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Fri, 21 Sep 2001
JAKARTA (JP): Observers have called for the prompt issuance of
JAKARTA (JP): Observers have called for the prompt issuance of regulations to clearly define the respective functions of the military and police so as to avoid the kind of overlapping that has frequently sparked conflicts between the two organizations.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Terrorism
Terrorism Amien calls for combined effort against terrorism. Page 2 Councillors Councillors demand Rp 4b life assurance. Page 3 IBRA Give IBRA chief enough time. Page 5Soccer Zoff's off after latest Lazio failure. Page 7Malay arts Preserving Malay arts through annual gathering.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Art Summit III* Dance, choreographer Boi G. Sakti (Indonesian), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Sept. 21 - 22. * Theater Mutiara dari Mesir by Elwarsha (Egyptian), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, 8 p.m., Sept.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Mayor's wealth report questioned
Mayor's wealth report questioned TANGERANG (JP): A local legislator questioned the veracity of the wealth report submitted by the Tangerang mayor to the Wealth Audit Commission of State Officials.Ahmad Zailani, a legislator from the National Awakening Party (PKB) told Antara that mayor Moch Thamrin...
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Battalion not to go to Aceh
Battalion not to go to Aceh KARAWANG, West Java (JP): The Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief, Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu, said on Thursday that he would cancel the deployment of its Airborne Infantry Battalion 501 to Aceh following the deadly clash with police officers in Madiun,...
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Indonesia to the rescue against radicalism
Indonesia to the rescue against radicalismBy Karim Raslan KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia, the world's largest Islamic nation is a bastion of moderate Islam. In the rush to categorize and comprehend the causes behind the terrible loss of life in New York and Washington D.C.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
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 9,100.00 10,100.00 9,552.00 9,648.00Austrian schilling 1 613.11 680.85 643.57 650.38Australian dollar 1 4,492.67 4,991.42 4,715.82 4,768.04Belgian franc 1 209.14 232.25 219.53 221.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
RP troops clash with MNLF, 12 killed
RP troops clash with MNLF, 12 killed ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Twelve people were killed Thursday during a gunfight between soldiers and former Moro separatist rebels in the southern Philippines city of Marawi, the military said.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
2 bodies found from boat crash
2 bodies found from boat crash BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Two of six passengers missing from a boat collision on the Barito river on Tuesday have been found dead, police said on Thursday.Deputy chief of South Kalimantan Marine Police Adj. Comr.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
KDEI aids export to Taiwan
KDEI aids export to Taiwan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Commerce and Economy Body (KDEI) has launched various programs to help boost Indonesian exports to Taiwan, KDEI said in a statement on Thursday.The programs include promotion of Indonesian products in Taiwan, providing greater information and...
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
No international terrorist link in Indonesia: MUI
No international terrorist link in Indonesia: MUI JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) denied on Thursday international media reports that various Islamic organizations in Indonesia had become part of global terrorist networks.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Can cycle of violence end?
Can cycle of violence end?By Omar Halim JAKARTA (JP): The awful and tragic scenes of billowing smoke, huge balls of orange flames, falling people and the ultimate crumbling of the structures of what used to be the World Trade Center manifested once more how violent the human race can be.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Suwandi not fit, slimming RI Davis Cup chances
Suwandi not fit, slimming RI Davis Cup chances JAKARTA (JP): With doubts hanging over main singles player Suwandi's fitness, the Indonesian tennis team's chances in the Asia-Oceania relegation play-off match against China look slim.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Two bombs found at Bitung port
Two bombs found at Bitung port MANADO, North Sulawesi: Two homemade bombs were found by a longshoreman in front of the terminal gate of Samudera Bitung seaport on Thursday.Riton Jafar said he was surprised to find the homemade bombs, and quickly reported the finding to the Port Police.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
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. dollar 1 9,100.00 10,100.00 9,552.00 9,648.00 Austrian schilling 1 613.11 680.85 643.57 650.38 Australian dollar 1 4,492.67 4,991.42 4,715.82 4,768.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Councillors demand insurance of Rp 4 billion
Councillors demand insurance of Rp 4 billion JAKARTA (JP): After courting controversy for recent trips abroad, the City Council has now asked the city administration to provide councillors, for the first time ever, with life insurance."It's such a headache. The councillors have now demanded Rp 4.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Killing continues in Aceh
Killing continues in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A member of the Dewantara Subdistrict Military Command, Sgt. Maj. Muhammad Jai, and his wife were found dead in Blang Panjang village in Muara Dua subdistrict, North Aceh regency, on Thursday.Military spokesman in Lhokseumawe Lt. Col.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Foreign investors eye Chandra Asri, official says
Foreign investors eye Chandra Asri, official says JAKARTA (JP): Two foreign investors have expressed interest in acquiring government stakes in the financially ailing PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center, which could end the petrochemical giant's long and complicated debt restructuring effort.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Buoyed Monsanto says cotton project continues
Buoyed Monsanto says cotton project continues JAKARTA (JP): Buoyed by impressive initial results of its project in Indonesia, the local unit of Monsanto announced on Wednesday that it is continuing with controversial transgenic cotton farming in South Sulawesi.
Fri, 21 Sep 2001
Buoyed Monsanto says cotton project continues
Buoyed Monsanto says cotton project continues JAKARTA (JP): Buoyed by impressive initial results of its project in Indonesia, the local unit of Monsanto announced on Wednesday that it is continuing with controversial transgenic cotton farming in South Sulawesi.
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
Reform necessary within PT KAI
Reform necessary within PT KAIFrom Koran TempoThe recent, terrifying accident between a passenger train and a locomotive that was shunting in Cirebon station caused a huge number of victims, loss of passengers' property and heavy damage to the nation's assets.
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
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
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
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
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
Australian jailed for steward assault
Australian jailed for steward assault KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - An Australian man was sentenced to six weeks jail, fined and ordered deported for assaulting a Malaysian Airline steward on a flight from London to Kuala Lumpur, news reports said Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
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
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
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 9,729.00Austrian schilling 1 616.83 684.39 647.20 654.01Australian dollar 1 4,543.68 5,043.67 4,767.37 4,819.75Belgian franc 1 210.41 233.45 220.77 223.
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
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
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
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, a...
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
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
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. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Program 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00...
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
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
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
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
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
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 1,325 0 67,500 Adindo Foresta 90 0 30,000 AGIS 135 20 7,234,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 650 25...
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
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 price...
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
Palm oil remains bearish in Asia
Palm oil remains bearish in Asia KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Weak fundamentals curbed trade in Malaysia's crude palm oil futures on Wednesday, amid slow demand and rising output, but freight rates held unchanged on fear of disruption to shipments, industry sources said.With U.S. President George W.
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
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
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. In Java, many innovations have concentrated on exploring new sounds through new instruments or new ways of playing the...
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
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/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 demand...
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
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
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
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
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 Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Sep 2001
NZ starts boosting trade ties
NZ starts boosting trade ties WELLINGTON (Dow Jones) : New Zealand will begin boosting trade ties with Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or Asean, by cooperating on a range of issues, including a lowering of trade barriers, said Trade Minister Jim Sutton Wednesday.