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Archive: 28 September 2001

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PSM and Persija win first matches

PSM and Persija win first matches MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Host PSM and Jakarta-based Persija won their first matches of the Indonesian Soccer League's Eastern division quarterfinals at Mattoangin Stadium here on Wednesday.

JP/R. Berto Wedhatama

JP/R. Berto Wedhatama GRANDSON & GRANDPA: Police from the Penjaringan subprecinct arrested on Tuesday three people for their alleged part in the trafficking. They were identified as Iskandar, 46, owner of Cempaka Bar, Dju Dju Ardasih, 45, owner of Yayasan Karya Setiawan, the housemaid recruitment...

IOC must reject harboring of terrorists

IOC must reject harboring of terroristsBy Anak Agung Banyu Perwita ADELAIDE, Australia (JP): Debate is growing following the U.S.'s controversial plan of "retaliation" against terrorists.Some in the Muslim world say the U.S.

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: The fax rolled off the machine into the

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: The fax rolled off the machine into the offices of Al-Jazeera Television on Sunday, and a world preparing for war paused for a moment to read it. 2. Star -- 2 x 21 36pt NCSB Malaysia experienced in fighting terrorism KUALA LUMPUR: The U.S.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Sukarno's collections; paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct. 15. * Painting Back to Basic by Randhy Bugis, Mini Gallery, the Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.

1. Women - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15

1. Women - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Women-trafficking rampant, law enforcement weak2. Girls - 28 HBC, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x24 Housemaid recruitment agencies to be raided 3. Glodok - 36 NCSB, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x16 Tension high in Glodok area4.

Tension high in Glodok area

Tension high in Glodok area JAKARTA (JP): Tension was high in the Glodok area in Kota, Central Jakarta, on Thursday, after Taman Sari Public Order Officers demolished VCD vendors' stands along the road during a raid on the vendors on Wednesday night.

Mandiri sets pricing formula for BII acquisition

Mandiri sets pricing formula for BII acquisition BERNI K. MUSTAFA The Jakarta Post Jakarta State owned Bank Mandiri said on Thursday the acquisition price of Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) depended on how much capital the latter needed to meet the minimum required capital adequacy ratio (CAR)...

Rights activists concerned over terrorism agency

Rights activists concerned over terrorism agency JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military chief's proposal to establish a new antiterrorist agency has sparked fear among human rights activists of a resurrection of the New Order regime's dreaded internal security agency (Kopkamtib).

The government's Semen Gresik dilemma

The government's Semen Gresik dilemmaBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The cash-starved government will raise almost Rp 5 trillion (US$520 million) if it exercises a put option to sell its 51 percent stake in the Semen Gresik cement holding company to Mexico's Cemex before Oct. 26.

Higher salary will not curb corruption: Tamin

Higher salary will not curb corruption: Tamin JAKARTA (JP): A debate on the fight against corruption practices has surfaced again as two ministers and legislators differ in their concepts on how to eradicate the fraudulent conduct.

Ismuhadi questioned

Ismuhadi questioned JAKARTA (JP): City police questioned Tengku Ismuhadi on Thursday afternoon at city police headquarters in relation to Sunday's bomb blast at Atrium Plaza, Senen, in Central Jakarta.Ismuhadi, who is now serving a life sentence for his role in last year's bombing of the Jakarta...

Women-trafficking uncontrolled: Expert

Women-trafficking uncontrolled: ExpertBenget T. Simbolon The Jakarta Post in Jakarta Trafficking in women is rampant here due to inadequate legal instruments and weak law enforcement, a researcher said on Thursday.

Tension high after raid on VCD vendors in Glodok

Tension high after raid on VCD vendors in Glodok JAKARTA (JP): Tension was high in the Glodok area in Kota, Central Jakarta, on Thursday, after Taman Sari Public Order Officers demolished VCD vendors' stands along the road during a raid on the vendors on Wednesday night.

20 arrested for drug cases

20 arrested for drug cases JAKARTA (JP): Three foreigners are among 20 people arrested in the past two weeks for drug-related crimes, police said.City police detective chief Sr. Com. Adang Rochyana said that the suspects were arrested in the period between Sept. 11 and Sept. 25.

