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20 Infantry members, chief dismissed over Madiun incident

20 Infantry members, chief dismissed over Madiun incident MALANG, East Java (JP): The Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu has discharged chief of Kostrad's Airborne Infantry Battalion 501 Maj. Komistin Hadirin and his deputy Maj.

Fire guts 50 houses, hundreds made homeless

Fire guts 50 houses, hundreds made homeless JAKARTA (JP): A major fire gutted an entire block of shacks in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta, on Monday morning, leaving at least 58 families, mostly poor migrants, homeless.

Govt to stick with budget assumptions despite attacks on U.S.

Govt to stick with budget assumptions despite attacks on U.S. JAKARTA (JP): The government said Monday that it would maintain the macroeconomic assumptions employed in the 2002 draft state budget despite recent developments in the global economy brought about by the terrorist attacks on the United...

Concerned Balinese act to protect vanishing forest

Concerned Balinese act to protect vanishing forestBy I Wayan Juniartha DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Nyoman Suweta remembers that night clearly. A full enchanting moon beautified the clear sky, radiating an aura of serenity. Yet, his village was far from serene.

Rights commission proposal rejected

Rights commission proposal rejected PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The local office of the National Commission on Human Rights has rejected a proposal for a special institution handling refugees in the province.

Bali loses 1,000 ha of teak forest

Bali loses 1,000 ha of teak forest DENPASAR, Bali: West Bali National Park has lost 1,000 hectares of teak forest due to illegal logging over the past three years, a local official said on Monday.The precious teak is located in the 8,200 hectare production area, where trees may be harvested after...

UNHCR

UNHCR UNHCR raps RI for failing to punish killers of its staff. Page 2 Maids Councillors ignorant of bylaw on maids. Page 3 Treasurers State treasurers fall short of mandatory accountability. Page 5Soccer French test for United as Celts faces Juventus.

Ary Suta still IBRA's chief

Ary Suta still IBRA's chief JAKARTA (JP): I Putu Gede Ary Suta remains chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in the new structure under the management of the state ministry for state enterprises, the state minister said.

U.S. airline industry reeling after attacks

U.S. airline industry reeling after attacks WASHINGTON (AFP): The U.S. airline industry is reeling from last week's attacks on New York and the Pentagon by hijacked aircraft, with some aviation firms and analysts calling for massive U.S. government aid to stave off bankruptcies.

Second-hand goods are a new art for Bambang

Second-hand goods are a new art for BambangBy Asip A. Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): "VCD player, 100 percent new, Rp 345,000. Blue jeans, trousers, original Levi's, Rp 60,000." Has Cemeti Art House turned into a pawnshop?No, definitely not.

Tax revenue reaches Rp 105t as of August

Tax revenue reaches Rp 105t as of August JAKARTA (JP): Total tax receipts until the end of August have reached Rp 105.3 trillion (US$11.32 billion), or around 67 percent of the 2001 tax revenue target of Rp 156 trillion, Director General of Taxation Hadi Poernomo said on Monday.

BII credit card

BII credit card I would like to share my experience of what happened when recently I lost my BII credit card.From Surabaya's Djuanda airport, I called the Card Customer Service in Surabaya on Sept. 8 in the morning, reporting the loss.Returning to Jakarta I waited and waited, until Sept.

SEAG athletes, coaches query US$60,000 grant

SEAG athletes, coaches query US$60,000 grant JAKARTA (JP): Some Indonesian coaches and athletes at the Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur are beginning to inquire about the US$60,000 grant handed out by Taufik Kiemas, husband of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, to the National Sports Council...

Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Bandung Art Event 2001:Painting Exhibition, Galeri 16, Jl. Raya Cibeureum 16, until Sept. 22. Painting Exhibition, Museum Barli, JL. Prof. Sutami 91, Sept. 18. Sport Fine Arts by Niagara Jaya, Studio Opname, Jl. Aksanjaya, 1/05, until Sept. 19.

IBRA's OC launches website

IBRA's OC launches website JAKARTA (JP): The Oversight Committee (OC) for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has launched a website to provide the public with instant access to its activities.With address at www.oc.bppn.co.id, the portal started operation last Thursday.

From Malaysia with shame

From Malaysia with shame Indonesia has again repeated its shameless failure in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, incapable of emerging as the overall champion of the recent biennial event. Our athletes lost the games held in Kuala Lumpur last week, the same shameless result the country had to...

