Archive: 28 September 2001
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Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 agency, and Hartadi, 35, a staff member at the agency.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
IOC must reject harboring of terrorists
IOC 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. must be more cautious and others implying support for the prime suspect, Osama bin Laden, and his suspected protector, Afghanistan. What role can the Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC) play as the Islamic-based inter-regional organization?
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Embassy in Malaysia has now clarified that Malaysia was never on any U.S. list of countries deemed to harbor terrorists. 3. Herald -- 2 x 21 36pt NCSB Corporate criminals: S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), until Sept. 29 * Sculpture, Cipta Gallery, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Sept. 30.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 weak 2. 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 area 4. HFMD - 28 MM, 2 cols, 2 lines, 2x16 'HFMD not an alarming disease' 5. Evi - 26 MM, 3 col, 1 lines, 1x25 Missing evidence questioned 6. APBD - 36 HBC, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x20 Council approves revised city budget Focus: 4 biji
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. On Thursday morning vendors gathered in front of the Glodok Electronics Mall to retaliate against the officers, but police personnel from Taman Sari Police subprecinct managed to subdue them. Police also closed Jl.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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) of eight percent. Bank Mandiri president E.C.W Neloe said his bank would pay for BII at a value that would bring BII's CAR to eight percent.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 activists warn that if the plan materializes, the agency would allow widespread human rights abuses to be carried out by the state in the name of security.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. PSM only managed a 1-0 victory over Persita of Tangerang regency, Banten during a dull match. The only goal was scored by Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto in the 37th minute.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 Stock Exchange, was grilled after police declared his wife, Aznani, the main suspect in the blast.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Women-trafficking uncontrolled: Expert
Women-trafficking uncontrolled: Expert Benget 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. Johnna Debora Imelda, a University of Indonesia scholar who has carried out research related to this issue, said that many criminals involved in the offense were untouched by the law, despite what they had done.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. From the suspects, police have confiscated 52.2 grams of heroin, 17.3 grams of marijuana, 547 grams of shabu shabu (crystal methampetamine) and 58 ecstasy pills.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Heavy penalty for drug dealers
Heavy penalty for drug dealers From 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 have, instead, been let free. As a housewife and mother, I am really disappointed over this matter and worried that my children will use drugs.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia sign labor agreement
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia sign labor agreement By 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 relationship between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. We didn't state that she had died," the employee, who asked to remain anonymous, told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. PATUNG (58cm) -- 48pt Goudy Bold 7/1
1. PATUNG (58cm) -- 48pt Goudy Bold 7/1 Sculptors stick to what they know in Jakarta Jakartan sculptors keep tradition alive (1x37) 2. TOKO (44cm) -- 28pt Futura Medium 4/1 Designer mourning de rigeur on NY's Fifth Avenue NY shopping mecca draped in Stars and Stripes (1x34) ================= 3. Photo: A 3x13.5, B 2x16 (color) 4. TV Today 5. Pick of the Flicks 6. Comics, chess and X-word puzzles
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 what is happening. Islamic hardliners in Indonesia are preparing themselves for action against U.S. citizens and assets. The U.S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin said on Thursday he was among those who distrusted opinions that higher salaries would curb corruption.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
The Semen Gresik dilemma
The Semen Gresik dilemma By 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.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. In Indonesia, however, share prices slipped 1.5 percent amid rising concerns over reports of a call for a holy war, or jihad, by the country's Muslim cleric association if the U.S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. House economic affairs committee chairman Oscar Moreno said the measure would establish an anti-money laundering unit in the central bank, which would be empowered to look into suspect accounts subject to a court order.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Angelique, who is better known as Angie, did not have to play at all as her opponent, Australian Alicia Molik, retired suffering from flu and dehydration.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dollar exchange rate
Dollar exchange rate From Kompas As 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 that the drop in the U.S. dollar exchange rate against the rupiah would be unfavorable to the country's export sector. She cited that some components had been purchased earlier when the U.S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 Lumpur Malaysia 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. The Malaysian government this week slashed its growth forecast for 2001 to around 2 percent in anticipation of a global slowdown made worse by the attacks. Electrical goods and components are Malaysia's main export and the U.S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. asks Indonesia
