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MONEY MATTERS

MONEY MATTERSIndonesia's local vehicle sales fell 5.6 percent to 26,020 units in September, compared with 27,466 in August, the country's car industry body said Friday. Gaikindo said export sales declined to 3,596 in September from 3,741 units in August.

Mass prayer fails to materialize

Mass prayer fails to materializeAhmad Junaidi and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claims that hundreds of thousands of protesters would conduct an anti-U.S. mass prayer in the National Monument (Monas) park, Central Jakarta, proved to be groundless on Friday, with no more than a thousand...

Bomb damages KFC outlet

Bomb damages KFC outletJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar As an anti-U.S. demonstration was being held early on Friday morning in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar, an explosive device damaged a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet in the upmarket Panakkukang Mas housing complex on Jl. Pengayoman.

Sexual exploitation of children

Sexual exploitation of children JAKARTA: Over 200 government leaders are scheduled to meet in Bangkok, Thailand, from Oct. 16 to 18, to develop an action plan to combat the commercial sexual exploitation of children.

Ari's house arrest: The Central Jakarta District Court's decision

Ari's house arrest: The Central Jakarta District Court's decision to release former President Soeharto's grandson Ari Sigit from custody is counter to the public's desire to see justice done, lawyers asserted on Friday.

An inspiring stream of watercolors

An inspiring stream of watercolorsPavan Kapoor, Contributor, Jakarta The watercolor art scene of Indonesia has seen inspiring drizzles of fluid talent in the last decade, with sporadic tidal waves of master talent.

U.S. to help Manila tackle bin Laden-linked group

U.S. to help Manila tackle bin Laden-linked group Agencies ManilaThe United States will send military officers to the Philippines this month to help crack down on Muslim guerrillas linked to Osama bin Laden, Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes said on Friday.

KOT to host 100-lap endurance race

KOT to host 100-lap endurance race JAKARTA: After a seven-year absence, Indonesian drivers will once again take part in a 100-lap enduro race slated to take place on Oct. 21 at Sentul International Circuit in Sentul, West Java.

Addressing economic, emotional insecurities

Addressing economic, emotional insecuritiesJames Castle, Castle Group, Jakarta There is no doubt that the Sept. 11 tragedy in the United States will have a profound effect across the globe. While it is too soon to determine the full impact, no country will be left untouched.

Don't forget Palestine: Hassan

Don't forget Palestine: Hassan JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda has said the on-going U.S. military attacks against Afghanistan should not distract attention from the deteriorating situation in the Palestinian territories.

Corporate Briefs

Corporate BriefsAllianz Life Indonesia has been developing what it calls "Smart" products to meet the needs of its clients at each stage of their lives, from childhood to retirement. It has developed SmartLink, SmartHealth and will soon launch SmarttKids, SmartEducation, SmartScholarship,...

Three protected animals seized in Malang

Three protected animals seized in Malang Surabaya, East Java: The local forestry ministry office seized three rare animals in Malang on Friday in a joint crackdown between the ministry, local police and the prosecutor's office on illegal trade of protected species.

Sumatra governors agree to start airline company

Sumatra governors agree to start airline companyApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The governors of nine provinces on the island of Sumatra signed here on Friday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining regional economic cooperation that will result in a number of initiatives, including...

West Java to impose levies on cattle

West Java to impose levies on cattleYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung In a bid to increase revenue, the West Java provincial administration will likely impose levies on cattle transported via the province.

People asked to watch out for dengue fever

People asked to watch out for dengue fever JAKARTA: The city administration has alerted the public not to be complacent about the low incidence of dengue fever in October, as the dangerous disease is set to surge again during the next few months.

Bitung councillor asked to resign

Bitung councillor asked to resign BITUNG, North Sulawesi: More than 200 residents of Bitung municipality staged a demonstration here on Friday, demanding that the chairman of the local legislative council, Jantje Takasihaeng, step down.

U.S. concerned at extremists in Indonesia

U.S. concerned at extremists in IndonesiaAgencies, Washington U.S. President George W. Bush expressed his astonishment at the misunderstanding in the Muslim world, including Indonesia, of the U.S. attacks on Afghanistan.During a press conference on Thursday, Bush commented on the ongoing anti-U.S.