Reversing the burden of proof

Reversing the burden of proofFrom Rakyat MerdekaCorruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) is an issue that calls for urgent resolution. Whether you realize it or not, these issues are increasingly destroying many aspects of life in our nation.

Cleanup in DKI needed

Cleanup in DKI neededFrom Warta KotaAt present, the city administration (DKI) has rigorously been taking strict action against its citizens that violate city regulations.We have seen, for example, the raids on pedicab drivers and street vendors, acts that have claimed lives.

Timorese communal right over the Timor Gap

Timorese communal right over the Timor GapBy Yemris Fointuna KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): In the days of yore, the island of Timor was famous far and wide for its agricultural produce, particularly the yellow sandalwood. The Timorese would usually take care of this produce communally.

Reform necessary within PT KAI

Reform necessary within PT KAIFrom Koran TempoThe recent, terrifying accident between a passenger train and a locomotive that was shunting in Cirebon station caused a huge number of victims, loss of passengers' property and heavy damage to the nation's assets.

Seaport workers go on strike

Seaport workers go on strike JAKARTA (JP): More than 500 workers of PT Maju Terus Jaya, a container company at Tanjung Priok seaport, North Jakarta, staged a strike demonstration early on Monday in the grounds of the House of Representatives, demanding immediate solutions to labor disputes and a...

SKorea reserves hit US$100b

SKorea reserves hit US$100b SEOUL (AFP): South Korea's foreign exchange reserves have broken the US$100-billion mark for the first time, the central bank reported Monday.The Bank of Korea (BoK) said there was $100.39 billion in reserve as of Saturday, up $1.014 billion from the end of August figure.

PKB to propose direct presidential election

PKB to propose direct presidential election JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB) announced on Monday that it would bring the proposed establishment of a constitutional commission and direct presidential election before the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for approval during the...

JP/12/Rubber

JP/12/RubberRI's 2001 rubber output to slide by 15 percent JAKARTA (JP): The country's rubber output is expected to fall by 15 percent to 1.3 million tons this year, from 1.5 million tons last year due to a combination of unfavorable weather conditions and the lower international price of the...

Foreigners held over RI passports

Foreigners held over RI passports TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Police arrested a Briton and two other unidentified foreigners at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport late on Sunday for holding Indonesian passports. Police chief of detectives Insp.

1. Duit ( 2 x 25 )

1. Duit ( 2 x 25 )Most Asian currencies higher, focus on Wall Street JP/11/duitAsian Currencies Mostly Higher Late; Focus On Wall Street SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were firmer late Monday, as the dollar teetered amid jitters over how Wall Street would respond to last week's...

Abu Sayyaf 'received funds from bin Laden'

Abu Sayyaf 'received funds from bin Laden' ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuters): A captured Philippine Moro rebel leader has named Saudi-born dissident Osama bin Laden, linked by Washington to terror attacks on the United States, as a financier of his group, the military said on Monday.

Time for U.S., Indonesia to unite on terrorism

Time for U.S., Indonesia to unite on terrorism JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri's trip to the United States (U.S.) is the best moment to show the world Indonesia's commitment to becoming part of the global effort to combat terrorism, an observer said on Monday.Megawati's U.S.

Ary Suta still IBRA's chief

Ary Suta still IBRA's chief JAKARTA (JP): I Putu Gede Ary Suta remains chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in the new structure under the management of the state ministry for state enterprises, the state minister said.

Cooperation makes a real difference

Cooperation makes a real differenceBy Nigel Sizer SANUR, Bali (JP): A landmark accord between key governments in Bali last week could signal a turning point in the struggle to combat illegal logging in Indonesia and beyond.

IBRA's OC launches website

IBRA's OC launches website JAKARTA (JP): The Oversight Committee (OC) for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has launched a website to provide the public with instant access to its activities.With address at www.oc.bppn.co.id, the portal started operation last Thursday.

Singapore key non-oil exports down 30 percent in August

Singapore key non-oil exports down 30 percent in August SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's key non-oil exports plummeted 29.9 percent in August from a year earlier due to a deteriorating global economy and a slump electronics demand, the government said Monday.

Teachers' houses razed by fire

Teachers' houses razed by fire BOGOR (JP): Nine houses in a teacher housing complex were destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon, but no one was killed or injured.A resident of the complex, Iyan Kusyana, said the fire started at about 12:30 p.m.

