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Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Electricity customers sue PLN in Kupang

Electricity customers sue PLN in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A group of 232 electricity customers has filed a lawsuit against the local branch of the state electricity company PT PLN, seeking compensation of Rp 5 billion for unilateral cuts in the power supply.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/No longer business as usual

No longer business as usual The Indonesian government and the House of Representatives would only delude themselves if they thought the September 11 terrorist attacks on the heart of the United States financial industry would not adversely affect the U.S.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/RI to fight terrorism: Megawati tells Bush

RI to fight terrorism: Megawati tells BushBy Febiola Desy Unidjaya WASHINGTON (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri pledged here on Wednesday that Indonesia would help the United States in its fight against international terrorism."Indonesia is always against violence.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Timah expects big losses in 2002 due to low price

Timah expects big losses in 2002 due to low price JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed tin producer PT Timah Tbk has predicted a sharp decline in its net profit for this year and a possible huge loss for next year, due to a combination of massive illegal mining activity at its mining sites and low ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/World must work to calm down panic

World must work to calm down panic TOKYO: Japan, the United States and European nations have taken concerted measures to end the turmoil striking financial and capital markets around the world after simultaneous terrorist attacks on the U.S. last Tuesday.U.S.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/2001 export target hard to meet: BPEN

2001 export target hard to meet: BPEN JAKARTA (JP): The National Agency for Export Development (BPEN) said that Indonesia's 2001 non-oil and gas exports would fall short of the target of US$49 billion (Rp 465 trillion) due to an expected fall in demand from the main buyer, the United States, ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Overhaul urgent in RI sports system

Overhaul urgent in RI sports systemBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): For the second time since it began participating in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Indonesia could only finish third behind Thailand and the new regional sporting powerhouse Malaysia.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept.20

Rupiah Rates Sept.20 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,181.00 10,181.00 9,633.00 9,729.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Balinese artists help children to be happy

Balinese artists help children to be happyBy Murdani Usman MOUNT AGUNG, Karang Asem, East Bali (JP): Bali is synonymous with tourism, culture and attractions. The most famous tourist destination in the country is also dubbed as one of Indonesia's richest provinces.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/The Madiun incident

The Madiun incident It happened around midnight in the East Java town of Madiun. Navy Second Lt. A.M. Jeremy, Army Second Lt. Azis and Police Second Lt. Tatit Muji Widodo, all out of uniform, were queuing up to buy gasoline at a gas station near the town square.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Distracted vision causes decline in RI sport

Distracted vision causes decline in RI sport JAKARTA (JP): Failure to keep focused on the vision has resulted in Indonesia's declining performance in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which saw its contingent finish third for the second straight time at the just concluded event in Kuala Lumpur, ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Recapped bank NPLs improve to 15%: IBRA

Recapped bank NPLs improve to 15%: IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday the average nonperforming loans (NPLs) rate of recapitalized banks has improved to 15 percent as against over 20 percent last year, though still far off from Bank Indonesia's 5 percent year-end target.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 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.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/BI vows to do its utmost to defend rupiah

BI vows to do its utmost to defend rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia will do everything in its power to prop up the rupiah and prevent it from sliding even further, Governor of Bank Indonesia Sjahril Sabirin announced on Wednesday.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/2002 customs earnings hard to meet: Official

2002 customs earnings hard to meet: Official JAKARTA (JP): The higher target for the 2002 customs receipts will be difficult to achieve as more and more import tariffs will be cut to comply with the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), a senior official says.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Search for Osama in Banyumas and Makassar underway

Search for Osama in Banyumas and Makassar underway PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The Banyumas Police have formed a special team to search for Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the terror strikes on the United States, who is reportedly in Indonesia.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Let Irian Jaya have its anthem, flag: Observers

Let Irian Jaya have its anthem, flag: Observers JAKARTA (JP): Human rights activist Asmara Nababan and political observer Andi Mallarangeng propose that Irian Jaya be allowed to have its own flag and anthem as part of its special autonomy.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept 19, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Timah expects big losses next year

