Archive: 27 September 2001
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Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/Stock
JP/18/Stock Shares end sharply lower Indonesian shares ended sharply lower Wednesday as worries grew that there would be more demonstrations in the capital if the U.S. attacked Afghanistan, dealers said. The JSX Composite Index fell two percent, or 8.069 points, to 401.018. However, it was up from its intraday low of 397.558, the lowest intraday low since June 11. Decliners led gainers 127 to 14, with 56 stocks unchanged.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Insecurity cripples transport in Aceh
Insecurity cripples transport in Aceh BANDA ACEH: Public transport between Banda Aceh, at the western tip of Aceh, and Aceh Singkil in the east has been crippled over the past fortnight due to instability in the region. CV BAS and CV Aceh Barat, the two bus companies serving the route every day, stopped their operations two weeks ago following an incident in Aceh Singkil in which a dozen civilians were killed. The military and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels blamed each other for the massacre.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cowardly act
Cowardly act From Warta Kota As a Jakarta resident, I was really annoyed when I read a news story published in WartaKota about the bomb blasts on Sunday, Sept. 23, at Senen Atrium. I think the perpetrators are cowards with no concern for the well-being of Jakarta residents. What message did they want to convey, if any? Bombings in public places are really barbaric acts.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept 26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 -75 150,000 Adindo Foresta 100 0 0 AGIS 120 -5 210,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 475 -100 60,000 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 825 -25 49,500 Alter Abadi 80 0 0 Alumindo Light 625 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 220 -5 350,000 Aneka Tambang 950 25 300,000 Apac Citra 255 5 127,500 Aqua...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
WTO conference to go ahead in Doha: WTO and Qatar
WTO conference to go ahead in Doha: WTO and Qatar AFP Geneva The World Trade Organization and Qatar repeated on Wednesday that a WTO ministerial meeting, a key step towards a new round of world trade talks, will go ahead as planned in Doha on Nov. 9-13.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Who's destroying Pelabuhan Ratu?
Who's destroying Pelabuhan Ratu? Although I have traveled widely, I consider Pelabuhan Ratu one of the most beautiful places on earth. Rugged coastlines, unspoiled beaches, natural wilderness, lush vegetation -- a truly magical hideaway. Even the drive there is very scenic with mountains, valleys and beautiful trees along the way. Now I am saddened to see that the beach at Karang Hawu is being wantonly destroyed, while officials apparently turn a blind eye.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
.rm
.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 %Change in import volume -4.98 15.10 23.94...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousand islands' bylaw approved
Thousand islands' bylaw approved JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has approved the establishment of two districts in Kepulauan Seribu (the Thousand islands) regency and urged the city administration to reclaim some of the islands, which have been privately managed by business magnates. The bylaw, which was approved during the Council's plenary session here on Wednesday, divides the regency into South Kepulauan Seribu district and North Kepulauan Seribu district.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singaporean expert fails to testify
Singaporean expert fails to testify JAKARTA (JP): The president of Singapore-based ASEAN Intellectual Property Association, the defendant in the first ever cybercrime case here, failed to testify at a hearing held at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday. Prosecutor Suhardi presented Murgiana Haq as an expert witness in the trial of Tjandra Sugiono, who was charged with fraudulent competition for illegally registering the domain name, Mustika Ratu.com.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
DAMRI drivers go on strike over wages
DAMRI drivers go on strike over wages SURABAYA (JP): Around 400 bus drivers and crew members of the state public transport company (DAMRI) went on strike in Surabaya leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The drivers rallied at the provincial legislative council, demanding a 200 percent salary increase. The all-out strike followed on from the failure of negotiations with the company's executives on Tuesday to make any headway.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. * Kebiar Seni VII Taksu, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), until Oct. 2. * Painting by Hanafi, Komaneka Gallery, Jl. Wanara Raya (0361- 976090) Monkey Forest, Ubud, until Oct. 2. Film French Films at 8:30 p.m., Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Phone: 0361 979253): Oct.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Batam autonomy
Batam autonomy worries investors BATAM, Riau: Implementation of regional autonomy on Batam island is worrying investors from neighboring Singapore. Like businesspeople from other parts of the world, Singaporeans have not yet received sufficient information about the autonomy that Indonesia's central government gave to regencies one year ago.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sanchez-Vicario and yayuk waltz to Bali 2nd round