U.S. asks Indonesia to freeze bin Laden assets Bernie 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 the request. Bank Indonesia director for International Affairs Veronica Sulistyo said on Thursday the central bank was discussing the U.S. government's call to freeze terrorists' assets.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 wanted man: Osama bin Laden.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The administrators of failed carrier Ansett Airlines have struck a deal with the Australian government that will see the 65-year-old business return to the skies for at least three months.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati told to regain lost market confidence
Megawati told to regain lost market confidence By 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 President was able to realize her promise to restore political stability, create good governance and strengthen law enforcement.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni Sale 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. Banyu -- 1 X 30 36 pt Bodoni Terrorism: What is OIC doing? By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita ADELAIDE, Australia (JP): Debates are on the rise following the U.S. controversial plan of "retaliation" against terrorists.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Chairman of the Indonesian Provincial Administrations Association (APPSI) Nuriana said the training would give broad perspective and experience to the apparatus.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Bank Indonesia director for International Affairs Veronica Sulistyo said on Thursday the central bank was discussing the U.S. government's call to freeze terrorists' assets.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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). Full report on Page 2 Women trafficking: Trafficking in women is rampant here due to inadequate legal instruments and weak law enforcement, a researcher said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 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 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 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Traditional Performance 9:30 Music 10:00 News 10:30 TV Drama 11:30 Puppet Show Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 5:30 a.m.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Mangga Besar VIII, Central Jakarta, is on trial before the Tangerang District Court for illegal possession of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) and ecstasy pills.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. BFC President Imbang J. Mangkuto said on Thursday that PWC was expected to come up with a debt restructuring scheme within no more than 10 weeks.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. 11 terrorist attacks. In Indonesia, however, share prices slipped 1.5 percent amid rising concerns over reports of a call for a holy war, or jihad, by the country's Muslim cleric association if the U.S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Suhadi SW, spokesman of the West Kalimantan police, said on Thursday that the workers, who were employed by plywood company PT Sampling Plywood, had been taken by bus from Kuching to Pontianak.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. For instance, Megamal Pluit, North Jakarta, Supermal Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, Plaza Senayan, South Jakarta, and Mal Taman Anggrek, West Jakarta, have specialized facilities to lure shoppers.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thailand to review visa policy following US attacks
Thailand to review visa policy following US attacks Reuters Bangkok Thailand said on Thursday it would review its policy of issuing tourist visas on arrival in the wake of the attacks on the United States. "The review is being made in the interest of national security and in line with our policy against international terrorism," Thai Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai told reporters.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Banyu -- 1 x 42 36pt optima bold OIC must reject harboring of terrorists By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita ADELAIDE, Australia (JP): Debates are on the rise following the U.S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. In Indonesia, however, share prices slipped 1.5 percent amid rising concerns over reports of a call for a holy war, or jihad, by the country's Muslim cleric association if the U.S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
'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. "There's no need to panic over HFMD, it's not any more dangerous than chicken pox," Jessy Widiastuti, the agency's spokeswoman told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. You can still do some last-minute shopping at Jakarta's malls and catch some nice Indonesian traditional mementos for everyone. Jakarta is a heaven for domestic and foreign shoppers with its huge and attractively decorated malls.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. "He must be able to put things right according to the rules," Avie K. Utomo told The Jakarta Post on the sidelines of the Jagorawi Japan Golf Foundation (JJGF) Golf Championship at the Jagorawi Golf & Country Club near Bogor on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. In a four-page petition, Estrada noted the court had yet to decide on an earlier motion questioning the legality of the plunder law due to its ambiguity.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. firms surged in August from the same period one year ago, with manufacturing proving the hardest hit sector, the government said on Wednesday.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 suburbs of Tangerang and Bekasi. "We don't have any Pak Im here but we have Mister Im, who's our boss," replied a telephone operator at a factory recently.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Vice chairman of House Commission IX for financial and development planning affairs Paskah Suzetta said on Thursday that the House would choose three names from the nine names proposed by the central bank.