Archive: 26 September 2001
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Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Concerned parents, watch out for rabies
Concerned parents, watch out for rabies By Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Fear of rabies from animal bites is one of the most common reasons for visits to the medical emergency room. Rabies is a viral infection of the central nervous system and causes acute encephalitis in all warm-blooded hosts, including humans. The outcome is virtually 100 percent fatal once symptoms develop.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Support
Support Boyce to cultivate RI's support against terrorism. Page 2
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mariott upbeat about new operation
Mariott upbeat about new operation JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's newest five-star hotel, JW Mariott Hotel, was optimistic that it would be able to grab a sufficient market despite tight competition from existing hotels in the capital, a senior executive said. JW Mariott's general manager John J. Jaskula said on Tuesday that he was optimistic that the hotel would be able to meet the 30 percent to 40 percent occupancy rate that was currently the norm for Jakarta hotels.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police questions secretary
Police questions secretary JAKARTA (JP): Police summoned and questioned the secretary of a senior official of the finance ministry on Tuesday in relation to the discovery of a traveler's cheque in an envelope addressed to legislator Aberson Marle Sihaloho at the House of Representatives. Elly, secretary to Anshari Ritonga, the director general of budget at the finance ministry, was questioned at National Police Headquarters for almost two hours.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL announces US$1b economic stimulus package
KL announces US$1b economic stimulus package KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's government Tuesday announced a 4.3 billion ringgit (US$1.1 billion) stimulus package for the economy in the wake of the terror attacks on the U.S., the official Bernama news agency reported. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who is also finance minister, said the world economy appeared to have taken a negative turn following the attacks and a global economic slowdown appeared imminent, the agency said.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. BPKP (3x10)
1. BPKP (3x10) BPKP reports funds leakage of Rp 10.3t 3. Cement (2x24) Govt says Semen Padang spin-off plan unviable 4. Law (2x21) Team close to finalizing new companies' legislation 5. Telkom (1x21) Telkom mulling rights issue 6. Fish (2x18 Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI waters 7. U.S. (2x14) U.S. consumer confidence drops 8. Air (3x10) Mandala asks govt to cover insurance
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Beware of fake drugs, says Suyudi
Beware of fake drugs, says Suyudi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi asked the public on Tuesday to take care when buying medicine as his ministry had found that 29 varieties are fake and could endanger their lives. Speaking after a working meeting with the House of Representatives Commission VII, Sujudi said that a survey conducted by the Food and Drugs Supervisory Board under the Ministry of Health had concluded that 29 different medicines had been faked and sold in Jakarta.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Imported fruit
Imported fruit From Neraca Imported fruit such as mandarins, pears, grapes and the like are now found in abundance in markets across the country, entering villages and seizing a sizeable share of the market, once taken solely by local fruit. Many vendors display their imported fruit very attractively, luring the public to prefer imported fruit to local produce. Fruit vendors opt to sell imported fruit as it is more profitable and can remain fresh for longer than local fruit.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt says Semen Padang spin-off plan unviable
Govt says Semen Padang spin-off plan unviable JAKARTA (JP): Spinning off PT Semen Padang from the Semen Gresik Group was an unviable option, the government said on Tuesday, citing it as costly and detrimental to privatization plans. The Ministry of State Enterprises' director of state enterprises restructuring and privatization, Parkesit Soeprapto, urged legislators and regions backing the spin off plan to reconsider their stance.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
A reminder of past pledges
A reminder of past pledges This is the first of two articles on the promises made by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) by Paige Johnson, a Ph.D. student at the University of Virginia in the United States and Julia Suryakusuma, executive director of the API (Almanac of Indonesian Politics) Foundation in Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): In 1999, the API Foundation published the Indonesian Political Party Almanac (Almanak Parpol Indonesia- API).