Autopsies help solve mysterious deaths

Autopsies help solve mysterious deaths JAKARTA (JP): Death often comes suddenly and can be mysterious if the cause is not known. In criminal cases, an autopsy can be performed to help solve the puzzle. But is it a mandatory for law enforcers to order an autopsy?Not necessarily.

Money transfer deduction

Money transfer deductionFrom RepublikaOn Aug. 13, 2001, I transferred money totaling Rp 5 million from NatWest Bank in the UK to my friend's account at the Jakarta branch of Niaga Bank. As the transfer was made in rupiah, I then paid completely the transfer charge of 20.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 17, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,275 -100 53,000 Adindo Foresta 90 -15 77,500 AGIS 110 -15 647,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 625 0...

2. Ary (3 x 10)

2. Ary (3 x 10) Ary Suta to remain IBRA chief: Govt 3. Rate (2 x 28) China's WTO entry will gradually erode financial barriers: Analysts 4. Rubber (2 x 18) RI's 2001 rubber output to slide 15% 5. Premie Premier upbeat after Asian deals 6. NTT (1 x 32) NTT to lose 400b yen on U.S. unit: Paper 7.

Students find museums unattractive, boring

Students find museums unattractive, boring JAKARTA (JP): Museums still lack public appreciation and attention here despite the presence of many historic and artistic artifacts in their collections.Jakartans remain unimpressed with these museums, as many use the excuse of not having time, while...

Govt to stick with budget assumptions despite attacks on U.S.

Govt to stick with budget assumptions despite attacks on U.S. JAKARTA (JP): The government said Monday that it would maintain the macroeconomic assumptions employed in the 2002 draft state budget despite recent developments in the global economy brought about by the terrorist attacks on the United...

1 x 26 48pt NCSB -

1 x 26 48pt NCSB - SE Asia's threat of radicalism By Eric Teo Chu Cheow SINGAPORE: The coordinated terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center's twin towers and the Pentagon have refocused world attention on radical Muslim terrorism and highlighted, once again, the fragility of the situation in...

From Malaysia with shame

From Malaysia with shame Indonesia has again repeated its shameless failure in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, incapable of emerging as the overall champion of the recent biennial event. Our athletes lost the games held in Kuala Lumpur last week, the same shameless result the country had to...

Councillors ignorant of bylaw on maids

Councillors ignorant of bylaw on maids JAKARTA (JP): It has been eight years since a city bylaw on housemaids was issued, but a city councillor admitted he has never even heard of it."I'm not aware of the existence of such a bylaw.

Rupiah Rates Sept.17

Rupiah Rates Sept.17 JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates Sept.17 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,630.00 9,630.00 9,084.00 9,176.00 Austrian schilling 1 581.20 648.89 611.77 618.30 Australian dollar 1 4,429.78 4,947.89 4,662.82 4,714.

Seaport workers in demonstration

Seaport workers in demonstration JAKARTA (JP): More than 500 workers of PT Maju Terus Jaya, a container company at Tanjung Priok seaport, North Jakarta, staged a strike demonstration early on Monday in the grounds of the House of Representatives, demanding immediate solutions to labor disputes and...

ILO starts mission to check Myanmar forced labor

ILO starts mission to check Myanmar forced labor YANGON (Agencies): Myanmar on Monday promised to fully cooperate with an International Labor Organization team that began an unprecedented three-week visit to assess the military junta's efforts to end forced labor.

RI Muslims ignore call for jihad

RI Muslims ignore call for jihad JAKARTA (JP): Muslim communities in Indonesia are playing down a call for a jihad by Taliban rulers in Afghanistan against the United States should the U.S. attack Middle East countries."I think we must be careful.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 News: Hallo, Metro Indonesia 10:00 Children's Songs 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Singing Contest 4:00 Quiz 4:30 Children's Tales 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show...

Malaysia revels in SEA Games triumph

Malaysia revels in SEA Games triumph KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad closed the 21st Southeast Asian Games here on Monday in which the host won the overall championship.But the region's sports standards remained far behind records set by other Asian competitions.

Australia tourism hit by terror

Australia tourism hit by terror SYDNEY, Australia (AP): The terrorist attacks in New York and Washington plus the demise of Australia's second largest airline will take a heavy toll on Australia's lucrative tourism market, authorities said Monday.

East Timorese assembly elects its new speaker

East Timorese assembly elects its new speaker DILI, East Timor (Agencies): Amid wrangling over procedures, members of East Timor's new legislature elected a speaker on Monday to preside over the drafting of the country's first constitution.