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Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Conservation forest endangered
Conservation forest endangered PEKANBARU, Riau: The Teso-Nilo forest area in Riau, Sumatra, proposed as a conservation site for elephants, faces total devastation due to intensive logging by both forest concessionaires and the local community.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Medal tally
Medal tally Gold Silver Bronze Total Malaysia 64 47 53 164 Thailand 55 46 48 149 Indonesia 43 38 44 125 Philippines 22 42 38 102 Vietnam 21 24 37 82 Singapore 12 17 25 54 Myanmar 12 12 26 50 Laos 0 1 4 5 Brunei 0 0 3 3 Cambodia 0 0 3 3
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Ex-marine, guards arrested for robbery
Ex-marine, guards arrested for robbery BOGOR (JP): The Police have arrested seven people suspected of involvement in a robbery of Rp 1.8 billion (US$211,765) from PT Great River in Bogor, West Java.Bogor Police chief Insp. Gen.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Naval blockade fails to stop asylum seekers
Naval blockade fails to stop asylum seekers CANBERRA (Agencies): A naval blockade to fend off illegal immigrants failed on Thursday to turn away the latest Indonesian boat carrying asylum seekers to Australia.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Art Summit III * Dance Akram Khan (English), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No. 1, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3808283), 8 p.m., Sept. 14. * Dance Kim Bock Hee Contemporary Dance Company (Korean), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Eleven killed in fresh armed conflict in Aceh
Eleven killed in fresh armed conflict in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): At least 11 people were killed in an armed clash in the strife-torn province on Wednesday night, local police spokesman Adj. Comr. Sudharsono said on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
KL's twin towers reopen after hoax
KL's twin towers reopen after hoax KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The world's tallest buildings, the Petronas Twin Towers, reopened to tourists on Thursday, a day after a bomb hoax caused Malaysian police to evacuate thousands of office workers and shoppers.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
[b]Rowing
Rowing Men's coxless pair 1. Agus Budy Aji/Iswandi (Ina) 2. Cordova Nestor Ison/Regalado Harvey Vargas (Phi) 3. Tha Tun/Naing Naing Htoo (Mya) Women's lightweight double scull 1. Puttharaksa Nikree/Bussayamas Phaengkathok (Tha) 2. Weni/Enggelina Ohello (Ina) 3.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Nine Indonesians safe after WTC attack
Nine Indonesians safe after WTC attack JAKARTA (JP): Nine out of the ten Indonesians who were serving as interns in the World Trade Center are safe while the fate of the tenth is as yet uncertain.Acting spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wahid Supriyadi told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday...
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Indonesia overall winner in rowing at SEA Games
Indonesia overall winner in rowing at SEA GamesBy Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The rowing competition ended at the Batu Gombak Reservoir, Selangor, on Thursday with Indonesia taking two more golds to keep its domination intact.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
UNHCR will reopen base in East Nusa Tenggara
UNHCR will reopen base in East Nusa Tenggara KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has decided to reopen its base in West Timor to help channel humanitarian aid to some 290,000 East Timorese refugees currently settling in West Timor, East Nusa...
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Pakistan pledges to back U.S. terrorism fight
Pakistan pledges to back U.S. terrorism fight ISLAMABAD (Reuters): Pakistan military ruler Gen. Pervez Musharraf, under pressure for backing Afghanistan's Taliban movement, on Thursday pledged full cooperation against terrorism to U.S. President George W. Bush.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Japan PM delays trip to SE Asia
Japan PM delays trip to SE Asia TOKYO (Reuters): Japan's top government spokesman said on Thursday that a scheduled trip by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to Southeast Asian countries next week will be postponed in the wake of terror attacks in the United States.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
CIDES warns Megawati of tough challenges
CIDES warns Megawati of tough challenges JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri still faces tough challenges ahead in fixing the country's severe economic problems, despite her success in obtaining strong international support, according to CIDES director Umar Juoro.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Indonesia secures two tennis golds
Indonesia secures two tennis golds KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia made full use of the absence of Thailand's top tennis players at the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here as it assured itself two gold medals on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Hiding behind 'grants'
Hiding behind 'grants' The general public and officials of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) are tired of reading reports on so many public servants becoming unbelievably rich due to enormous hibah, or unidentified grants, that they have received from certain parties.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Agency wavering in wealth audit
Agency wavering in wealth audit JAKARTA (JP): The agency tasked to audit the wealth of civil servants is apprehensive about looking into the wealth of top officials.The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) head Yusuf Syakir said here on Thursday that he was not sure the agency would be...