Timah expects big losses next yearby DadanJAKARTA: Publicly listed tin producer PT Timah Tbk has predicted a sharp decline in its net profit for this year and a possible huge loss for next year, due to a combination of massive illegal mining activity at its mining sites and low international ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Govt vows to win debt-for-nature scheme

Govt vows to win debt-for-nature scheme JAKARTA (JP): The government has vowed to pursue a debt-for- nature-and-development swap with foreign creditors to ease pressure on the state budget from debt-servicing and to benefit the environment.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Takahashi transforms traditional music

Takahashi transforms traditional musicBy Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): Many Asian musicians have preoccupied themselves with the question of how to transform traditional music.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Bylaw on housemaids unenforced: Official

Bylaw on housemaids unenforced: Official JAKARTA (JP): Only a few people are aware of Bylaw No. 6/1993 on Housemaids. Even most of the city's 85 councillors have admitted that they know nothing about it.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/JP/12/Exports

JP/12/ExportsIndonesia's 2001 exports to fall short of target: BPEN by Damar HarsantoJAKARTA (JP): The National Agency for Export Development (BPEN) said that Indonesia's 2001 non-oil and gas exports would fall short of the target of US$49 billion (Rp 465 trillion) due to an expected fall in ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/RI to fight terrorism: Megawati tells Bush

RI to fight terrorism: Megawati tells BushBy Febiola Desy Unidjaya WASHINGTON (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri pledged here on Wednesday that Indonesia would help the United States in its fight against international terrorism."Indonesia is always against violence.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/RI committed to global war on terrorism

RI committed to global war on terrorism JAKARTA (JP): Despite a strong commitment to combat global terrorism, as shown by President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the United States, there is not actually much that the Indonesian government can do, says political observer Rizal Sukma.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Govt urged to take tough measures against GAM

Govt urged to take tough measures against GAM JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro urged the government on Wednesday to take a hard-line stance on the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in order to help solve the prolonged conflict in the troubled province.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Rp 8b fund questioned

Rp 8b fund questioned JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has questioned the release of an Rp 8 billion (US$888,888) fund which was reportedly to be used by the North Jakarta Mayoralty for the removal of 12 brothels and the clearance of the land in the Kramat Tunggak former red-light area, North ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Middle East leaders face tough decision

Middle East leaders face tough decisionBy Julian Borger WASHINGTON: From the moment the first airliner hit the World Trade Center last Tuesday morning both sides in the Middle East conflict viewed the event through the prism of their own tactical advantage.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Sukarno exhibition extended

Sukarno exhibition extended JAKARTA (JP): The huge number of visitors at the Sukarno art collection exhibition has forced the organizers to extend the event by one month to Oct. 15.A release from the organizers said the number of visitors had reached 150,000 since the opening on Aug.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/President, House urged to disarm National Police

President, House urged to disarm National Police JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri and the House of Representatives to disarm the National Police in enforcing the law and maintaining security.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Prajogo appears for questioning

Prajogo appears for questioning JAKARTA (JP): Tycoon Prajogo Pangestu, a suspect in a graft case, at last appeared at the Attorney General's Office for questioning on Wednesday, three months after he was first summoned.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/President, House urged to disarm National Police

President, House urged to disarm National Police JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri and the House of Representatives to disarm the National Police in enforcing the law and maintaining security.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Medan in short of gas

Medan in short of gas MEDAN, North Sumatra: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortages have forced six factories in the Medan Industrial Estate to stop operation, a local official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Pedicab drivers upset over forgotten promise of jobs

Pedicab drivers upset over forgotten promise of jobs JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of becak (three-wheeled pedicab) drivers staged a protest at the city council on Wednesday, claiming that Governor Sutiyoso had earlier promised to provide them with jobs.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Tasikmalaya still tense after riot

