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Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Indonesia to send relief aid for Afghans
Indonesia to send relief aid for Afghans Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla is scheduled to leave here for Peshawar, Pakistan, on Saturday to hand over Indonesian relief aid worth Rp 1.5 billion (US$150,000) to Afghan refugees.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Junior players compete in world chess event
Junior players compete in world chess eventMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian teenage chess team left for Spain on Friday to take part in the World Championships, with the team coach hoping they can build on their previous runs.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.19, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 100 257,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 105 -5 130,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 210 25 26,000...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
MONEY MATTERS
MONEY MATTERS Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Australia reached US$1.68 billion in the first half of the year, a 13.93 percent increase compared to the same period last year, National Export Development Body (BPEN) said in a statement on Friday.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
No plan to raid luxurious cars
No plan to raid luxurious cars JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration said it had no authority to stop luxury automobiles on the public highway even if the owners had failed to pay the requisite city taxes on the vehicles.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Massive circumcision in Karawaci
Massive circumcision in Karawaci TANGERANG: Lippo Karawaci Blood Donors Club held a mass circumcision ceremony for 75 needy kids living in several villages around the upmarket Lippo Karawaci housing complex on Wednesday.The circumcisions were conducted by a team of doctors led by Dr.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
House urged to drop police bill
House urged to drop police billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to discard a police bill scheduled to be passed into law on Wednesday, on grounds that it adopts both militaristic and centralistic...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Canadian Embassy moves to WTC
Canadian Embassy moves to WTC JAKARTA: The Canadian Embassy will occupy its new premises on the sixth floor of the World Trade Center building on Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, on Monday.The embassy is moving from the Metropolitan I building, which is located just in front of the new building.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
One killed, two injured in brawl
One killed, two injured in brawl BOGOR: One man was killed and two others injured after allegedly being attacked by dozens of people from another village following an argument about a road accident.The incident began on Wednesday afternoon when Wira bin Asep, who was riding a motorcycle, and...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Rizal Ramli accused of defamation
Rizal Ramli accused of defamation JAKARTA: Former coordinating minister for the economy Rizal Ramli was questioned at Jakarta Police Headquarters on Thursday evening after a complaint for defamation and offensive demeanor was filed against him by the former director of state owned insurance company...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Executive criticizes oil and gas law
Executive criticizes oil and gas law Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaA top executive of a major American oil and gas firm criticized on Friday the oil and gas bill, which is expected to be passed into law next week, saying it failed to accommodate investors' interests.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Illegal immigrants number 1,663
Illegal immigrants number 1,663 JAKARTA: The number of illegal immigrants housed in various facilities throughout Indonesia has reached 1,663, immigration director general Imam Santoso said on Friday."Their actual number could be higher than that," Imam said.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001
Competency-based human resources management
Competency-based human resources managementA.B. Susanto, Consultant, Jakarta Consulting Group To undertake Human Resources Planning in the ever-changing and highly competitive business environment is not an easy enterprise as it involves anticipating the future business environment.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Time for APEC to shake its lethargy
Time for APEC to shake its lethargyLee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum meeting in Shanghai on Sunday will grapple with economic revival and global action against terrorism, and the signs are that they will...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Another official killed in Aceh
Another official killed in AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Four gunmen riding on two motorcycles shot dead on Thursday a senior government official on the Banda Aceh-Medan road in Cunda village, some 1.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Police involved in illegal logging
Police involved in illegal logging KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Provincial police chief Insp. Gen. Indrato announced on Thursday that he would take strict action against police personnel found guilty of involvement in illegal logging activities in the province.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
RI pro volleyball leagues to start next year
