Archive: 12 September 2002
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Thu, 12 Sep 2002
The de facto governor
The de facto governor Given the poor record of the Jakarta administration over the last five years, we can almost certainly expect more of the same now that the incumbent, Sutiyoso, has been reelected by the city's legislative council as governor for the next five years.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Bankers oppose higher CAR requirement
Bankers oppose higher CAR requirementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bankers urged Bank Indonesia not to apply the minimum 12 percent capital adequacy ratio (CAR) requirement yet as it would impede banks from resuming their lending activities.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
VP lends moral support to RI Asiad team
VP lends moral support to RI Asiad teamMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice president Hamzah Haz has urged the Indonesian sporting delegation to the Asian Games to do its utmost for the sake of the nation and the country, according to a contingent's official.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
IPB warns of water hyacinth menace
IPB warns of water hyacinth menaceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In addition to garbage and toxic waste, ponds and rivers in the city face another possible threat: water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes), which is known locally as eceng gondok.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Sutiyoso's reelection marred with delays, security threats
Sutiyoso's reelection marred with delays, security threatsNovan Iman Santosa and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has been elected to another five year term with a commanding lead of 47 out of 84 votes on Wednesday although the City Council's special plenary meeting...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
ASEAN to finalize plan for world's largest trade zone
ASEAN to finalize plan for world's largest trade zoneMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian economic ministers will meet here from Thursday to finalize a framework agreement with China on how to create the world's biggest free trade area of nearly two billion...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
2. IRAQ: 1 x 66
2. IRAQ: 1 x 66 Proliferation of weaponry has some wondering: Why single out Iraq? 3. FOREST: 1 x 50 Forest auditors accused of links to timber convict 4. MEGA: RI explores purchase of Croatian weaponry
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Corruption rating?
Corruption rating?From Rakyat MerdekaThe deputy secretary-general of Transparency International Indonesia, Nurul Almy Hafild, said recently that Indonesia and Bangladesh remained the most corrupt countries in Asia.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Former finance minister Mari'e Muhammad used to compare
Former finance minister Mari'e Muhammad used to compare customs and excise officers to mechanics in a workshop. Mechanics will somehow get dirty because of the lubricating oil. It is all right as long as they do not get soaked in this oil, he said.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Minister drafts cyber bills
Minister drafts cyber bills JAKARTA: State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif revealed on Wednesday that his office was drafting a set of "cyberlaws" in anticipation of the upsurge in crimes via the Internet.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Forest auditors accused of links to timber convict
Forest auditors accused of links to timber convictRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three assessment companies appointed by the Ministry of Forestry to help filter out bad forest concession holders are being suspected of having links to certain concession holders including timber tycoon...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
RI explores purchase of Croatian weaponry
RI explores purchase of Croatian weaponryAgencies, Zagreb Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri has said that Indonesia is exploring the possible purchase of arms from Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
New bank loans in August up 25 percent: BI
New bank loans in August up 25 percent: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Wednesday that new bank loans increased by 25 percent, to Rp 9.5 trillion (US$1.07 billion) in August from Rp 7.6 trillion in July.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Telkom accused of discrimination
Telkom accused of discriminationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) criticized state telecommunication company PT Telkom on Wednesday for discriminating between its customers.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
A lesson from Akbar
A lesson from AkbarSoeryo Winoto, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung, who is also the chairman of the Golkar Party, to three years in jail -- a year less than what prosecutors demanded -- for...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
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'How to respect the law': A lesson from Akbar 2. LA12 -- 1 X 30 Fostering a democratic Islam 3. Sincu -- 1 X 32 Mutual respect in a multiethnic society
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Effectiveness of Voluntary PSI
Effectiveness of Voluntary PSI Former finance minister Mari'e Muhammad used to compare customs and excise officers to mechanics in a workshop. Mechanics will somehow get dirty because of the lubricating oil. It is all right as long as they do not get soaked in this oil, he said.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
RP mulls shielding petrochemicals
RP mulls shielding petrochemicalsMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan The Philippines sent notice Wednesday it may delay the liberalisation of its petrochemicals industry, raising concerns it could undermine the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and hit investor confidence in the...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Public officials'
Public officials' arroganceFrom Media Indonesia Some 88 members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and 67 from the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) are apparently in breach of Law No.28/1999 on clean governance.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
The euphoria must end
The euphoria must end President Megawati Soekarnoputri's statement in front of the Indonesian community in Algeria that the euphoria of reform should be limited was in fact a reflection of public sentiment.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
RI, Malaysia to sign MoU on labor
