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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/U.S. grants Indonesia's export products duty-free status

U.S. grants Indonesia's export products duty-free statusMochammad N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S.

Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/America's Afghan dilemma

America's Afghan dilemma Any American effort to intervene in Afghanistan that comes with open Russian assistance, as now seems likely, is bound to backfire.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Cabinet ministers split over calls for jihad

Cabinet ministers split over calls for jihadTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top Cabinet ministers gave mixed responses on Wednesday to the call for a jihad by some radical Muslim groups, seemingly reflecting divisions over the government's stance regarding the matter.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Soccer clubs urge fans to behave at finals

Soccer clubs urge fans to behave at finalsMusthofid and Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With thousands of soccer fans beginning to pour into the capital, the four teams playing in Thursday's semifinal matches in the Indonesian soccer league called on Wednesday for calm on the part of ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Siemens after sales service

Siemens after sales service I bought a Siemens M35i three months ago in Roxy Mas, it's new and has a guarantee card. In the second month, it often turned off by itself. It never was dropped, or got wet.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Hundreds move weekly to Batam

Hundreds move weekly to Batam BATAM, Riau: Despite the anti-migration ruling in Batam, hundreds of jobseekers from Sumatra and Java have been migrating illegally to the resort island.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Warden says drug trade triggered Cipinang brawl

Warden says drug trade triggered Cipinang brawlAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chief warden of Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta revealed on Wednesday that the fresh brawl in the prison that left two people dead on the previous night was caused ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 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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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Aid for E. Timorese refugees to stop

Aid for E. Timorese refugees to stopYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur (JP): The government has said that, as of December this year, there will be no more humanitarian aid for around 290,000 East Timorese who opted to stay in Indonesia and are now living in ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Coral reefs hurt by lack of policy

Coral reefs hurt by lack of policyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The absence of a clear-cut policy on the management and conservation of coral reefs has led to the destruction of a part of the country's coral reef, an environmentalist said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * 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.FilmFrench Film at 8:30 p.m., Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Phone: 0361 979253), Oct.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Tommy's case far from being closed

Tommy's case far from being closedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As uproar over the exoneration of former president Soeharto's youngest son increases, the Attorney General's Office pledged on Wednesday to continue its legal fight by filing a case review with the Supreme Court.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Government mulls lifting duties on sugar-based products: Rini

Government mulls lifting duties on sugar-based products: RiniMochammad N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Trade and Industry Rini M.S.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/BI won't follow Fed in rate cuts

BI won't follow Fed in rate cutsBerni K Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reflecting prevailing concerns over high inflation and the weakening rupiah, Bank Indonesia said it would maintain its high interest rates despite a 50 basis-point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Bearish sentiment prevails, Asian stocks end lower

Bearish sentiment prevails, Asian stocks end lowerDow Jones, Hong Kong Asian stock markets closed mostly lower Wednesday, weighed on by various factors including profit-taking, stock-specific concerns and a general feeling of uncertainty in relation to possible U.S.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Legislator rejects funds

Legislator rejects funds MANADO, North Sulawesi: Ang Marentek, a member of the provincial legislative council, turned down a Rp 40 million transportation reimbursement check from the provincial government and returned it through to the legislative council.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Yusril to visit the United States

Yusril to visit the United States JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday he will visit the United States on President Megawati Soekarnoputri's instructions to meet his U.S. counterparts."The President has instructed me to talk with the U.S.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Dollar bulls run in Asian markets, but rupiah ends stronger

Dollar bulls run in Asian markets, but rupiah ends strongerDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Wednesday, with dollar bulls experiencing a resurrection as the region's grim fundamentals return to the forefront of investors' concerns, dealers said.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Aceh separatists free 'TVRI' crewmen

Aceh separatists free 'TVRI' crewmenIbnu Mat Noor and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Medan Two technicians of state television broadcasting service TVRI in Banda Aceh have returned to Medan safely after being released by the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Monday, ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Hippos once roamed in Gunungkidul: Scientists

Hippos once roamed in Gunungkidul: ScientistsThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Scientists have found evidence that hippopotamuses once lived in Gunungkidul, a barren highland regency which suffers water shortages every dry season.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Asian currencies mixed late

Asian currencies mixed late NETTY ISMAIL Dow Jones Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Wednesday, with dollar bulls experiencing a resurrection as the region's grim fundamentals return to the forefront of investors' concerns, dealers said. Anxieties over the aftermath of the Sept.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Security guard jailed for killing