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Popularizing 'becak'
Popularizing 'becak' From Rakyat Merdeka My heart sank when I heard about the raids conducted to remove becak (pedicabs) from Jakarta and witnessed the arrogant attitude demonstrated by city officials during these raids. I would like to appeal to the Jakarta governor to consider the following: 1. While bicycle taxis are increasingly popular among tourists who wish to experience the charm of picturesque towns in Europe, pedicabs could also be used as vehicles for tourists enjoying Jakarta. 2.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
TANGERANG (JP): Two employees of PT Gapura Angkasa, the sole
TANGERANG (JP): Two employees of PT Gapura Angkasa, the sole provider of ground handling services to PT Garuda Indonesia, were tried on Tuesday for allegedly forging overseas fiscal payment forms at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police hesitant to act on militants
Police hesitant to act on militants JAKARTA (JP): The police, under pressure to take resolute action against militant groups threatening to hunt down and expel Americans, appear hesitant to do just that. National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Saleh Saaf said on Tuesday that the police could only act firmly against those who broke the law.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil revenue target safe despite prices fall: Official
Oil revenue target safe despite prices fall: Official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may still be able to reap the targeted Rp 100 trillion (about US$10.52 billion) in oil and gas revenues this year, despite a drastic plunge in crude oil prices amid fears of a global recession, according to a senior government official.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
'International terrorism' not what it used to be
'International terrorism' not what it used to be By Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): The United States is getting ready to launch its retaliatory attack on Afghanistan, which is accused of protecting Osama bin Laden. Quite a number of countries have expressed their support for the U.S. plan but some are taking a critical stance, one of them being an American ally in the Middle East -- Egypt.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
PAN faction to submit wealth reports
PAN faction to submit wealth reports JAKARTA (JP): Yielding to public pressures, the National Mandate Party's (PAN) faction at the City Council decided on Tuesday to soon submit wealth reports of its 13 members to the Public Servants' Wealth Auditing Commission (KPKPN). The decision was made after the faction members met party deputy chairman A.M Fatwa at the City Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JSX bomber's wife declared suspect in Atrium bombing
JSX bomber's wife declared suspect in Atrium bombing JAKARTA (JP): The wife of one of the Jakarta Stock Exchange bombers was declared a suspect by police on Tuesday in connection with last Sunday's bombing of Atrium Plaza. Aznani, whose husband Tengku Ismuhadi is serving a life sentence at Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta, is currently being detained at Jakarta Police Headquarters.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Team close to finalizing new companies' legislation
Team close to finalizing new companies' legislation JAKARTA (JP): A government-sanctioned team is close to finalizing the drafting of a new corporation law that will place emphasis on good corporate governance. The new law will replace the existing Law No. 1/1995, which many say has yet to be fully implemented by all corporations in the country.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mystical ceremony organized at TMII
Mystical ceremony organized at TMII JAKARTA (JP): The Taman Mini park in East Jakarta will hold a mystical ceremony called Mandi Balimauan Gedang on Saturday night, as an expression of gratitude and to enhance the spirit of unity and solidarity throughout the nation. The ceremony, which will take place in the Jambi pavilion, will be led by Jambi's chief clairvoyant, park spokesman Purno Wijaya told Antara.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Boyce to cultivate RI's support against terrorism
Boyce to cultivate RI's support against terrorism JAKARTA (JP): The United States ambassador-designate to Indonesia urged on Monday that Jakarta maintain its commitment to fight against international terrorism. In his testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations committee in Washington, Ralph "Skip" Boyce underlined President Megawati Soekarnoputri's pledge during her meeting with President George W. Bush last week to counter international terrorism.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
A tough choice faces state TVRI station
A tough choice faces state TVRI station By Kurniawan The Jakarta Post in Jakarta Legislators were engaged in intense debate on Tuesday over what actions to take to save the ailing state-owned broadcasting station TVRI. Legislator Effendy Choirie from the National Awakening Party (PKB) proposed that the television station be privatized. Other legislators, however, were concerned that privatizing the company would make TVRI lose its social mission and make it a purely commercial enterprise.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
The government said on Tuesday it planned to revise two
The government said on Tuesday it planned to revise two regulations that stipulate that sole authorized distributors of foreign products must receive recognition from the government to commence their activities. Local department store chain PT Rimo Catur Lestari will open new fashion outlets in Bandung, Surakarta, Surabaya and Denpasar next month as part of its expansion plans.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
'TVRI'
