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Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Rupiah Rates Sept.25
Rupiah Rates Sept.25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,995.00 9,995.00 9,448.00 9,542.00 Austrian schilling 1 598.46 665.35 628.59 635.19 Australian dollar 1 4,438.13 4,936.53 4,661.64 4,712.79 Belgian franc 1 204.14 226.96 214.42 216.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Sujudi warns public over fake medicines
Sujudi warns public over fake medicines JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi asked the public on Tuesday to take care when buying medicine as his ministry had found that 29 varieties are fake and could endanger their lives.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
S'pore shares end little changed, SingTel active
S'pore shares end little changed, SingTel active Joyce Liu Reuters SINGAPORE Singapore shares failed to hold in positive territory on Tuesday as worried investors rushed to dump shares after short- lived gains, with volume skewed by a massive block trade in Singapore Telecommunications.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
ASEAN auto sales up seven percent, but outlook dim
ASEAN auto sales up seven percent, but outlook dim AFP Singapore Motor vehicle sales in the four biggest Southeast Asian markets climbed 7 percent from a year ago to 577,671 units in the first seven months of 2001, an industry report said.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
BPKP reports funds leakage of Rp 10.3 trillion
BPKP reports funds leakage of Rp 10.3 trillion JAKARTA (JP): The State Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) reported on Tuesday that some Rp 10.3 trillion (about US$1.08 billion) in state funds had been abused during the 2000 budget year and in the first half of this year.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Indonesia drafting first cyber law
Indonesia drafting first cyber law JAKARTA (JP): The government is drafting a cyber law, the first of its kind in Indonesia, State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif said on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
SIER now harmful pollutants for surroundings
SIER now harmful pollutants for surroundingsBy Gin Kurniawan SURABAYA (JP): The time has come to review the presence of the Surabaya Industrial Estate Rungkut (SIER), to even change the location of East Java's largest industrial zone, said a leading business consultant.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and
MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on AfghanistanBy Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post in Jakarta Indonesia's top Islamic authority condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attacks on the United States while, at the same time, strongly denouncing what it termed the arrogance of America for...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Freeport signs agreement with Indonesian tribes
Freeport signs agreement with Indonesian tribes NEW ORLEANS (AP): Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. said Monday it has signed an agreement setting up a trust fund for original tribal inhabitants of the area around the Grasberg mine in Indonesia.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Surgery cuts down AVM risks
Surgery cuts down AVM risksBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen-year-old Maulana fell and suffered a head injury. The doctors allowed him to go home after he received treatment for it.Maulana's life returned to normal, but two years later, he suffered severe headaches, seizures, vomiting...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Recalling pledges of PDI-P
Recalling pledges of PDI-P Pledges to the people1 X 24 48pt BodoniThis is the first of two articles on the promises made by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) by Paige Johnson, a Ph.D.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
World Cup organizers remain confident over ticket sales
World Cup organizers remain confident over ticket sales SEOUL (AFP): South Korean World Cup organizers sought Tuesday to play down fears that the international terrorism crisis would hit attendance at next year's finals.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Indonesia signs UN convention on terrorism
Indonesia signs UN convention on terrorismBy Fabiola Desy Unidjaja NEW YORK (JP): Foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda signed a United Nations convention on combating terrorism at the UN headquarters here on Monday (Tuesday Jakarta time).