Tasikmalaya still tense after riot TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): The situation in the village of Cipatujah, Tasikmalaya regency in West Java was still tense after communal rioting in which 23 houses and two churches were destroyed and set ablaze on Monday. No fatalities were reported.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/JP/ /

JP/ /Deposit Rate Sept. 19 Bank 1 month 3 months 6 months 12months last updated Mandiri 12.50/5.50 12.50/5.50 12.75/5.50 12.75/5.50 14/08/01 BCA 13.50/4.00 13.50/4.00 13.50/4.00 13.50/4.00 02/07/01 Danamon 14.00/6.00 14.00/6.00 14.00/6.10 14.00/6.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Tasik Malaya still tense after riot

Tasik Malaya still tense after riot TASIK MALAYA, West Java (JP): The situation in the village of Cipatujah in Tasikmalaya town in West Java was still tense after a communal rioting in which 23 houses and two churches were destroyed and set ablaze on Monday. No fatalities were reported.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/BCA re-tender to start next week

BCA re-tender to start next week JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects to start the retender process for a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) by early next week, according to a senior official at the agency.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/'Officer has history of domestic violence'

'Officer has history of domestic violence' JAKARTA (JP): A domestic help supplier revealed on Wednesday that the mid-ranking naval officer whose maid committed suicide in his house earlier this month had employed seven maids from the agency within less than one year.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/BCA retender to start next week

BCA retender to start next week JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects to start the retender process for a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) by early next week, according to a senior official at the agency.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Students' trial turns chaotic

Students' trial turns chaotic JAKARTA (JP): The trial of two student activists in South Jakarta District Court turned chaotic as the defendants and their lawyers walked out after the presiding judge banned the students' supporters from entering the tightly guarded courtroom.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/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. * Tantric Symbol by Peter Dittmar, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010), 12 p.m.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Not business as usual

Not business as usual The Indonesian government and the House of Representatives would only be deluding themselves if they thought the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the heart of the United States' financial industry would not affect the U.S.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Tragedy of all nations

Tragedy of all nations It has been said that a picture paints a thousand words. The Jakarta Post is to be congratulated for publishing one such picture on the front page of its Sept.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Govt pledges to go for debt-for-nature scheme

Govt pledges to go for debt-for-nature scheme JAKARTA (JP): The government has vowed to pursue a debt-for- nature-and-development swap with foreign creditors to ease pressure on the state budget from debt-servicing and to benefit the environment.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Search gets underway for bin Laden in RI

Search gets underway for bin Laden in RI PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The Banyumas Police have formed a special team to search for Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the terror strikes on the United States, who is reportedly in Indonesia.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Disarm police: Army chief

Disarm police: Army chief JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri and the House of Representatives to disarm the National Police in enforcing the law and maintaining security.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Transgenic cotton project to be reviewed

Transgenic cotton project to be reviewed MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): South Sulawesi governor HZB Palaguna said cessation of the genetically modified cotton project on a total of 4,462 hectares of land in seven regencies in the province was likely should the project hurt local farmers.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Jakarta graves left left for dead

Jakarta graves left left for deadBy Annastashya Emmanuelle JAKARTA (JP): For many Jakartans "dead and buried" literally means being forgotten, as nearly half the graves in the city are reportedly neglected.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Passports of crime suspects withdrawn

Passports of crime suspects withdrawn JAKARTA (JP): The directorate general of immigration has withdrawn the passports of two prominent businessmen who have been declared suspects in a graft case and banned from overseas travel.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Army chief says Madiun victims shot by police

Army chief says Madiun victims shot by police JAKARTA (JP): Four days after a fierce clash between members of the police and the military took the lives of three civilians in the East Java town of Madiun, a lead as to who pulled the trigger has yet to emerge.Army Chief of Staff Gen.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/'Lack of vision leads to RI decline'

