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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Five arrested in drug crackdown

Five arrested in drug crackdown JAKARTA (JP): City police have arrested five people during a crackdown on the distribution of fake drugs in the capital, an officer said on Tuesday.The city police spokesman Sr. Comr.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/AGO yet to commence fight against graft

AGO yet to commence fight against graft Nearly one month after his installment as the new attorney general, MA Rachman has yet to make a major step in investigating the many corruption cases in the country.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Govt to raise power rates an average of 8.19%

Govt to raise power rates an average of 8.19% OR Power rates to increase an average 8.19 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday it would raise electricity rates by an average of 8.19 percent starting next month to mark the second and last stage of last July's 17.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/500 TNI personnel from E.Timor return home

500 TNI personnel from E.Timor return home JAKARTA (JP): At least 500 Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel who were East Timorese natives voluntarily surrendered their military badges and returned to their homeland, a top military chief said on Tuesday.Udayana Military Command Commander Maj.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Ferry transport inaugurated

Ferry transport inaugurated KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi Governor La Ode Kaimoeddin inaugurated on Monday the operation of the Pulau Sagori ferry to serve a new route linking Torobulu in Kendari to Tampo in Muna.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Save Afghanistan

Save Afghanistan The assassination of Ahmad Shah Masood has been eclipsed by the world's recent great tragedy. His death too is a tragedy.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Govt anticipates rising influx of illegal immigrants

Govt anticipates rising influx of illegal immigrants JAKARTA (JP): The government has taken the rising influx of illegal immigrants as a serious problem, especially in connection with widespread fear to organized terrorism, an official said here on Tuesday.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Megawati in Hawaii en route to the U.S.

Megawati in Hawaii en route to the U.S. HONOLULU(JP): President Megawati Soekarnopuri arrived here on Monday afternoon (7:11 a.m. on Tuesday in Jakarta) on the first leg of her nine-day working visit to the United States.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Telkom reviews Singtel offer

Telkom reviews Singtel offer JAKARTA (JP): The board of commissioners of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is considering a Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) offer to buy out KPN NV's shares in cellular company PT Telkomsel which it controls, according to the Telkom's top ...

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/110,000 city employees to receive back pay late

110,000 city employees to receive back pay late JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Tuesday that it could not disburse six-months back pay totaling Rp 300 billion (US$3.3 million) for its 110,000 civil servants on schedule in the middle of this month due to some technical problems.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept. 18

Rupiah Rates Sept. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,846.00 9,846.00 9,299.00 9,393.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/JP/1/DISCOURSE

JP/1/DISCOURSEMegawati's balancing act in U.S. visit How can President Megawati Soekarnoputri make the best of a delicate visit to the United States, given last week's tragedy? The Jakarta Post talked to Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, a former envoy to France who was also ambassador to Australia ...

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept. 18

Rupiah Rates Sept. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,846.00 9,846.00 9,299.00 9,393.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Telkom to review Singtel's offer

Telkom to review Singtel's offer JAKARTA (JP): The board of commissioners of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is considering a Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) offer to buy out KPN NV's shares in cellular company PT Telkomsel which it controls, according to the Telkom's top ...

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/U.S. takes action against terrorism

U.S. takes action against terrorism Like most mornings over the past ten years that I've lived among you fine Indonesians, I woke up on Sept. 15 in the morning to find your excellent paper on my doorstep.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 18, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Astra Agro ...

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Megawati's balancing act in U.S. visit

Megawati's balancing act in U.S. visit How can President Megawati Soekarnoputri make the best of a delicate visit to the United States, given last week's tragedy? The Jakarta Post talked to Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, a former envoy to France who was also ambassador to Australia until last year.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Focus on the real target

Focus on the real target The United States, to its everlasting shame, rounded up and locked up its ethnic Japanese citizens in World War Two. America and all countries must ensure this sort of racial or religious profiling does not recur (in the wake of the terrorist attacks in the U.S.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Bakrie plantation sees profit on stronger rupiah

Bakrie plantation sees profit on stronger rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed rubber and palm oil plantation firm PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations predicted a return to profit this year, on expectations the rupiah would average Rp 9,500 to the U.S dollar this year.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Dewi Fortuna responds

Dewi Fortuna responds I regret very much that my interview published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 14 concerning the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) and the Pentagon has been misconstrued by some people as an endorsement of these heinous acts.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/U-16 soccer c'ship quaterfinals to start

U-16 soccer c'ship quaterfinals to start JAKARTA (JP): The final-eight round of the U-16 national soccer championship will kick off on Sunday with the organizers pondering the establishment of centralized training camps as part of a plan to ensure the development of young players.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/OBITUARY

OBITUARY Veteran singer and film actor Rachmat Kartolo passed away at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. He had been receiving treatment since Aug. 28 at the Army's Gatot Soebroto Hospital in Central Jakarta for the blood-related disease, Hematomisis malena.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Ari Sigit's remains in hospital

Ari Sigit's remains in hospital JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has delayed transferring the grandson of former president Soeharto, Ari Haryo Wibowo, alias Ari Sigit, to Salemba Prison as he is undergoing medical treatment at Kramatjati Police Hospital, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/YLKI opens Complaint Month