RI, Malaysia to sign MoU on labor JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Wednesday that Indonesia expected to agree to a Memorandum of Understanding on workers rights and obligations with Malaysia by the end of this month.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Broadcasting bill may revive 'TVRI' monopoly
Broadcasting bill may revive 'TVRI' monopolyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Private television channels have continued to voice their opposition against the broadcasting bill, saying some new regulations in the bill could reinstate the monopoly exercised by state television TVRI in...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Sutiyoso reelected amid public outcry
Sutiyoso reelected amid public outcryBambang Nurbianto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite outrage and opposition from tens of thousands of demonstrators from various organizations and student groups, incumbent Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso was reelected for the 2002- 2007 term on...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Dengue fever claims 11 lives
Dengue fever claims 11 lives JAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi Health Office head, Hamid Syam, cautioned the public on Wednesday over the outbreak of dengue fever in the province, which has now claimed 11 lives.Hamid predicted that the five-year cycle of dengue fever epidemics would occur this year, after...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Govt to discontinue rice subsidy for 565,000 families
Govt to discontinue rice subsidy for 565,000 familiesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 550,000 poor families will no longer receive government assistance through "Rice for the Poor" program in 2003 due to a reduction in the subsidy and anticipated higher rice prices, the State...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
RI delays rice imports from Thailand
RI delays rice imports from ThailandThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Widjanarko Puspoyo said on Wednesday the planned rice import from Thailand would not materialize this year as the two countries had yet to reach agreement over a US$40 million barter deal.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Installation forms bridge between East and West
Installation forms bridge between East and WestRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A huge structure built out of bamboo poles shaping like a zeppelin airship greets anyone passing the Gaya Fusions of Senses Gallery in Payangan area in Ubud, some 20 kilometers north of Denpasar.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorism
Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorismBen Rowse, Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Southeast Asian parliamentarians pledged to fight terrorism on Wednesday on the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, but said they were opposed to unprovoked military action against Iraq.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House
Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in HouseKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators continued on Wednesday with their attempt to force convicted House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung to relinquish his post as Akbar's Golkar Party renewed its threat to call for a reshuffle in the House...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Activists welcome bill against discrimination
Activists welcome bill against discriminationBerni K. Moestafa and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists have welcomed the submission of the anti-race and ethnic discrimination bill to the House of Representatives saying that it will ensure equal rights of all citizens.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
U.S. support FTA deal with ASEAN
U.S. support FTA deal with ASEANMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan U.S. business leaders on Wednesday offered support for a free trade agreement (FTA) with ASEAN to keep their country engaged with Southeast Asia as China's influence grows in the region.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Flour price set to increase: Aptindo
Flour price set to increase: AptindoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local flour producers will gradually raise flour prices starting this month following the recent increase in the price of wheat on the international market, according to the flour producers association (Aptindo).
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
RI analysts dismiss al-Qaeda threat
RI analysts dismiss al-Qaeda threatBerni K. Moestafa and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local analysts expressed doubt on Wednesday that al-Qaeda had any organized cells here, but warned that the country was ripe for radicalism, while at least one Muslim scholar said he had evidence of...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency Agence France-Presse HanoiDisgraced Indonesian legislature speaker Akbar Tandjung took over the presidency of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) on Wednesday despite his conviction last week on corruption charges.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Mega told to stop women smuggling
Mega told to stop women smuggling NUNUKAN, East Kalimantan: President Megawati Soekarnoputri as Indonesia's first female president should take the lead in efforts to combat the smuggling of Indonesian women to Malaysia, a House legislator said here Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency Agence France-Presse HanoiDisgraced Indonesian legislature speaker Akbar Tandjung took over the presidency of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) on Wednesday despite his conviction last week on corruption charges.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Thoby reinstalled as Trisakti rector
Thoby reinstalled as Trisakti rector JAKARTA: Trisakti University was struck by an internal conflict between the Trisakti university senate and the Trisakti foundation over the tenure extension of its incumbent rector Thoby Mutis.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Kartini Emergency School gets aid
Kartini Emergency School gets aid JAKARTA: Informal schools for the children of the poor, known as the Kartini Emergency School organization, received on Tuesday more than Rp 250 million raised by the Blue League Charity Tournament.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Tropical plants and flora hot business in Bali
