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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Perceptual Gulf War

Perceptual Gulf War America's current stance, vis-a-vis terrorism, could lead not only to the first military war of the 21st century, but also to the last, due the fact that the U.S.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

.rm Indonesian-German trade (million DM) 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imports from Indonesia 3,010 2,860 3,292 4,080 3,957 3,825 ...

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Power play: Teater Koma acts out reality

Power play: Teater Koma acts out realityBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Power is a magic word. With power, one will be loved, praised, get all one's desires, and others follow like obedient, fawning servants. But when power is gone, so is everything else.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Court to proceed with student activists' trial

Court to proceed with student activists' trial JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to continue the trial of two student activists for allegedly provoking the public to demonstrate against the government during a rally staged over three months ago.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Sports officials tightlipped over SEAG doping

Sports officials tightlipped over SEAG doping JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian sports organizations remained tightlipped on Tuesday regarding an Indonesian athlete who tested positive for drugs during the recently concluded Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI territory

Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI territory DAMAR SUSANTO The Jakarta Post Jakarta Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rokhmin Dahuri said on Tuesday that his office had prepared a set of measures to curb illegal fishing by foreign vessels in the country's territory.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Could 'Islamic threat' unite Russia, U.S.?

Could 'Islamic threat' unite Russia, U.S.?By Daniel Broessler PRAGUE (DPA): Twelve years separate the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York. This short span of time divides the era of dawning of hope from the era of dawning of horror.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Yapto chairs pro golf body

Yapto chairs pro golf body JAKARTA (JP): Yapto Soerjo Soemarno was elected the new Indonesian Professional Golf Association (PGPI) chairman on Tuesday, replacing Widarsadipraja.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Two tried for fiscal payment form forgery

Two tried for fiscal payment form forgery TANGERANG (JP): Two employees of PT Gapura Angkasa, the sole provider of ground handling services to PT Garuda Indonesia, were tried on Tuesday for allegedly forging overseas fiscal payment forms at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Address investor confidence amid uncertainty, slowdown

Address investor confidence amid uncertainty, slowdown Indonesia, still mired in an economic crisis, is among the countries now facing the economic impact of the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Eight Cilacap fishermen drown

Eight Cilacap fishermen drown CILACAP, Central Java: Eight fishermen from Cilacap were missing after their motor boat Perintis II was destroyed by large waves off the southern coast on Monday, chairman of the fishermen's association Atas Munandar confirmed on Tuesday.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Students seek refuge after brawl

Students seek refuge after brawl MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least 200 students of the Catholic University of St. Thomas here started seeking refuge at the provincial legislative council building on Tuesday for fear that residents living around their campus would attack their boarding houses.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Police identify a suspect in Atrium bombing

Police identify a suspect in Atrium bombing By Natasysya Ehm Ehm The Jakarta Post in Jakarta The wife of one of the Jakarta Stock Exchange bombers was declared a suspect by police on Tuesday in connection with last Sunday's bombing of Atrium Plaza.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Angelique off to winning start on WTA Tour in Bali

Angelique off to winning start on WTA Tour in Bali NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Indonesian tennis prodigy Angelique Widjaja sparkled in her baptism outing in the WTA Tour with a win at the US$170,000 Wismilak International tournament here on Tuesday.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/SIER now harmful pollutants for surroundings

SIER now harmful pollutants for surroundingsBy Gin Kurniawan SURABAYA (JP): The time has come to review the presence of the Surabaya Industrial Estate Rungkut (SIER), to even change the location of East Java's largest industrial zone, said a leading business consultant.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Govt mulls new agent ruling

Govt mulls new agent ruling JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday it planned to revise two regulations that stipulate that sole authorized distributors of foreign products must receive recognition from the government to commence their activities.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Freeport to establish trust for indigenous communities

Freeport to establish trust for indigenous communities JAKARTA (JP): Freeport-McMorRan Copper & Gold Inc.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept.25

Rupiah Rates Sept.25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,995.00 9,995.00 9,448.00 9,542.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Sujudi warns public over fake medicines

Sujudi warns public over fake medicines JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi asked the public on Tuesday to take care when buying medicine as his ministry had found that 29 varieties are fake and could endanger their lives.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/BPKP reports funds leakage of Rp 10.3 trillion

BPKP reports funds leakage of Rp 10.3 trillion JAKARTA (JP): The State Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) reported on Tuesday that some Rp 10.3 trillion (about US$1.08 billion) in state funds had been abused during the 2000 budget year and in the first half of this year.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Indonesia drafting first cyber law

Indonesia drafting first cyber law JAKARTA (JP): The government is drafting a cyber law, the first of its kind in Indonesia, State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/SIER now harmful pollutants for surroundings

SIER now harmful pollutants for surroundingsBy Gin Kurniawan SURABAYA (JP): The time has come to review the presence of the Surabaya Industrial Estate Rungkut (SIER), to even change the location of East Java's largest industrial zone, said a leading business consultant.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and

MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on AfghanistanBy Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post in Jakarta Indonesia's top Islamic authority condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attacks on the United States while, at the same time, strongly denouncing what it termed the arrogance of America ...

