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Regent election

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.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 9:30 Sea Games (live) 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Sea Games (live) 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Health 9:00 Quiz 10:00 Sea Games Journal 10:30 Music 11:30...

On Jakarta's past

On Jakarta's past I am writing with regard to your series of articles in the "Save Old Batavia" column. I gather the Sept. 1, 2001 article is to be the last. I have enjoyed reading your articles and am sure they have contributed to an improved awareness of the city's past.

1. Rapel - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15

1. Rapel - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Civil servants to soon receive back pay: Official 2. Police - 36 NCSB, 4 cols, 2 lines, 2x21 Police officer jailed, dismissed for beating 3. Sampah/ Market - 32 HBC, 3 cols, 2 line, 2x 20 Drug vendors show mixed feelings over raids 4.

Men's 100m

Men's 100m 1. Reanchai Seeharwong (Tha) 10.29secs 2. Umaglia K.Shyam (Sin) 10.37 3. Kongdech Natetee (Tha) 10.453,000m steeplechase 1. Eduardo Buenavista (Phi) 8mins 40.77secs 2. Daud Mama (Phi) 9:02.89 3. Jirasak Sutichat (Tha) 9:09.51Pole vault 1. Teh Weng Chang (Mas) 4.90m 2.

Police arrests hypnotist

Police arrests hypnotist TANGERANG (JP): Police managed to arrest on Tuesday another suspect of a crime involving hypnotism in Curug subdistrict, eastern Tangerang.Tangerang Police detective chief Insp.

Drug vendors show mixed feelings over raids

Drug vendors show mixed feelings over raidsBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Pharmaceutical vendors were critical in responding to reports of investigations launched by Jakarta Police and the Food and Drugs Control Agency (BPOM) into the distribution of fake drugs in the busy Pramuka and Senen markets.

Richard and Supriati break SEAG records

Richard and Supriati break SEAG recordsBy Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Richard Sam Bera and Supriati Sutono bid farewell to the Southeast Asian Games with their heads held high after winning their gold medals in record breaking time on Wednesday.

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: LippoBankLippoBankCREDIT AGREEMENT: President Director of LippoBank Ian B. Clyne (left) receives a souvenir from Aritsume Matsui (right), the vice president of real estate developer Kota Wisata after the companies signed a home loan agreement.

PAS says roots of attack lie in Mideast injustice

PAS says roots of attack lie in Mideast injustice KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A senior official of Malaysia's Islamic opposition party said on Wednesday that the roots of the terrorist attacks in the United States lay in U.S. policy in the Middle East.

US Muslims condemn attacks, warn of possible harassment, assaults

US Muslims condemn attacks, warn of possible harassment, assaults WASHINGTON (AFP): Amid widespread speculation of an Islamic link to Tuesday's dramatic terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, leading U.S.

Telkom's billing statements

Telkom's billing statementsFrom Koran TempoFor months, the telecommunications company PT Telkom has charged its customers Rp 1,000 a month for the sending of billing statements, which is categorized as a non-telecommunications service fee. In October, the fee will rise to Rp. 1,500.

SE Asian leaders denounce attacks

SE Asian leaders denounce attacks BANGKOK (Agencies): Southeast Asian leaders on Wednesday joined in a chorus of international condemnation of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and Pentagon in Washington, D.C., while beefing up security at U.S.

RI economy to suffer from attacks in U.S.: Experts

RI economy to suffer from attacks in U.S.: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Experts said that Indonesia's economic recovery could be pushed back after terrorist attack in the U.S. could trigger a deeper global economic recession."The U.S.

ADB promises strong support for RI reform

ADB promises strong support for RI reform JAKARTA (JP): Asian Development Bank president Tadao Chino reiterated the bank's strong commitment to support the government in implementing economic reform.Chino made the statement on Wednesday during a meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Explosions rock Kabul, U.S. denies strike

Explosions rock Kabul, U.S. denies strike KABUL (Agencies): A series of explosions rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul early Wednesday but U.S. officials swiftly denied they were retaliatory strikes for terror attacks in the United States.