YLKI opens Complaint Month JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has launched a two-month "Public Transportation Complaint Month" that will last through October.The foundation is inviting members of the public to voice their opinions about public transportation services.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Govt sees increase in illegal immigrants a serious problem

Govt sees increase in illegal immigrants a serious problem JAKARTA (JP): The government views the rising influx of illegal immigrants as a serious problem, especially in connection with widespread fear of organized terrorism, an official said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Domestic worker narrates tragic tale of maltreatment

Domestic worker narrates tragic tale of maltreatment JAKARTA (JP): The life of Jumiati is a reflection of thousands of poor villagers who come to the city seeking a better life.The 19-year-old, like many others, came to the capital with high hopes.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Bakrie plantation sees profit on stronger rupiah

Bakrie plantation sees profit on stronger rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed rubber and palm oil plantation firm PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations predicted a return to profit this year, on expectations the rupiah would average Rp 9,500 to the U.S dollar this year.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/C. Asia's dilemma over foreign policy

C. Asia's dilemma over foreign policyBy Ian Traynor MOSCOW: The impoverished post-Soviet states of central Asia are confronting their biggest foreign policy quandary since independence was secured a decade ago: whether and how to assist a U.S. onslaught on neighboring Afghanistan.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Megawati's balancing act in U.S. visit

Megawati's balancing act in U.S. visit How can President Megawati Soekarnoputri make the best of a delicate visit to the United States, given last week's tragedy? The Jakarta Post talked to Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, a former envoy to France who was also ambassador to Australia until last year.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Afghan war -- the war that has never been won

Afghan war -- the war that has never been wonBy Luke Harding ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: If George Bush manages to subdue Afghanistan, he will have succeeded where many illustrious names have failed.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/MPR opposes political reform

MPR opposes political reformBy Smita Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): All of a sudden, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is debating a proposal for direct presidential elections (DPEs) again.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Medan teachers demand unpaid back pay

Medan teachers demand unpaid back pay MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP):Hundreds of teachers based in the capital of North Sumatra, Medan, thronged the mayoralty on Tuesday demanding unpaid back pay dating back to January this year.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Army chief apologizes over fatal clash

Army chief apologizes over fatal clash JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto apologized on Tuesday for Saturday's deadly clash in Madiun, East Java, while the death toll reached three following the death of another teenager who was shot in the incident.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/George 'Macbeth' Bush?

George 'Macbeth' Bush? Americans now call it "blow-back", but William Shakespeare put it much more eloquently in Hamlet some four hundred years ago: "But in these cases we still have judgment here; that we but teach bloody instructions, which, being taught, return to plague the inventor; this ...

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/No quick fix

No quick fix American forces are being routed to the Gulf region, though few details emerge. The fact that a reluctant Pakistan has granted overflight rights to the U.S. gives a reliable indication of what is envisioned.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Govt urged to cancel luxury tax on soft drinks

Govt urged to cancel luxury tax on soft drinks JAKARTA (JP): Soft drink manufacturers called on the government to revoke the 10 percent luxury tax imposed on their products arguing that they could in no way be categorized as luxury goods.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Afghanistan, where no war has been won

Afghanistan, where no war has been wonBy Luke Harding ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: If George Bush manages to subdue Afghanistan, he will have succeeded where many illustrious names have failed.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Audit commission to be trained how to investigate

Audit commission to be trained how to investigate JAKARTA (JP): The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) will soon collaborate with the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the National Police for the provision of training on conducting investigations.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaPerformance* Jazz Concert by Trio Braam, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), 7 p.m., Sept. 22.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Children's headaches, don't take them lightly

Children's headaches, don't take them lightlyBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Just like adults, many children suffer from headaches. It's actually one of the most common medical complaints of children.Most headaches in children are benign, but sometimes they can be a serious medical problem.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/500 TNI members of East Timorese origin return home

500 TNI members of East Timorese origin return home JAKARTA (JP): At least 500 Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel who were East Timorese natives voluntarily surrendered their military badges and returned to their homeland, a top military chief said on Tuesday.Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Reach back and give fairness a chance

Reach back and give fairness a chance While the brutality, the inhumanity and the depth of the wound leave no space for recrimination, the opportunity for drawing the hardest of lessons and reassessing of pre-attack attitudes should not be wasted by the U.S.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/SEA Games offer moments to savor

SEA Games offer moments to savor KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur came to a close on Monday to the jubilation of the home team after its unprecedented win in the region's biennial sporting meet.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Army chief apologizes over Madiun incident

Army chief apologizes over Madiun incident JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto apologized on Tuesday for Saturday's deadly clash in Madiun, East Java, while the death toll reached three following the death of another teenager who was shot in the incident.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept. 18

Rupiah Rates Sept. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,846.00 9,846.00 9,299.00 9,393.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Dengue fever hits Bogor

Dengue fever hits Bogor BOGOR (JP): Three hundred and sixty-six people suffered from dengue fever and one person died from the disease between January and August of this year, a health agency official said on Monday.

