UNHCR raps RI for failing to punish killers of its staff JAKARTA (Agencies): A senior UN refugee official rapped Indonesian legal authorities on Monday for failing to properly punish the "cold-blooded murder" of three of its staff. But Soren Jessen-Petersen, Assistant United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), said Jakarta, in a "fundamental policy change," now clearly wants the return of an estimated 80,000 East Timorese refugees from Indonesian West Timor.

22 Army officers and chiefs dismissed over Madiun attack MALANG, East Java (JP): The Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu has discharged chief of Kostrad's Airborne Infantry Battalion 501 Maj. Komistin Hadirin and his deputy Maj. Nurcholid, as well as 20 members of the battalion, over a deadly attack on Madiun Police station and several other police stations at midnight on Saturday.

Tanker train derails in Banyumas BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): A tanker train carrying 360,000 liters of diesel was derailed in Banyumas regency, Central Java, on its way from Cilacap to Tegal, also in Central Java, on Sunday, causing at least 18 trains using the Purwokerto-Jakarta line to be delayed for nine hours. No fatalities were reported.

Korea voices terrorist concerns By Song Jung-a SEOUL (Reuters): South Korean World Cup organizers voiced their concerns about terrorism on Monday, vowing to work closely with the CIA and other security bodies to ensure safety at next year's tournament.

Ferry transport inaugurated KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi Governor La Ode Kaimoeddin inaugurated on Monday the operation of the Pulau Sagori ferry to serve a new route linking Torobulu in Kendari to Tampo in Muna. Kaimoeddin said the inauguration of the ferry service showed the central government's support in people-oriented development programs in the region.

Poor recruitment blamed for Military-Police clash JAKARTA (JP): A criminologist says here that poor recruitment and the low quality of education in both the military and police have caused frequent clashes between personnel of both institutions, necessitating apologies from both the National Police and Military chiefs for the indefensible behavior of their members.

PELAPOR : APRIADI GUNAWAN (MEDAN) MASALAH : MEDAN DILANDA HUJAN ES DEADLINE : PUKUL 14.10 WIB ______________________________________________________ Sleety Rain Falls in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP) - Torrential rains have fallen in Medan and the surrounding areas in the last two weeks, and at noon on Monday, September 1, sleety rains fell in several places in this North Sumatra capital like Padang Bulan.

Final medal tally KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The final medal standings at the 21st Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, which ended on Monday. Gold Silver Bronze Total Malaysia 111 75 85 271 Thailand 103 86 89 278 Indonesia 72 74 80 226 Vietnam 33 35 64 132 Philippines 30 66 67 163 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

2003 SEA Games hosts Vietnam to build $70 million stadium KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Vietnam is building a US$ 70 million stadium as part of its preparations to host the 2003 Southeast Asian Games, a top sports official said Monday. Hoang Vinh Giang, secretary-general of the Olympic Committee of Vietnam, said 10 more sporting venues will be constructed as the communist nation hosts the games for the first time in two years' time.

Megawati embarks on U.S. visit Best time for RI, U.S to tie on terrorism JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri's trip to the United States (U.S.) is the best moment to show the world Indonesia's commitment to becoming part of the global effort to combat terrorism, an observer said on Monday. Megawati's U.S.

Tanker train with 360,000 liters of diesel derails in Banyumas BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): A tanker train carrying 360,000 liters of diesel was derailed in Banyumas regency, Central Java, on its way from Cilacap to Tegal, also in Central Java, on Sunday, causing at least 18 trains using the Purwokerto-Jakarta line to be delayed for nine hours. No fatalities were reported.

Poor recruitment behind Military-Police clash JAKARTA (JP): A criminologist says here that poor recruitment and the low quality of education in both the military and police have caused frequent clashes between personnel of both institutions, necessitating apologies from both the National Police and Military chiefs for the indefensible behavior of their members.

Ary Suta to remain IBRA chief: Minister JAKARTA (JP): I Putu Gede Ary Suta remains chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in the new structure under the management of the state ministry for state enterprises, the state minister said. "Right now we have no thoughts of replacing the chairman of IBRA," Laksamana Sukardi said on Monday.

RI bags two silvers in final battle of XXI SEAG KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia had to be content with two silvers and a bronze on the last day of the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which saw six golds on offer in six events on Monday. The bronze was awarded to Indonesian riders who finished third in the equestrian three-day event at the Selangor Turf Club Equestrian Center with 352.80 points in total penalties.

