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Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Reducing traffic jams
Reducing traffic jamsFrom Koran TempoThe number of vehicles in Jakarta keeps increasing everyday resulting in more traffic jams in the capital city. To reduce traffic jams, the city administration has implemented the 3-in-1 system, which allows only cars with three or more passengers (including the...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Wushu fighter Susyana owes it to father for SEA Games laurel
Wushu fighter Susyana owes it to father for SEA Games laurel KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The well-known idiom "Like father like son" has found a new pretext for female wushu fighter Susyana, who attributes part of her success at the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to her childhood training...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Man sprouts new teeth at 95
Man sprouts new teeth at 95 HANOI (Reuters): A 95-year-old Vietnamese man who watched his teeth gradually drop out for 20 years has started teething again and now has a dozen new ones, an official newspaper reported on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
24,000 Malaysians laid off
24,000 Malaysians laid off KUALA LUMPUR (AP): About 24,000 Malaysians have lost their jobs in the first eight months of this year, mostly due to the drying up of U.S. demand for electronics exports, news reports said Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
War in SE Asia not possible: Malaysian deputy premier
War in SE Asia not possible: Malaysian deputy premier HONG KONG (Agencies): China will not go to war -- except over Taiwan -- and a regional conflict in Southeast Asia is "not possible", a prominent regional politician said Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Stop removing public art!
Stop removing public art!From KompasI am dismayed that nice, beautiful drawings displayed at public sites across the capital have now disappeared. The city has now turned into a jungle of concrete buildings with polluting motorized vehicles racing along its highways.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Indonesia, Malaysia in badminton final
Indonesia, Malaysia in badminton final KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Defending champion Indonesia will renew its arch-rivalry in the men's badminton team with Malaysia at the Southeast Asian Games after they both scored a convincing 3-0 win in their respective semifinals on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Malaria kills 10 in Banjarnegara
Malaria kills 10 in Banjarnegara BANJARNEGARA, Central Java (JP): At least 10 people have died and dozens others have been treated for malaria after an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease hit the village of Karanganyar last month, a non-governmental organization revealed on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Phuket eyes US$1.6b revenue
Phuket eyes US$1.6b revenue BANGKOK (DPA): Benefiting from the downturn in tourism to Bali, Thailand's Phuket island resort is expected to attract almost 4 million visitors this year, generating some US$1.6 billion in revenues, news reports said on Sunday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Cyclists help Indonesia move into second place
Cyclists help Indonesia move into second placeBy Novan Iman Santosa JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's cycling team led the nation's charge up the leader board on the third day of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here on Monday, which saw host Malaysia surge further ahead at the top of medals table.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
VP criticized for voicing party's interest
VP criticized for voicing party's interest JAKARTA (JP): Despite the absence of laws regulating a separation of party leaders from state leaders, political analysts suggested on Monday that state leaders avoid prioritizing their parties' interests.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Government urged to provide legal basis for IBRA
Government urged to provide legal basis for IBRA JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri needs to immediately sign a new decree to provide a legal foundation for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to work "properly" from, a senior legislator said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme
Coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme JAKARTA (JP): Local coffee exporters called on the government to introduce a quota scheme to limit the market share of foreign exporters operating in the country.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
2. Minyak (1x28)
2. Minyak (1x28) Legislators differ over fuel hike plan 3. Intel (2x16) Taiwan's VIA files suit against Intel 4. Tour (2x12) EATOF vows to boost tourism 5. Rice (2x18) India's rice support not to impact exports 6. IBRA (3x10) Govt urged to provide legal basis for IBRA 8.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Train drivers: Too stressed-out to relax properly
Train drivers: Too stressed-out to relax properly By Sri Muninggar Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): Many kids love traveling by train. They can have so much fun inside the carriages, they can even walk from one to another. Therefore, train seats are always fully booked, especially during holidays.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Reducing traffic jams
Reducing traffic jamsFrom Koran TempoThe number of vehicles in Jakarta keeps increasing everyday resulting in more traffic jams in the capital city. To reduce traffic jams, the city administration has implemented the 3-in-1 system, which allows only cars with three or more passengers (including the...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Becoming a train driver is no piece of cake
