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MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on

MUI condemns attacks on U.S. and its planned strike on Afghanistan 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...

Mystical ceremony organized at TMII

Mystical ceremony organized at TMII JAKARTA (JP): The Taman Mini park in East Jakarta will hold a mystical ceremony called Mandi Balimauan Gedang on Saturday night, as an expression of gratitude and to enhance the spirit of unity and solidarity throughout the nation.

Boyce to cultivate RI's support against terrorism

Boyce to cultivate RI's support against terrorism JAKARTA (JP): The United States ambassador-designate to Indonesia urged on Monday that Jakarta maintain its commitment to fight against international terrorism.

A tough choice faces state TVRI station

A tough choice faces state TVRI stationBy Kurniawan The Jakarta Post in Jakarta Legislators were engaged in intense debate on Tuesday over what actions to take to save the ailing state-owned broadcasting station TVRI.

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.

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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.

'TVRI'

'TVRI' Tough challenge: How to save state-owned 'TVRI' Page 2 Bombing JSX bomber's wife declared suspect in Atrium bombing. Page 3 Investor Govt must address investor confidence amid uncertainty. Page 5Soccer Buoyed Real Madrid to continue flying start. Page 7Surgery Surgery cuts AVM risks.

KONI seeks Rp 27.8b for Asian Games

KONI seeks Rp 27.8b for Asian Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has submitted to the government a proposed budget of some Rp 27.8 billion (US$2.9 million) to finance the national team's preparations for the Pusan 2002 Asian Games.The 2002 Asiad is slated to be held from Sept.

Asian currencies :

Asian currencies : Mostly Lower LateDOW JONES Singapore Asian currencies retreated Tuesday as investor concerns over weakening economic fundamentals in the region triggered a new round of dollar buying.

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;JP;TNT; ANPAf..r.. Mariott Hotel upbeat about new local operation JP/12/MariotMariott Hotel upbeat about new local operation TANTRI YULIANDINI The Jakarta Post JakartaJakarta's newest five-star hotel, JW Mariott Hotel, was optimistic that it would be able to grab a sufficient market despite tight...

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 9,542.00Austrian schilling 1 598.46 665.35 628.59 635.19Australian dollar 1 4,438.13 4,936.53 4,661.64 4,712.79Belgian franc 1 204.14 226.96 214.42 216.

E. Timor diarrhea kills 24 children

E. Timor diarrhea kills 24 children LISBON (AFP): A diarrhea epidemic in an isolated East Timor enclave is said to have killed 24 children, most of them under the age of three years, the Lusa news agency reported on Tuesday.

Public complaints: People still place courts on top of the list

Public complaints: 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.

Jawa Power seeks U.S. 5 cents/kwh electricity rate from PLN

Jawa Power seeks U.S. 5 cents/kwh electricity rate from PLN SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesian independent power producer PT Jawa Power is seeking around 5 U.S. cents a kilowatt-hour, or kWh, in long-term contract negotiations for electricity generated by a 1,220-megawatt plant in East Java, up from...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 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 Children's Program 4:45 Quiz 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk...

By Fitri Maryono

By Fitri MaryonoThe Jakarta Post Purwokerto, Central JavaLacking funds makes the government find it hard to curb the spread of the contagious tuberculosis (TB) which claimed 140,000 people nationwide per annum, according to an official.

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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.

Human rights members

Human rights membersFrom Suara KaryaOn one television station, the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) called on the public to voice their ideas on the election of commission members. As a good citizen, I would like to respond to this call.

EU gives Rp 40m for refugees

EU gives Rp 40m for refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The European Union has provided the Indonesian government with Rp 40 million in aid for the continuation of the resettlement program for some 200,000 East Timor refugees who have opted to remain in Indonesia.

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.

By Tarko Sudiarno

By Tarko SudiarnoThe Jakarta Post Surakarta Hotels, travel bureaus and royal family of Surakarta lamented on Tuesday the hunt on American people at star-rated hotels conducted by certain group on Sunday.

Mutilated body found in bags

Mutilated body found in bags BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The residents of Banjarmasin were shocked upon finding two bags, which turned out later to contain human body parts, on two rivers on Saturday and Tuesday.

[b]Asian currencies mostly down,

Asian currencies mostly down, economic concerns cited 2. Market (1 X 35)Asian stocks lose gains to end lower 3. Mariot (1x35) Marriott upbeat about new operation 4. Power ( 2 X 24)Jawa Power seeks U.S. 5 cents/kwh electricity rate from PLN5. Gold ( 2 X 16)Europe gold softer, awaits U.S. action

[i]Indonesia, still mired in an economic crisis, is among the

Indonesia, still mired in an economic crisis, is among the countries now facing the economic impact of the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States. Mari Pangestu .. 2. Islam -- 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni A common enemy for Russia, U.S.

Singapore sees worsening outlook after U.S. attacks

Singapore sees worsening outlook after U.S. attacks SINGAPORE (AP): Cabinet ministers said Tuesday that the government is working on a second economic rescue package for the recession-hit city-state amid a worsening economic outlook after the terror attacks in the United States.