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI
Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rokhmin Dahuri said on Tuesday that his office had prepared a set of measures to curb illegal fishing by foreign vessels in the country's territory.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
2. KL (3 X 14)
2. KL (3 X 14) KL announces US$1b economic stimulus package 3. Air ( 2 X 20) Asian airlines seek insurance backing 4. Ansett ( 2 X 24) Talks to get Ansett jets back into air break down 5. Spore ( 2 X 24) Singapore sees worsening outlook after U.S. attacks 6.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Asian currencies mostly down, economic concerns cited
Asian currencies mostly down, economic concerns cited SINGAPORE (Dow Jones) : Asian currencies retreated Tuesday as investor concerns over weakening economic fundamentals in the region triggered a new round of dollar buying.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
PALEMBANG, South Sumatera: Indonesian Midwife Association
PALEMBANG, South Sumatera: Indonesian Midwife Association chairperson, Mrs. Wastibar Moesbir, asks for security protection for midwives in handling their duties due to mounting threatens upon them recently. While Irianjaya branch had warned to pull out all midwives from remote villages.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Telkom mulling rights issue
Telkom mulling rights issue TANTRI YULIANDINI The Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is considering launching a rights issue to finance its telecommunications services' expansion program, president Muhammad Nazif said on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
The government said on Tuesday it planned to revise two
The government said on Tuesday it planned to revise two regulations that stipulate that sole authorized distributors of foreign products must receive recognition from the government to commence their activities.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
for 4julia..."We must not talk too much and promise more than we
for 4julia..."We must not talk too much and promise more than we can deliver." Now that Megawati is president, it is time to deliver.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
ASEAN's stand on terrorism
ASEAN's stand on terrorism The recent explosion in a car park at a mall in Central Jakarta underlines the worrisome fact that acts of terrorism have indeed become a part of the Indonesian scene. As a matter of fact, although it may appear that in these last few years acts of terrorism have...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Heavy penalty for drug dealers
Heavy penalty for drug dealersFrom NeracaThe 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...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Boyce to cultivate RI's
Boyce to cultivate RI's anti-terrorism support By Endy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post in Jakarta The United States ambassador-designate to Indonesia urged on Monday that Jakarta maintain its commitment to fight against international terrorism.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
MUI slams attacks on U.S., planned Afghanistan strike
MUI slams attacks on U.S., planned Afghanistan strikeJP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top Islamic authority condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attacks on the United States while, at the same time, strongly denouncing what it termed the arrogance of America for its planned aggression on...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
BI governor surrenders passport
BI governor surrenders passport JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin handed over on Tuesday his passport to the Directorate General of Immigration in response to the government regulation that bans crime suspects from traveling overseas.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Germany-Indonesia-trade.rm Indonesian-German trade (million DM) 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imports from Indonesia 3,010 2,860 3,292 4,080 3,957 3,825 4,897 Exports to Indonesia 3,536 3,928 4,008...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Mandala asks govt to cover insurance
Mandala asks govt to cover insurance JAKARTA (JP): Privately owned domestic airline PT Mandala Airline has asked the Indonesian Air Carriers Association (Inaca) to petition for a government subsidy on war-coverage insurance, an Inaca executive said.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Cooperative looted by hundreds of own members
Cooperative looted by hundreds of own members MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Hundreds of people looted assets ranging from electronic goods to motorized vehicles, owned by the General Cooperative (KUB) of which they were members.The rampage occurred at one of the cooperative's branches on Jl.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on
MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on AfghanistanJP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top Islamic authority condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attacks on the United States while, at the same time, strongly denouncing what it termed the arrogance of America for its planned...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Courts top the list of public complaints
Courts top the list of public complaints JAKARTA (JP): People still place courts on top of the list of state institutions which perform poorly as 58 percent of those who lodge complaints with the National Ombudsmen Commission perceive that the courts have not been able to make a just decision.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
FOR OCTOBER 3
FOR OCTOBER 3 Relations between Germany and Indonesia sound and profound Opening this special coverage are excerpts taken from an interview with German Ambassador to Indonesia Dr. Gerhard Fulda on the relations between Germany and Indonesia.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
2. Riza --
