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Jakarta's Art Summit

Jakarta's Art Summit With the third month-long Jakarta Art Summit moving into its last week, it is interesting to take stock of the degree to which the organizers have succeeded in achieving their set objectives -- which is to instill a greater understanding of the development and problems in...

SEA Games Results

SEA Games ResultsWushuMen's Qiangsu 1.Oh Poh Soon (Mas) 9.33 points 2.Willie Wang (Phi) 9.33 3.Lim Yew Fai (Mas) 9.15EquestrianTeam Dressage 1. Malaysia 2. Thailand 3. IndonesiaFencingMen's Foil 1. Nontapat Panchan (Tha) 2. Edi Suwart Sucipto (Ina) 3.

Medal tallies

Medal tallies Gold Silver Bronze Total Malaysia 30 15 18 63 Indonesia 15 13 17 45 Thailand 12 15 16 43 Vietnam 10 11 16 37 Philippines 6 14 16 36 Singapore 6 6 5 17 Myanmar 4 5 14 23 Brunei 0 0 3 3 Cambodia 0 0 1 1 Laos 0 0 0 0

New deadline set for City Neon's building

New deadline set for City Neon's building JAKARTA (JP): Despite Governor Sutiyoso's order for the immediate demolition of an illegal building in the eastern parking lot of Bung Karno sports stadium complex, the Central Jakarta mayoralty announced on Monday a new deadline for the demolition.

Budget gap pressures RP to print money: IMF

Budget gap pressures RP to print money: IMF MANILA (Dow Jones): International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the Philippines' burgeoning budget deficit raises the risk of the central bank printing new money to finance the national debt and providing bailout loans to the government.

Weightlifting event returns to KL Games

Weightlifting event returns to KL Games KUALA LUMPUR (AP): At least five nations have hopes of weightlifting medals as the sport returns to the Southeast Asian Games this week after an absence of four years.

Charter

Charter Major parties reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter. Page 2 Transport Transportation projects 'won't fix traffic problems'. Page 3 Debt The rigors of debt mousetrap. Page 4Tennis Aussie Hewitt rips Sampras for first Grand Slam title. Page 7Train School stresses loco engineers must stay alert.

Victim of hypnotism

Victim of hypnotismFrom Rakyat MerdekaCrimes in Jakarta are on the rise and they are increasingly adopting a variety of different modus operandi.At 11.30 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2001, my elder sister had just finished shopping at Hero Supermarket in Menteng when a young man approached her to ask about...

The rigors of debt mousetrap

The rigors of debt mousetrapBy Vincent Lingga JAKARTA (JP): The rigors of the debt trap, which has gripped the government since 1998, will steadily and so sharply increase the portion of inflexible spending items in the state budget within the next few years that the government investment's...

Cycling

Cycling Men's 4km individual Pursuit 1. Suwandra (Ina) 04.50.371 - New SEA Games record 2. Robert Lee (Mas) 04.53.511 3. Panupong Maneepong (Thai) 04.59.826Men's Sprint 1. Samai (Ina) 2. Josiah Ng (Mas)

[b]Europe upbeat on

Europe upbeat on new WTO round, Asians cautious 2. China ( 3 x 14 )China to lure foreign capital with WTO entry 3. Bush ( 2 x 20 )Souring U.S. economy poses dilemma for Bush 4. Icann ( 2 x 21 )Internet body faces conflicting power plays 5. Japan ( 2 x 12 )Dismal economy data hits Japan 6.

S'pore offers training to Indonesian officials

S'pore offers training to Indonesian officials SINGAPORE (AP): Hundreds of officials from cities and provinces in Indonesia will come to Singapore to hone their administrative skills now that they've been granted more autonomy, a business school said Monday.

Woman meets former robber

Woman meets former robber TANGERANG (JP): A woman who met a former mugger of hers at a bank here on Monday promptly reported him to the police who arrested him.Rini had bumped into two men at a junction along Jalan Raya Mauk in Jatiuwung on Aug. 24, a policeman said.

Major parties reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter

Major parties reject inclusion of Jakarta Charter JAKARTA (JP): The country's two largest parties reiterated their intention to reject inclusion of the Jakarta Charter in Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution, viewing the United Development Party (PPP)'s effort to institute the doctrine for Islamic...

ASEAN encouraged to coordinate trade laws

ASEAN encouraged to coordinate trade laws SINGAPORE (AP): Southeast Asian countries should harmonize their trade laws to avoid losing massive amounts of foreign investment to China, law officials from around the region said at a conference.

