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Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Women-trafficking uncontrolled: Expert
Women-trafficking uncontrolled: ExpertBenget T. Simbolon The Jakarta Post in Jakarta Trafficking in women is rampant here due to inadequate legal instruments and weak law enforcement, a researcher said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Tension high after raid on VCD vendors in Glodok
Tension high after raid on VCD vendors in Glodok JAKARTA (JP): Tension was high in the Glodok area in Kota, Central Jakarta, on Thursday, after Taman Sari Public Order Officers demolished VCD vendors' stands along the road during a raid on the vendors on Wednesday night.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
20 arrested for drug cases
20 arrested for drug cases JAKARTA (JP): Three foreigners are among 20 people arrested in the past two weeks for drug-related crimes, police said.City police detective chief Sr. Com. Adang Rochyana said that the suspects were arrested in the period between Sept. 11 and Sept. 25.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Heavy penalty for drug dealers
Heavy penalty for drug dealersFrom Neraca The Klender housing compound in East Jakarta is widely known as a den of drug users and dealers. The police have frequently arrested them at this location.Unfortunately, it is an open secret that these suspects are usually not tried in a court of law but...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia sign labor agreement
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia sign labor agreementBy Erafzon Saptiyulda and Benny S Butarbutar JAKARTA (Antara): The signing, for the first time, of minutes of a meeting on manpower affairs relating to the welfare and legal certainty of Indonesian migrant laborers has marked a new chapter in the...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Gusmiati Suid in intensive care
Gusmiati Suid in intensive care JAKARTA (JP): Prominent choreographer Gusmiati Suid was still under intensive care at the Medistra hospital in South Jakarta on Thursday after being taken to the hospital's Intensive Care Unit two days earlier, a hospital member of staff said."She is still in the ICU.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
1. PATUNG (58cm) -- 48pt Goudy Bold 7/1
1. PATUNG (58cm) -- 48pt Goudy Bold 7/1Sculptors stick to what they know in Jakarta Jakartan sculptors keep tradition alive (1x37) 2. TOKO (44cm) -- 28pt Futura Medium 4/1Designer mourning de rigeur on NY's Fifth Avenue NY shopping mecca draped in Stars and Stripes (1x34) ================= 3.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Confusing situation
Confusing situation I have never been a member of a political party and have rarely participated in any political activity, except the national general elections. So, I think it is only logical that I become confused when following the present political events and try to understand the "why" behind...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Higher salary will not curb corruption: Tamin
Higher salary will not curb corruption: Tamin JAKARTA (JP): A debate on the fight against corruption practices has surfaced again as two ministers and legislators differ in their concepts on how to eradicate the fraudulent conduct.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
RP passes money
RP passes money laundering bill AFP Manila House of Representatives members have passed a bill to outlaw money laundering, raising hopes the Philippines will escape sanctions from industrialized nations, officials said Thursday.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
The Semen Gresik dilemma
The Semen Gresik dilemmaBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The cash-starved government will raise almost Rp 5 trillion (US$520 million) if it exercises a put option to sell its 51 percent stake in the Semen Gresik cement holding company to Mexico's Cemex before Oct. 26.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Asian stocks end mixed, markets boosted
Asian stocks end mixed, markets boosted HONG KONG (AP) Share prices ended mixed in Asia Thursday, though some markets were boosted by bargain hunting and technical buying.Many markets traded in a narrow range as players watched for developments in the U.S. response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
RP passes money
RP passes money laundering bill AFP Manila House of Representatives members have passed a bill to outlaw money laundering, raising hopes the Philippines will escape sanctions from industrialized nations, officials said Thursday.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Home favorite Angie cruises into Bali quarters
Home favorite Angie cruises into Bali quarters NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Indonesian starlet tennis player Angelique Widjaya cruised to the quarterfinals while compatriot Wynne Prakusya slumped at the US$170,000 Wismilak International tennis tournament here on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Dollar exchange rate
Dollar exchange rateFrom KompasAs a layman, I find comments reported in the media on the appropriate exchange rate of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar ridiculous.I am disappointed with the comment made by the newly appointed minister for trade and industry for taking the side of exporters, saying...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Malaysia Aims To Find New Export Mkts In US: Trade Min
Malaysia Aims To Find New Export Mkts In US: Trade Min Asia Press Kuala LumpurMalaysia will try to find new export markets in the U.S. and Southeast Asia to offset the worsening economic downturn following the terrorist attacks in the U.S., a top trade official said.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
U.S. asks Indonesia
