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Archive: 22 September 2001

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Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept 21, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,325 -25 56,500 Adindo Foresta 90 0 0 AGIS 135 -5 799,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 600 0 0 Alakasa...

Two men nabbed in marijuana case

Two men nabbed in marijuana case TANGERANG (JP): Police arrested on Thursday evening two men that were carrying out a drugs transaction at the house of one of them in the Petir subdistrict of Cipondoh, Tangerang.Tangerang Police detectives deputy chief. Insp.

Anti-U.S. protests hit Pakistani cities, four killed

Anti-U.S. protests hit Pakistani cities, four killed KARACHI, Pakistan (Agencies): Four people were killed as hardline Islamic groups opposed to Pakistan's support for possible U.S. strikes on Afghanistan clashed with police in Karachi Friday, but fears of nationwide mass unrest failed to...

Man detained for stabbing wife

Man detained for stabbing wife DENPASAR, Bali: A 40-year-old Tabanan resident, I Nyoman Suwetra, was arrested by police for stabbing his wife Ni Nyoman Kartika, 38.Suwetra was apprehended in the village of Karangan after the event.Bali Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Y.

Komnas HAM comes under fire

Komnas HAM comes under fire JAKARTA (JP): The coalition of human rights watchdog has demanded that all members of the National Commission of Human Rights (Komnas HAM) resign for their failure to execute their function to resolve rights violation cases.

A Pakistani Muslim (right) holds prayer beeds while attending an

A Pakistani Muslim (right) holds prayer beeds while attending an anti-American protest rally in Peshawar. Thousands of Afghan refugees and Pakistanis (left) march in the port city of Karachi in protest against Pakistani government's cooperation with the U.S. to attack Afghanistan.

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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. US-attacks-insure-S&P Insurers face US$17.5b losses from U.S. attacks in US: S&P JP/10/InsurePARIS (AFP): Leading insurers and reinsurers are facing total losses of at least US$17.5 billion from the terrorist attacks in the United States, according to credit rating agency Standard...

Victims not to sue perpetrators in Madiun shoot out

Victims not to sue perpetrators in Madiun shoot out By Tarko Sudiarno MADIUN, East Java (JP): "This one is dead." He is not. The phrase resonates in Agung's mind.Lying on bed with a shot wound in a hospital here, the victim of a clash between the military and the police midnight last Saturday tried...

Bank Pikko plans to merge with the publicly listed Bank Danpac in

Bank Pikko plans to merge with the publicly listed Bank Danpac in a bid to create a more efficient and stronger banking institution, according to the former's president Ary Karyono.State-owned fertilizer company PT Pupuk Sriwijaya, also known as Pusri, plans to shed up to 1,300 workers from its...

No strings attached to U.S. aid: Analysts

No strings attached to U.S. aid: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): Are there any strings attached to the promised military and financial aid from the United States? A number of analysts believe there are not.Kusnanto Anggoro of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies says he does not see any link...

Manila to raise antiterrorism front at ASEAN summit

Manila to raise antiterrorism front at ASEAN summit MANILA (Agencies): Philippine President Gloria Arroyo said on Friday she would push for the creation of a regional anti- terrorist front at the annual meeting of Southeast Asian leaders in November.

Councillors forced to drop demand for life insurance

Councillors forced to drop demand for life insurance JAKARTA (JP): Fearful of public criticism, the city council dropped on Friday its demand for the city administration to provide its 85 members with life insurance worth Rp 4.25 billion (US$472,222).

Ari Sigit behind bars

Ari Sigit behind bars JAKARTA (JP): The grandson of former president Soeharto, Ari Haryo Wibowo, or popularly known as Ari Sigit, was discharged from the hospital on Friday and transferred to Salemba prison.

Pertamina set to own 15% in TPPI: Official

Pertamina set to own 15% in TPPI: Official JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina may gain up to a 15 percent stake in PT Trans Pacific Petrochemical Indotama (TPPI), after lending its approval to resuming the long- delayed construction of the petrochemical center.

Is KKN rife in the petroleum industry?