Clarification on back pay demanded

Clarification on back pay demanded JAKARTA (JP): At least 200 elementary and high school teachers from Garut in West Java staged a protest at the House of Representatives building here on Monday, demanding disbursement of six months' back pay which is nearly three months overdue.

Victim of hypnotism

Victim of hypnotismFrom Rakyat Merdeka Crimes in Jakarta are on the rise and they are increasingly adopting a variety of different modus operandi.At 11.30 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2001, my elder sister had just finished shopping at Hero Supermarket in Menteng when a young man approached her to ask about...

East Timor eyes economic ties with Indonesia

East Timor eyes economic ties with IndonesiaBy Yemris Fointuna DILI, EAST TIMOR (JP): The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) is planning to forge economic cooperation between the former Portuguese colony and Indonesia's province of West Timor, the other half of the...

'Elang' team to battle bombs, terror

'Elang' team to battle bombs, terror JAKARTA (JP): The city police's anti-terror and bomb squad completed a six-day training program on Monday aimed at sharpening their skills in dealing with bomb and terrorist related crimes.Squad instructor Adj. Sr. Comr.

RI veteran swimmer steals 100m SEAG race

RI veteran swimmer steals 100m SEAG raceBy Novan Iman Santosa KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Veteran Richard Sam Bera of Indonesia lived up to his reputation as the fastest swimmer in the region when he defied younger opposition to retain the prestigious 100-meter freestyle gold medal at the 21st Southeast...

Sutiyoso to set new decree on Pulo Gebang bus terminal

Sutiyoso to set new decree on Pulo Gebang bus terminal JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Monday that it planned to issue a new gubernatorial decree which would allot 10-hectares of land owned by state-owned developer Perumnas, in Pulo Gebang, as a plot of land for a bus terminal to...

Being a market leader is a result of hard work

Being a market leader is a result of hard workBy Jonminofri JAKARTA (JP): The Honda Astrea Legenda motorcycle is really like a legend. Some 6,000 units of this model were immediately sold following the TV commercial aired last June, even though this new product had yet to be officially launched.

In some regencies, education prioritized after roads

In some regencies, education prioritized after roads The education system in Indonesia, which has often been labeled one of the worst in the world, faces complicated financial, human resource and managerial problems.

EATOF vows to boost tourism

EATOF vows to boost tourism YOGYAKARTA (JP): Eight provinces out of nine East Asia Inter- Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) founding members issued a joint declaration here on Monday stating their intention to empower East Asian tourism by strengthening multilateral relations among EATOF members.

Europe upbeat on new WTO round, Asians cautious

Europe upbeat on new WTO round, Asians cautious HANOI (Reuters): Europe talked up the likelihood of a new world trade round this year as it began economic meetings with Asia on Monday, but Asian officials warned of hard bargaining to address developing countries' concerns.

Oil prices slightly lower due to profit-taking

Oil prices slightly lower due to profit-taking SINGAPORE (Reuters): Oil prices were slightly lower on Monday as the market stepped back from last week's gains and cashed in some profits.Benchmark October delivery U.S. light crude futures last traded at 0656 GMT (01.56 at Jakarta time) at US$27.

Agus Santoso devotes his time to turtles

Agus Santoso devotes his time to turtlesBy Bambang M. BANTUL, Central Java (JP): Care for one's environment starts at home. This is also true for Bantul resident Agus Santoso and his family in Yogyakarta.

Tito questioned over Tommy's impounded cars

Tito questioned over Tommy's impounded cars JAKARTA (JP): Police have questioned Pratikto "Tito" Prayitno Singgih, a son-in-law of former president Soeharto, in connection with a recent raid on an automotive workshop, during which police seized cars believed to belong to his fugitive brother-in-law...

Practical solutions to help protect precious forests

Practical solutions to help protect precious forestsBy Nigel Sizer JAKARTA (JP): East Asian ministers, together with officials from Europe, Japan and the United States, are gathering in Bali this week to explore how they can combat illegal logging.

GAM releases Aceh community leaders

GAM releases Aceh community leaders BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): After being held hostage by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members for 22 hours, four community leaders and one driver were released unharmed on Sunday.

Four missing students found

Four missing students found JAKARTA (JP): Rescue workers and fishermen have found four of the seven junior and senior high school students who went missing after being dragged by waves off Kiaralawang beach in the Cinangka district of Serang regency, Banten on Sunday, a report said.

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: Mawas Diri, by Rosid, Buddy Siswanto and Azis Suryanegara, Galeri Hidayat, Jl. Sulanjana 36 (Phone: 022 4208257), until Sept. 16.