JP/12/Cyber

JP/12/CyberCyber crime law to be finalized in 2004: Minister JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to complete drafting the country's law on cyber crime in 2004, according to State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif.

Indonesia fears LNG data missing in New York

Indonesia fears LNG data missing in New York JAKARTA (JP): The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York on Tuesday could lead to the disappearance of documents on Indonesia's (LNG) deals, which are stored in the building, a minister said on Wednesday.

Govt pressed to complete Priok probe

Govt pressed to complete Priok probe JAKARTA (JP): The government is under pressure from rights activists, victims and relatives of the victims to speed up the investigation into the military shooting towards demonstrating mass in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, on Sept. 12, 1984.

Thousands evacuate Petronas towers

Thousands evacuate Petronas towers KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Thousands of workers and shoppers were evacuated on Wednesday from the world's tallest buildings, the Petronas Twin Towers, following a bomb threat that came as many Malaysians were just learning of the terror tragedy gripping the United States.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * 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. * Tantric Symbol by Peter Dittmar, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran (Phone: 0361 701010), 12 p.m.

Olympic medalist Lisa beaten at SEA Games

Olympic medalist Lisa 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.

JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided on

JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to continue the trial of tycoon Kaharudin Ongko and banker Leonard Tanubrata of the now defunct Bank Umum Nasional on corruption charges.

. RounD (38) -- 48pts MM 4cols 2lines (20x2)

. RounD (38) -- 48pts MM 4cols 2lines (20x2) Richard, Supriati break SEAG records

Students exposed to potentially harmful food

Students exposed to potentially harmful food JAKARTA (JP): Most of the soft drinks and snacks sold in elementary school canteens use textile dyes and are contaminated with E. coli bacteria, which causes worm-related diseases, the Kusuma Buana Foundation disclosed on Wednesday.

Akbar dismisses 'syariah' chances

Akbar dismisses 'syariah' chances JAKARTA (JP): Demands by some Muslim political parties to incorporate syariah, or Islamic law, into the 1945 Constitution will unlikely win enough support in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Wednesday.

U.S. attacks likely to hurt China's economy

U.S. attacks likely to hurt China's economy BEIJING (Reuters): China's economy is in good shape but the terror attack on the United States, which is struggling to kick- start an economic recovery, could hurt growth, central bank governor Dai Xianglong said on Wednesday.

Swiss Embassy clarifies

Swiss Embassy clarifies We refer to the article in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 7, 2001 entitled Teachers key to education quality: Swiss minister.In order to avoid a possible misunderstanding, the Swiss Embassy in Jakarta wants to clarify that the person mentioned in the article about the Swiss...

JP/4/other6

JP/4/other6 Abduction, again Once again, we have to face the bitter fact that abduction is still on the rise, the latest case being the kidnapping of four ulemas and an official of the transportation office. This incident followed their meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri in Banda Aceh.

Firm action against illegal loggers sought

Firm action against illegal loggers sought SANUR, Bali (JP): An executive of the timber-processing industry urged the government here on Wednesday to immediately take firm measures against illegal logging.

Outright humor in Bondres masks

Outright humor in Bondres masksBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): The Balinese traditional mask dance is far from extinction, on the contrary, it is very much alive and on the rise. Despite the onslaught of popular art through various channels of culture, especially via communications and...

Arroyo urges Japan to take wider security role in Asia

Arroyo urges 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.

IBRA offers 25 percent debt haircut facility for SMEs

IBRA offers 25 percent debt haircut facility for SMEs JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is offering 41,691 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) a 25 percent reduction on their debt principals provided they pay their debt in cash.

Asian currencies up late as U.S. attacks bruise dollar

Asian currencies up late as U.S. attacks bruise dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies received a boost late Wednesday, after Tuesday's terrorist attacks in the U.S. sent the dollar reeling in global foreign exchange markets and threatened to smash the already fragile confidence in the U.S.

