Archive: 17 September 2001
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Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Indonesia, Malaysia share golf glory
Indonesia, Malaysia share golf glory KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia secured its first ever gold medal in the women's golf event at the Southeast Asian Games on Sunday with an 2-0 upset over defending champion Thailand.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Resilience best for rebound
Resilience best for rebound SINGAPORE: Besides dealing with the tragic loss of lives arising from the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, the United States will also have to deal with the economic consequences of the tragedy.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Fears grow in Asia as war against terrorism nears
Fears grow in Asia as war against terrorism nears SINGAPORE (Reuters): Peter Wee, a 54-year-old Singaporean shop owner, sympathizes with the pain Americans feel after last week's deadly terror assault.But he also knows that any conflict in Afghanistan between U.S.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Rabies claims 98 since 1997
Rabies claims 98 since 1997 KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Rabies which broke out in Flores in 1997 has so far claimed 98 lives and hospitalized 3,683 a local official said Saturday.Th. Salean, deputy secretary of the East Nusa Tenggara administration, said that the disease had spread to six districts.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Art Summit III* Dance Kim Bock Hee Contemporary Dance Company (Korean), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Sept. 17. * Music Yuji Takahashi (Japanese), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Suwandi injured as RI loses out in tennis golds
Suwandi injured as RI loses out in tennis goldsBy Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Thailand denied Indonesia a chance of producing a clean sweep in the tennis competition at the 21st Southeast Asian Games after winning both the men's singles and doubles titles on Sunday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Thais control boxing but protest judging
Thais control boxing but protest judging KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Indonesia and Malaysia won two gold medals each in boxing competition at the 21st Southeast Asian Games here on Sunday as Thailand maintained its domination in the sport.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Megawati heads for U.S. as it prepares for war
Megawati heads for U.S. as it prepares for war JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to leave for the United States on Monday as the host country prepares to wage war against those responsible for last week's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Empower state audit agency
Empower state audit agencyBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The government's commitment to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its budget management and its financial accountability remains largely a verbal pledge, as shown by the findings made by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Reform necessary within PT KAI
Reform necessary within PT KAIFrom Koran TempoThe recent, terrifying accident between a passenger train and a locomotive that was shunting in Cirebon station caused a huge number of victims, loss of passengers' property and heavy damage to the nation's assets.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Government warned against excessive interference in IBRA
Government warned against excessive interference in IBRA JAKARTA (JP): Economists warned the government on Saturday against excessive interference in the management of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) following the placing of the key agency under the supervision of State Minister for...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Malaysia all but crowned SEAG champions
Malaysia all but crowned SEAG champions By Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Malaysia is bracing for a big party to celebrate a historic win in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.On the penultimate day of the 21st holding of the regional sports event, host Malaysia reclaimed the lead in the medal...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Cosmos workers stage rally
Cosmos workers stage rally TANGERANG (JP): Some 200 workers grouped in the Jakarta-Bogor- Tangerang-Bekasi branch of SBJ (a labor union) staged a rally at Tangerang Manpower and Population Agency office on Friday to demand better working conditions and an improved wage system.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Angkot and street vendors the main cause for Bogor traffic
Angkot and street vendors the main cause for Bogor traffic BOGOR (JP): Thousands of public transportation minivans (angkot) and street vendors are the main cause of traffic congestions in the town as they crowd the roads and sidewalks.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Malaysia all but crowned SEA Games champion
Malaysia all but crowned SEA Games championBy Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Malaysia is bracing for a big party to celebrate a historic win in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.On the penultimate day of the 21st holding of the regional sports event, host Malaysia took an unassailable lead in...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Local children's books fail to produce critical kids
Local children's books fail to produce critical kids JAKARTA (JP): Most locally-produced children's books fail to encourage children to be creative and sensitive, or to develop their analytical thinking, an expert has said.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
RP senator slams 'all-out support' for U.S. attack
RP senator slams 'all-out support' for U.S. attack MANILA (AFP): Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's all-out support for an anti-terror coalition led by the United States was slammed on Sunday, with critics saying she might be putting the Philippines at risk.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Start cleaning up at 'RRI'
Start cleaning up at 'RRI'From Media IndonesiaHappy 56th anniversary to Radio Republik Indonesia (the state radio broadcasting company) on Sept. 11, 2001!I sincerely hope most of the officials (both in the central and the regional offices) can be cured of the illness they have long suffered,...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Rupiah, shares seen to remain stable this week
Rupiah, shares seen to remain stable this week JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian currency and shares are expected to remain stable this week despite concerns over the United States' economy and potential global recession following the terrorist attacks on the superpower's financial center last week,...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Mitsubishi halts oil exports
Mitsubishi halts oil exports TOKYO (Nikkei) : Concerned over a possible oil shortage in Japan, Nippon Mitsubishi Oil Corp. recently halted exports to other Asian countries and the U.S., company sources said Friday, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
4. Strait --
4. Strait -- 2 X 11 36pt NCSB Resilience best for reboundSINGAPORE: Besides dealing with the tragic loss of lives arising from the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, the United States will also have to deal with the economic consequences of the tragedy.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1. Maid - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15
1. Maid - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Maid sets herself on fire to escape abuse4. Prison - 26 HBC, 3 cols, 1 line, 1x 27 Three hospitalized in prison brawl 5. Pistol - 36 HBC, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x21 City agency proposal to buy 60 guns criticized
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Is it safe to dial while driving?