Is KKN rife in the petroleum industry? By Parulian Sihotang and Alex Russell JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's remarkable economic growth rate over the past 30 years has been predominately fueled by the proceeds of the exploitation of its oil and gas wealth which, arguably, is the birth right of every...

Hamzah's trips not political

Hamzah's trips not political PEKALONGAN, Central Java: Vice President Hamzah Haz, who is still chairman of the United Development Party (PPP), said here on Friday that his trips to the regions had nothing to do with party politics.

Few owners of luxury cars pay vehicle tax: Official

Few owners of luxury cars pay vehicle tax: Official JAKARTA (JP): Many owners of luxury cars here do not pay vehicle tax, an official said on Friday.City Revenue Agency head Deden Supriadi said that there were at least 4,000 luxury cars, worth over Rp 400 million (US$44,444) each.

Victims of Tj. Priok bloody clash make peace with military

Victims of Tj. Priok bloody clash make peace with military JAKARTA (JP): Several relatives of the late Amir Biki, the Muslim cleric killed in the 1984 bloody shooting at Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, signed on Friday an islah (traditional Islamic peace agreement) with military officers responsible...

Rupiah Rates Sept.21

Rupiah Rates Sept.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,911.00 9,911.00 9,364.00 9,458.00Austrian schilling 1 599.67 667.32 630.15 636.82Australian dollar 1 4,388.67 4,886.12 4,611.77 4,662.79Belgian franc 1 204.55 227.63 214.95 217.

Supreme Court asked to uphold death penalty for drug dealers

Supreme Court asked to uphold death penalty for drug dealers TANGERANG (JP): A prosecutor has asked the Supreme Court to uphold the death sentence for three major drug dealers who were found guilty of possessing 11.5 kilograms of heroin.

Priok victims make peace with the military

Priok victims make peace with the military JAKARTA (JP): Several relatives of the late Amir Biki, the Muslim cleric killed in the 1984 bloody shooting at Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, signed on Friday an islah (traditional Islamic peace agreement) with military officers responsible for the incident.

Major police reshuffle planned

Major police reshuffle planned JAKARTA (JP): National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang announced on Friday that a major reshuffle involving 45 high-ranking and middle-ranking officers would soon be effective.

Indonesia, China tied in Davis Cup

Indonesia, China tied in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): Peter Handoyo relished a winning start to his Davis Cup career as Indonesia drew level 1-1 with China in their Asia-Oceania relegation play-off match at the Kemayoran Hardcourt, Central Jakarta, on Friday.

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.Th. Salean, deputy secretary of the East Nusa Tenggara administration, said that the disease had spread to six districts.

Thousands stranded in train stations due to cable drop

Thousands stranded in train stations due to cable drop JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of commuters in Gambir, Gondangdia, Tebet and Manggarai railway stations in Jakarta were left stranded on Friday when their trains failed to depart due to a damaged overhead power cable.

Indonesian

Indonesian lifter fails dope test JAKARTA (JP): National weightlifting coach Imron Rosadi apologized on Friday to the country's sports community after one of his charges failed a dope test at the recently concluded Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur.

No international terrorist link in Indonesia: MUI

No international terrorist link in Indonesia: MUI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has denied international media reports that various Islamic organizations in Indonesia had become part of global terrorist networks.

Pusri to shed 1,300 workers

Pusri to shed 1,300 workers PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): State-owned fertilizer company PT Pupuk Sriwijaya, also known as Pusri, plans to shed up to 1,300 workers from its 5,210-strong workforce as part of an efficiency program."The current number of employees is not ideal.

Pregnant woman in alleged suicide

Pregnant woman in alleged suicide TANGERANG (JP): A pregnant woman burned herself to death in a locked bedroom here late on Thursday, leaving a letter for her husband, saying she could no longer bear seeing him frequently beat up her two children.Tangerang subprecinct police chief Insp.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Art Summit III * Dance, choreographer Boi G. Sakti (Indonesian), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Sept. 22. * Theater Mutiara dari Mesir by El Warsha (Egyptian), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, 8 p.m., Sept.