Security guard jailed for killing BANDJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A district court here sentenced Achmad Kursani alias Anang Kandangan, a security guard in Teluk Kelayan in the city, to 11 years in jail for assassinating his colleague.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/School closed, expatriates leave after receiving extremists' threat

School closed, expatriates leave after receiving extremists' threatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An international school in Central Java has been temporarily closed and dozens of Nike employees' family members have left Indonesia for fear of being targeted by radicals seeking to forcibly expel ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/The need for change

The need for change Of one thing I am sure: I will greatly miss the "old" Jakarta Post, as reading it was a habit that I thoroughly enjoyed. Not only was it consistent, informative and interesting, it was also quite unique in its presentation and lay out.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Makassar soccer fans run amok in Surabaya

Makassar soccer fans run amok in SurabayaAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Hundreds of supporters of the PSM Ujungpandang (Makassar) soccer team ran amok in Surabaya's Tanjung Perak Port on Wednesday, creating panic among visitors and vendors.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Additional aid for orphans

Additional aid for orphans MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The government will hand over Rp 2.5 billion in additional donation funds to 5,500 orphans in 105 orphanages in the province.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Bimantoro's embarrassing trip

Bimantoro's embarrassing trip JAKARTA: National Police Chief Bimantoro Surojo's trip to Cyprus last week took an embarrassing turn.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Aircraft workers protest over KKN

Aircraft workers protest over KKNThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 5,000 workers of state-owned aircraft company PT Dirgantara Indonesia thronged Jakarta on buses from their plant on Bandung to air their grievances directly at President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Jealous man mobbed to death

Jealous man mobbed to deathEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man was mobbed to death by residents after he set fire to his ex-wife's house in Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, on Tuesday.Police identified the dead man as 48-year-old MB Abdul Rozak, a resident of Ciganjur, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/The unknown guru to Bali's master painters

The unknown guru to Bali's master paintersNyoman Wijaya, Historian, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali Yap Seng Teng or Yap Sin Tin was just an ordinary immigrant from China who arrived in Bali in the early 1930s.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Minister requests money to fix prison system

Minister requests money to fix prison systemFabiola Desy Unidjaya, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fatal brawl at Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta prompted Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra to approach President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday, seeking financial ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Textile expo at National Museum

Textile expo at National Museum JAKARTA: Textile lovers are to be entertained with an event featuring an exhibition, a seminar, a dance performance and a fashion show at the National Museum on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/FDI falls by 26%, BKPM says

FDI falls by 26%, BKPM saysTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Approved foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 26 percent to US$5.75 billion between January and August this year compared to the same period last year, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Extortion suspects arrested

Extortion suspects arrested SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java Provincial Police arrested on Wednesday three local men for in an alleged extortion scam that involved a group of recently-returned laborers from Saudi Arabia.Sr. Comr.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Jazz festival held this weekend

Jazz festival held this weekend TANGERANG: Top local jazz musicians and singers, including Ireng Maulana, Ermi Kulit and Endin, will perform at the two day Red and White Jazz Festival this weekend.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/New state enterprise may run sports complex

New state enterprise may run sports complexKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to end the long-running dispute over the management of the Bung Karno sports complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, State Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Tuesday that his office would soon consult with ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 3, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Garuda says all flights are fully insured

Garuda says all flights are fully insuredTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has secured coverage for its third-party war and terrorism liability insurance up to a maximum of US$1 billion without government support, a senior executive said.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Despite plea, still no wealth reports from councillors

Despite plea, still no wealth reports from councillorsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Councillors were still unwilling to submit their wealth reports to the Public Servants' Wealth Auditing Commission (KPKPN), despite President Megawati Soekarnoputri's call for them to do so.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Eleven killed in head-on collision

Eleven killed in head-on collisionAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Tegal A head-on collision between a truck carrying cement and a bus full of passengers occurred on the highway at Kajen village, Lebaksiu subdistrict in Tegal regency on Wednesday, killing 11 people and injuring 19 others.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Pupils taught in cramped conditions

Pupils taught in cramped conditions TANGERANG: About 2,500 students from nine state elementary schools have to share four school buildings located on a plot of land on Jl. HOS Cokro Aminoto, Kreo, Larangan Utara subdistrict.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Intrusive legislature

Intrusive legislature Megawati Soekarnoputri's rise to the presidency in July with strong coalition support created a market belief that her government would be able to speed up its long-delayed reform agenda through the House of Representatives.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Questioning identity through video art