Becoming a train driver is no piece of cake Text and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): To the public, it may seem easy to operate a locomotive. You could drive it back and forth while sitting in the locomotive operator's room, perhaps having something to eat or drink at the same time.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Another case of law enforcement
Another case of law enforcement Further to our earlier letter published on Aug. 31, 2001, we have now received a reply from Bandung attorney's office that confirmed the defendant Bambang Tjanadi bin Hasyim Tjanadi was sentenced to a one-year jail term by Bandung District Court.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Life is hard when driving a train
Life is hard when driving a trainBy Sri Muninggar Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): Many kids love traveling by train. They can have so much fun inside the carriages, they can even walk from one to another. Therefore, train seats are always fully booked, especially during holidays.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Red tape hampers butterfly exports
Red tape hampers butterfly exports BIAK, Irian Jaya: A foundation which coordinates exports of local rare butterflies said red tape was hampering the development of its trade, Antara reported on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Rupiah Rates Sept.10
Rupiah Rates Sept.10 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,600.00 9,600.00 9,055.00 9,145.00Austrian schilling 1 566.43 632.64 596.39[G 602.65Australian dollar 1 4,441.04 4,962.24 4,676.00 4,727.05Belgian franc 1 193.21 215.80 203.43 205.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Korea to get LNG from Arun plant
Korea to get LNG from Arun plant SEOUL (Dow Jones): One liquefied natural gas cargo will arrive in South Korea Tuesday from Indonesia's Arun gas field, the Ministry of commerce, Industry and Energy, or Mocie, said Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Legislators, analysts differ on Aceh issue
Legislators, analysts differ on Aceh issue JAKARTA (JP): While a former minister has called for a cease- fire in the strife-torn province, most legislators and analysts do not see eye to eye on how to deal with problems in the restive province of Aceh.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
IMF queries delay in BCA divestment
IMF queries delay in BCA divestment JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Monday to stress the importance of the planned sale of Bank Central Asia (BCA) just several hours before the Fund's board of...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Independent assessment on debt urgent for Indonesia
Independent assessment on debt urgent for IndonesiaBy Juergen Kaiser SIEGBURG, Germany (JP): In the running up to this week's meeting of the Paris Club of official bilateral creditors, Vice President Hanzah Haz had -- surprisingly for some -- stated that Indonesia was "in dire need of debt...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Irene wary of thigh injury
Irene wary of thigh injury JAKARTA (JP): Less than 48 hours before the start of track and field competition at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here, Indonesian sprinter Irene Truitje Joseph said on Monday she had yet to fully overcome a recurring thigh injury.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Reasonable rupiah exchange rate
Reasonable rupiah exchange rateFrom Suara KaryaCurrently, monetary officials and economic observers are busy talking about the drastic strengthening of the rupiah over the past few weeks. Since president Abdurrahman Wahid's descent, the rupiah became stronger by about 2,200 points, a praiseworthy...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
RI palm oil sales to China seen up sharply
RI palm oil sales to China seen up sharply JAKARTA (Reuters): Solid demand and increased quotas will lift Indonesia's palm oil exports to key buyer China by over a third to at least 550,000 tons in 2001, the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Counterfeit tickets flood soccer match
Counterfeit tickets flood soccer match KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Officials were probing the use of forged tickets Monday after 25,000 spectators crammed into a stadium at a Southeast Asian Games soccer match where 18,000 tickets were printed.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Mixed reaction over fuel price
Mixed reaction over fuel price JAKARTA (JP): Several legislators of the three largest factions of the House of Representatives gave mixed reactions on Monday to the government's proposal to raise fuel prices by 30 percent next year.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Legislators, analysts
Legislators, analysts differ on dealing with Aceh's problems JAKARTA (JP): While a former minister has called for a cease- fire in the war-torn province, most legislators and analysts do not see eye to eye on how to deal with problems in the restive province of Aceh.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Abducted Aceh community leaders released
Abducted Aceh community leaders released BANDA ACEH (JP): After being held hostage by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members for 22 hours, four community leaders and one driver were released unharmed on Sunday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Transportation projects 'won't fix traffic problems'
Transportation projects 'won't fix traffic problems' JAKARTA (JP): The numerous transportation projects undertaken by the city administration will not solve Jakarta's traffic problems, a transportation observer said on Monday."The administration plans to build a bus terminal.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Best employers in Asia