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Police under fire for using crime evidence
Police under fire for using crime evidenceBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): There were at least 10 cars of various kinds, including a light brown Mercedes Benz sedan, parked in a makeshift garage at Jakarta Police Headquarters. Some looked dirty covered in dust and dry leaves.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Police under fire for using crime evidence
Police under fire for using crime evidenceBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): There were at least 10 cars of various kinds, including a light brown Mercedes Benz sedan, parked in a makeshift garage at Jakarta Police Headquarters. Some looked dirty covered in dust and dry leaves.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
U.S. government awaits Megawati's visit
U.S. government awaits Megawati's visit JAKARTA (JP): The United States government has invited President Megawati Soekarnoputri to go ahead with her planned visit at the invitation of President George W. Bush.In a release made available to The Jakarta Post on Thursday, the U.S.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Ticket scalpers
Ticket scalpers at Gambir station From Media Indonesia On Aug. 31, 2001 at around 6 p.m. seeing the long queue outside the ticket booth for business and executive class trains plying the Jakarta - Bandung route, I switched to the queue for tickets at the Argo Gede (luxury express) train booth for...
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Regencies demand role in oil executive body
Regencies demand role in oil executive body JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of several oil rich regencies demanded on Thursday that their representatives be included in the highest oil and gas body that will be formed by the government under the new oil and gas law.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
No IMF intervention in BCA sale approval: DPR
No IMF intervention in BCA sale approval: DPR JAKARTA (JP): Lawmakers denied on Thursday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stepped in to persuade the House to approve the government plan to sell a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) to foreign strategic investors.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
All publishers allowed to produce, sell prescribed textbooks
All publishers allowed to produce, sell prescribed textbooks JAKARTA (JP): The government threw its weight behind publishers' calls to be allowed to publish prescribed school textbooks on Thursday, saying it would be helpful to the government's efforts to provide textbooks for schools throughout...
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Rupiah Rates Sept.13
Rupiah Rates Sept.13 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,665.00 9,665.00 9,119.00 9,211.00Austrian schilling 1 570.27 636.43 600.14 606.53Australian dollar 1 4,472.01 4,992.94 4,706.32 4,758.40Belgian franc 1 194.52 217.09 204.71 206.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
1. Insure (3 x 15)
1. Insure (3 x 15)Insurance claims from U.S. attacks may reach US$25b 2. G7 (3 x 14)G-7 vows to keep attacks from troubling economy JP/10/G7 3. ADB (2 x 20)Asia on target for 2015 development goals: ADB 4. Belum (2 x 22)Japan outlook darkens on weak trade figures 5.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
KPMG affiliate settles SEC bribe charges
KPMG affiliate settles SEC bribe charges WASHINGTON (Reuters): Baker Hughes Inc. and an Indonesian affiliate of U.S. accounting giant KPMG have settled charges of bribing a local government official to reduce the oil services firm's tax liability in the Asian country, U.S.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Asia on target for 2015 development goals: ADB
Asia on target for 2015 development goals: ADB MANILA (Reuters): Asia's strong underlying growth rates, easing poverty levels and slower population growth over the past decade augur well for meeting development goals set for 2015, the Asian Development Bank said in a report on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Sigma Alliance to cooperate with Silk Air
Sigma Alliance to cooperate with Silk Air JAKARTA (JP): A newly formed alliance of domestic airlines -- Sigma Alliance -- said that it was looking into the possibility of cooperating with Silk Air, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, to complement its network in the country and abroad.