Govt seeks revenue rise from Pertamina for 2002 budget

Govt seeks revenue rise from Pertamina for 2002 budgetDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The cash-strapped government is seeking more revenue from the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina to help finance next year's state budget, according to Finance Minister Boediono.

Paper Week is nearly upon us

Paper Week is nearly upon us JAKARTA: People wishing to save the environment are being encouraged to participate in Paper Week, which will take place on Oct. 28 at the west plaza of the Bung Karno sports complex in Senayan here.

Semarang workers go strike

Semarang workers go strike SEMARANG, Central Java: Hundreds of workers of baking factory PT Swiss Bakery staged a demonstration at the Central Java Provincial Legislative Council, demanding the management reemploy their dismissed fellow workers.

Megawati too strong to topple

Megawati too strong to toppleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar Could the recent waves of anti-U.S. street demonstration lead to the downfall of Megawati government?Political observers Andi A. Mallarangeng and Maswadi Rauf do not believe so.

Muninggar Sri Saraswati

Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court's decision to release former President Soeharto's grandson Ari Haryo Wibowo from custody is counter to the public's desire to see justice done, lawyers asserted on Friday.

Ethnic rioting hits Bagansiapiapi

Ethnic rioting hits Bagansiapiapi PEKANBARU, Riau: Some 16 houses were set ablaze in ethnic rioting that erupted in the town of Bagansiapiapi in Bangko subdistrict on Thursday night.No casualties were reported.

[b]RI's economic and

RI's economic and emotional insecurityJames Castle Castle Group Jakarta There is no doubt that the Sept. 11 tragedy in the United States will have a profound effect across the globe. While it is too soon to determine the full impact, no country will be left untouched. 2.

Yogyakarta hoteliers upbeat on recovery

Yogyakarta hoteliers upbeat on recoveryIsrar Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Most hotels in Yogyakarta have been suffering due to the drop in the number of guests since daily anti-American protests by radicals have prompted many tourists to choose other countries in which to spend their...

Protests call for U.S. action, not words

Protests call for U.S. action, not wordsAgencies, Karachi/Quetta Anger over the U.S.-led strikes on Afghanistan exploded into violence on Friday as Muslims worldwide marked their first holy day since Washington opened the military front of its war on terror.U.S.

Stop the war

Stop the war In a number of countries that have a majority Muslim population, the American attacks (in Afghanistan) have caused highly counterproductive upheavals. For example, Indonesia, which was slowly recovering from a crisis, has started to lurch once again.

Sorong Military wins Army's territorial function contest

Sorong Military wins Army's territorial function contestRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid anti-military sentiment in Irian Jaya, the Sorong Military Subdistrict won the Army's territorial function contest due in large part to its successful programs to counter underdevelopment,...

Illegal logs seized in Muara Enim

Illegal logs seized in Muara Enim MUARA ENIM, South Sumatra: The Muara Enim Police precinct in cooperation with the local forestry ministry office have seized 900 cubic meters of logs which are believed to have been stolen from the forest in the regency.Adj. Sr. Comr.

Bomb hoax spices up regent inanguration

Bomb hoax spices up regent inangurationAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara A bomb hoax and a demonstration marred the induction of regent Djasri ST MM and his deputy Hadi Supena in Banjarnegara, Central Java, on Friday.However, the ceremony led by Central Java deputy governor H.

1. Hewan: 8 x 4 lines

1. Hewan: 8 x 4 lines West Java to impose levies on cattle 2. Sumut: 21 x 2 lines Sumatran governors agree to start airline company 3. Sorong: 24 x 2 lines Sorong Military wins Army's territorial function contest 4. Hyatt: 18 x 2 lines Yogyakarta hoteliers upbeat on recovery 5.

U.S. to help RP tackle bin Laden-linked group

U.S. to help RP tackle bin Laden-linked groupReuters, Manila The United States will send military officers to the Philippines this month to help crack down on Muslim guerrillas linked to Osama bin Laden, Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes said on Friday.