Heavy penalty for drug dealers

Heavy penalty for drug dealersFrom Neraca The Klender housing compound in East Jakarta is widely known as a den of drug users and dealers. The police have frequently arrested them at this location.Unfortunately, it is an open secret that these suspects are usually not tried in a court of law but...

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia sign labor agreement

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia sign labor agreementBy Erafzon Saptiyulda and Benny S Butarbutar JAKARTA (Antara): The signing, for the first time, of minutes of a meeting on manpower affairs relating to the welfare and legal certainty of Indonesian migrant laborers has marked a new chapter in the...

Gusmiati Suid in intensive care

Gusmiati Suid in intensive care JAKARTA (JP): Prominent choreographer Gusmiati Suid was still under intensive care at the Medistra hospital in South Jakarta on Thursday after being taken to the hospital's Intensive Care Unit two days earlier, a hospital member of staff said."She is still in the ICU.

1. PATUNG (58cm) -- 48pt Goudy Bold 7/1

1. PATUNG (58cm) -- 48pt Goudy Bold 7/1Sculptors stick to what they know in Jakarta Jakartan sculptors keep tradition alive (1x37) 2. TOKO (44cm) -- 28pt Futura Medium 4/1Designer mourning de rigeur on NY's Fifth Avenue NY shopping mecca draped in Stars and Stripes (1x34) ================= 3.

Confusing situation

Confusing situation I have never been a member of a political party and have rarely participated in any political activity, except the national general elections. So, I think it is only logical that I become confused when following the present political events and try to understand the "why" behind...

New PGI chief must play by the rules

New PGI chief must play by the rules JAKARTA (JP): The next chairman of the Indonesia Golf Association (PGI) must be someone who possesses the quality of being able to run the association based upon strict compliance with the rules, according to a golf observer.

1,300 return from Malaysia

1,300 return from Malaysia PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: At least 1,300 Indonesian workers working at a wood processing company in Bintulu, Malaysia, have returned to their hometowns in Pontianak and Sambas due to a dispute with their employers, a police officer said.Comr.

Enjoy all-in-one shopping-recreation

Enjoy all-in-one shopping-recreation JAKARTA (JP): Some shopping centers and malls in the capital are trying to pamper local shoppers by providing a variety of facilities, as shoppers visit these centers not only to shop but also to have fun.Several malls run facilities to attract visitors.

Thailand to review visa policy following US attacks

Thailand to review visa policy following US attacks Reuters BangkokThailand said on Thursday it would review its policy of issuing tourist visas on arrival in the wake of the attacks on the United States.

1. Gresik --

1. Gresik -- 1 x 26 48pt NCSB The Semen Gresik dilemma By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The cash-starved government will raise almost Rp 5 trillion (US$530 million) if it exercises its put option to sell its 51 percent stake in Semen Gresik cement holding company to Mexico's Cemex before Oct. 26. 2.

Asian stocks:

Asian stocks: Mixed,boosted by bargain AP Hong Kong Share prices ended mixed in Asia Thursday, though some markets were boosted by bargain hunting and technical buying. Many markets traded in a narrow range as players watched for developments in the U.S. response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

'HMFD not an alarming disease'

'HMFD not an alarming disease' JAKARTA (JP): The city health agency called upon the public to remain calm amid the reemergence of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), which had recently afflicted a number of children here.

Rentals for retail space rise as demand continues to grow

Rentals for retail space rise as demand continues to grow JAKARTA (JP): An increase in demand for retail space over the past several months has resulted in an increase in rentals, and the trend is likely continue.

for 4gresik ... the central issue actually boils down to what the

for 4gresik ... the central issue actually boils down to what the local people see as unfair sharing of the pie.

Hunting for unique but cute mementos

Hunting for unique but cute mementos JAKARTA (JP): You have a flight back home in the next couple of days, or tonight maybe, but still have not got something to give to your family and friends. Don't worry.

Asian stocks end mixed, some markets boosted by bargain

Asian stocks end mixed, some markets boosted by bargain HONG KONG (AP) Share prices ended mixed in Asia Thursday, though some markets were boosted by bargain hunting and technical buying. Many markets traded in a narrow range as players watched for developments in the U.S. response to the Sept.