RI pro volleyball leagues to start next yearMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Volleyball in Indonesia is set to enter a new era with the creation of a professional indoor league as well as a pro beach volleyball league, beginning next year. Both leagues will be enhanced by international players.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Police to act on Semarang Corruption Watch's report
Police to act on Semarang Corruption Watch's reportHaryoso, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Central Java Police have vowed to investigate a report of an alleged fraud involving Rp 67 billion from the province's Villagers Cooperative Unit (Puskud) as revealed by the Semarang Corruption Watch (SCW).Adj.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
MRT won't prevent traffic jams: Expert
MRT won't prevent traffic jams: ExpertThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration's plan to build a US$ 1.5 billion subway will not ease traffic congestion unless the public transportation service is improved and undisciplined street vendors and motorists removed from the roads, according to...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Banyumas claims to have 144,000 poor families
Banyumas claims to have 144,000 poor familiesAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Almost half of the 1.4 million residents of Banyumas regency, Central Java, live in poverty caused by the country's prolonged economic and political crises, according to the regency's Development Planning Board.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Pertamina to help clean air drive
Pertamina to help clean air driveFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina is determined to help the government's campaign for clean air succeed by importing unleaded gasoline to meet nationwide demand, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Refugee problem to be settled
Refugee problem to be settled JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz hopes that refugee problems can be settled by the end of next year, according to Abdul Jalil AS, head of the National Commission on National Reconciliation, Repatriation and Advocacy.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Experts propose blueprint for economic recovery
Experts propose blueprint for economic recoveryKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association for a New Indonesia (PIB) on Thursday presented an economic blueprint to the Second Ad-Hoc Committee of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) that it is hoped could serve as a comprehensive...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Ads, films 'degrade women'
Ads, films 'degrade women' JAKARTA: Locally made films and advertisements denigrate women, according to State Minister of Women's Empowerment Sri Redjeki Sumaryoto.Films and advertisements portray women whose lives are confined to the kitchen, bedroom, laundry and dressing room, she told a seminar...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Paradise awaits honeymooners on Matahari, Pantara islands
Paradise awaits honeymooners on Matahari, Pantara islandsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Matahari island Newly wed couples should consider spending their honeymoon at Matahari (Sun) island or the nearby Pantara islands off the north coast of Jakarta.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Bombing suspects withdraw lawsuit
Bombing suspects withdraw lawsuit JAKARTA: Some 13 bombing suspects withdrew on Thursday their lawsuit against Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb at the South Jakarta District Court.The plaintiffs decided to withdraw the suit to instead seek a peaceful out of court settlement with the...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
'Safety at sea' campaign hindered
'Safety at sea' campaign hindered JAKARTA: Sea Transportation Director General Tjuk Sukardiman acknowledged on Thursday that the publicizing of national safety guidelines covering marine transportation had been hindered due to the shortage of funds.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Stanchart sees 2002 GDP growth at 3.8 percent
Stanchart sees 2002 GDP growth at 3.8 percentAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Standard Chartered Bank said Indonesia's economy should be relatively unscathed by the threat of a global economic slump and grow by 3.8 percent next year, driven particularly by strong domestic demand.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Sunda Straits race fails to lure foreign competitors
Sunda Straits race fails to lure foreign competitorsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The annual swimming and rowing competitions across the Sunda Straits will resume after a lapse of five years, but no foreigners are expected to participate in them.Marines Corps Commander Maj. Gen.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 18, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 34,000 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 110 5 380,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 185 -15 65,500...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Students threaten to occupy Caltex
Students threaten to occupy CaltexAntara, Pekanbaru More than 500 students from several universities and academies in Pekanbaru threatened to occupy the office of American oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) in Rumbai, near the city, unless the company condemned the United States'...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Lampung told to curb illegal logging
Lampung told to curb illegal logging BANDAR LAMPUNG: Lampung Governor Oemarsono instructed the local forestry ministry office to take strict action against all parties involved in illegal logging in the province.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Anyer traders enraged by demolition
