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Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Garuda seeks aid to avoid grounding
Garuda seeks aid to avoid groundingBy Tantri Yuliandini JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia has sent a letter to the government requesting financial support against possible grounding at overseas destinations due to insufficient insurance coverage, a senior executive said.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
TNI considers setting up agency to combat terrorism
TNI considers setting up agency to combat terrorism JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Adm. Widodo A.S. has proposed the establishment of a national agency to fight terrorism.Widodo said on Wednesday Indonesia currently has military information exchange arrangements, as well as military...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
'Indonesia's SEA Games poor showing not a failure'
'Indonesia's SEA Games poor showing not a failure' JAKARTA (JP): An evaluation of Indonesia's performance at the recently concluded SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur was conducted on Wednesday, with former chief-de-mission Putera Astaman disputing calls that the showing was "a failure".
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
JP/18/Stock
JP/18/StockShares end sharply lower Indonesian shares ended sharply lower Wednesday as worries grew that there would be more demonstrations in the capital if the U.S. attacked Afghanistan, dealers said. The JSX Composite Index fell two percent, or 8.069 points, to 401.018.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Insecurity cripples transport in Aceh
Insecurity cripples transport in Aceh BANDA ACEH: Public transport between Banda Aceh, at the western tip of Aceh, and Aceh Singkil in the east has been crippled over the past fortnight due to instability in the region.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Cowardly act
Cowardly actFrom Warta KotaAs a Jakarta resident, I was really annoyed when I read a news story published in WartaKota about the bomb blasts on Sunday, Sept. 23, at Senen Atrium. I think the perpetrators are cowards with no concern for the well-being of Jakarta residents.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept 26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 -75 150,000 Adindo Foresta 100 0 0 AGIS 120 -5 210,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 475 -100 60,000...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
WTO conference to go ahead in Doha: WTO and Qatar
WTO conference to go ahead in Doha: WTO and Qatar AFP Geneva The World Trade Organization and Qatar repeated on Wednesday that a WTO ministerial meeting, a key step towards a new round of world trade talks, will go ahead as planned in Doha on Nov. 9-13.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Who's destroying Pelabuhan Ratu?
Who's destroying Pelabuhan Ratu? Although I have traveled widely, I consider Pelabuhan Ratu one of the most beautiful places on earth. Rugged coastlines, unspoiled beaches, natural wilderness, lush vegetation -- a truly magical hideaway.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
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.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 5,211 3,339 2,019 2,434 Trade volume 6,546...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Thousand islands' bylaw approved
Thousand islands' bylaw approved JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has approved the establishment of two districts in Kepulauan Seribu (the Thousand islands) regency and urged the city administration to reclaim some of the islands, which have been privately managed by business magnates.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Singaporean expert fails to testify
Singaporean expert fails to testify JAKARTA (JP): The president of Singapore-based ASEAN Intellectual Property Association, the defendant in the first ever cybercrime case here, failed to testify at a hearing held at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
DAMRI drivers go on strike over wages
DAMRI drivers go on strike over wages SURABAYA (JP): Around 400 bus drivers and crew members of the state public transport company (DAMRI) went on strike in Surabaya leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Dua Sama Sisi by I Made Mahendra Mangku and I Made Galung Wiratmaja, Galeri Sembilan, Jl Anak Agung Gede Rai, Lodtunduh, Ubud, until Oct. 8. * Kebiar Seni VII Taksu, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), until Oct. 2.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Batam autonomy
Batam autonomy worries investors BATAM, Riau: Implementation of regional autonomy on Batam island is worrying investors from neighboring Singapore. Like businesspeople from other parts of the world, Singaporeans have not yet received sufficient information about the autonomy that Indonesia's...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Sanchez-Vicario and yayuk waltz to Bali 2nd round
Sanchez-Vicario and yayuk waltz to Bali 2nd round NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): Indonesian doubles tennis players cruised to the quarterfinals round of the US$170,000 WTA Tour Wismilak International tournament here on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Bush to attend APEC summit: China
Bush to attend APEC summit: China BEIJING (Dow Jones): U.S. President George W. Bush has assured China of his attendance at next month's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, salving concerns of a late withdrawal from Shanghai's showcase summit.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Corrupters
Corrupters Death penalty for corrupters demanded. Page 2 HFMD Hand-foot-mouth disease returns, invades schools. Page 3 Golf Tiger Woods bait laid at Nations Cup golf c'ship. Page 6 Galungan Galungan, a time of blessings and festivity in Bali.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Plan to reduce bandwidth hailed
Plan to reduce bandwidth hailed JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to reduce frequency bandwidths for certain cellular operators operating on both 900 MHz and 1800 Mhz is expected to entice new investors to come and invest in the country's mobile phone industry, according to an expert.