Best employers in Asia JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia and China dominated the list of the top 20 best employers in Asia, each with five companies, according to a recent survey conducted by human resources consulting firm Hewitt Associates.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep 10, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,475 -25 50,000 Adindo Foresta 100 0 25,500 AGIS 135 0 158,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 700 -25 17,500...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Jonathan secures second gold as Malaysia denied a clean sweep
Jonathan secures second gold as Malaysia denied a clean sweep KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Jonathan Sianturi won the gymnastics men's artistic individual all-round for his second gold medal at the 21st Southeast Asian Games on Monday, stealing a bit of Malaysian thunder.Seasoned Jonathan collected 53.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Jakarta's Art Summit
Jakarta's Art Summit With the third month-long Jakarta Art Summit moving into its last week, it is interesting to take stock of the degree to which the organizers have succeeded in achieving their set objectives -- which is to instill a greater understanding of the development and problems in...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
SEA Games Results
SEA Games ResultsWushuMen's Qiangsu 1.Oh Poh Soon (Mas) 9.33 points 2.Willie Wang (Phi) 9.33 3.Lim Yew Fai (Mas) 9.15EquestrianTeam Dressage 1. Malaysia 2. Thailand 3. IndonesiaFencingMen's Foil 1. Nontapat Panchan (Tha) 2. Edi Suwart Sucipto (Ina) 3.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Medal tallies
Medal tallies Gold Silver Bronze Total Malaysia 30 15 18 63 Indonesia 15 13 17 45 Thailand 12 15 16 43 Vietnam 10 11 16 37 Philippines 6 14 16 36 Singapore 6 6 5 17 Myanmar 4 5 14 23 Brunei 0 0 3 3 Cambodia 0 0 1 1 Laos 0 0 0 0
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
New deadline set for City Neon's building
New deadline set for City Neon's building JAKARTA (JP): Despite Governor Sutiyoso's order for the immediate demolition of an illegal building in the eastern parking lot of Bung Karno sports stadium complex, the Central Jakarta mayoralty announced on Monday a new deadline for the demolition.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Budget gap pressures RP to print money: IMF
Budget gap pressures RP to print money: IMF MANILA (Dow Jones): International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the Philippines' burgeoning budget deficit raises the risk of the central bank printing new money to finance the national debt and providing bailout loans to the government.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Weightlifting event returns to KL Games
Weightlifting event returns to KL Games KUALA LUMPUR (AP): At least five nations have hopes of weightlifting medals as the sport returns to the Southeast Asian Games this week after an absence of four years.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Charter
Charter Major parties reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter. Page 2 Transport Transportation projects 'won't fix traffic problems'. Page 3 Debt The rigors of debt mousetrap. Page 4Tennis Aussie Hewitt rips Sampras for first Grand Slam title. Page 7Train School stresses loco engineers must stay alert.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Victim of hypnotism
Victim of hypnotismFrom Rakyat MerdekaCrimes in Jakarta are on the rise and they are increasingly adopting a variety of different modus operandi.At 11.30 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2001, my elder sister had just finished shopping at Hero Supermarket in Menteng when a young man approached her to ask about...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
The rigors of debt mousetrap
The rigors of debt mousetrapBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The rigors of the debt trap, which has gripped the government since 1998, will steadily and so sharply increase the portion of inflexible spending items in the state budget within the next few years that the government investment's...
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Cycling
Cycling Men's 4km individual Pursuit 1. Suwandra (Ina) 04.50.371 - New SEA Games record 2. Robert Lee (Mas) 04.53.511 3. Panupong Maneepong (Thai) 04.59.826Men's Sprint 1. Samai (Ina) 2. Josiah Ng (Mas)
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
[b]Europe upbeat on
Europe upbeat on new WTO round, Asians cautious 2. China ( 3 x 14 )China to lure foreign capital with WTO entry 3. Bush ( 2 x 20 )Souring U.S. economy poses dilemma for Bush 4. Icann ( 2 x 21 )Internet body faces conflicting power plays 5. Japan ( 2 x 12 )Dismal economy data hits Japan 6.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
S'pore offers training to Indonesian officials
S'pore offers training to Indonesian officials SINGAPORE (AP): Hundreds of officials from cities and provinces in Indonesia will come to Singapore to hone their administrative skills now that they've been granted more autonomy, a business school said Monday.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Woman meets former robber
Woman meets former robber TANGERANG (JP): A woman who met a former mugger of hers at a bank here on Monday promptly reported him to the police who arrested him.Rini had bumped into two men at a junction along Jalan Raya Mauk in Jatiuwung on Aug. 24, a policeman said.
Tue, 11 Sep 2001
Major parties reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter
Major parties reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter JAKARTA (JP): The country's two largest parties reiterated their intention to reject inclusion of the Jakarta Charter in Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution, viewing the United Development Party (PPP)'s effort to institute the doctrine for Islamic...