'TVRI' Tough challenge: How to save state-owned 'TVRI' Page 2 Bombing JSX bomber's wife declared suspect in Atrium bombing. Page 3 Investor Govt must address investor confidence amid uncertainty. Page 5 Soccer Buoyed Real Madrid to continue flying start. Page 7 Surgery Surgery cuts AVM risks. Page 9 Leakage BPKP reports funds leakage of Rp 10.3t. Page 12 Immigrant NZ issues gag order to immigrant. Page 13 War WHO warns West of risk of biological war. Page 14
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
KONI seeks Rp 27.8b for Asian Games
KONI seeks Rp 27.8b for Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has submitted to the government a proposed budget of some Rp 27.8 billion (US$2.9 million) to finance the national team's preparations for the Pusan 2002 Asian Games. The 2002 Asiad is slated to be held from Sept. 29 through Oct. 14 in the southern South Korean port city.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies :
Asian currencies : Mostly Lower Late DOW JONES Singapore Asian currencies retreated Tuesday as investor concerns over weakening economic fundamentals in the region triggered a new round of dollar buying. Efforts by Japan's Ministry of Finance to weaken the yen also helped provide a base for the dollar against Asian currencies. However, analysts cautioned that the dollar remains vulnerable in the face of the deteriorating U.S.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;TNT; ANPAf..r.. Mariott Hotel upbeat about new local operation JP/12/Mariot Mariott Hotel upbeat about new local operation TANTRI YULIANDINI The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta's newest five-star hotel, JW Mariott Hotel, was optimistic that it would be able to grab a sufficient market despite tight competition from existing hotels in the capital, a senior executive said. JW Mariott's general manager John J.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept.25
Rupiah Rates Sept.25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor diarrhea kills 24 children
E. Timor diarrhea kills 24 children LISBON (AFP): A diarrhea epidemic in an isolated East Timor enclave is said to have killed 24 children, most of them under the age of three years, the Lusa news agency reported on Tuesday. The epidemic is reported to have struck in the coastal enclave of Oecussi, surrounded on three sides by West Timor, part of Indonesia, and on the fourth side by the sea.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Public complaints: People still place courts on top of the list
Public complaints: People still place courts on top of the list of state institutions which perform poorly as 58 percent of those who lodge complaints with the National Ombudsmen Commission perceive that the courts have not been able to make a just decision. Ombudsmen Commission chairman Antonius Sujata revealed the results of data collected in the period between January and June this year at a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission II here on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jawa Power seeks U.S. 5 cents/kwh electricity rate from PLN
Jawa Power seeks U.S. 5 cents/kwh electricity rate from PLN SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesian independent power producer PT Jawa Power is seeking around 5 U.S. cents a kilowatt-hour, or kWh, in long-term contract negotiations for electricity generated by a 1,220-megawatt plant in East Java, up from 3 cents/kWh agreed in an interim contract.
Wed, 26 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 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Program 4:45 Quiz 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Quiz 9:00 Talk Show 10:00 News 10:30 Music 11:30 Comedy Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 5:30 a.m.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
By Fitri Maryono
By Fitri Maryono The Jakarta Post Purwokerto, Central Java Lacking funds makes the government find it hard to curb the spread of the contagious tuberculosis (TB) which claimed 140,000 people nationwide per annum, according to an official. Umar Fahmi Achmadi, Directorate General of Contagious Disease Eradication and Environmental Sanitation said for the medicine alone, the government must set aside Rp 35 billion (US$3,7 million) per year.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
for 4julia
for 4julia ..."We must not talk too much and promise more than we can deliver." Now that Megawati is president, it is time to deliver.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Human rights members
Human rights members From Suara Karya On one television station, the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) called on the public to voice their ideas on the election of commission members. As a good citizen, I would like to respond to this call. I think that the government established the commission in an effort to ensure that the public enjoys justice in terms of human rights. The commission will always remind the government and other parties at home not to violate human rights.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
EU gives Rp 40m for refugees
EU gives Rp 40m for refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The European Union has provided the Indonesian government with Rp 40 million in aid for the continuation of the resettlement program for some 200,000 East Timor refugees who have opted to remain in Indonesia.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
By Tarko Sudiarno
By Tarko Sudiarno The Jakarta Post Surakarta Hotels, travel bureaus and royal family of Surakarta lamented on Tuesday the hunt on American people at star-rated hotels conducted by certain group on Sunday. Aris Supriyadi, sales manager of Sahid Raya Hotel, Surakarta, one of two hotels swept by the anti-U.S. group said that several foreign tourists had canceled their plan to visit here due to the "operation". Not only foreign guests who were frightened by the hunt, but also domestic tourists.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mutilated body found in bags