Thu, 27 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 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 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Debate on jihad intensifies across the Muslim world
Debate on jihad intensifies across the Muslim worldBy Terry Friel JAKARTA (Reuters): The United States vow that war against terrorism is not war against Islam may have fallen on deaf ears as cries of jihad, or holy war, resound across the Muslim world.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Govt seeks
Govt seeks extension of SG deadlineBERNI.H.MOESTAFA The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government has asked Mexican-based cement producer Cemex SA de CV to extend its deadline for the purchase of a US$520 million share in PT Semen Gresik, amid pressure from legislators opposing the sale.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Megawati's party must
Megawati's party must remember past pledges Paige Johnson and Julia Suryakusuma The Jakarta Post in Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle promised to recognize and support human rights and the various freedoms in modern democracy, such as freedom of opinion, association, organization,...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Govt's plan to reduce bandwidth hailed
Govt's plan to reduce bandwidth hailed JP/12/phoneGovernemnt's plan to reduce bandwidth hailed DADAN WIJAKSANA The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's plan to reduce frequency bandwidths for certain cellular operators operating on both 900 MHz and 1800 Mhz is expected to entice new investors to...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
JP/6/BALI
JP/6/BALIRI doubles cruise to quarterfinals THE JAKARTA POST Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesian doubles tennis players cruised to the quarterfinals round of the US$170,000 WTA Tour Wismilak International tournament here on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Extension of Semen Gresik sale deadline sought
Extension of Semen Gresik sale deadline sought JAKARTA (JP): The government has asked Mexican-based cement producer Cemex SA de CV to extend its deadline for the purchase of a US$520 million share in PT Semen Gresik, amid pressure from legislators opposing the sale.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
American national complains about telephoned threat
American national complains about telephoned threat JAKARTA (JP): An American consultant living in Yogyakarta has complained to Sleman Police station about threats made against him following political tension between the U.S.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Fire damages buildings
Fire damages buildings JAKARTA (JP): At least three buildings were damaged by a fire on Wednesday that started after a stove exploded in a restaurant on Jl. Taman Sari, Pecenongan, Central Jakarta.There were no injuries or fatalities during the incident.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
JP/PJ Leo
JP/PJ LeoHAPPY RIDE: A mother with her two childrens look happy riding a bicycle-modified-to vehicles in Kota down town in Medan. The driver said he spent some Rp 500,000 to modify his bicycle and all he had spent had returned as he had been on operation since three months ago, with daily earning...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Students seek refuge after brawl
Students seek refuge after brawl MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least 200 students of the Catholic University of St. Thomas here started seeking refuge at the provincial legislative council building on Tuesday for fear that residents living around their campus would attack their boarding houses.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Thousands homeless in Jayapura fire
Thousands homeless in Jayapura fire JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Fire razed hundreds of houses in the Jayapura capital of Irian Jaya on Wednesday, leaving thousands of people belonging to some 985 families homeless.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
MUI clarifies statement on jihad
MUI clarifies statement on jihadTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post in Jakarta The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) clarified on Wednesday its call for a jihad, stressing that it did not mean that the organization was urging Muslims to take part in a war against the United States.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Garuda finalizes debt restructuring
Garuda finalizes debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia had finalized its US$1.51 billion debt restructuring and could now concentrate on its privatization plans, a senior executive said.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Rupiah Rates Sept.26
Rupiah Rates Sept.26 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,080.00 10,080.00 9,532.00 9,628.00Austrian schilling 1 609.26 676.72 639.59 646.38Australian dollar 1 4,485.52 4,984.56 4,708.81 4,761.05Belgian franc 1 207.82 230.84 218.17 220.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Former team leader vows not to call it a 'failure'
Former team leader vows not to call it a 'failure' JAKARTA (JP): An evaluation of Indonesia's performance at the recently concluded SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur was conducted on Wednesday, with former chief-de-mission Putera Astaman disputing calls that the showing was "a failure".