Estrada asks SC to defer trial

Estrada asks SC to defer trial MANILA (DPA): Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to defer the start of his trial on a capital charge of plunder set for next week.

Indonesia said on Thursday it would keep its 30 percent import

Indonesia said on Thursday it would keep its 30 percent import duty on rice until at least next year. The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it approved the third and final tranche of around US$135 million of Pakistan's $596 million stand-by loan with the fund. Mass layoffs by U.S.

It's not only about Tae Kwon Do and Kim chi

It's not only about Tae Kwon Do and Kim chi JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is currently home to over 20,000 South Koreans. Ask any locals in the street about Korean, they will immediately point their fingers to Mister Kim, Mister Im, Mister Lee or Mister Park, who work as bosses at factories in Jakarta's...

House to choose BI deputy governors next month

House to choose BI deputy governors next month JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives will choose new deputy governors for Bank Indonesia in the second week of October, ending the vacuum which has left the three positions empty since early this year.

Beddu blames Soeharto

Beddu blames Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Beddu Amang has blamed former president Soeharto for a land swap deal that caused some Rp 95.4 billion in state losses."It was the (former) president's order, I only did my job," Beddu told the South Jakarta District...

Amien warns against resorting to jihad

Amien warns against resorting to jihad JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais warned Muslims in Indonesia not to easily resort to jihad (holy war) against the United States unless it proceeded with its aggression threat on Afghanistan in a blind rage.

JP/4/BANYU

JP/4/BANYUWorld Islamic body must reject harboring of terrorists By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita ADELAIDE, Australia (JP): Debate is growing following the U.S.'s controversial plan of "retaliation" against terrorists. Some in the Muslim world say the U.S.

The government's Semen Gresik dilemma

The government's Semen Gresik dilemmaBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The cash-starved government will raise almost Rp 5 trillion (US$520 million) if it exercises a put option to sell its 51 percent stake in the Semen Gresik cement holding company to Mexico's Cemex before Oct. 26.

Publicly listed PT Bakrie Finance Corporation (BFC), a

Publicly listed PT Bakrie Finance Corporation (BFC), a subsidiary of the Bakrie & Brothers Group, and its creditors have agreed to appoint PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as an independent financial advisor to oversee its debt restructuring scheme.

RP passes money

RP passes money laundering bill AFP Manila House of Representatives members have passed a bill to outlaw money laundering, raising hopes the Philippines will escape sanctions from industrialized nations, officials said Thursday.

The Semen Gresik dilemma

The Semen Gresik dilemmaBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The cash-starved government will raise almost Rp 5 trillion (US$520 million) if it exercises a put option to sell its 51 percent stake in the Semen Gresik cement holding company to Mexico's Cemex before Oct. 26.

Asian stocks end mixed, markets boosted

Asian stocks end mixed, markets boosted HONG KONG (AP) Share prices ended mixed in Asia Thursday, though some markets were boosted by bargain hunting and technical buying.Many markets traded in a narrow range as players watched for developments in the U.S. response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

RP passes money

RP passes money laundering bill AFP Manila House of Representatives members have passed a bill to outlaw money laundering, raising hopes the Philippines will escape sanctions from industrialized nations, officials said Thursday.

Home favorite Angie cruises into Bali quarters

Home favorite Angie cruises into Bali quarters NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Indonesian starlet tennis player Angelique Widjaya cruised to the quarterfinals while compatriot Wynne Prakusya slumped at the US$170,000 Wismilak International tennis tournament here on Thursday.

Dollar exchange rate

Dollar exchange rateFrom KompasAs a layman, I find comments reported in the media on the appropriate exchange rate of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar ridiculous.I am disappointed with the comment made by the newly appointed minister for trade and industry for taking the side of exporters, saying...

Malaysia Aims To Find New Export Mkts In US: Trade Min

Malaysia Aims To Find New Export Mkts In US: Trade Min Asia Press Kuala LumpurMalaysia will try to find new export markets in the U.S. and Southeast Asia to offset the worsening economic downturn following the terrorist attacks in the U.S., a top trade official said.

U.S. asks Indonesia

U.S. asks Indonesia to freeze bin Laden assetsBernie K. Mustafa The Jakarta Post in Jakarta In its global campaign against terrorism, the U.S. government has asked Indonesia to freeze assets belonging to Osama bin Laden, although Bank Indonesia said it needed evidence against bin Laden to back up...