Today's program

Today's programAthleticsTitiwangsa Lake: women's 20km walk 7am National Stadium, Bukit Jalil: decathlon, 9.30am; women's javelin throw, 6pm; women's high jump, 6pm; men's long jump, 6pm; men's 110m hurdles 6.10pm; women's 100m hurdles, 6.30pm; women's 400m, 6.50pm; men's 400m, 7.

Regent election

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.

Today's program

Today's programAthletics Titiwangsa Lake: women's 20km walk 7am National Stadium, Bukit Jalil: decathlon, 9.30am; women's javelin throw, 6pm; women's high jump, 6pm; men's long jump, 6pm; men's 110m hurdles 6.10pm; women's 100m hurdles, 6.30pm; women's 400m, 6.50pm; men's 400m, 7.

Need to link commitments on forestry

Need to link commitments on forestryBy Hariadi Kartodihardjo BOGOR (JP): Since the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank included forest policy reform in the Letter of Intent in 1998, and since the Consultative Group for Indonesia (CGI) used the issue as a condition for debt relief,...

Police arrests

Police arrests hypnotist TANGERANG (JP): Police managed to arrest on Tuesday another suspect of a crime involving hypnotism in Curug subdistrict, eastern Tangerang.Tangerang Police detective chief Insp.

JP/4/other6

JP/4/other6 Abduction, again Once again, we have to face the bitter fact that abduction is still on the rise, the latest case being the kidnapping of four ulemas and an official of the transportation office. This incident followed their meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri in Banda Aceh.

U.S. warned against blaming Islamic groups for attacks

U.S. warned against blaming Islamic groups for attacks JAKARTA (JP): The U.S. government, still devastated by Tuesday's terrorist attacks, is cautioned against pointing the finger at militant Islamic Middle East groups until it has substantial evidence.

Asia hits telephone lines, Internet after attacks in U.S.

Asia hits telephone lines, Internet after attacks in U.S. SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asians flooded phone lines to the United States to try to get in touch with relatives after a series of devastating terror attacks and millions of people flocked to Internet news sites to track the dramatic events.

Why no autopsy?

Why no autopsy? Wiyono, 61, a retired army officer who had been detained since Aug. 10 for illegal possession of firearms that allegedly belonged to Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, died on Aug. 28 on the way from the city police detention center in Central Jakarta to Kramat Jati Police hospital in...

House factions support govt fuel subsidy cut

House factions support govt fuel subsidy cut 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 fuel abroad.

Cyber law to be finalized in 2004

Cyber law to be finalized in 2004 JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to complete drafting the country's law on cyber crime in 2004, according to State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif.

Mega condemns attacks on U.S.

Mega condemns attacks on U.S. JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri condemned on Wednesday the "barbaric and indiscriminate" terrorist attacks on the United States, underlining the need for international cooperation to fight terrorism.In a message to President George W.

Indonesia, Vietnam share glory in cycling

Indonesia, Vietnam share glory in cycling SEREMBAN, Malaysia (Agencies): Indonesia and Vietnam shared the glory in the road race individual time trial cycling competition at the 21st Southeast Asian Games, winning the men's and women's gold medal respectively here on Wednesday.

SEA Games results

SEA Games resultsTennisMen's team 1. Indonesia 2. Thailand 3. Philippines and MyanmarRowingMen's lightweight double scull 1. Jamaluddin/Muhammad Anwar (Ina) 6:41.06 2. Piyadanai Pantangthai/Poi Ruthtanaphol (Tha) 6:41.43 3. Maerina Edgardo Macabitas/Rodriguez Jose Turingan (Phi) 6:49.

World models to gather on the paradise island

World models to gather on the paradise islandBy Rita A. Widiadana NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Traveling to glittering cities, wearing glamorous designer clothes or earning fame and wealth is not just a dream if you're a top model.

Content of the Investment Policy Reform Initiative:

Content of the Investment Policy Reform Initiative:1. Preparing a National Investment Law to replace existing laws. 2. Shortening the negative investment list. 3. Simplifying procedures in establishing a company. 4.