Seagate to shift production BANGKOK (AP): U.S. computer disk-drive maker Seagate Technology plans to shift part of its production from Singapore to Thailand over the next three years, Thai newspapers reported Monday. The company plans to spend US$60 million to upgrade its two manufacturing plants in Thailand this year to assemble disk drives, The Nation newspaper said quoting Seagate's chief financial officer Charles Pope.

Host Malaysia revels in unprecedented victory KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia reveled Monday in its first overall victory in the 42-year history of the Southeast Asian Games, previously dominated by Indonesia and Thailand. "Just Brilliant," read the headline in The Sun newspaper sports pages. "Centurions!" proclaimed The Star. With the final events completed Monday, Malaysia had won 111 of the 390 gold medals. Thailand came second with 103 golds, Indonesia third with 72.

Malaysia pledges cooperation against terrorism KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia pledged co-operation in fighting terrorism as it came under scrutiny on Monday after a report that a suspect in the United States attacks had been sighted in the capital Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad urged the U.S. to provide further information about Khalid Al-Midhar, believed to be involved in ramming a plane into the Pentagon, newspapers reported on Monday.

Tax revenue per end of August reach Rp 105t JAKARTA (JP): Total tax receipts until end of August have reached Rp 105.3 trillion (US$11.32 billion) or around 67 percent of 2001 tax revenue target Rp 156 trillion, Director General for Taxation Hadi Poernomo said on Monday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a ceremony at the finance ministry, Hadi said that the tax office tax collection strategy had been focussed on "intensification" and widening tax base.

Why so difficult to capture Tommy? From Rakyat Merdeka The police have been talking loudly about their attempt to capture bigwig fugitive Tommy Soeharto and have even announced a a bounty for Tommy's capture as was often done before, during America's Wild West era. How can it be so difficult to capture Tommy ? Or, perhaps, the police in this country are no better than he. What about police intelligence and detectives? Are they all incapable of doing their job properly?

JP/6/LAST RI bags two silvers in final battle KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia had to be content with two silvers and a bronze on the last day of the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which saw six golds on offer in six events on Monday. The bronze was awarded to Indonesian riders who finished third in the equestrian three-day event at the Selangor Turf Club Equestrian Center with 352.80 points in total penalties.

Harvest Time: For this family in Ujung Kulon, Pandeglang, Banten enjoy, the sea weed harvest day could become a very pleasing day. Sea weed has become the very valuable commodity for local farmers, who sell the commodity at Rp 15,000 per kilogram. They complain, however, that the almost Rp 1 million amount they collect at avery harvest time has never covered their daily need, including affording their childrewn to school. (JP/PJ Leo)

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Repairs to disrupt water supply JAKARTA (JP): PT Thames PAM Jaya has announced that it will disrupt the supply of water to certain areas around Jakarta from Sept. 18 to Sept. 25, due to its second phase of repairs. The company announced in a news statement received by The Jakarta Post on Monday, that during repairs, areas of Kwitang, Kenari, Kelapa Gading, Pegangsaan Dua, Cakung, Ujung Menteng and parts of Sungai Bambu and Kebon Bawang will receive less water.

Ari to be sent to prison JAKARTA (JP): The grandson of former president Soeharto, Ari Haryo Wibowo, popularly known as Ari Sigit, was scheduled to be transferred to Salemba prison on Monday but he was sent to the hospital instead as he collapsed upon hearing the decision. One of his lawyers, Muhammad Burhanuddin, said that Ari fainted when he was told that he would be placed in the prison after being detained for one month by the city police for firearms and ammunitions ownership.

Oil eases, but market awaits U.S. vengeance LONDON (AFP): The price of oil drifted lower on Monday, giving back some of the gains racked up on Friday in a market still nervous of U.S. retaliation for last week's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. A barrel of Brent North Sea crude for November delivery fell 19 cents to US$29.24 amid gentle profit-taking.

Budget assumptions stay despite U.S. attacks: Boediono JAKARTA (JP): The government said Monday that it would maintain the macroeconomic assumptions employed in the 2002 draft state budget despite recent developments in the global economy brought about by the terrorist attacks on the United States. Finance minister Boediono said that the macroeconomic assumptions were realistic enough, and that it was too early to predict how the attacks on the U.S.