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Energy companies raise alertness

Energy companies raise alertnessFebiola Desy Unidjaja and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Energy companies across the nation have raised alertness following the weekend bomb blasts on the island of Bali, as the government warned Monday of possible terrorist attacks against their...

KL tightens watch on nightspots

KL tightens watch on nightspots MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur is stepping up surveillance at nightspots frequented by Westerners in the wake of blasts that killed at least 183 people on Indonesia's holiday island of Bali, a senior security official said on Monday.

E. Timor seeks to join ASEAN

E. Timor seeks to join ASEAN THAILAND: East Timor's Foreign Minister Jose Ramos Horta said Monday he had sought Thailand's support for the fledgling nation to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during a visit here.

Allowing GAM to take part in election might end violence

Allowing GAM to take part in election might end violenceNani Farida and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Acehnese figures welcomed on Monday a proposal to allow the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to participate in elections, saying it would bolster efforts for a peaceful...

Haze feared to worsen in next few days: Report

Haze feared to worsen in next few days: ReportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The haze blanketing Central Kalimantan and South Kalimantan has worsened over the past few days, Antara reported on Monday.In Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, the news agency reported that thick haze had shrouded the city and...

Southwest Pacific dialog: New pond for regional cooperation

Southwest Pacific dialog: New pond for regional cooperationBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Center for Strategic and International Studies, bandoro@csis.or.id In Singapore in 2000, then president Abdurrahman Wahid caught people by surprise with the proposal to set up the...

RI must swiftly act against terrorists: Businessmen

RI must swiftly act against terrorists: BusinessmenA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The business community urged the government on Monday to take swift action against terrorists to contain the damage caused by the Bali bomb attack to the country's economy.

Oil price unmoved by Bali bombing

Oil price unmoved by Bali bombingAgence France-Presse, London The price of oil held steady Monday despite a weekend bomb attack on the Indonesia island of Bali and a warning from authorities in Jakarta that vital oil and gas installations may be on terrorists' hit lists.

Annan calls for global cooperation against terror

Annan calls for global cooperation against terrorJeremy Page, Reuters, Beijing United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan condemned the bloody weekend bomb attack on the Indonesian island of Bali and called for international cooperation against terrorism as he met Chinese leaders on Monday.

Bombing turns paradise siland into hell

Bombing turns paradise siland into hellI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali It was a Saturday night inferno on a strip of road in Kuta, foreign holidaymakers' heaven, that nobody will ever forget. The explosion at around 11:15 p.m.

Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flaws

Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flawsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta A government-appointed team found numerous flaws in 300 bankruptcy verdicts handed down between 1998 and Feb. 2002, lending weight to allegations that the country's nascent commercial court is not up to the task of...

Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupia) on Oct.14, 2002

Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupia) on Oct.14, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 260 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 550 -75 34,000 Adindo...

The Jakarta Post

The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government pledged on Monday to take united action in eradicating terrorists, whom a minister said were linked to al- Qaeda, in particular those who masterminded the bomb attacks in Bali that have left at least 183 people dead.

Rupiah Rates Oct.14

Rupiah Rates Oct.14 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,366.73 4,815.42 5,118.98 5,062.94Brunei dollar 1 5,452.27 4,893.94 5,200.58 5,145.49Canadian dollar 1 6,186.48 5,552.55 5,900.90 5,837.95Swiss franc 1 6,628.17 5,948.70 6,322.19 6,254.

Airline stocks hit as tourists flee Bali

Airline stocks hit as tourists flee BaliMichael Perry, Reuters, Sydney Asian airline stocks were sold off and Bali's image as a holiday paradise took a battering on Monday with thousands of tourists fleeing, as the horror of blasts that killed at least 183 people on the island hit regional tourism.

Govt vows united action in fighting terrorism

Govt vows united action in fighting terrorismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government pledged on Monday to take united action in eradicating terrorists, whom a minister said were linked to al- Qaeda, in particular those who masterminded the bomb attacks in Bali that have left at least 183 people...

Indonesia fails to archieve medal target in Asiad

Indonesia fails to archieve medal target in AsiadNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea The world's second largest sporting event was officially closed on Monday evening with Indonesia finishing in 14th place after the 16-day Busan 2002 Asian Games, collecting four gold, seven...

Global warming to badly hit Jakarta

Global warming to badly hit JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the world still unable or unwilling to curb carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, coastal cities like Jakarta should begin preparing for the impacts of global warming, an environmental expert said.