Fri, 14 Sep 2001
Pertamina, PGN plan gas pipeline
Pertamina, PGN plan gas pipeline JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and state gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) signed a preliminary agreement on Thursday for the supply of gas from South Sumatra to the industrial area of West Java.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Haze welcomes Hamzah's visit
Haze welcomes Hamzah's visit BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Haze blanketing the South Kalimantan capital of Banjarmasin welcomed Vice President Hamzah Haz and his entourage when they arrived at Syamsuddin Noor airport on Wednesday.The haze was thicker than in previous days despite recent rainfall.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Sports center changes function
Sports center changes functionFrom KompasOne Sunday morning I visited Bung Karno sports stadium complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta to do some exercise. To my surprise, I found the situation in the area quite different from what it used to be.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
JP/12/Budget
JP/12/BudgetHouse factions support govt plan to cut fuel subsidy JAKARTA (JP): Major factions at the House of Representatives supported the government's plan to further reduce the fuel subsidy next year, saying it would help ease pressure on the 2002 state budget and reduce the risk of smuggling...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Regent election may be repeated
Regent election may be repeated SURABAYA: East Java Governor Imam Utomo has entrusted the prolonged dispute over the election of the Sampang regent in Madura to the local legislative council, who will decide whether or not to hold the elections again.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Public kitchen banner removed
Public kitchen banner removed JAKARTA (JP): Ten public order officers removed a banner marking a public kitchen set up by the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) in Kampung Rawa area, West Jakarta, on Tuesday morning.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
RP agrees to U.S. request on airports
RP agrees to U.S. request on airports MANILA (AFP): The Philippines on Wednesday agreed to let the U.S. government use its international airports if they were needed in the transport of "non-combat" goods and personnel following a massive terrorist attack in New York and Washington.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Civil servants to soon receive back pay: Official
Civil servants to soon receive back pay: Official JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Wednesday that it would soon disburse Rp 300 billion (US$3.3 million) representing six-months back pay for its 110,000 civil servants as its revised 2001 city budget was scheduled to be approved on...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
[b]RI economy to
RI economy to suffer from U.S. attacks: Experts2. ADB (3 x 14)ADB promises strong support for RI reformJP/12/ADB3. Budget (2 x 20)House factions support govt fuel subsidy cut4. SKorea (2 x 16)Bank of Korea ready to fend off chaos5. IBRA (2 x 21)IBRA offers 25% debt haircut for SMEs 6.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
RI economy to suffer from U.S. attacks: Experts
RI economy to suffer from U.S. attacks: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts said that Indonesia's economic recovery could be pushed back amid fears that the terrorist attacks in the U.S. could trigger a deeper global economic recession."The U.S.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Arroyo to urge Japan to take wider security role in Asia
Arroyo to urge Japan to take wider security role in Asia MANILA (Agencies): Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo left on Wednesday for a visit to Japan, saying her country is in good hands a day after terrorist attacks on the United States shook the world.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep 12, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 -75 33,000 Adindo Foresta 95 0 57,500 AGIS 125 -5 301,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 600 -100 10,000...
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Security beefed up at U.S. interests in Indonesia
Security beefed up at U.S. interests in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Didi Widayadi said on Wednesday that police had heightened security nationwide at all installations related to the United States to anticipate possible attacks.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Teachers protest over back pay
Teachers protest over back pay BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): Teachers' protests continued on Wednesday, with some 700 teachers rallying at the Banyumas Regency Legislative Council to demand the disbursement of their back pay dating back to January 2001 and allowances.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Indonesia completes double in team tennis titles
Indonesia completes double in team tennis titles KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesia accomplished a double win in the tennis team event at the 21st Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday with a gold medal in the men's category after beating defending champion Thailand 2-1.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Government fuel hike plan meets with opposition
Government fuel hike plan meets with opposition JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to increase domestic fuel prices next year has been frowned upon by the public, who have called the current fuel prices "burdensome"."Prices are high due to the previous fuel price hike.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
Goddess Saraswati symbolizes wisdom
Goddess Saraswati symbolizes wisdomText and photo by Susi Andrini DENPASAR, Bali (JP): "We offer these fresh, sweet-smelling flowers in full bloom to thee. We worship thee in solemnity. Oh, Lord, please give us your blessings....
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
1. Duit ( 2 x 25 )
1. Duit ( 2 x 25 ) Asian currencies up late as U.S. attacks bruise dollar 2. Market (1 x 35) Recession fears grip Asian markets 3. Oil (1 x 35)Oil subsides as supplies seen secure 4. Gold ( 2 x 24 ) Terror strikes buoy gold, halt other commodities trade 5.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
ADB pledges strong support for RI
ADB pledges strong support for RI JAKARTA (JP) : Asian Development Bank president Tadao Chino reiterated the bank's strong commitment to support the government in implementing economic reform program.Chino made the statement Wednesday during a meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Thu, 13 Sep 2001
RI Olympic medalist beaten at SEA Games
RI Olympic medalist beaten at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Olympic silver medalist Lisa Rumbewas of Indonesia was upset by pre-tournament outsider Swe Swe Win of Myanmar, while her teammates took two golds in weightlifting competition at the 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Wednesday.