Questioning identity through video artAsikin Hasan, Curator, Helsinki, Finland Video art is not very well-known in Indonesia but it is the newest medium to feature at the International Contemporary Exhibition ARS-01 at the Contemporary Museum KIASMA in Helsinki.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Government told to proceed with Cemex deal

Government told to proceed with Cemex dealBerni K Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should proceed with its put option deal for the sale of state-owned cement producer PT Semen Gresik to Mexico- based Cemex SA de CV, without waiting for the House of Representatives to lend its ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/108 students receive scholarships

108 students receive scholarships JAKARTA: Over 100 elementary students in Bekasi have received scholarships from Lippo Cikarang as part of the company's community service in the area.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Aid for East Timorese refugees to stop

Aid for East Timorese refugees to stopYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur: The government has said that, as of December this year, there will be no more humanitarian aid for around 290,000 East Timorese who opted to stay in Indonesia and are now living in West ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/112 army, 13 police personnel charged in Madiun clash

112 army, 13 police personnel charged in Madiun clashAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The joint team set up to investigate September's army-police clash in Madiun, in which three teenagers were killed, has charged 112 army and 13 police personnel as suspects, and they will now be ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Oct. 3

Rupiah Rates Oct. 3 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,518.00 9,518.00 10,068.00 9,968.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Lack of funds keeps shuttlers out of European events

Lack of funds keeps shuttlers out of European eventsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The cash-strapped Badminton Association of Indonesia has dropped plans to send shuttlers to two Grand Prix tournaments in Europe and has short-listed players for another events.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Team to be set up to examine Supreme Court's ruling on Tommy

Team to be set up to examine Supreme Court's ruling on TommyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta A number of watchdogs and the Indonesian Bar Association intend to establish a team to examine the Supreme Court's decision to exonerate former president Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Semifinalists vow to fight to end

Semifinalists vow to fight to endMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Persija, Persebaya, PSM and PSMS, are bracing themselves for tough games in their Indonesian League semifinals here at the Bung Karno Stadium on Thursday, with their eyes set on the Sunday's final.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Homestays where the heart is in Ubud

Homestays where the heart is in UbudWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Ubud, Bali Since the 1970s, Ubud has been one of Bali's popular tourist destinations and many travelers fall in love with its beautiful panoramic scenery.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Indonesia told to open access to displaced persons

Indonesia told to open access to displaced personsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A special envoy of the UN Secretary General has urged the Indonesian government to open its doors to international assistance to handle the problem of some 1.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Corruption rife in state firms

Corruption rife in state firms MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Provincial prosecutor's office has promised to investigate serious allegations of corruption at state-owned palm oil plantations in the province, says an official.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Glodok porn trade booming

Glodok porn trade boomingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You can't judge a package by its cover, as is the case with pornographic video compact discs (VCDs), which display photos of local artists on the cover, yet disappointingly fail to show them in the buff inside.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Police questioned about detainee

Police questioned about detainee JAKARTA: Chief of Tanjung Priok Police subprecinct Comr. Budi Siswanto and his three subordinates were questioned by Jakarta Police's internal affairs unit in connection with the release of a suspect in a drugs case, an officer said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Bali awaits Fashion Fusion show

Bali awaits Fashion Fusion showPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bali never ceases to run out of attractions to capture the attention of tourists.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Lesson in reform: Poland's experience

Lesson in reform: Poland's experienceOei Eng Goan, staff writer, The Jakarta Post, Warsaw Jointly sponsored by the Polish Embassy in Jakarta, the Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw and Indonesia's national airline Garuda Indonesia, three Indonesian journalists visited Poland to observe the ...

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/TNI reshuffles deck, hopes for winning hand

TNI reshuffles deck, hopes for winning handTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters announced on Wednesday a major reshuffle involving a number of high-ranking officers.The rotation -- officially signed in Decree No. 509/2001 by TNI Commander Adm.

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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/Sweeping classified as terrorism?

Sweeping classified as terrorism? JAKARTA: All movements or actions that incite unrest and chaos among the people and thereby damage the country's image can be categorized as terrorism, head of State Intelligence Body (BIN) A.M. Hendropriyono said on Tuesday.

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Thu, 04 Oct 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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Thu, 04 Oct 2001

JP/GAM denies training new rebels

GAM denies training new rebelsMuharram M. Nur, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam The Free Aceh Separatist Movement (GAM) denied on Wednesday that it was training rebels of the so-named Free Deli Separatist Movement (GDM), aimed at fighting for the separation of the ...

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