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Back in the swing of things with Oktoberfest

Back in the swing of things with Oktoberfest JAKARTA (JP): I'll wager you 10 to a penny that when most people think of Bavaria, one of the first things that pops up in their mind is Oktoberfest, with images of untold thousands of waiters in lederhosen and pointed felt hats sprouting ...

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Surgery cuts down AVM risks

Surgery cuts down AVM risksBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen-year-old Maulana fell and suffered a head injury. The doctors allowed him to go home after he received treatment for it.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI

Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rokhmin Dahuri said on Tuesday that his office had prepared a set of measures to curb illegal fishing by foreign vessels in the country's territory.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Telkom mulling rights issue

Telkom mulling rights issue TANTRI YULIANDINI The Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is considering launching a rights issue to finance its telecommunications services' expansion program, president Muhammad Nazif said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/ASEAN's stand on terrorism

ASEAN's stand on terrorism The recent explosion in a car park at a mall in Central Jakarta underlines the worrisome fact that acts of terrorism have indeed become a part of the Indonesian scene.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Water shortage keeps many awake

Water shortage keeps many awake JAKARTA (JP): At about two o'clock in the morning, Indrawan and dozens, or even hundreds, of other people in the neighborhood woke up, jumped out of bed and went straight to the bathroom to fill in their water tank.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Boyce to cultivate RI's

Boyce to cultivate RI's anti-terrorism support By Endy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post in Jakarta The United States ambassador-designate to Indonesia urged on Monday that Jakarta maintain its commitment to fight against international terrorism.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/MUI slams attacks on U.S., planned Afghanistan strike

MUI slams attacks on U.S., planned Afghanistan strikeJP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top Islamic authority condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attacks on the United States while, at the same time, strongly denouncing what it termed the arrogance of America for its planned aggression ...

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/On Mae concert review

On Mae concert review I refer to Hera Diani's article Vanessa Mae strings together an entertaining concert (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 22, 2001).In these uncertain, troubled times, our concerns range from family, to friends, to the state of the world in general.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/BI governor surrenders passport

BI governor surrenders passport JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin handed over on Tuesday his passport to the Directorate General of Immigration in response to the government regulation that bans crime suspects from traveling overseas.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Mandala asks govt to cover insurance

Mandala asks govt to cover insurance JAKARTA (JP): Privately owned domestic airline PT Mandala Airline has asked the Indonesian Air Carriers Association (Inaca) to petition for a government subsidy on war-coverage insurance, an Inaca executive said.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on

MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on AfghanistanJP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top Islamic authority condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attacks on the United States while, at the same time, strongly denouncing what it termed the arrogance of America for its ...

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Courts top the list of public complaints

Courts top the list of public complaints JAKARTA (JP): People still place courts on top of the list of state institutions which perform poorly as 58 percent of those who lodge complaints with the National Ombudsmen Commission perceive that the courts have not been able to make a just decision.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/FOR OCTOBER 3

FOR OCTOBER 3 Relations between Germany and Indonesia sound and profound Opening this special coverage are excerpts taken from an interview with German Ambassador to Indonesia Dr. Gerhard Fulda on the relations between Germany and Indonesia.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Concerned parents, watch out for rabies

Concerned parents, watch out for rabiesBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Fear of rabies from animal bites is one of the most common reasons for visits to the medical emergency room.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Mariott upbeat about new operation

Mariott upbeat about new operation JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's newest five-star hotel, JW Mariott Hotel, was optimistic that it would be able to grab a sufficient market despite tight competition from existing hotels in the capital, a senior executive said.JW Mariott's general manager John J.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Police questions secretary

Police questions secretary JAKARTA (JP): Police summoned and questioned the secretary of a senior official of the finance ministry on Tuesday in relation to the discovery of a traveler's cheque in an envelope addressed to legislator Aberson Marle Sihaloho at the House of Representatives.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Beware of fake drugs, says Suyudi

Beware of fake drugs, says Suyudi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi asked the public on Tuesday to take care when buying medicine as his ministry had found that 29 varieties are fake and could endanger their lives.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/A reminder of past pledges

A reminder of past pledges This is the first of two articles on the promises made by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) by Paige Johnson, a Ph.D.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/TANGERANG (JP): Two employees of PT Gapura Angkasa, the sole

TANGERANG (JP): Two employees of PT Gapura Angkasa, the sole provider of ground handling services to PT Garuda Indonesia, were tried on Tuesday for allegedly forging overseas fiscal payment forms at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Replacing the Taleban