Indonesia secures special IDA loans from World Bank

Indonesia secures special IDA loans from World Bank JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has granted Indonesia greater access to its International Development Association (IDA) loans, which carry almost zero percent interest rates, following progress on the country's economic reforms and its commitment to...

Trio Braam offers adventures experiences

Trio Braam offers adventures experiencesBy Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): The last music concert in the program of the Third Art Summit Indonesia 2001 International Festival on Contemporary Performing Arts was held at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Sept. 19 and Sept.

Victims of Tj. Priok bloody clash make peace with military

Victims of Tj. Priok bloody clash make peace with military JAKARTA (JP): Several relatives of the late Amir Biki, the Muslim cleric killed in the 1984 bloody shooting at Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, signed on Friday an islah (traditional Islamic peace agreement) with military officers responsible...

Grant recipients

Grant recipientsFrom Rakyat MerdekaIndonesians aware of the nation's present destiny should support the steps taken by the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) to investigate senior officials' wealth.

Train engineers

Train engineers The article School stresses train engineers must stay alert in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 11, 2001, attracted my attention.A late uncle of mine, born in 1900, happened to work as a train engineer, then called a machinist, some time between 1920 and 1930.

Human touch: The missing language

Human touch: The missing languageBy Yohana Susanto JAKARTA (JP): When we first come into this world, the only language we can comprehend is touch. It is said that touch is so vital that new moms and dads have been bombarded with the importance of having hands-on contact with their babies.

U.S. aviation 'crisis' may benefit RI airlines

U.S. aviation 'crisis' may benefit RI airlines JAKARTA (JP): The United States' aviation crisis sparked by last week's terrorist attacks may prove beneficial for local airlines flying regional routes, with competition within the region likely to slacken, an expert said on Friday.

U.S. agrees airline bailout, job cuts hit Asia

U.S. agrees airline bailout, job cuts hit Asia SINGAPORE/CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. government leaders agreed on a US$15 billion bailout of the national airline industry as last week's hijacking attacks led to aviation job cuts spreading to Asia on Friday.

Bank Pikko, Danpac to merge

Bank Pikko, Danpac to merge JAKARTA(JP): Bank Pikko plans to merge with the publicly listed Bank Danpac in a bid to create a more efficient and stronger banking institution, according to the former's president Ary Karyono."The merger talks are in process.

PetroChina to open 18 new areas

PetroChina to open 18 new areas SHANGHAI (AFP): China's leading oil company PetroChina will open 18 new areas for oil and gas exploration and development by foreign firms, state media said Friday.Zhang Xiangning, an official in PetroChina's foreign cooperation administration department, told the...

Rupiah Rates Sept.21

Rupiah Rates Sept.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,911.00 9,911.00 9,364.00 9,458.00 Austrian schilling 1 599.67 667.32 630.15 636.82 Australian dollar 1 4,388.67 4,886.12 4,611.77 4,662.79 Belgian franc 1 204.55 227.63 214.95 217.

U.S. ignoring India's 'concerns on terrorism'

U.S. ignoring India's 'concerns on terrorism' NEW DELHI (Agencies): India on Friday openly criticized the United States for ignoring its concerns on terrorism a week after offering Washington "unstinted support" in its campaign to fight the menace.

Greenspan-Attacks to disrupt economy, foundation solid

Greenspan-Attacks to disrupt economy, foundation solid By Glenn Somerville WASHINGTON (Reuters): The U.S. economy "ground to a halt" after last week's attacks and will suffer disruptions for a time, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told Congress on Thursday, but he expressed confidence that...

U.S. rejection of clerics' edict upsets Afghans

U.S. rejection of clerics' edict upsets Afghans KABUL (Agencies): Afghans reacted angrily on Friday to the U.S. dismissal of moves to force Osama bin Laden out of Afghanistan, saying the U.S. decision was uniting people behind the hardline Taliban regime.