S'pore urges SE Asia on terrorism

S'pore urges SE Asia on terrorism SINGAPORE:Southeast Asian countries must take strong measures to combat terrorism in the region, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan said on Monday."It involves the whole region.

Terrorist groups do exist

Terrorist groups do exist The tragedy of Saturday evening's events in Bali has left most of us here in a state of shock. Bali was always the "safe place" and the majority of us cannot really believe what has happened.

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;JP;HEN; ANPAv..r.. Photo-drought-farmsReuters/BeawihartaPARCHED RICE FIELD: A villager shepherds his sheep through a parched rice field in the village of Cariu in West Java. A poor irrigation network remains a major obstacle for Indonesia in achieving self-sufficiency in rice production.

No day passes without trade exhibition

No day passes without trade exhibitionSatyasuryawan, Contributor, Jakarta The Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Senayan, Central Jakarta, has become a major trade exhibition venue in the capital.On almost any given day, especially during the weekend, you are sure to find an exhibition of some kind...

Bali blasts to hit Australian consumer confidence

Bali blasts to hit Australian consumer confidencePhil Smith, Reuters, Sydney The weekend bomb attacks on the Indonesian holiday island resort of Bali that killed nearly 200 people, many of them Australian, are likely to have a knock-on but fairly short-term impact on the Australian economy.

Nightspots in Bali softest and easiest target of terror

Nightspots in Bali softest and easiest target of terrorRichard Norton-Taylor, Guardian News Service, London For a month, while their political masters have been increasingly obsessed by Saddam Hussein, western intelligence agencies have warned of planned terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda or, more...

Indonesia and war

Indonesia and war on terror 1 & 2 In this strange post-Sept. 11 world, it is interesting to observe the reactions across the world to proposed U.S. military initiatives, in particular the different reactions to the lead-up to the attacks on the al-Qaeda-backed Taliban regime in Afghanistan last...

Needed: An attorney General of high candor

Needed: An attorney General of high candor The wealth report that Attorney General M.A. Rachman filed with the Public Servants Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) reportedly contained discrepancies, giving rise to allegations of corruption.

Antiterrorism bill finalized

Antiterrorism bill finalized NUSA DUA, BALI: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said here on Monday that his office had completed the drafting of the antiterrorism bill."The draft law has been finalized after being discussed by the Cabinet.

Too early to gauge Bali fund flow impact

Too early to gauge Bali fund flow impactHelen Ubels, Dow Jones, Sydney Weekend bomb blasts in Bali stunned markets in Asia, but stock markets outside Indonesia were steady overall, with no wholesale exodus by funds.

1. ROUND: 12 x 4 lines

1. ROUND: 12 x 4 lines South Koreans shock China for men's basketball gold 2. BADMIN: 18 x 2 lines Taufik proves his worth, takes last gold for RI 3. INA: 48 x 1 line Indonesia's Busan Asiad contingent a failure: Warouw 4. CHINA: 48 x 1 line China says success in Asian Games not enough for Olympics

Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flaws

Review of 300 commercial court verdicts reveals flawsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government-appointed team found numerous flaws in 300 bankruptcy verdicts handed down between 1998 and Feb. 2002, lending weight to allegations that the country's nascent commercial court is not up to the task of...

Nightspots in Bali softest and easiest target of terror

Nightspots in Bali softest and easiest target of terrorRichard Norton-Taylor, Guardian News Service, London For a month, while their political masters have been increasingly obsessed by Saddam Hussein, western intelligence agencies have warned of planned terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda or, more...

Taufik proves his worth, takes last gold for RI

Taufik proves his worth, takes last gold for RINovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesian men's singles shuttler Taufik Hidayat proved that he was still the best in Asia, winning the Busan 2002 Asian Games singles title by defeating host player Lee Hyun-il 15-7, 15-9 at the...

Cafes, bars turn quite after Bali carnage

Cafes, bars turn quite after Bali carnageDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cafes and bars frequented by tourists and expatriates have been almost deafeningly silent following Saturday's terror attacks in Bali that apparently targeted innocent foreign tourists, and sparking fears of a...

* National:TNI accused of prolonging conflicts 4

* National:TNI accused of prolonging conflicts 4 * Archipelago:Suspect in Manado blast identified 5 * Opinion: Needed: An Attorney General of high candor7 * City:Entertainment spots want to open during Ramadhan8 * World: Referendum to deal blow to Bush: Iraq 9 * Sports: Tataurangi wins first U.S.