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Wed, 19 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, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Cleaners complain of being underpaid

Cleaners complain of being underpaid JAKARTA (JP): Employees of cleaning service firms who work at City Hall have complained that they are paid far less than the minimum wage set by the city administration.

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Wed, 19 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.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Power rates to increase by average 8.19%

Power rates to increase by average 8.19% JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday it would raise electricity rates by an average of 8.19 percent starting next month to mark the second and last stage of last July's 17.47 percent increase.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Telkom reviews Singtel's offer

Telkom reviews Singtel's offer JAKARTA (JP): The board of commissioners of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is considering Singapore Telecommunications' (Singtel) offer to buy out KPN NV's shares in cellular company PT Telkomsel which it controls, according to the former's top ...

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/RI continues to suffer lack of FDI: Survey

RI continues to suffer lack of FDI: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors have continued to stay away from Indonesia despite an increase in the global flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2000, according to the United Nation's World Investment Report 2001.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Renew approach on international terrorism

Renew approach on international terrorismBy Siswo Pramono CANBERRA (JP): Scholars disagree on the scope and definition of terrorism but they tend to agree on the main features of terrorist acts. In the words of Brian Jenkins, for instance, all terrorist acts are crimes.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Megawati's mission

Megawati's mission Had it not been for the horrible disaster that struck New York and Washington on September 11 last week, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's current overseas trip, particularly to the United States, would not have caused that much controversy.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Striving to deter crimes against humanity

Striving to deter crimes against humanityBy Geoffrey Robertson LONDON: If there is any silver lining to the grotesque black cloud over New York City, it can only come from a new commitment to global criminal justice.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Pulogadung problem-ridden bus terminal to be moved

Pulogadung problem-ridden bus terminal to be movedBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): When you arrive in Pulogadung bus terminal, East Jakarta, your first impression will be: Terrible! That is certain, no doubt about it.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Mining firm faces lawsuit

Mining firm faces lawsuit MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Dozens of residents in Luit Raya in the Permata Intan subdistrict filed a lawsuit against gold-mining company PT Indo Muro Kencana (IMK) over a land dispute.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept. 18

Rupiah Rates Sept. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,846.00 9,846.00 9,299.00 9,393.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Lengthy procedures stall investigation of maid abuse case

Lengthy procedures stall investigation of maid abuse case JAKARTA (JP): Ten days have passed since a housemaid set herself ablaze in despair while her coworker is still hospitalized due to severe injuries.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Wealth audit

Wealth audit commission to be trained how to investigate JAKARTA (JP): The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) will soon collaborate with the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the National Police for the provision of training on conducting investigations.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/PDI-P to look into alleged bribery case

PDI-P to look into alleged bribery case JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is to investigate an alleged bribery case involving the party's outspoken legislator, Aberson Marle Sihaloho, an executive of the party said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Soft drink makers want tax axed

Soft drink makers want tax axed JAKARTA (JP): Soft drink manufacturers called on the government to revoke the 10 percent luxury tax imposed on their products arguing that they could in no way be categorized as luxury goods.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Government, House complete debate on new oil, gas bill

Government, House complete debate on new oil, gas bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives and the government have completed the deliberation process on the new oil and gas bill which is aimed at liberalizing the industry and ending the monopoly of state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Improving your kid's appetite

Improving your kid's appetite Dear Dr. Donya, My son is going to be two years old by October. Throughout this time his appetite has been improving. However, I continue to give him Lysmin syrup every day. Sometimes I give him a chewy tablet.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/RI continues to suffer lack of FDI: Survey

RI continues to suffer lack of FDI: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors have continued to stay away from Indonesia despite an increase in the global flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2000, according to the United Nation's World Investment Report 2001.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/An evolving anti-terror agenda

An evolving anti-terror agenda With the U.S. President, Mr. George W. Bush, making a significant telephonic call to the Prime Minister, Mr.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Dosage vital in herbal medicine

Dosage vital in herbal medicineBy Ridlo Aryanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): One afternoon, a patient is taken to experienced herbalist R. Broto Sudibyo in Mergangsan village in Yogyakarta. The 40-year-old Martono was in a very bad condition, too weak to walk by himself.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Could such a catastrophe happen again?

Could such a catastrophe happen again?By Conrado de Quiros MANILA: This is the question a child asked her teacher at school in America. And that is a question all of America is asking today.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/'Antara' to hold photo exhibition

'Antara' to hold photo exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The National Antara News Agency will hold a black and white photo exhibition under the theme Glory of the Past.A total of 30 photos will be displayed from Sept. 19 to Sept. 23 at the Antara photo journalism gallery at Jl. Antara No.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/Medan teachers demand salary back-pay

Medan teachers demand salary back-pay MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP):Hundreds of teachers based in the capital of North Sumatra, Medan, thronged the mayoralty on Tuesday demanding unpaid back pay dating back to January this year.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2001

JP/110,000 city employees to receive back pay late

110,000 city employees to receive back pay late JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Tuesday that it could not disburse six-months back pay totaling Rp 300 billion (US$3.

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