Is it safe to dial while driving? JAKARTA (JP): The driver of that car forced his way and cut in right in front of you. You had to brake hard to avoid banging into his tailgate, but that was to be expected when driving among the unruly, selfish and self-centered drivers on Jakarta's streets.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Two inmates hospitalized in Cipinang prison brawl
Two inmates hospitalized in Cipinang prison brawl JAKARTA (JP): Two inmates remained in hospital at the Kramatjati Police Hospital on Saturday, after sustaining injuries during a brawl that erupted in the Cipinang penitentiary, East Jakarta, a day earlier.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Check in three hours early: SIA
Check in three hours early: SIA SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore Airlines (SIA) has advised its passengers bound for the United States to check in at least three hours before departure due to stringent security checks at Singapore's international airport.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
'Kamikaze' style
'Kamikaze' styleFrom Koran Tempo I think that the kamikaze style (the Japanese suicide flight style) adopted when two airplanes rammed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York last week had the smell of Osama bin Laden's method.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Strange exit tax
Strange exit tax Indonesians and foreigners with a KITAS (temporary stay)_ permit who want to travel abroad are subject to an "exit levy" of one million rupiah (US$111). Although there are almost no countries on this planet that require their residents to comply with such a strange regulation,...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Water Polo
Water Polo 1. Singapore 2. Thailand 3. Indonesia Archery Women's Team 1. Indonesia 2. Malaysia 3. Myanmar Men's Team 1. Indonesia 2. Thailand 3. Myanmar Badminton Women's Doubles 1. Deyana Lomban/Vita Marissa (Ina) 2. Lim Pek Siah/Ang Li Peng (Mas) 3.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1,000 graves to be moved
1,000 graves to be moved JAKARTA (JP): Over 1,000 graves in Menteng Pulo public cemetery in Setiabudi, South Jakarta, will be relocated to the Kampung Kandang cemetery in the same mayoralty next month, as the city's cemetery agency plans to develop the area into a public park.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Govt told to ratify convention on migrant workers
Govt told to ratify convention on migrant workers JAKARTA (JP): Labor unions have called on the government to ratify the international convention on the protection and rights of all migrant workers and their families to help safeguard Indonesian migrants working overseas.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
The essence of Megawati's U.U. visit
The essence of Megawati's U.U. visit President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the United States is of great importance to present the new posture of Indonesia's government to American leaders and the business community, says Tony Agus Ardie, who is also leading a business delegation to the U.S.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Bandung to host Physics Olympiad
Bandung to host Physics Olympiad BANDUNG: The West Java capital of Bandung is scheduled to host the 33rd International Physics Olympiad in 2002, after Singapore declined to do so, an organizer said.Satria Bijaksana, deputy head of the event, said here on Sunday that the Indonesian government...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Briton detained for questioning
Briton detained for questioning DENPASAR, Bali: A 43-year-old British national is in police custody for his alleged involvement in a traffic accident on Saturday that left an eight-year-old local girl dead.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Ruwiyati marathon hat-trick bid flops
Ruwiyati marathon hat-trick bid flops JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesian top runner Ruwiyati failed in her bid for a hat-trick in the marathon after she retired midway through the race at the 21st SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.The race, starting at 6 p.m. local time, encompassed a 42.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
By Vincent Lingga
By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA(JP): The government's commitment to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its budget management and its financial accountability remains largely a verbal pledge, as shown by the findings made by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK). 2.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
City will process garbage in Duri Kosambi
City will process garbage in Duri Kosambi JAKARTA (JP): Over the weekend an official from the City Administration said that it will not only dispose of garbage at dumping sites outside of the city but will process it instead into organic fertilizer.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
City to move dumping site
City to move dumping site JAKARTA (JP): An official said Saturday City Hall will not only dispose of garbage at dumping sites outside of the city but will process it instead into organic fertilizer.City Sanitary Agency Head Saksono Husodo said the step was taken following Tangerang's opposition to...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Two die, 15 injured in a Police-Army battle in Madiun
Two die, 15 injured in a Police-Army battle in Madiun SURABAYA (JP): Two civilians were killed and 15 others were injured during a fierce clash between members of Infantry Battalion 501 of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) and police officers in Madiun, East Java, on Saturday night.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Performance 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 SEA Games Closing Ceremony (live) 9:30 Music 10:00 News 10:30 Blues Night 11:30 Music...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Life is hard for Tangerang and Bekasi residents