Replacing the Taleban Step by step, the United States has secured the support -- or at least neutrality -- of Afghanistan's neighbors for its attempt to catch suspected terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, the alleged mastermind of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Police hesitant to act on militants

Police hesitant to act on militants JAKARTA (JP): The police, under pressure to take resolute action against militant groups threatening to hunt down and expel Americans, appear hesitant to do just that.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/'International terrorism' not what it used to be

'International terrorism' not what it used to beBy Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): The United States is getting ready to launch its retaliatory attack on Afghanistan, which is accused of protecting Osama bin Laden. Quite a number of countries have expressed their support for the U.S.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/PAN faction to submit wealth reports

PAN faction to submit wealth reports JAKARTA (JP): Yielding to public pressures, the National Mandate Party's (PAN) faction at the City Council decided on Tuesday to soon submit wealth reports of its 13 members to the Public Servants' Wealth Auditing Commission (KPKPN).

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/JSX bomber's wife declared suspect in Atrium bombing

JSX bomber's wife declared suspect in Atrium bombing JAKARTA (JP): The wife of one of the Jakarta Stock Exchange bombers was declared a suspect by police on Tuesday in connection with last Sunday's bombing of Atrium Plaza.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Team close to finalizing new companies' legislation

Team close to finalizing new companies' legislation JAKARTA (JP): A government-sanctioned team is close to finalizing the drafting of a new corporation law that will place emphasis on good corporate governance.The new law will replace the existing Law No.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on

MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on Afghanistan JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top Islamic authority condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attacks on the United States while, at the same time, strongly denouncing what it termed the arrogance of America for its planned aggression on ...

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Mystical ceremony organized at TMII

Mystical ceremony organized at TMII JAKARTA (JP): The Taman Mini park in East Jakarta will hold a mystical ceremony called Mandi Balimauan Gedang on Saturday night, as an expression of gratitude and to enhance the spirit of unity and solidarity throughout the nation.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Boyce to cultivate RI's support against terrorism

Boyce to cultivate RI's support against terrorism JAKARTA (JP): The United States ambassador-designate to Indonesia urged on Monday that Jakarta maintain its commitment to fight against international terrorism.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/A tough choice faces state TVRI station

A tough choice faces state TVRI stationBy Kurniawan The Jakarta Post in Jakarta Legislators were engaged in intense debate on Tuesday over what actions to take to save the ailing state-owned broadcasting station TVRI.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Teater Koma evokes grim reality

Teater Koma evokes grim realityBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Power is a magic word. When one has power, one will be loved, praised, get everything and people will be all around, following like obedient, loyal servants. When power is gone, so is everything else. Forget love or praises.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/KONI seeks Rp 27.8b for Asian Games

KONI seeks Rp 27.8b for Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has submitted to the government a proposed budget of some Rp 27.8 billion (US$2.9 million) to finance the national team's preparations for the Pusan 2002 Asian Games.The 2002 Asiad is slated to be held from Sept.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept.25

Rupiah Rates Sept.25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,995.00 9,995.00 9,448.00 9,542.

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Wed, 26 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.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/EU gives Rp 40m for refugees

EU gives Rp 40m for refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The European Union has provided the Indonesian government with Rp 40 million in aid for the continuation of the resettlement program for some 200,000 East Timor refugees who have opted to remain in Indonesia.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Mutilated body found in bags

Mutilated body found in bags BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The residents of Banjarmasin were shocked upon finding two bags, which turned out later to contain human body parts, on two rivers on Saturday and Tuesday.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Mutilated body

Mutilated body found in bags BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The residents of Banjarmasin were shocked upon finding two bags, which turned out later to contain human body parts, on two rivers on Saturday and Tuesday.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Tough challenge: How to save state-owned 'TVRI'

Tough challenge: How to save state-owned 'TVRI' JAKARTA (JP): Legislators were engaged in intense debate on Tuesday over what actions to take to save the ailing state-owned broadcasting station TVRI.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Can nations drop the terror habit?

Can nations drop the terror habit? King Abdullah of Jordan had an interesting idea. He told the American interviewer Larry King last week that some countries had unquestionably supported terrorists.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Except Saturday), Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Telkom mulling rights issue

Telkom mulling rights issue JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is considering launching a rights issue to finance its telecommunications services' expansion program, president Muhammad Nazif said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 25, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades ...

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Bogor pessimistic about tax target

Bogor pessimistic about tax target BOGOR (JP): The city revenue office here plans to send 179 tax collectors to 68 subdistricts of Bogor to raise tax revenue from uncollected land and building tax (PBB), an official said on Monday.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2001

JP/Rimo plans more retail outlets

Rimo plans more retail outlets JAKARTA (JP): Local department store chain PT Rimo Catur Lestari will open new fashion outlets in Bandung, Surakarta, Surabaya and Denpasar next month as part of its expansion plans.The company's president George M.

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