Mutilated body found in bags BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The residents of Banjarmasin were shocked upon finding two bags, which turned out later to contain human body parts, on two rivers on Saturday and Tuesday. The first bag was found on Saturday on the Martapura river, which crosses the city of Banjarmasin, and the second bag, slightly smaller than the first, was found on a smaller river, around one kilometer away.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
[b]Asian currencies mostly down,
Asian currencies mostly down, economic concerns cited 2. Market (1 X 35) Asian stocks lose gains to end lower 3. Mariot (1x35) Marriott upbeat about new operation 4. Power ( 2 X 24) Jawa Power seeks U.S. 5 cents/kwh electricity rate from PLN 5. Gold ( 2 X 16) Europe gold softer, awaits U.S. action
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
[i]Indonesia, still mired in an economic crisis, is among the
Indonesia, still mired in an economic crisis, is among the countries now facing the economic impact of the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States. Mari Pangestu .. 2. Islam -- 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni A common enemy for Russia, U.S.? By Daniel Broessler PRAGUE (DPA): Twelve years separate the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York. This short span of time divides the era of dawning of hope from the era of dawning of horror.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore sees worsening outlook after U.S. attacks
Singapore sees worsening outlook after U.S. attacks SINGAPORE (AP): Cabinet ministers said Tuesday that the government is working on a second economic rescue package for the recession-hit city-state amid a worsening economic outlook after the terror attacks in the United States.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
for 4julia..."We must not talk too much and promise more than we
for 4julia..."We must not talk too much and promise more than we can deliver." Now that Megawati is president, it is time to deliver.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mutilated body
Mutilated body found in bags BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The residents of Banjarmasin were shocked upon finding two bags, which turned out later to contain human body parts, on two rivers on Saturday and Tuesday. The first bag was found on Saturday on the Martapura river, which crosses the city of Banjarmasin, and the second bag, slightly smaller than the first, was found on a smaller river, around one kilometer away.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tough challenge: How to save state-owned 'TVRI'
Tough challenge: How to save state-owned 'TVRI' JAKARTA (JP): Legislators were engaged in intense debate on Tuesday over what actions to take to save the ailing state-owned broadcasting station TVRI. Legislator Effendy Choirie from the National Awakening Party (PKB) proposed that the television station be privatized. Other legislators, however, were concerned that privatizing the company would make TVRI lose its social mission and make it a purely commercial enterprise.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Except Saturday), Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Cascades Poolside Restaurant: Jazz Band, Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Live music, Tuesday to Sunday, 9 p.m. onwards, Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m.).
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian shares ended lower Tuesday on selling in select
Indonesian shares ended lower Tuesday on selling in select blue chips as sentiment turned negative following falls in several major regional equities markets, dealers said. They added that earlier buying sentiment stemming from U.S. markets' rebound Monday wasn't sustained. The JSX Composite Index ended down 0.3 percent, or 1.307 points at 409.087, down from its intraday high of 415.885. Volume was relatively light at 411 million shares valued at Rp 347 billion.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Germany-Indonesia-trade .rm Indonesian-German trade (million DM) 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imports from Indonesia 3,010 2,860 3,292 4,080 3,957 3,825 4,897 Exports to Indonesia 3,536 3,928 4,008 5,211 3,339 2,019 2,434 Trade volume 6,546 6,788 7,300 9,291 7,296 5,844 7,331.4 Trade Balance -526 -1,068 -716 -1,131 618 1,806 2,463.4 %Change in export volume 11.09 2.04 30.01 -35.92 -39.53 20.55...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bogor pessimistic about tax target
Bogor pessimistic about tax target BOGOR (JP): The city revenue office here plans to send 179 tax collectors to 68 subdistricts of Bogor to raise tax revenue from uncollected land and building tax (PBB), an official said on Monday. According to Bambang Gunawan, the head of the city revenue office, the action was decided after the office projected that it would be unable to reach the government target of some Rp 16.5 billion (US$ 1.83 million) in revenue from PBB.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN auto sales up, but outlook dim
ASEAN auto sales up, but outlook dim SINGAPORE (AFP): Motor vehicle sales in the four biggest Southeast Asian markets climbed 7 percent from a year ago to 577,671 units in the first seven months of 2001, an industry report said. However regional sales are forecast to fall on waning consumer confidence particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia, Automotive Resources Asia Ltd. (ARA) said in a report Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/Arief Suhardiman
JP/Arief Suhardiman ANTI-U.S. RALLY: Dozens of youths from various hardline groups stage a peaceful rally in front of a Western country's embassy in Jakarta. They threatened on Tuesday to wage a jihad should the U.S. and its allies go ahead with their planned aggression against Afghanistan. Photo B JP/ P. J. Leo A HAPPY LIFE?: A family belonging to an Irian Jaya tribe happily wash sweet potatoes they have just harvested at a river in the Baliem valley.