1. Gambir - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3x 15

1. Gambir - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3x 15 Thousands stranded in train stations due to cable drop 2. Auction - 36 HBC, 3 cols, 2x24 Arrests are made every day, so where does the evidence go? 3. Angkot - 36 NCSB, 3 cols, 2x16 Minivans, vendors main cause of traffic 4.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Music 9:30 Cooking Program 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Music 2:00 News 2:30 Technology 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Forestry 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 Music 6:00 News 7:00...

Hundreds hospitalized for malaria

Hundreds hospitalized for malaria CILACAP, Central Java (JP): Hundreds of people living in the villages of Panikel, Ujung Gagak and Ujung Alang in the Kampung Laut district of Cilacap regency have been suffering from malaria.

General Motors gets Daewoo Motor for US$400 million

General Motors gets Daewoo Motor for US$400 million SEOUL (AFP): General Motors Corp. will buy bankrupt South Korean carmaker Daewoo Motor Co for just US$400 million under a deal signed Friday that ended a long-running takeover saga. South Korean creditors said the deal was worth $2.

Gelbard seeks police protection for U.S. citizens and facilities

Gelbard seeks police protection for U.S. citizens and facilities JAKARTA (JP): U.S. ambassador to Indonesia Robert S. Gelbard visited the National Police Headquarters on Friday to request a security guarantee for American citizens and facilities in the country, National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.

S'pore adopts new cockpit guidelines

S'pore adopts new cockpit guidelines SINGAPORE (AP): Airplane cockpit doors must be "closed and locked at all times" under new flight safety guidelines issued in Singapore, officials said Friday.The new rules took effect on Tuesday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said in a statement.

U.S. agrees on airline bailout, job cuts hit Asia

U.S. agrees on airline bailout, job cuts hit Asia SINGAPORE/CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. government leaders agreed on a US$15 billion bailout of the national airline industry as last week's hijacking attacks led to aviation job cuts spreading to Asia on Friday.

Clash

Clash Priok clash victims make peace with the military. Page 2 Train Thousands stranded in train stations due to cable drop. Page 3 U.S. rule Dangers in U.S. rule in economy revealed. Page 5Davis Cup Sweden shares Davis Cup points against Australia.

Misperceptions all round

Misperceptions all roundBy Anak Agung Banyu Perwita ADELAIDE, Australia (JP): The terrorist attacks in the United States last week has provided a new dimension to the political relationship between the West, particularly the U.S.

Indonesia Rupiah ends op on reported IBRA dollar selling

Indonesia Rupiah ends op on reported IBRA dollar selling JAKARTA (Dow Jones) : The rupiah ended slightly higher Friday as the government's Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency, or IBRA, reportedly sold dollars to help the local unit.

Heavenly inspiration for Boi's latest piece

Heavenly inspiration for Boi's latest pieceBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Running out of inspiration? Just go outside and look up at the clouds. At least, that's what worked for choreographer Boi Gumarang Sakti while conceiving his group's performance for the Third Art Summit Indonesia 2001...

Vanessa Mae strings together on entertaining concert

Vanessa Mae strings together on entertaining concertBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Less than five minutes after watching Singaporean-born violinist Vanessa Mae's concert at the Grand Melia Hotel on Thursday night, we, reporters and photographers, knew that we had learned a lesson.

Indonesian lifter fails dope test at Kuala Lumpur SEA Games

Indonesian lifter fails dope test at Kuala Lumpur SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): National weightlifting coach Imron Rosadi apologized on Friday to the country's sports community after one of his charges failed a dope test at the recently concluded Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur.

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JP/Photo captionJP/Mulkan SalmonaMore and more banks offer large cash sums and expensive cars as prizes to attract new credit-card holders, as competition in the credit-card business gets fiercer. The picture shows an executive of a Jakarta-based bank presenting a car to the winner of the bank's...

Indonesian shares end 1.9 percent Lower On Selling In Blue Chips

Indonesian shares end 1.9 percent Lower On Selling In Blue Chips JAKARTA (Dow Jones) : Indonesian shares ended lower Friday on selling across the blue-chip board, amid concerns over retaliatory action by the U.S. after last week's terrorist attacks, dealers said.