U.S. asks Indonesia to freeze bin Laden assetsBernie K. Mustafa The Jakarta Post in Jakarta In its global campaign against terrorism, the U.S. government has asked Indonesia to freeze assets belonging to Osama bin Laden, although Bank Indonesia said it needed evidence against bin Laden to back up...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Lombok joins bin Laden hunt
Lombok joins bin Laden hunt MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): "Osama fever" has hit Lombok, an island near Bali famous for its sun, sand and sea.Last weekend, tourists and residents were bemused when police stopped cars and searched vehicles in case vehicle owners were hiding the world's most...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Publicly listed PT Bakrie Finance Corporation (BFC), a
Publicly listed PT Bakrie Finance Corporation (BFC), a subsidiary of the Bakrie & Brothers Group, and its creditors have agreed to appoint PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as an independent financial advisor to oversee its debt restructuring scheme.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Megawati told to regain lost market confidence
Megawati told to regain lost market confidenceBy Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): Japanese business leaders and top government officials told visiting President Megawati Soekarnoputri that they were ready to make more investments and provide additional money to Indonesia if the...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni
2 X 22 48pt BodoniSale of Semen Gresik: Milestone or imbroglio? By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The cash-starved government will raise almost Rp 5 trillion (US$530 million) if it exercises its put option to sell its 51 percent stake ...2.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Regional officers to get education in Singapore
Regional officers to get education in Singapore BANDUNG, West Java: Civil servants of the public administration offices in regional areas will be sent to Singapore to get training on how to deal with the implementation of regional autonomy.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Indonesia asked to freeze bin Laden's assets
Indonesia asked to freeze bin Laden's assets JAKARTA (JP): In its global campaign against terrorism, the U.S. government has asked Indonesia to freeze assets belonging to Osama bin Laden, although Bank Indonesia said it needed evidence against bin Laden to back up the request.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Antiterrorist agency: The Indonesian Military chief's proposal to
Antiterrorist agency: The Indonesian Military chief's proposal to establish a new antiterrorist agency has sparked fear among human rights activists of a resurrection of the New Order regime's dreaded internal security agency (Kopkamtib).
Fri, 28 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 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, 28 Sep 2001
Missing evidence questioned
Missing evidence questioned TANGERANG (JP): A defendant in a drug case burst into tears after finding out that Rp 10 million and three cellular phones belonging to her which had been confiscated by the police were missing.The defendant, Erni bin Muchtadi, 37, a resident of Jl.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
BFC appoints PWC as advisor
BFC appoints PWC as advisor JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bakrie Finance Corporation (BFC), a subsidiary of the Bakrie & Brothers Group, and its creditors have agreed to appoint PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as an independent financial advisor to oversee its debt restructuring scheme.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Asian stocks end mixed, some markets boosted by bargain
Asian stocks end mixed, some markets boosted by bargain HONG KONG (AP) Share prices ended mixed in Asia Thursday, though some markets were boosted by bargain hunting and technical buying. Many markets traded in a narrow range as players watched for developments in the U.S. response to the Sept.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
1,300 return from Malaysia
1,300 return from Malaysia PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: At least 1,300 Indonesian workers working at a wood processing company in Bintulu, Malaysia, have returned to their hometowns in Pontianak and Sambas due to a dispute with their employers, a police officer said.Comr.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Enjoy all-in-one shopping-recreation
Enjoy all-in-one shopping-recreation JAKARTA (JP): Some shopping centers and malls in the capital are trying to pamper local shoppers by providing a variety of facilities, as shoppers visit these centers not only to shop but also to have fun.Several malls run facilities to attract visitors.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Thailand to review visa policy following US attacks
Thailand to review visa policy following US attacks Reuters BangkokThailand said on Thursday it would review its policy of issuing tourist visas on arrival in the wake of the attacks on the United States.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
1. Gresik --
1. Gresik -- 1 x 26 48pt NCSB The Semen Gresik dilemma By Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The cash-starved government will raise almost Rp 5 trillion (US$530 million) if it exercises its put option to sell its 51 percent stake in Semen Gresik cement holding company to Mexico's Cemex before Oct. 26. 2.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Asian stocks:
Asian stocks: Mixed,boosted by bargain AP Hong Kong Share prices ended mixed in Asia Thursday, though some markets were boosted by bargain hunting and technical buying. Many markets traded in a narrow range as players watched for developments in the U.S. response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