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Rupiah ends lower on Wednesday
Rupiah ends lower on Wednesday The Indonesian rupiah closed lower Wednesday as locally based Japanese companies bought dollars to finance imports, dealers said. The dollar closed at Rp 9,630, up from Rp 9,510 at the close Tuesday.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Dance troupe promotes Balinese arts in Japan
Dance troupe promotes Balinese arts in JapanBy Kadek Suartaya GIANYAR, Bali (JP): Without much publicity, a group of artists from the village of Ubud in Gianyar take off from Ngurah Rai Airport in Kuta, Bali, heading to Fukuoka, Japan.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Asia to take
Asia to take hit amid Global fallout Reuters Washington Emerging economies in Asia, except for China and India, will be hit hard by the global slowdown and the potential economic fallout of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, according to the International Monetary Fund's World Economic...
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Anti-U.S. demos go on, embassy tightly guarded
Anti-U.S. demos go on, embassy tightly guarded JAKARTA (JP): Muslim students and activists staged demonstrations in major cities in Java on Wednesday to press their demand that the U.S. drop any plans to bomb Afghanistan.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Tiger Woods still plans extensive travel
Tiger Woods still plans extensive travelJP/6/BRIEFWoods still plans extensive travel SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP): Despite pulling out of the Lancome Trophy in Paris, Tiger Woods still has plans for an international schedule at the end of the PGA Tour season.
Thu, 27 Sep 2001
Tiger bait laid
Tiger bait laid at Nations Cup AGENCIES Kuala Lumpur The lure of Tiger Woods and a US$3 million dollar prize pot at the World Cup will provide the major drive for 28 countries at the Nations Cup starting Thursday.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
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.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 5,211 3,339 2,019 2,434 Trade volume 6,546...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
2 X 30 48pt Optima Bold
2 X 30 48pt Optima Bold Govt must address investor confidence amid uncertainty, economic slowdown Address investor confidence amid uncertainty, slowdown 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.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Power play: Teater Koma acts out reality
Power play: Teater Koma acts out realityBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Power is a magic word. With power, one will be loved, praised, get all one's desires, and others follow like obedient, fawning servants. But when power is gone, so is everything else.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Court to proceed with student activists' trial
Court to proceed with student activists' trial JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to continue the trial of two student activists for allegedly provoking the public to demonstrate against the government during a rally staged over three months ago.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
JAKARTA: The Indonesian rupiah closed steady against the U.S.
JAKARTA: The Indonesian rupiah closed steady against the U.S. dollar in very dull trading Tuesday, though dealers warn the local unit will weaken if trouble erupts in this predominantly Muslim nation in the event of a U.S. attack on Afghanistan.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Sports officials tightlipped over SEAG doping
Sports officials tightlipped over SEAG doping JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian sports organizations remained tightlipped on Tuesday regarding an Indonesian athlete who tested positive for drugs during the recently concluded Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI territory
Minister vows to curb illegal fishing in RI territory DAMAR SUSANTO The Jakarta Post Jakarta 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
Yapto chairs pro golf body
Yapto chairs pro golf body JAKARTA (JP): Yapto Soerjo Soemarno was elected the new Indonesian Professional Golf Association (PGPI) chairman on Tuesday, replacing Widarsadipraja.Speaking to the media following his election, Yapto said the association under him would certify its members according to...
Wed, 26 Sep 2001
Two tried for fiscal payment form forgery
Two tried for fiscal payment form forgery 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.