Indonesia in need of strong Navy: President

Indonesia in need of strong Navy: President JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Monday that Indonesia needed to develop a strong navy to guard the country's territorial waters."A strong naval force reflects a nation's dignity, thus (by having one), we can gain the respect of...

Rp 3.8t in irregularities found in state finances

Rp 3.8t in irregularities found in state finances JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) reported on Monday that it had found some 1,643 cases of financial irregularities involving a total sum of Rp 3.

Hino plans Thai truck plant

Hino plans Thai truck plant TOKYO (Dow Jones): Hino Motors Ltd., hoping to boost its sales in Southeast Asia, may start making its own small trucks in Thailand, instead of simply assembling those of Toyota Motor Corp., Hino said Monday.Last month, Toyota lifted its equity stake in Hino to 50.

Water shortages hit Mataram

Water shortages hit Mataram MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Parts of Mataram, including Senggigi Beach resort, have been hit by water shortages during peak hours because of heavy use, the town's water authority said on Monday.

Business and regional autonomy

Business and regional autonomy Even before regional autonomy became a fact, fears had been expressed by the business community that regional governments would try to increase their revenues by issuing all kinds of tax rulings and regulations.

Firearms seized during operations

Firearms seized during operations JAKARTA (JP): City police confiscated 95 firearms and arrested 104 people during routine operations held in the past two weeks from Aug. 25 to Sept. 7, police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam announced on Monday.

Ade released, but remains a witness

Ade released, but remains a witness JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police have released veteran singer Ade Manuhutu after he was held for questioning over his alleged involvement in counterfeiting money, an officer said on Monday.South Jakarta Police chief of detectives Comr.

Local coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme

Local coffee exporters ask govt to impose quota scheme JAKARTA (JP): Local coffee exporters called on the government to introduce a quota scheme to limit the market share of foreign exporters operating in the country.

PAS leader says govt full of thieves

PAS leader says govt full of thieves KOTA BARU, Malaysia (AFP): Malaysia's government is full of thieves who fear an Islamic state because their hands would have to be chopped off, a leader of the main opposition party said on Monday.

S'pore launches film on AIDS

S'pore launches film on AIDS SINGAPORE (DPA): Open-air films have been launched in Singapore to educate Indian workers on AIDS and the dangers of unprotected sex, it was reported on Monday.The films are part of an educational campaign in the Bengali and Tamil languages targeting mainly foreign...

China signals it can wait on Taiwan reunification

China signals it can wait on Taiwan reunification BEIJING (AFP): China's key policy maker on Taiwan, Vice Premier Qian Qichen, said on Monday that Beijing can be patient in waiting for Taiwan to be reunited with the mainland as he spelled out the "favorable" conditions the island could enjoy if...

UN accepts E. Timor election results

UN accepts E. Timor election results DILI, East Timor (Agencies): The United Nations certified the results of East Timor's first democratic elections Monday, ahead of the inauguration of the country's new 88-member assembly.The UN-run electoral commission pronounced the Aug.

School stresses train engineers must stay alert

School stresses train engineers must stay alertText and photos by Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): To the public, it may seem easy to operate a locomotive. You could drive it back and forth while sitting in the locomotive operator's room, perhaps having something to eat or drink at the same time.

2. Market ( 1 x 35 )

2. Market ( 1 x 35 ) Tokyo share slide shakes Asian confidence 3. Oil ( 1 x 35 ) Oil prices slightly lower due to profit-taking 4. Gold ( 2 x 22) Europe gold prices firmer, but cautious of BoE sale 5. Palm ( 2 x 20 ) RI palm oil sales to China seen up sharply

Checked

CheckedJP/TextileTextile products become less competitive in overseas market JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's textile exports performed remarkably well last year, rising operating costs, political uncertainty and the unstable rupiah have made the industry less competitive in such major buying...

CNOOC taps new LNG projects

CNOOC taps new LNG projects SINGAPORE (Reuters): China's leading offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC is tapping opportunities to build China's second and third liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal after piloting the first one, Chinese industry sources said on Friday.

Long way for Megawati to tame rebellious Aceh

Long way for Megawati to tame rebellious Aceh SINGAPORE: Violence has become a way of life in Aceh, Indonesia's troubled north Sumatran province, and the situation is fast becoming untenable as it gets worse by the day.

APEC vows united front to battle global slowdown

APEC vows united front to battle global slowdown SUZHOU, China (Reuters): Asia-Pacific finance ministers pledged on Sunday to press on with trade liberalization and financial reforms to combat a global economic slowdown that has sent markets reeling, but came up with no concrete measures.