Gold firms in Europe after Bali bombings

Gold firms in Europe after Bali bombings Reuters Gold ticked up in European trade on Monday as investors refused to short the safe-haven metal in the wake of stock market jitters prompted by the deadly bombings in the Indonesian tourist island of Bali.

PDI Perjuangan members shift to PNBK

PDI Perjuangan members shift to PNBK BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Thousands of the Indonesian Democratic Party of struggle (PDI Perjuangan) supporters in Panjang district, Lampung, have jumped ship to the rival Bung Karno Nationalist Party (PNBK), a PDI Perjuangan official said.

RP calls for regional conference on terror to form a united front

RP calls for regional conference on terror to form a united frontMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse, Manila The Philippines on Monday offered to host a regional conference on terrorism to strengthen a united front after a deadly bomb attack in Bali, President Gloria Arroyo's top security...

Tears and hugs greet Bali survivors in Australian cities

Tears and hugs greet Bali survivors in Australian citiesMichael Christie, Reuters, Sydney, Australia Bedraggled and tearful Australian survivors of a bomb attack in an Indonesia resort flew home on Monday to anxious relatives while the more seriously wounded were evacuated to hospitals across...

TV Program: Tuesday, October 15, 2002

TV Program: Tuesday, October 15, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment9:00 Film9:30 Music11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Documentary3:30 Cartoon5:00 Music5:30 Documentary6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music: Legend11:00...

Court turns down fishermen's suit

Court turns down fishermen's suit JAKARTA: The North Jakarta District Court ruled Monday against 31 families of fishermen who sued the city administration for evicting them from a plot of land in East Ancol to make way for the development of sports facilities.Presiding judge M.

Council's Tarmidi replaced by Agung

Council's Tarmidi replaced by AgungThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A City Council leadership meeting agreed on Monday to replace council deputy chairman Tarmidi Suhardjo with councillor Agung Imam Sumanto, known to be a staunch supporter of recently reelected Governor Sutiyoso.

1. KUTA: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS

1. KUTA: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Bombing turns paradise island into hell 2. HOSPIT: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Hospital turns into real-life panic room

Did U.S. stance provoke blasts?

Did U.S. stance provoke blasts?The Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo A bomb blast at a nightclub in the tourist resort of Bali, Indonesia, killed more than 180 people and injured hundreds. The victims were largely foreigners, including Australians and Europeans.

World condemns attacks, pressure Mega to act

World condemns attacks, pressure Mega to actAgence France-Presse, Sydney Australia and the United States on Monday led calls for Indonesia to confront the menace of terrorism, as countries around the world expressed their horror over the Bali car bomb attack.

Fellow prosecutors move against whistle-blower

Fellow prosecutors move against whistle-blowerTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent attempt to silence any further corruption allegations against Attorney General M.A. Rachman, state prosecutors have moved to discredit their colleague Kito Irkhamni, the whistle-blower...

Asia offers a bright spot for troubled global auto sector

Asia offers a bright spot for troubled global auto sectorAgence France-Presse, Singapore Asia is set to become an increasingly important market for auto manufacturers with sales set to rise in coming years while global demand slumps, according to an industry report Monday.

Don't link deadly Bali bombing with religion: Leaders

Don't link deadly Bali bombing with religion: LeadersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders from different religions, calling themselves the National Moral Movement (GMN) pleaded on Monday for all people to refrain from linking the deadly Bali bombing with any religion, particularly Islam.

Americans advised to leave Indonesia

Americans advised to leave IndonesiaAgencies, Washington/Jakarta The U.S. State Department late on Sunday urged all U.S. citizens in Indonesia to leave the country and ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel from the country.The department also warned U.S.

Shock waves of the blasts have enraged Australians

Shock waves of the blasts have enraged AustraliansDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne The enormity of the horrific bomb attack in Kuta, Bali, is very much felt in Australia. Not only has Kuta been regarded affectionately by Australians as one of their most favored resorts, but at the time of the...

Indonesia's Busan Asiad contingent a failure: Warouw

Indonesia's Busan Asiad contingent a failure: WarouwNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea The Busan 2002 Asian Games ended on Monday, with the Indonesian contingent failing to fulfill its target of bringing home at least six gold medals, only able to deliver a meager four after...