Lombok joins bin Laden hunt

Lombok joins bin Laden hunt MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): "Osama fever" has hit Lombok, an island near Bali famous for its sun, sand and sea.Last weekend, tourists and residents were bemused when police stopped cars and searched vehicles in case vehicle owners were hiding the world's most...

Polysindo to complete restructuring

Polysindo to complete restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest integrated textile producer PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, a member of the debt-ridden Texmaco Group, is hoping to finalize its debt restructuring program with the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) by year-end.

Megawati told to regain lost market confidence

Megawati told to regain lost market confidenceBy Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): Japanese business leaders and top government officials told visiting President Megawati Soekarnoputri that they were ready to make more investments and provide additional money to Indonesia if the...

2 X 22 48pt Bodoni

2 X 22 48pt BodoniSale of Semen Gresik: Milestone or imbroglio? By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The cash-starved government will raise almost Rp 5 trillion (US$530 million) if it exercises its put option to sell its 51 percent stake ...2.

Regional officers to get education in Singapore

Regional officers to get education in Singapore BANDUNG, West Java: Civil servants of the public administration offices in regional areas will be sent to Singapore to get training on how to deal with the implementation of regional autonomy.

Indonesia asked to freeze bin Laden's assets

Indonesia asked to freeze bin Laden's assets JAKARTA (JP): In its global campaign against terrorism, the U.S. government has asked Indonesia to freeze assets belonging to Osama bin Laden, although Bank Indonesia said it needed evidence against bin Laden to back up the request.

Antiterrorist agency: The Indonesian Military chief's proposal to

Antiterrorist agency: The Indonesian Military chief's proposal to establish a new antiterrorist agency has sparked fear among human rights activists of a resurrection of the New Order regime's dreaded internal security agency (Kopkamtib).

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 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 Music 4:30 Children's Program 5:15 Religious Teachings 6:00 News...

Missing evidence questioned

Missing evidence questioned TANGERANG (JP): A defendant in a drug case burst into tears after finding out that Rp 10 million and three cellular phones belonging to her which had been confiscated by the police were missing.The defendant, Erni bin Muchtadi, 37, a resident of Jl.

BFC appoints PWC as advisor

BFC appoints PWC as advisor JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie Finance Corporation (BFC), a subsidiary of the Bakrie & Brothers Group, and its creditors have agreed to appoint PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as an independent financial advisor to oversee its debt restructuring scheme.

U.S. citizens allowed to leave

U.S. citizens allowed to leave JAKARTA (JP): Because of rising security threats against Americans in the country, the U.S. government warned its citizens on Thursday to defer travel to Indonesia and allowed all its nonessential personnel to leave the country.The U.S.

Comfort women demand government attention

Comfort women demand government attention JAKARTA (JP): A group of elderly women forced by Japanese soldiers to be comfort women in the period between 1942 and 1945 reiterated their demand on Thursday that the government pay attention to their fate.

Megawati told to regain lost market confidence

Megawati told to regain lost market confidenceFABIOLA DESY UNIDJAJA AND KORNELIUS PURBA The Jakarta Post Tokyo Japanese business leaders and top government officials told visiting President Megawati Soekarnoputri that they were ready to pour more investments, and to provide more fresh money to...

Higher pay won't curb graft: Tamin

Higher pay won't curb graft: TaminPetrus Sugiyo The Jakarta Post in Jakarta A debate on the fight against corruption practices has surfaced again as two ministers and legislators differ in their concepts on how to eradicate the fraudulent conduct.

Railway authority seize 1060 fake tickets

Railway authority seize 1060 fake tickets PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Official at PT KAI, that manages the railway operation here, said on Thursday that the company had arrested three suspects and confiscated 1060 fake tickets at a railway station in Kutoarjo, about 100 kilometers east of the city.

The Microsoft case

The Microsoft case Although somewhat obscured by the specter of an anti-terrorist war that is hanging over the world in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in the United States, it is nevertheless no exaggeration to say that the verdict that was passed by the West Jakarta District Court last...