Life is hard for Tangerang and Bekasi residentsBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Yuyun's daily commute works out to a long, tiring four hours, involving changing public transportation four times.The private company employee's story is representative of thousands of people who work in the capital...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Today's program: Day10
Today's program: Day10Today's programEquestrian - Team: Three Day Event (Showjumping Phase) : Final - 8am - Individual: Three Day Event (Showjumping Phase) : Final - 8amVenue: Selangor Turf Club Equestrian CenterSynchrinized Diving - Men: 3-meter Synchronised Diving: Final - 9am - Women: 3-meter...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Sujitra upsets Lidya for women's singles gold
Sujitra upsets Lidya for women's singles gold KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesian badminton team missed the target of winning five gold medals at the 21st Southeast Asian Games after Lidya Djaelawidjaya suffered a shock defeat in the women's singles final on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1. Pistol - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15
1. Pistol - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Gun proposal gets severe criticism JAKARTA (JP): City administration's plan to buy 60 more guns to equip its public order officers showed that it declared 'a war' againts its own residents, especially disadvantaged people, activists said on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Today's results
Today's resultsBoxing81kg 1. Albert Papilaya (Ina) 2. Pornchai Thongburan (Tha) 3. Che Andli Che Hashim (Mas)/Tin Thein (Mya)48kg 1. Suban Pannon (Tha) 2. Sapok Biki (Mas)45kg 1. Bonyx Saweho (Ina) 2. Keaw Pongprayoon (Tha)63.5kg 1. Mohamad Zainudin Sidi (Mas) 2. Pongsak Hrianthuanthong (Tha) 3.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
U.S. attacks may derail RI's recovery
U.S. attacks may derail RI's recovery JAKARTA (JP): Economists warned that terrorist attacks on the U.S. could create a deeper global economic recession and derail Indonesia's fledgling economic recovery.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Two die, 15 injured in police-military clash in Madiun
Two die, 15 injured in police-military clash in Madiun SURABAYA (JP): Two civilians were killed and 15 others were injured during a fierce clash between members of Infantry Battalion 501 of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) and police officers in Madiun, East Java, on Saturday night.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Will vigilantism change the police?
Will vigilantism change the police?By Multa Fidrus TANGERANG (JP): Angry residents in Tangerang have mobbed at least 42 people to death during the last nine months, while police turn a blind eye as they regard it an effective way to curb crime.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Sex among students alarming
Sex among students alarming MEDAN, North Sumatra: Some 32.4 percent of senior high school students in several cities in North Sumatra claimed to have experienced sexual intercourse, a study say.The study, conducted by the North Sumatra Education Office, showed that 71.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Street vendors need monitoring
Street vendors need monitoringFrom Warta KotaI am concerned as well as annoyed whenever using Jl. Gajah Mada, particularly near the shopping area under the Glodok flyover. The VCD vendors take up most of Jl. Pinangsia Raya for their businesses and simply ignore the public interests.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Govt warned against excessive interference in IBRA
Govt warned against excessive interference in IBRA JAKARTA (JP): Economists warned the government on Saturday against excessive interference in the management of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) following the placing of the key agency under the supervision of State Minister for State...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Maid sets herself on fire to escape employers' abuse
Maid sets herself on fire to escape employers' abuse JAKARTA (JP): How can people lose all sense of humanity? This is the question that troubles the mind when one looks at Jumiati, a frail housemaid whose body is now covered from head to toe in serious wounds.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Indonesia
Indonesia breaks duck in archery KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia made amends for a poor run in the individual event of the archery competition at the 21st Southeast Asian Games by winning both the men's and women's team gold medals on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
KONI rejects blame for SEAG showing
KONI rejects blame for SEAG showing KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The entire nation should take the blame for the dismal performance displayed by Indonesian athletes at the 21st Southeast Asian Games here, a sports official said.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Even the House itself rarely uses BPK's audit reports as a
Even the House itself rarely uses BPK's audit reports as a reference to exercise its control over the government. There is no systematic follow-up mechanism to ensure implementation of audit findings...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
City will process garbage in Duri Kosambi
City will process garbage in Duri Kosambi JAKARTA (JP): Over the weekend an official from the City Administration said that it will not only dispose of garbage at dumping sites outside of the city but will process it instead into organic fertilizer.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1. IBRA (3x15)