2. Riza -- 1 x 42 36pt optima bold Evolving definitions of 'internat'l terrorism' 'Internat'l terrorism': Evolving definitionsBy Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): The United States is getting ready to launch its retaliatory attack toward Afghanistan, which is accused of protecting Osama bin Laden. 3.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Concerned parents, watch out for rabies
Concerned parents, watch out for rabiesBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): Fear of rabies from animal bites is one of the most common reasons for visits to the medical emergency room.Rabies is a viral infection of the central nervous system and causes acute encephalitis in all warm-blooded hosts,...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Mariott upbeat about new operation
Mariott upbeat about new operation JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's newest five-star hotel, JW Mariott Hotel, was optimistic that it would be able to grab a sufficient market despite tight competition from existing hotels in the capital, a senior executive said.JW Mariott's general manager John J.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Police questions secretary
Police questions secretary JAKARTA (JP): Police summoned and questioned the secretary of a senior official of the finance ministry on Tuesday in relation to the discovery of a traveler's cheque in an envelope addressed to legislator Aberson Marle Sihaloho at the House of Representatives.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
KL announces US$1b economic stimulus package
KL announces US$1b economic stimulus package KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's government Tuesday announced a 4.3 billion ringgit (US$1.1 billion) stimulus package for the economy in the wake of the terror attacks on the U.S., the official Bernama news agency reported.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
1. BPKP (3x10)
1. BPKP (3x10) BPKP reports funds leakage of Rp 10.3t 3. Cement (2x24) Govt says Semen Padang spin-off plan unviable 4. Law (2x21) Team close to finalizing new companies' legislation 5. Telkom (1x21) Telkom mulling rights issue 6. Fish (2x18 Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI waters7. U.S.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Beware of fake drugs, says Suyudi
Beware of fake drugs, says Suyudi JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi asked the public on Tuesday to take care when buying medicine as his ministry had found that 29 varieties are fake and could endanger their lives.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Imported fruit
Imported fruitFrom NeracaImported fruit such as mandarins, pears, grapes and the like are now found in abundance in markets across the country, entering villages and seizing a sizeable share of the market, once taken solely by local fruit.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Govt says Semen Padang spin-off plan unviable
Govt says Semen Padang spin-off plan unviable JAKARTA (JP): Spinning off PT Semen Padang from the Semen Gresik Group was an unviable option, the government said on Tuesday, citing it as costly and detrimental to privatization plans.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
A reminder of past pledges
A reminder of past pledges This is the first of two articles on the promises made by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) by Paige Johnson, a Ph.D. student at the University of Virginia in the United States and Julia Suryakusuma, executive director of the API (Almanac of...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Popularizing 'becak'
Popularizing 'becak'From Rakyat MerdekaMy heart sank when I heard about the raids conducted to remove becak (pedicabs) from Jakarta and witnessed the arrogant attitude demonstrated by city officials during these raids.I would like to appeal to the Jakarta governor to consider the following: 1.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
TANGERANG (JP): Two employees of PT Gapura Angkasa, the sole
TANGERANG (JP): Two employees of PT Gapura Angkasa, the sole provider of ground handling services to PT Garuda Indonesia, were tried on Tuesday for allegedly forging overseas fiscal payment forms at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Police hesitant to act on militants
Police hesitant to act on militants JAKARTA (JP): The police, under pressure to take resolute action against militant groups threatening to hunt down and expel Americans, appear hesitant to do just that.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Oil revenue target safe despite prices fall: Official
Oil revenue target safe despite prices fall: Official JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia may still be able to reap the targeted Rp 100 trillion (about US$10.52 billion) in oil and gas revenues this year, despite a drastic plunge in crude oil prices amid fears of a global recession, according to a senior...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
'International terrorism' not what it used to be
'International terrorism' not what it used to beBy Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): The United States is getting ready to launch its retaliatory attack on Afghanistan, which is accused of protecting Osama bin Laden. Quite a number of countries have expressed their support for the U.S.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
PAN faction to submit wealth reports
PAN faction to submit wealth reports JAKARTA (JP): Yielding to public pressures, the National Mandate Party's (PAN) faction at the City Council decided on Tuesday to soon submit wealth reports of its 13 members to the Public Servants' Wealth Auditing Commission (KPKPN).
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
JSX bomber's wife declared suspect in Atrium bombing
JSX bomber's wife declared suspect in Atrium bombing JAKARTA (JP): The wife of one of the Jakarta Stock Exchange bombers was declared a suspect by police on Tuesday in connection with last Sunday's bombing of Atrium Plaza.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Team close to finalizing new companies' legislation
Team close to finalizing new companies' legislation JAKARTA (JP): A government-sanctioned team is close to finalizing the drafting of a new corporation law that will place emphasis on good corporate governance.The new law will replace the existing Law No.