Anyer traders enraged by demolition JAKARTA: Around 300 traders in Anyer market, Banten, reacted angrily after their kiosks were damaged by the local administration early on Thursday.The traders burned tires in the street passing through the market, preventing motorists from going to and from...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
DPR to conclude budget debates by Saturday
DPR to conclude budget debates by SaturdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Budget Committee Chairman Benny Pasaribu said on Thursday that the crucial debate of the 2002 draft budget would be completed on Saturday, so that provincial and regency administrations could draw up their...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
New badminton chief to take on daunting tasks, former official says
New badminton chief to take on daunting tasks, former official saysNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Herculean tasks await the new Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) chairperson as he or she will have less than three months to select solid teams to defend the Thomas Cup and win...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
[b]ASEAN's role in APEC
ASEAN's role in APEC at a time of adversity Rodolfo C. Severino Secretary-General ASEAN Shanghai I will begin with an understatement: The past year has been difficult for the global economy. The APEC economies have not been spared. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has not been spared.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
FPI men lost in city: Police chief
FPI men lost in city: Police chief JAKARTA: The 113 members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) were not missing, as the group had claimed, but were lost in the city, Jakarta Police chief Insp.Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Music 4:30 Children's Program 5:15 Religious Teachings 6:00 News...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Smuggling attempts foiled
Smuggling attempts foiled TANGERANG: Over the past four months, the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Customs and Excise Office has foiled 33 smuggling attempts involving firearms, pirated and pornographic VCDs, sex toys and Chinese medicines.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Rupiah Rates Oct.18
Rupiah Rates Oct.18 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,538.00 9,538.00 10,088.00 9,988.00Australian dollar 1 692.00 625.99 662.45 655.52Austrian schilling 1 5,363.84 4,850.07 5,134.79 5,078.90Belgian franc 1 236.05 213.53 225.97 223.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
APEC and terrorism
APEC and terrorism While the world is still focused on Afghanistan, which has been bombarded by the United States for the past 11 days, APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) member countries are scheduled to begin their meeting on Thursday in Shanghai, which Chinese officials claim to be the...
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Rallies 'not to topple' Mega
Rallies 'not to topple' Mega SURABAYA, East Java: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Thursday that he did not see any indication that a series of demonstrations against the U.S.-led attacks in Afghanistan were designed to overthrow President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
2. GDP
2. GDP Stanchart sees RI 2002 GDP growth at 3.8 percent 3. Como (2x18) Thai commodities market aims to open end-2002 4. ECB (2x18) ECB wants smooth euro launch outside euro zone
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Vietnam to use Cam Ranh naval base
Vietnam to use Cam Ranh naval base VIETNAM: Hanoi said on Thursday Russia's withdrawal from the Cam Ranh Bay naval base, once used by Americans and Japanese, was a mutual agreement and that it will use the facility for socio- economic development.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Seven arrested in military raid of Irianese
Seven arrested in military raid of IrianeseR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Trikora Military Command chief Maj. Gen. Mahidin Simbolon confirmed on Wednesday in Jayapura that the military had conducted raids of rebels' camps in Kali Kopi village, Mimika regency, Irian Jaya.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Marijuana trafficker arrested
Marijuana trafficker arrested Pekanbaru, Riau: Mai bin Jam, a pregnant woman, was arrested on Wednesday for trafficking marijuana in the provincial capital of Pekanbaru.Riau Police spokesman Ad. Sr. Comr. S.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Train derails in Cirebon, thousand stranded
Train derails in Cirebon, thousand strandedNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Thousands of people at several railway stations had to delay their trips on Thursday after the Tawang Mas train serving Semarang-Senen (Jakarta) line derailed in Cirebon on Wednesday. No fatalities were reported.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Mega told to retain ultimate authority
Mega told to retain ultimate authorityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political analysts have urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who delegates too much of her power to her chief ministers, to retain ultimate authority over all governmental matters.
Fri, 19 Oct 2001
Corporate Briefs
Corporate BriefsVietnam's Oil & Gas Corp., or PetroVietnam, will sign an agreement with two Japanese companies -- Mitsubishi and JGC Corporations -- to start a pre-feasibility study for a US$2 billion oil refinery, a company official said Thursday.