Tropical plants and flora hot business in BaliTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Denpasar Green leaves and colorful flowers are inseparable from the lives of most Balinese Hindus. For every religious occasion, they create intricate flower designs arranged with fresh coconut leaves as part of their...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Excessive sand mining threatens 'Sabo' damns
Excessive sand mining threatens 'Sabo' damnsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Sand excavation activities on the rivers at the base of Mount Merapi in Central Java are now threatening Sabo (lava control) dams constructed along the rivers to control the flow of hot lava from the volcano, a...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Ad hoc tribunal for election offenders urged
Ad hoc tribunal for election offenders urgedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lack of legal action taken against election irregularities in the past has sparked demands for an ad hoc tribunal to try those violating the election law.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Comedians and language
Comedians and language From Kompas Television stations should carefully choose their programs for around 7 p.m. because children watch TV at this time. Inappropriate programs will adversely influence the development -- particularly psychological -- of these children.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Shares Close Change Trading
Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 850 25 5,000 Adindo Foresta 45 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 0 107,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 295 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 190 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 825 0 8,000...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 12, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 12, 2002Exhibitions* Installation Art Skyplace Bamboo Airshipe Zeppelin, by Markus Heinsdorff's, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Oct. 20. * Painting Peace is Beautiful, Shini Art Gallery, in Ubud, until Sept. 15.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Indonesia and Philippines agree to buy Thailand sugar
Indonesia and Philippines agree to buy Thailand sugarRebecca Thurlow, Dow Jones, Bandar Seri Begawan Thailand's Deputy Minister of Finance Suchart Jaovisidha said Wednesday Indonesia and the Philippines have agreed to enter into long-term contracts to buy Thai sugar, relieving the need for Thailand...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Rupiah Rates Sept.11
Rupiah Rates Sept.11Banknote rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,151.67 4,599.07 4,901.60 4,848.92Brunei dollar 1 5,347.22 4,775.29 5,087.66 5,034.70Canadian dollar 1 5,976.97 5,339.02 5,686.84 5,629.05Swiss franc 1 6,270.61 5,600.11 5,966.22 5,904.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Elementary schools merged
Elementary schools merged BENGKULU: The Rejang Lebong Education Office has merged 98 elementary schools in the regency into 48 schools this academic year due to lack of students.The office chairman Tarmizi Usuludin said on Wednesday that each school merged only obtained 30 students, far below the...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Earthquake rocks Kupang
Earthquake rocks Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A tectonic earthquake measuring 5.2 at Richter scale rocked the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang at 1:22 p.m. local time on Wednesday.No damage or casualties were reported, but the tremor caused hundreds of people to rush out of their houses...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Ramifications of the gubernatorial election
Ramifications of the gubernatorial electionJP/Arief Suhardiman The gubernatorial election at the City Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday was marred with some incidents before incumbent Sutiyoso finally won the race.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
RI, UNPKF approve border pact
RI, UNPKF approve border pact ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian military and the UN Peace Keeping Forces (UNKPF) in East Timor signed an agreement on the tactical coordination line (TCL) here Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Foreign investment in ASEAN undeterred by war on terror
Foreign investment in ASEAN undeterred by war on terrorAgence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Southeast Asia rose 13.4 percent in 2001 in a sign that alleged terrorist links in the region had little impact on investment flows, economic ministers said...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorism, but oppose attack on
Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorism, but oppose attack on Iraq Ben Rowse Agence France-Presse HanoiSoutheast Asian parliamentarians pledged to fight terrorism on Wednesday on the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, but said they were opposed to unprovoked military action against Iraq.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
1. GOVERNOR: 3 x 22
1. GOVERNOR: 3 x 22 Sutiyoso's reelection marred by delays, security threats 3. HOUSE: 1 x 36 Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House 4. AKBAR: 1 x 33 Akbar takes over AIPO presidency 5. AIPO: 1 x 44 Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorism Employees outfox raiders Passengers pilfer 5,000 blankets
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House
Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators continued on Wednesday with their attempt to force convicted House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung to relinquish his post as Akbar's Golkar Party renewed its threat to call for a reshuffle in the...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Kites, theater make Sari Madjid tick
Kites, theater make Sari Madjid tickYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta The old adage "like father like son" does not apply to the Madjid family.While her father, Abdul Madjid, is a respected elder of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) -- the political party led by...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Housewife nearly loses life savings
Housewife nearly loses life savings A Bekasi housewife who believed a man could magically multiply her money, narrowly avoided losing her life savings when the magician hypnotized her in a bank and attempted to escape.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Spotlight
SpotlightCitibankCITIBANK & FEUI BANKING MANAGEMENT COURSE: Citibank Peka, Citibank Indonesia's community program, and the University of Indonesia's Department of Economics (FEUI) recently launched the Citibank University Banking Course, the first such partnership between the FEUI and a private...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Indonesian to grow 3.86%: Minister