'Lack of vision leads to RI decline' JAKARTA (JP): Failure to keep focused on the vision has resulted in Indonesia's declining performance in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which saw its contingent finish third for the second straight time at the just concluded event in Kuala Lumpur, a sports ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Syahril denies responsibility

Syahril denies responsibility JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Syahril Sabirin told the court here on Wednesday that he was not responsible for the disbursement of Rp 904 billion (US$100 million) in Bank Indonesia's liquidity support funds (BLBI) to Bank Bali in 1999.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Diplomacy and statesmanship

Diplomacy and statesmanship I decided to write this letter on Sept. 17 night while watching CNN and heard the recent quotes from Mr. Hamzah Haz regarding responses by the U.S. to the horrible attack on that country on Sept.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Counter intelligence bolstered following U.S. fears

Counter intelligence bolstered following U.S. fears Further signs of a new breed of terrorism have been linked to last Tuesday's attack on America. The Jakarta Post's reporter Tiarma Siboro talked to former defense attache at the Indonesian Embassy in the United States (1997-1998) Maj.Gen.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Students' trial turns chaotic

Students' trial turns chaotic JAKARTA (JP): The trial of two student activists in South Jakarta District Court turned chaotic as the defendants and their lawyers walked out after the presiding judge banned the students' supporters from entering the tightly guarded courtroom.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Tasikmalaya still tense after riot

Tasikmalaya still tense after riot TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): The situation in the village of Cipatujah, Tasikmalaya regency in West Java was still tense after communal rioting in which 23 houses and two churches were destroyed and set ablaze on Monday. No fatalities were reported.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Discovery of check only the tip of the iceberg: Analysts

Discovery of check only the tip of the iceberg: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The cheque found in the legislature's office building, which is suspected of having been intended as a bribe for a legislator, is only one small sample that has come to light of a much bigger web of corruption involving ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Mega's visit to U.S. timely

Mega's visit to U.S. timely There was indeed, at first, some hesitation among senior Indonesian government officials whether or not to accept the American presidential invitation.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Tasikmalaya still tense following communal riot

Tasikmalaya still tense following communal riot TASIKMALAYA, West Java (JP): The situation in the village of Cipatujah, Tasikmalaya regency in West Java was still tense after communal rioting in which 23 houses and two churches were destroyed and set ablaze on Monday. No fatalities were reported.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Police capture burglars

Police capture burglars BOGOR (JP): Three out of seven burglars who robbed four Arabs, after tying them up at a house in the village of Teladan, Cisaru district last Thursday, have been captured by police.The suspects were arrested on Monday.The other suspects are still at large.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/No longer business as usual

No longer business as usual The Indonesian government and the House of Representatives would only be deluding themselves if they thought the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the heart of the United States' financial industry would not adversely affect the U.S.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Clerics warn U.S. against retaliation

Clerics warn U.S. against retaliation MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Leaders of five religions called on the U.S. on Wednesday to refrain from taking excessive retaliatory measures against states it suspected of backing last week's terrorist attacks on America.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Transgenic cotton project to be reviewed

Transgenic cotton project to be reviewed MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): South Sulawesi governor HZB Palaguna said cessation of the genetically modified cotton project on a total of 4,462 hectares of land in seven regencies in the province was likely should the project hurt local farmers.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/NPLs of recap banks improve to 15%

NPLs of recap banks improve to 15% by Berni K. Mustafa JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday the average nonperforming loans (NPLs) rate of recapitalized banks has improved to 15 percent as against over 20 percent last year, though still far off from Bank Indonesia's 5 percent ...

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/2002 customs earnings target hard to meet: Official

2002 customs earnings target hard to meet: Official by Tantri YuliandiniJAKARTA (JP): The higher target for the 2002 customs receipts will be difficult to achieve as more and more import tariffs will be cut to comply with the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), a senior official says.

Thu, 20 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept.20

Rupiah Rates Sept.20 JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates Sept.20 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.