, 9.30am; women's javelin throw, 6pm; women's high jump, 6pm; men's long jump, 6pm; men's 110m hurdles 6.10pm; women's 100m hurdles, 6.30pm; women's 400m, 6.50pm; men's 400m, 7.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Regent election
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Today's program
Today's programAthletics Titiwangsa Lake: women's 20km walk 7am National Stadium, Bukit Jalil: decathlon, 9.30am; women's javelin throw, 6pm; women's high jump, 6pm; men's long jump, 6pm; men's 110m hurdles 6.10pm; women's 100m hurdles, 6.30pm; women's 400m, 6.50pm; men's 400m, 7.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Need to link commitments on forestry
Need to link commitments on forestryBy Hariadi Kartodihardjo BOGOR (JP): Since the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank included forest policy reform in the Letter of Intent in 1998, and since the Consultative Group for Indonesia (CGI) used the issue as a condition for debt relief,...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Police arrests
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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
JP/4/other6
JP/4/other6 Abduction, again Once again, we have to face the bitter fact that abduction is still on the rise, the latest case being the kidnapping of four ulemas and an official of the transportation office. This incident followed their meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri in Banda Aceh.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
On Chinese heritage
On Chinese heritage Being an avid reader of your in-depth study of our heritage, particularly of those aspects relating the customs and cultural life of the local-born Chinese of the olden days, I for one think that I am duty bound to make some corrections to your last article titled...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Asia hits telephone lines, Internet after attacks in U.S.
Asia hits telephone lines, Internet after attacks in U.S. SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asians flooded phone lines to the United States to try to get in touch with relatives after a series of devastating terror attacks and millions of people flocked to Internet news sites to track the dramatic events.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Why no autopsy?
Why no autopsy? Wiyono, 61, a retired army officer who had been detained since Aug. 10 for illegal possession of firearms that allegedly belonged to Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, died on Aug. 28 on the way from the city police detention center in Central Jakarta to Kramat Jati Police hospital in...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
House factions support govt fuel subsidy cut
House factions support govt fuel subsidy cut 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
Cyber law to be finalized in 2004
Cyber law to be finalized in 2004 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.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Mega condemns attacks on U.S.
Mega condemns attacks on U.S. JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri condemned on Wednesday the "barbaric and indiscriminate" terrorist attacks on the United States, underlining the need for international cooperation to fight terrorism.In a message to President George W.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Indonesia, Vietnam share glory in cycling
Indonesia, Vietnam share glory in cycling SEREMBAN, Malaysia (Agencies): Indonesia and Vietnam shared the glory in the road race individual time trial cycling competition at the 21st Southeast Asian Games, winning the men's and women's gold medal respectively here on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
SEA Games results
SEA Games resultsTennisMen's team 1. Indonesia 2. Thailand 3. Philippines and MyanmarRowingMen's lightweight double scull 1. Jamaluddin/Muhammad Anwar (Ina) 6:41.06 2. Piyadanai Pantangthai/Poi Ruthtanaphol (Tha) 6:41.43 3. Maerina Edgardo Macabitas/Rodriguez Jose Turingan (Phi) 6:49.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
World models to gather on the paradise island
World models to gather on the paradise islandBy Rita A. Widiadana NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Traveling to glittering cities, wearing glamorous designer clothes or earning fame and wealth is not just a dream if you're a top model.