Sanchez-Vicario and yayuk waltz to Bali 2nd round NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Indonesian doubles tennis players cruised to the quarterfinals round of the US$170,000 WTA Tour Wismilak International tournament here on Wednesday. Veteran tennis player Yayuk Basuki made a pair with world number 18 Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, while Wynne Prakusye jumped to the next round with Janet Lee of Chinese Taipei.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bush to attend APEC summit: China
Bush to attend APEC summit: China BEIJING (Dow Jones): U.S. President George W. Bush has assured China of his attendance at next month's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, salving concerns of a late withdrawal from Shanghai's showcase summit. Beijing's leadership has been concerned that the key leader in the Asia Pacific region might be forced to cancel, tarnishing a keynote event which China has spent almost a year organizing and promoting.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Corrupters
Corrupters Death penalty for corrupters demanded. Page 2 HFMD Hand-foot-mouth disease returns, invades schools. Page 3 Golf Tiger Woods bait laid at Nations Cup golf c'ship. Page 6 Galungan Galungan, a time of blessings and festivity in Bali. Page 9 Cement Govt seeks extension of Semen Gresik sale deadline. Page 12 IT What do we mean when we say IT? Page 13
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Plan to reduce bandwidth hailed
Plan to reduce bandwidth hailed JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to reduce frequency bandwidths for certain cellular operators operating on both 900 MHz and 1800 Mhz is expected to entice new investors to come and invest in the country's mobile phone industry, according to an expert. As a consequence of the plan, the government will have to review and reevaluate existing licenses in respect of their bandwidths.
Thu, 27 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 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Health 9:00 Quiz 10:00 News 10:30 Music 11:30 Traditional Performances Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 5:30 a.m.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Debate on jihad intensifies across the Muslim world
Debate on jihad intensifies across the Muslim world By Terry Friel JAKARTA (Reuters): The United States vow that war against terrorism is not war against Islam may have fallen on deaf ears as cries of jihad, or holy war, resound across the Muslim world. The accompanying threat to strike Afghanistan in the hunt for Osama bin Laden, the chief suspect in the devastating Sept. 11 attacks on New York and Washington, risks triggering a violent backlash among the world's billion Muslims.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks
Govt seeks extension of SG deadline BERNI.H.MOESTAFA The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government has asked Mexican-based cement producer Cemex SA de CV to extend its deadline for the purchase of a US$520 million share in PT Semen Gresik, amid pressure from legislators opposing the sale.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's party must
Megawati's party must remember past pledges Paige Johnson and Julia Suryakusuma The Jakarta Post in Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle promised to recognize and support human rights and the various freedoms in modern democracy, such as freedom of opinion, association, organization, religion, and the press.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt's plan to reduce bandwidth hailed
Govt's plan to reduce bandwidth hailed JP/12/phone Governemnt's plan to reduce bandwidth hailed DADAN WIJAKSANA The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's plan to reduce frequency bandwidths for certain cellular operators operating on both 900 MHz and 1800 Mhz is expected to entice new investors to come and invest in the country's mobile phone industry, according to an expert.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/BALI
JP/6/BALI RI doubles cruise to quarterfinals THE JAKARTA POST Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesian doubles tennis players cruised to the quarterfinals round of the US$170,000 WTA Tour Wismilak International tournament here on Wednesday. Veteran tennis player Yayuk Basuki made a pair with world number 18 Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, while Wynne Prakusye jumped to the next round with Janet Lee of Chinese Taipei.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Extension of Semen Gresik sale deadline sought
Extension of Semen Gresik sale deadline sought JAKARTA (JP): The government has asked Mexican-based cement producer Cemex SA de CV to extend its deadline for the purchase of a US$520 million share in PT Semen Gresik, amid pressure from legislators opposing the sale.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
American national complains about telephoned threat
American national complains about telephoned threat JAKARTA (JP): An American consultant living in Yogyakarta has complained to Sleman Police station about threats made against him following political tension between the U.S. and Afghanistan, according to Machfud MD, former minister of defense and security. "I accompanied him to the police on Sept. 22.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fire damages buildings
Fire damages buildings JAKARTA (JP): At least three buildings were damaged by a fire on Wednesday that started after a stove exploded in a restaurant on Jl. Taman Sari, Pecenongan, Central Jakarta. There were no injuries or fatalities during the incident. Although firefighters succeeded in bringing the fire under control within a short time, it had caused panic among some residents, who took their belongings, including clothes and furniture, out of the house.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/PJ Leo