1. IBRA (3x15) Government warned against excessive interference in IBRA 2. CAPC ((3x12) Chandra Asri urges govt to complete restructuring 3. MIZU (2x26) Japan's Mizuho to post loss after collapse of Mycal 4. BOJ (2x12) BOJ urged to ease policy 5. ADB (1x28) Poverty in Asia declines: ADB 6.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
C. Java locals entertain 'Queen'
C. Java locals entertain 'Queen' SEMARANG, Central Java: Residents of the Tembalang subdistrict believe the Javanese mythical Ratu Kidul (Queen of the Southern Seas) is in town.Word has it that the queen has been roaming the village in search of her missing selendang, a shawl worn over the...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
SEA Games medal tally
SEA Games medal tally Malaysia 108 74 84 266 Thailand 101 84 87 272 Indonesia 72 72 79 223 Vietnam 33 35 63 131 Philippines 30 66 66 162 Singapore 22 31 42 95 Myanmar 19 14 53 86 Laos 1 3 7 11 Cambodia 1 1 5 7 Brunei 0 5 6 11
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
TV Program: Monday, Sept. 17, 2001
TV Program: Monday, Sept. 17, 2001TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:05 Performance8:45 City News9:30 SEA Games (live)11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Debating3:30 SEA Games (live)6:00 News7:00 SEA Games Closing Ceremony (live) 9:30 Music10:00 News10:30 Blues...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Agency under fire over proposal to buy 60 guns
Agency under fire over proposal to buy 60 guns JAKARTA (JP): The City Public Order Office's plan to buy 60 more guns is an indication that it has declared "war" against its own residents, especially the disadvantaged, activists said on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1. Bank (2 x 20)
1. Bank (2 x 20) World central banks mull rate cuts as next answer 2. Wall ( 2 x 15 ) Calls for calm as NYSE set to reopen 3. Market ( 2 x 21 ) Rupiah, shares seen to remain stable this week 4. Oil ( 2 x 16 ) Oil demand to slow after U.S. attacks 5. Air ( 2 x 16 ) International flights to U.S.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
HIV/AIDS causes social anxiety
HIV/AIDS causes social anxietyBy I Ketut Sutika DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): The tourist island is visited by thousands of foreign tourists every day. The daily view of foreigners arriving at and leaving Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport has become commonplace.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Govt warned against excessive interference in IBRA
Govt warned against excessive interference in IBRA JAKARTA (JP): Economists warned the government on Saturday against excessive interference in the management of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) following the placing of the key agency under the supervision of State Minister for State...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
President 'must be people's choice'
President 'must be people's choice' JAKARTA (JP): Future Indonesian presidents should be the people's choice, observers said over the weekend.They threw their weight behind a direct presidential electoral system, which has been a topic of public debate in recent days.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Bombers spread terrors, hatred
Bombers spread terrors, hatred JAKARTA (JP): Preliminary questioning of alleged bombers revealed that they planted bombs to incite terror and sow hatred between people of different religions in the country, an officer said on Saturday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Three Abu Sayyaf rebels arrested
Three Abu Sayyaf rebels arrested MANILA (AFP): Philippine authorities have arrested a senior leader of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap gang and two of his aides in the southern island of Basilan, the military said on Sunday.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Chandra Asri urges govt to complete restructuring
Chandra Asri urges govt to complete restructuring CILEGON, Banten (JP): The management of petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center called on the government to quickly complete the company's debt restructuring program to avoid further financial losses.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Irian rebel leader confirmed dead
Irian rebel leader confirmed dead JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Secretary-General of the Papuan Presidium Council Taha Alhamid said here on Sunday that the dead body found at the Kumundu river, one of the tributaries of the Maro river, in Merauke regency, Irian Jaya province, last Tuesday was that of...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
Noodle vendors entertained
Noodle vendors entertained JAKARTA (JP): Some 3,000 noodle vendors and their families attended a free concert by dangdut singers in Ancol Fantasy Land in North Jakarta on Saturday.The vendors came from North Jakarta, Central Jakarta, West Jakarta, Tangerang and Serang, Banten.
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
1. Kadin -
1. Kadin - 1 X 35 48pt Optima BoldThe essence of Megawati's U.S. visit President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the United States is greatly important to present the new posture of Indonesia's government to American leaders and business community, says Tony Agus Ardie, who is also leading a...
Mon, 17 Sep 2001
By Vincent Lingga
By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA(JP): The government's commitment to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its budget management and its financial accountability remains largely a verbal pledge, as shown by the findings made by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).