Law enforcement just lip service

Law enforcement just lip serviceFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe law and the judiciary are entering a new era, following the lengthy mechanism for the election of the Supreme Court chief and the assassination of Senior Justice Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, the mastermind of which has yet to be found.

National commission on Aceh badly needed

National commission on Aceh badly neededFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) underlined on Friday the importance of establishing a special national commission in charge of developing an extensive range of measures aimed at solving...

Effective diplomas need not be obnoxious

Effective diplomas need not be obnoxiousIrawan Abidin, Senior Diplomat, Jakarta I have been deeply saddened by a recent editorial of The Jakarta Post titled, "H.E. Gelbard's departure" in which it tried to bring out a saving grace of the controversial American diplomat at the expense of the...

'Muslim traveler not to go West'

'Muslim traveler not to go West' MALAYSIA: Saying that "every Muslim is suspected of being a potential terrorist" since the attacks on the United States, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday advised Muslim travelers not to go to Western countries for now.

TPPI construction will resume late this year, says Baihaki

TPPI construction will resume late this year, says BaihakiBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President of the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, Baihaki Hakim, said on Friday that construction of the troubled petrochemical center PT Trans Pacific Petrochemical Indotama (TPPI) is...

Economic storm clouds gather on Singapore's horizon

Economic storm clouds gather on Singapore's horizonThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The numbers were expected, of course, but when they were released on Wednesday, the third-quarter flash estimates still packed a shocking clarity: Singapore's gross domestic product declined by 5.

Jakartan's team spirit

Jakartan's team spirit Persija, Jakarta's soccer league, became a national champion on Sunday after it beat Makassar 3-2. It is not a big event for this large capital city, especially when one remembers that this is its fifth win since 1964, with the last one in 1977.

U.S. hostage in RP confirmed killed

U.S. hostage in RP confirmed killed Philippines: The U.S. Embassy in Manila said on Friday remains found on a southern Philippine island last week were those of a Californian tourist killed by the Abu Sayyaf guerrillas in June.

JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court's decision to

JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court's decision to release former President Soeharto's grandson Ari Sigit from custody is counter to the public's desire to see justice done, lawyers asserted on Friday.

Villagers threatens PT RIFI

Villagers threatens PT RIFI JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Local residents in Kemtuk Gresy subdistrict, Jayapura Regency, have threatened to force the suspension of operations at PT RIFI, a forest concessionaire company which has refused to give them compensation for their land.

World Cup bowlers to be selected at nationals

World Cup bowlers to be selected at nationalsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The Indonesian Bowling Association will use the 26th Soetopo Jananto Cup national championships, being held here from Friday until Sunday, to select competitors for the Bowling World Cup.

Indonesian teachers mostly overworked and underpaid

Indonesian teachers mostly overworked and underpaidLeo Wahyudi S., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian teachers are overworked and underpaid, according to a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report.

Two orangutans confiscated

Two orangutans confiscated SURABAYA: A crackdown on the illegal possession of endangered species in East Java has resulted in the confiscation of two orangutans and a gibbon in the East Java city of Malang.

Endin's fate to be decided Thursday

Endin's fate to be decided Thursday JAKARTA: A court is scheduled to hand down on Thursday its verdict on Endin Wahyudin, a defendant in a defamation case against two Supreme Court justices.Endin is charged with libel over his report to a now-defunct anticorruption team that he had given justice...

Pets affected by foreigners' departures

Pets affected by foreigners' departuresAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Abandoned pets at the animal shelter are among those feeling the repercussions of anti-American sentiment here as many of the shelter's donors have left the country.

Annual Session lacks fervor from the media and public

Annual Session lacks fervor from the media and publicKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), scheduled to start on Nov. 1, is unlikely to draw enthusiasm from the public and the mass media due to the less crucial issues to be...

Asian monies mixed late, S'pore dollar uninspired

Asian monies mixed late, S'pore dollar uninspiredNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed in range-bound trading late Friday, with the Singapore dollar uninspired by the government's stimulus package, dealers said.

Economy being affected by anti-U.S. protests

Economy being affected by anti-U.S. protestsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The daily turnover of many outlets in the capital's upmarket shopping malls has decreased by up to 40 percent as a result of the ongoing anti-U.S. demonstrations here.