JP/PJ Leo HAPPY RIDE: A mother with her two childrens look happy riding a bicycle-modified-to vehicles in Kota down town in Medan. The driver said he spent some Rp 500,000 to modify his bicycle and all he had spent had returned as he had been on operation since three months ago, with daily earning of at least Rp 35,000.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students seek refuge after brawl
Students seek refuge after brawl MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least 200 students of the Catholic University of St. Thomas here started seeking refuge at the provincial legislative council building on Tuesday for fear that residents living around their campus would attack their boarding houses. This followed a two-day fierce brawl between them in which 60 students were rushed to hospital with injuries.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands homeless in Jayapura fire
Thousands homeless in Jayapura fire JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Fire razed hundreds of houses in the Jayapura capital of Irian Jaya on Wednesday, leaving thousands of people belonging to some 985 families homeless. A 53-year-old woman named Nurhayati suffered burns in the incident which took place around 10:15 a.m. local time. Losses could reach billions of rupiah in the incident which was said to be the biggest fire that ever took place in Jayapura.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
MUI clarifies statement on jihad
MUI clarifies statement on jihad Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post in Jakarta The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) clarified on Wednesday its call for a jihad, stressing that it did not mean that the organization was urging Muslims to take part in a war against the United States. "Jihad fii sabiilillah means fighting in the path of Allah in a very broad sense ... not in the form of a war or physical contact," MUI Secretary-General Din Syamsuddin told the media here.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Garuda finalizes debt restructuring
Garuda finalizes debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia had finalized its US$1.51 billion debt restructuring and could now concentrate on its privatization plans, a senior executive said. "We have reached an agreement with our creditors to reschedule loans, which had been overdue three years ago for another eight years," Garuda's president and chief executive officer Abdulgani said in New York on Tuesday (Wednesday Jakarta time).
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept.26
Rupiah Rates Sept.26 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Former team leader vows not to call it a 'failure'
Former team leader vows not to call it a 'failure' JAKARTA (JP): An evaluation of Indonesia's performance at the recently concluded SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur was conducted on Wednesday, with former chief-de-mission Putera Astaman disputing calls that the showing was "a failure". Collecting 71 gold medals, Indonesia ended up in third place in Kuala Lumpur, the second time the country has rounded off its biennial sports meet performance in a mediocre position since Brunei Darussalam in 1999.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends lower on Wednesday
Rupiah ends lower on Wednesday The Indonesian rupiah closed lower Wednesday as locally based Japanese companies bought dollars to finance imports, dealers said. The dollar closed at Rp 9,630, up from Rp 9,510 at the close Tuesday. "We saw many Japanese companies buying dollars Wednesday to finance their imports," said a dealer with a foreign bank in Jakarta. Dealers said the market was also nervous about a call by Indonesian radical groups for a holy war against the U.S.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dance troupe promotes Balinese arts in Japan
Dance troupe promotes Balinese arts in Japan By Kadek Suartaya GIANYAR, Bali (JP): Without much publicity, a group of artists from the village of Ubud in Gianyar take off from Ngurah Rai Airport in Kuta, Bali, heading to Fukuoka, Japan. The village artists, who are well-known as accomplished dancers and members of a Balinese gamelan traditional orchestra, are representing Indonesia at the International Art Festival, the Asian Fukuoka Festival 2001, which will run until Sept. 27.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia to take
Asia to take hit amid Global fallout Reuters Washington Emerging economies in Asia, except for China and India, will be hit hard by the global slowdown and the potential economic fallout of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, according to the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook released on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tiger Woods still plans extensive travel
Tiger Woods still plans extensive travel JP/6/BRIEF Woods still plans extensive travel SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP): Despite pulling out of the Lancome Trophy in Paris, Tiger Woods still has plans for an international schedule at the end of the PGA Tour season. Mark Steinberg, his agent at IMG, said Woods is scheduled to play a two-day exhibition Nov. 10-11 in Hong Kong before going to the World Cup in Japan, where he and David Duval are the defending champions.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tiger bait laid
Tiger bait laid at Nations Cup AGENCIES Kuala Lumpur The lure of Tiger Woods and a US$3 million dollar prize pot at the World Cup will provide the major drive for 28 countries at the Nations Cup starting Thursday. Twelve two-man teams from Asia will take on their Western Zone rivals at Kuala Lumpur's Royal Selangor Golf Club where the top six finishers will qualify for the World Cup in Japan this November.