'HMFD not an alarming disease'
'HMFD not an alarming disease' JAKARTA (JP): The city health agency called upon the public to remain calm amid the reemergence of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), which had recently afflicted a number of children here.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Rentals for retail space rise as demand continues to grow
Rentals for retail space rise as demand continues to grow JAKARTA (JP): An increase in demand for retail space over the past several months has resulted in an increase in rentals, and the trend is likely continue.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
for 4gresik ... the central issue actually boils down to what the
for 4gresik ... the central issue actually boils down to what the local people see as unfair sharing of the pie.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Hunting for unique but cute mementos
Hunting for unique but cute mementos JAKARTA (JP): You have a flight back home in the next couple of days, or tonight maybe, but still have not got something to give to your family and friends. Don't worry.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
New PGI chief must play by the rules
New PGI chief must play by the rules JAKARTA (JP): The next chairman of the Indonesia Golf Association (PGI) must be someone who possesses the quality of being able to run the association based upon strict compliance with the rules, according to a golf observer.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Estrada asks SC to defer trial
Estrada asks SC to defer trial MANILA (DPA): Former Philippine president Joseph Estrada asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to defer the start of his trial on a capital charge of plunder set for next week.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Indonesia said on Thursday it would keep its 30 percent import
Indonesia said on Thursday it would keep its 30 percent import duty on rice until at least next year. The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it approved the third and final tranche of around US$135 million of Pakistan's $596 million stand-by loan with the fund. Mass layoffs by U.S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
It's not only about Tae Kwon Do and Kim chi
It's not only about Tae Kwon Do and Kim chi JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is currently home to over 20,000 South Koreans. Ask any locals in the street about Korean, they will immediately point their fingers to Mister Kim, Mister Im, Mister Lee or Mister Park, who work as bosses at factories in Jakarta's...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
House to choose BI deputy governors next month
House to choose BI deputy governors next month JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives will choose new deputy governors for Bank Indonesia in the second week of October, ending the vacuum which has left the three positions empty since early this year.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Beddu blames Soeharto
Beddu blames Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Beddu Amang has blamed former president Soeharto for a land swap deal that caused some Rp 95.4 billion in state losses."It was the (former) president's order, I only did my job," Beddu told the South Jakarta District...
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Amien warns against resorting to jihad
Amien warns against resorting to jihad JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais warned Muslims in Indonesia not to easily resort to jihad (holy war) against the United States unless it proceeded with its aggression threat on Afghanistan in a blind rage.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
JP/4/BANYU
JP/4/BANYUWorld Islamic body must reject harboring of terrorists By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita ADELAIDE, Australia (JP): Debate is growing following the U.S.'s controversial plan of "retaliation" against terrorists. Some in the Muslim world say the U.S.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
The government's Semen Gresik dilemma
The government's Semen Gresik dilemmaBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The cash-starved government will raise almost Rp 5 trillion (US$520 million) if it exercises a put option to sell its 51 percent stake in the Semen Gresik cement holding company to Mexico's Cemex before Oct. 26.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Polysindo to complete restructuring
Polysindo to complete restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest integrated textile producer PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, a member of the debt-ridden Texmaco Group, is hoping to finalize its debt restructuring program with the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) by year-end.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
On diphtheria
On diphtheria Referring to the article New diphtheria strain alters vaccine policy published in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 18, 2001, I would like to make some clarifications to avoid any misunderstanding among our readers.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Terrorism
Terrorism Rights activists concerned over terrorism agency. Page 2 Housemaid Housemaid recruitment agencies to be raided. Page 3 Semen Gresik The Semen Gresik dilemma. Page 4Soccer Lazio and Arsenal suffer Champions League woes. Page 7 Sculptors Jakartan sculptors keep tradition alive.
Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Six Taiwanese arrested in Bitung
Six Taiwanese arrested in Bitung BITUNG, North Sulawesi: Bitung immigration office in North Sulawesi has arrested six Taiwanese for violating immigration regulations, an official said on Thursday.Mulyono, head of the Bitung immigration office, said that the six, who did not have adequate...