Telkomsel expands network

Telkomsel expands network JAKARTA (JP): Mobile telephone network provider PT Telkomsel announced on Thursday it was entering into cooperation with four mobile telephone vendors -- Nokia, Motorola, Siemens and Ericsson -- for network expansion across Indonesia, a senior executive said.

RI to maintain rice duty

RI to maintain rice duty JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia said on Thursday it would keep its 30 percent import duty on rice until at least next year."We won't increase or lower the duty, at least until next year," Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih told reporters.

PSM and Persija win first matches

PSM and Persija win first matches MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Host PSM and Jakarta-based Persija won their first matches of the Indonesian Soccer League's Eastern division quarterfinals at Mattoangin Stadium here on Wednesday.

Raids to deal

Raids to deal with women trafficking Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post in Jakarta The police are planning to raid housemaid recruitment agencies that are believed to be used as a cover for the trafficking of women, especially underage girls, for prostitution.

JAKARTA (JP): The police are planning to raid housemaid

JAKARTA (JP): The police are planning to raid housemaid recruitment agencies that are believed to be used as a cover for the trafficking of women, especially underage girls, for prostitution.The decision was made on Thursday following a crackdown on an agency in Mangga Besar, Central Jakarta, and...

NGOs against U.S. planned attack

NGOs against U.S. planned attack KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): A group of Malaysian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urged the United States on Thursday not to launch military strikes against Afghanistan to avenge the Sept. 11 terror attacks in New York and Washington.

Policeman shot in Kupang clash

Policeman shot in Kupang clash KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Six people, including Adj. Brig. Imanuel, a member of the East Nusa Tenggara police Mobile Brigade, were shot on Wednesday evening in a clash between security officers and East Timorese refugees in front of the local police headquarters.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 27, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 25,000 Adindo Foresta 100 0 0 AGIS 120 0 547,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 500 25 1,000 Alakasa 215...

Promoting economic cooperation with Indonesia

Promoting economic cooperation with Indonesia Promoting economic cooperation between two nations By Dr. Yul Kwon Economic relations between Indonesia and Korea have expanded significantly over the past decades.

Madurese, Dayaks need government mediation

Madurese, Dayaks need government mediation JAKARTA (JP): The government had stopped short of playing a mediatory role in efforts being made to reconcile Central Kalimantan's indigenous Dayaks and Madurese migrants, a Dayak community leader announced on Wednesday.K.M.A.

Housemaid recruitment agencies to be raided

Housemaid recruitment agencies to be raided JAKARTA (JP): The police are planning to raid housemaid recruitment agencies that are believed to be used as a cover for the trafficking of women, especially underage girls, for prostitution.

Japan rules out debt haircut possibility

Japan rules out debt haircut possibilityBy Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi told visiting President Megawati Soekarnoputri here on Thursday that Japan could under no circumstances accede to a request for debt relief as this would run...

Council approves revised city budget

Council approves revised city budget JAKARTA (JP): All factions of the City Council have approved the revised city budget of Rp 8.14 trillion (US$856.8 million) for 2001, an increase of 8.6 percent from about Rp 7.5 trillion approved last December.Some Rp 5.

Maan takes one shot lead at Epson Cup 2001

Maan takes one shot lead at Epson Cup 2001 BOGOR, West Java (JP): Maan Nasim took a one-stroke lead over Anthony Sinclair of Australia after the first round of the Rp 370 million (US$38,900) Epson Cup at the Jagorawi Golf and Country Club in Bogor, West Java, on Thursday.

On diphtheria

On diphtheria Referring to the article New diphtheria strain alters vaccine policy published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 18, 2001, I would like to make some clarifications to avoid any misunderstanding among our readers.

Terrorism

Terrorism Rights activists concerned over terrorism agency. Page 2 Housemaid Housemaid recruitment agencies to be raided. Page 3 Semen Gresik The Semen Gresik dilemma. Page 4Soccer Lazio and Arsenal suffer Champions League woes. Page 7 Sculptors Jakartan sculptors keep tradition alive.

Six Taiwanese arrested in Bitung

Six Taiwanese arrested in Bitung BITUNG, North Sulawesi: Bitung immigration office in North Sulawesi has arrested six Taiwanese for violating immigration regulations, an official said on Thursday.Mulyono, head of the Bitung immigration office, said that the six, who did not have adequate...