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.

Mutilated body

Mutilated body found in bags BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The residents of Banjarmasin were shocked upon finding two bags, which turned out later to contain human body parts, on two rivers on Saturday and Tuesday.

Tough challenge: How to save state-owned 'TVRI'

Tough challenge: How to save state-owned 'TVRI' JAKARTA (JP): Legislators were engaged in intense debate on Tuesday over what actions to take to save the ailing state-owned broadcasting station TVRI.Legislator Effendy Choirie from the National Awakening Party (PKB) proposed that the television...

Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Except Saturday), Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Indonesian shares ended lower Tuesday on selling in select

Indonesian shares ended lower Tuesday on selling in select blue chips as sentiment turned negative following falls in several major regional equities markets, dealers said. They added that earlier buying sentiment stemming from U.S. markets' rebound Monday wasn't sustained.

Telkom mulling rights issue

Telkom mulling rights issue JAKARTA (JP): 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.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 25, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,275 0 70,000 Adindo Foresta 100 -5 10,000 AGIS 125 0 383,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 575 -25...

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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...

Bogor pessimistic about tax target

Bogor pessimistic about tax target BOGOR (JP): The city revenue office here plans to send 179 tax collectors to 68 subdistricts of Bogor to raise tax revenue from uncollected land and building tax (PBB), an official said on Monday.

ASEAN auto sales up, but outlook dim

ASEAN auto sales up, but outlook dim SINGAPORE (AFP): 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.

JP/Arief Suhardiman

JP/Arief Suhardiman ANTI-U.S. RALLY: Dozens of youths from various hardline groups stage a peaceful rally in front of a Western country's embassy in Jakarta. They threatened on Tuesday to wage a jihad should the U.S. and its allies go ahead with their planned aggression against Afghanistan.

Rimo plans more retail outlets

Rimo plans more retail outlets JAKARTA (JP): Local department store chain PT Rimo Catur Lestari will open new fashion outlets in Bandung, Surakarta, Surabaya and Denpasar next month as part of its expansion plans.The company's president George M.

Govt says Semen Padang spin off plan unviable

Govt says Semen Padang spin off plan unviable BERNI K. MUSTAFA The Jakarta Post Jakarta 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.

Attacks on U.S. sharpen divisions in Malaysia

Attacks on U.S. sharpen divisions in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Fallout from the terror attacks on the United States has sharpened political and religious divisions in Muslim-majority Malaysia, intense public debate showed on Monday.

Action urged against anti-U.S. groups

Action urged against anti-U.S. groups JAKARTA (JP): Legislators made an earnest appeal Monday to the police to act resolutely against those responsible for anti- American searches, while the later pledged to persist with their actions.

Sugarcane farmers blasts misuse of import facility

Sugarcane farmers blasts misuse of import facility JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of sugarcane growers staged a rally at the House of Representatives building on Monday, asking the government to annul the special low import duty facility enjoyed by certain companies, saying some of them had misused the...

Law on digital signature urgent, minister says

Law on digital signature urgent, minister says JAKARTA (JP): Specific laws, such as a law on digital signature, are more in line with the public's immediate needs than a generic and comprehensive law for cyber crimes, a senior official has said.

Police urged to act firmly against radical Muslim groups

Police urged to act firmly against radical Muslim groups JAKARTA (JP): Legislators made an earnest appeal Monday to the police to act resolutely against those responsible for anti- American searches, while the later pledged to persist with their actions.

Sutiyoso pledges to get back Thousand Islands

Sutiyoso pledges to get back Thousand Islands JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso pledged on Monday to get back some islands in the Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands group) which are currently been managed privately by certain conglomerates.

Kidnapped foreigners freed

Kidnapped foreigners freed JAKARTA (JP): The police have released four Malaysians and a Singaporean that were kidnapped on Sept. 17, after being questioned."They are no longer in police custody for questioning ... I believe they have been released," Jakarta police spokesman, Sr. Comr.

East Kalimantan 'might rebel'

East Kalimantan 'might rebel' JAKARTA (JP): The natural resource-rich province of East Kalimantan could turn rebellious like Aceh and Irian Jaya if the central government continues to neglect development in the area, a local legislator warned.

Astra books Rp 966 billion in net profit

Astra books Rp 966 billion in net profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed PT Astra International said on Monday that it posted Rp 966 billion (about US$100 billion) in unaudited net profit at the end of July on the back of a staggering Rp 17.1 trillion in sales.

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JP/12/CyberLaw on digital signature urgent: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Specific laws, such as a law on digital signature, are more in line with the public's immediate needs than a generic and comprehensive law for cyber crimes, a senior official has said.

Cloud over BCA sales

Cloud over BCA sales The government divestment of Bank Central Asia (BCA), which is to be retendered this week, is supposed to be much more attractive than the first failed bidding in the middle of this year, because the offer has been sweetened with a larger stake and, most importantly, the...

Gus Dur loses defamation suit

Gus Dur loses defamation suit JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court fined former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid Rp 500 million on Monday for damaging the reputation of the former secretary general of the now defunct forestry and plantations ministry.