Analysts predict Pertamina facing uncertain future

Analysts predict Pertamina facing uncertain future JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina will face a bleak and uncertain future once the government lifts its decades- long oil and gas monopoly in line with the new oil and gas law, analysts said on Friday.

Experts call for inclusion of arts in schools

Experts call for inclusion of arts in schoolsBy Linda Hoemar Abidin JAKARTA (JP): Discussions on the problems and challenges of multicultural works in the performing arts were at the heart of the International Seminar on Contemporary Performing Arts in conjunction with the Third Art Summit...

Ex-Army members to farm in E. Timor

Ex-Army members to farm in E. TimorBy Yemris Fointuna KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Of their own free will, hundreds of thousands of East Timorese who have been living in refugee camps in Indonesia's West Timor for the past two years, have now decided to return to their homeland following the...

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JP/ /Banks offer cash, expensive cars to lure customers By Hendarsyah Tarmizi JAKARTA (JP): Credit cards are becoming more popular in Indonesia now days with more and more people pulling out a plastic card from their wallet instead of cash.

Misperceptions all round

Misperceptions all roundBy Anak Agung Banyu Perwita ADELAIDE, Australia (JP): The terrorist attacks in the United States last week has provided a new dimension to the political relationship between the West ...2.

City asks luxury car owners to pay tax

City asks luxury car owners to pay tax JAKARTA (JP): Many owners of luxury cars here do not pay vehicle tax, an official said on Friday. City Revenue Agency head Deden Supriadi said that there were at least 4,000 luxury cars, worth over Rp 400 million (US$44,444) each.

Local firms ask KPPU to annul Repsol-YPF policy

Local firms ask KPPU to annul Repsol-YPF policy JAKARTA (JP): Local companies asked on Friday the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), the country's anti- monopoly watchdog, to force Spanish-Argentinean oil company Repsol-YPF to drop certain requirements that inhibit them from...

Indonesia, China tied 1-1 in Davis Cup meet

Indonesia, China tied 1-1 in Davis Cup meet JAKARTA (JP): Peter Handoyo relished a winning start to his Davis Cup career as Indonesia drew level 1-1 with China in their Asia-Oceania relegation play-off match at the Kemayoran Hardcourt, Central Jakarta, on Friday.

Beware, you could become a victim of credit card fraud

Beware, you could become a victim of credit card fraud JAKARTA (JP): The use of credit cards has made life easier, more convenient and more secure at least against pickpockets and other street criminals. But beware, the use of credit cards has also created another type of criminals.

Cardholders complain most on hiring of inhumane debt collectors

Cardholders complain most on hiring of inhumane debt collectors JAKARTA (JP): Some of you may have had wonderful experiences since getting your first credit card. You get bonuses or discounts when you use the cards in purchasing various items.

Victims not to sue culprit in Madiun spat

Victims not to sue culprit in Madiun spatBy Tarko Sudiarno MADIUN, East Java (JP): Recovering in a hospital bed from his gunshot wound, Agung, the victim of a clash between the military and the police last Saturday at midnight, is trying to recall what happened that fateful night.

No global terrorist link in RI

No global terrorist link in RI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has denied international media reports that various Islamic organizations in Indonesia had become part of global terrorist networks.

Minivans, vendors main cause of traffic

Minivans, vendors main cause of 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.

Rupiah Rates Sept.21

Rupiah Rates Sept.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,911.00 9,911.00 9,364.00 9,458.00 Austrian schilling 1 599.67 667.32 630.15 636.82 Australian dollar 1 4,388.67 4,886.12 4,611.77 4,662.79 Belgian franc 1 204.55 227.63 214.95 217.

Tanjung Priok victims: Several relatives of the late Amir

Tanjung Priok victims: Several relatives of the late Amir Biki, the Muslim cleric killed in the 1984 bloody shooting at Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, signed on Friday an islah (traditional Islamic peace agreement) with military officers responsible for the incident.

Ramayana to open 10 to 12 new outlets

Ramayana to open 10 to 12 new outlets JAKARTA (JP): The country's second largest retailer, PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, announced on Friday that it would open 10 to 12 new outlets in the remaining period of this year in a bid to help boost sales.