1. Mega (3x15)

1. Mega (3x15) Megawati told to regain lost market confidence 2. Phone (2x21)Govt to lower telecoms construction target 3. Gov (2x18)House to choose BI deputy governors in Oct. 4. Sel (3x8)Telkomsel expands network 5. Poly Polysindo to complete restructuring6.

Tension high after raid on VCD vendors in Glodok

Tension high after raid on VCD vendors in Glodok JAKARTA (JP): Tension was high in the Glodok area in Kota, Central Jakarta, on Thursday, after Taman Sari Public Order Officers demolished VCD vendors' stands along the road during a raid on the vendors on Wednesday night.

Activists in

Activists in fret over antiterrorist agencyMuhammad Yazid The Jakarta Post in Jakarta The Indonesian Military chief's proposal to establish a new antiterrorist agency has sparked fear among human rights activists of a resurrection of the New Order regime's dreaded internal security agency...

Government to lower telecoms construction target

Government to lower telecoms construction target JAKARTA (JP): The government will lower the target for the country's telecommunications development to a more realistic level, bearing in mind that the country has yet to overcome its economic crisis, a senior official has said.

Mandiri sets pricing scheme for BII takeover

Mandiri sets pricing scheme for BII takeover JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Mandiri said on Thursday that the acquisition price of Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) depended on how much capital BII needed to meet the minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR) requirement of 8 percent.

JAKARTA (JP): The police are planning to raid housemaid

JAKARTA (JP): The police are planning to raid housemaid recruitment agencies that are believed to be used as a cover for the trafficking of women, especially underage girls, for prostitution.The decision was made on Thursday following a crackdown on an agency in Mangga Besar, Central Jakarta, and...

Women trafficking rampant, law enforcement weak

Women trafficking rampant, law enforcement weak JAKARTA (JP): Trafficking in women is rampant here due to inadequate legal instruments and weak law enforcement, a researcher said on Thursday.Johnna Debora Imelda, a University of Indonesia scholar who has carried out research related to this issue,...

Mall Daan Mogot (25,000 sq meter) in West Jakarta, Plaza Glodok

Mall Daan Mogot (25,000 sq meter) in West Jakarta, Plaza Glodok (26,000 sq meter), Central Jakarta, ITC Cempaka Mas (65,000) sq meter), extended section of Pasaraya Grande, South Jakarta, and Plaza Cibubur (9,000 aq meter), southern part of Jakarta.

1. Mega (3x15)

1. Mega (3x15)Megawati told to regain lost market confidence 2. Phone (2x21)Govt to lower telecoms construction target3. Poly Polysindo to complete restructuring4. BII (2x18)Mandiri sets pricing scheme for BII takeover5.Belum 2 Thai to review visa policy 6. Belum 1 IMF:RP growth will be 2.

Govt to lower telecoms construction target

Govt to lower telecoms construction target TANTRI YULIANDINI The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government will lower the target for the country's telecommunications development to a more realistic level keeping in mind that the country has yet to overcome its economic crisis, a senior official said.

Sculptors stick to what they know in Jakarta

Sculptors stick to what they know in JakartaBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): A statue of a goddess, playing a mandolin in a standing position wearing a transparent dress with her long hair blown by the wind welcomes visitors at Taman Ismail Marzuki's Galeri Cipta in Central Jakarta.

Arabs demand Italy's apology on racist remarks

Arabs demand Italy's apology on racist remarksAgence France-Presse Cairo CAIRO (AFP): The Arabs demand an apology from the Italian government after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi made "racist" remarks about Western civilization being superior to Islam, the Arab League chief said Thursday.

Rupiah Rates Sept.27

Rupiah Rates Sept.27 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,160.00 10,160.00 9,612.00 9,708.00Austrian schilling 1 613.76 681.13 644.05 650.83Australian dollar 1 4,462.75 4,955.03 4,682.97 4,734.59Belgian franc 1 209.36 232.34 219.69 222.

JP/4/BANYU

JP/4/BANYUWorld Islamic body must reject harboring of terrorists By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita ADELAIDE, Australia (JP): Debate is growing following the U.S.'s controversial plan of "retaliation" against terrorists. The Muslim world is also divided, with those saying the U.S.