Indonesian to grow 3.86%: Minister JAKARTA: Indonesia's finance minister said Wednesday that he expects the economy to grow 3.86 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period of last year.Such growth would be slightly higher than 3.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Emergency housing could help disaster victims
Emergency housing could help disaster victimsFransiska Prihadi, Contributor, Jakarta, francika@cbn.net.id Reading newspaper' headlines in the last couple of weeks about the refugee camps in the East Kalimantan town of Nunukan should have driven home the realization that the camps are a manmade...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
U.S. Ambassador clarifies call to investors
U.S. Ambassador clarifies call to investorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce on Wednesday clarified his statement which suggested American investors "should wait" before coming to Indonesia, saying he did not mean that.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
SBI rate falls to 13.78%
SBI rate falls to 13.78% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month SBI promissory notes fell to 13.78 percent at an auction Wednesday from 14.07 percent a week ago, the central bank said.The fall was in line with market expectations.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Li Peng's visit
Li Peng's visit Not only is the ongoing visit of People's Republic of China (PRC) parliamentary speaker Li Peng to Indonesia important in terms of bilateral relations, it is also interesting to observe from the perspective of China's own problems.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
U.S. Ambassador satisfied with RI security
U.S. Ambassador satisfied with RI securityThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent damage containment exercise, U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce met on Wednesday senior government officials irked by his decision to close American diplomatic missions in Indonesia over a terrorist threat Jakarta said...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Suu Kyi, generals attend 9/11 ceremony
Suu Kyi, generals attend 9/11 ceremony MYANMAR: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday attended a memorial ceremony of the Sept. 11 attacks together with senior generals from the ruling military junta, diplomats and witnesses said.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Revolution or
Revolution or realization The cry of revolution came from Zainal Caryanto in The Jakarta Post, a feeling that no doubt many Indonesians share. His points made were valid, his criteria for such drastic action were in the main correct, but advertising ones intention to promote anarchy is unwise and...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
U.S. supports FTA deal with ASEAN
U.S. supports FTA deal with ASEANJP/ASEAN U.S. business leaders offer support for free trade deal with ASEAN U.S. business leaders on Wednesday offered support for a free trade agreement (FTA) with ASEAN to keep their country engaged with Southeast Asia as China's influence grows in the region.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency Agence France-Presse HanoiDisgraced Indonesian legislature speaker Akbar Tandjung took over the presidency of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) on Wednesday despite his conviction last week on corruption charges.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
The good news and the major economic risks
The good news and the major economic risksMark Baird, World Bank, Country Director for Indonesia, Jakarta At the heart of the structural agenda is restoring the integrity and credibility of public institutions, especially in the civil service and justice sector.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
1. PHOTO DISPLAY: 50 pt, 7 cols, 1 x
1. PHOTO DISPLAY: 50 pt, 7 cols, 1 x Ramifications of the gubernatorial election (see photo display) 2. TELKOM: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Telkom accused of discrimination 3. ECENG: 28 pt, 1 x 40 ITB warns of water hyacinth menace 4.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Rain fails to dissipate haze in Palangkaraya
Rain fails to dissipate haze in PalangkarayaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite heavy downpours of rain over the last few days, thick haze from out-of-control forest fires is still blanketing Palangkaraya town and many parts of Central Kalimantan, forcing airline companies to indefinitely suspend...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Deyana may or may not quit Asiad
Deyana may or may not quit AsiadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sandry Liong, a wushu martial arts hopeful, is most likely to abandon his dream of participating in the Asian Games, and the Indonesian contingent is facing another exit with female shuttler Deyana Lomban threatening to quit.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
'Governor Sutiyoso does not have people's support'
'Governor Sutiyoso does not have people's support' Despite the controversy over his poor performance and strong public protest, governor Sutiyoso finally won the gubernatorial election on Wednesday. Some people shared their ideas on Sutiyoso's reelection with The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
'Kepri province still long way off'
'Kepri province still long way off'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister for Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said Wednesday that the establishment of Riau Islands province, known as Kepri, was still a long way off as the plan had to be approved by the governor of Riau province and its councillors.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
AIDS, Condoms and hookers
AIDS, Condoms and hookers In response to the letter of Wawat Rusmanawati published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 5, and the letter from Azizah Soebagijo (MTP Secretary) on Sept. 9, please allow us to clarify.1.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
Workers protest new labor bills
Workers protest new labor bills MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least 700 workers from six regencies in North Sumatra grouped under The North Sumatra Labor Union NGO Forum held a rally on Wednesday at the provincial legislature to oppose the bills on labor protection and industrial dispute settlement.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002
SBI rate falls to 13.78%
SBI rate falls to 13.78% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month SBI promissory notes fell to 13.78 percent at an auction Wednesday from 14.07 percent a week ago, the central bank said. The fall was in line with market expectations.