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RI vulnerable to infiltration by int'l terrorists: BIN chief

RI vulnerable to infiltration by int'l terrorists: BIN chief JAKARTA (JP): National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M. Hendropriyono warned on Thursday that Indonesia is vulnerable to infiltration by international terrorists.

Hyundai eyes expansion in region ahead of AFTA

Hyundai eyes expansion in region ahead of AFTA KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. Thursday unveiled plans to expand in Southeast Asia to take advantage of the planned opening in 2003 of a regional free trade area.

Australia and Indonesia sued over Timor Gap

Australia and Indonesia sued over Timor Gap SYDNEY (AFX): PetroTimor has launched legal action against the Australian and Indonesian governments and Phillips Petroleum over a disputed exploration concession covering part of the Timor Gap treaty zone, The Sydney Morning Herald reported without...

New coach to boost wushu team

New coach to boost wushu team JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's quest to win six gold medals in the wushu competition at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games has received a major boost with the presence of former Malaysian coach Phoon Chee Kong.

1. Maria - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15

1. Maria - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Woman tried for reporting bribery case 2. Becak - 28 NCSB, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x20 Public order office crushes 750 'becak' 3. Harry alias Gus Dur - 26 MM, 2 col, 2 lines, 2x18 Gus Dur may be quizzed over search for Tommy 4.

Govt extends talks with IMF to settle state budget issue

Govt extends talks with IMF to settle state budget issue JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Thursday it was still in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the final draft of the fund-sponsored economic program, citing unresolved issues over the state budget.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Psychology 2:00 News 2:15 Student's Debating 3:15 Music 4:15 Children's Program 4:30 Regional Program 5:00 News...

Concern over porn VCDs

Concern over porn VCDsFrom Media IndonesiaIn this era of advanced technology, people have invented a clever flat circular object called the VCD. Unfortunately, many of them contain readily available pornography.

Good health service 'doesn't always mean cheap medicine'

Good health service 'doesn't always mean cheap medicine' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health Achmad Suyudi disclosed here on Thursday that good health services for the people does not necessarily mean the availability of medicines at low prices but more the assurance of the availability of...

No. of refugees in Indonesia

No. of refugees in Indonesia .tb 0.1" 0.5" 2.3" 3.3" 4.3" .RM10.50" PROVINCE FAMILIES PEOPLE ORIGINS 1. Aceh 10,377 41,508 Aceh2. N. Sumatra 9,350 44,998 Aceh3. Riau 762 3,135 Aceh4. Jambi 519 2,103 Aceh5. S.Sumatra 425 1,700 Aceh6. W, Java 2,363 9,275 Aceh, Maluku, Irian, W. Kalimantan7. C.

Mahathir's fresh battle with Islam

Mahathir's fresh battle with IslamBy Barani Krishnan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Asia's longest-serving elected leader, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, is waging an old battle in the twilight of his career -- beating down the multi- ethnic country's Islamic opposition.

Indonesia and ASEAN

Indonesia and ASEAN In the past couple of years the impression has been created that Indonesia no longer needs the regional association called ASEAN. Such an impression was reinforced by the diverse statements of disappointment made by Abdurrahman Wahid when he was president with regard to ASEAN's...

Science expo at Ancol Dreamland

Science expo at Ancol Dreamland JAKARTA (JP): Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta is hosting a week-long exhibition featuring creative science projects, including a spaceship satellite made by students who took part in a science fair at the entertainment center.

UK foreign minister to visit Indonesia

UK foreign minister to visit Indonesia JAKARTA, (JP): British Foreign Minister responsible for Asian and Middle East issues Ben Bradshaw will visit Indonesia from Aug. 26 to 28, the British Embassy announced here on Thursday.

JAKARTA (JP): In the October meeting of the Consultative Group

JAKARTA (JP): In the October meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia in Tokyo, a number of donor countries raised the crucial issue of forest devastation in Indonesia. The commitment of the Indonesian government to forest conservation even became one requirement to get loans. 2.

Nearly 300,000 displaced in January-August period

Nearly 300,000 displaced in January-August period JAKARTA (JP): Nearly 300,000 people were displaced by communal and sectarian conflict in various parts of Indonesia between January and August, further straining government resources, officials said on Thursday.

Teachers on strike for salary backpay

Teachers on strike for salary backpay PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Continuing their fight to receive salary backpay, thousands of teachers here entered a second day of strike action on Thursday, leaving hundreds of thousands of students without classes.

All are responsible for moral education

All are responsible for moral educationBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Since the Reform movement broke out in 1998, the issue of educational reform has frequently come up as a topic of public discourse.

Newcomers to Jakarta

Newcomers to JakartaFrom Media IndonesiaThe following are a few suggestions for the attention of the governor of Jakarta so that this city with its huge population of over 12 million can become a safer and a more comfortable place to live in.

Eight orangutans to get taste of freedom

Eight orangutans to get taste of freedom SAMARINDA , East Kalimantan: The Wanariset Semboja Orangutan Rehabilitation Center is scheduled to send eight orangutans on Saturday back to their natural habitat around Mount Meratus, located on the border of East and South Kalimantan.

U.S. Dollar Rates Aug.23

U.S. Dollar Rates Aug.23 Latest Previous %Change Yen 120.32-38 120.40-45 -0.07 Euro* 0.9105-11 0.9141-45 -0.39 Sterling 1.4441-47 1.4486-91 -0.31 Swiss Franc 1.6690-96 1.6635-45 +0.33 Canadian Dollar* 1.5422-28 1.5411-17 +0.07 Australian Dollar* 0.5325-30 0.5336-41 -0.21 New Zealand Dollar 0.

Men tried on forgery charges

Men tried on forgery charges TANGERANG (JP): A prosecutor asked the Tangerang District Court on Wednesday to sentence a subdistrict secretary and a member of staff each to two years and six months imprisonment for counterfeiting 31 signatures in connection with the sale of a 15- hectare plot of...

More stores opening in the offing

More stores opening in the offingBy Hendarsyah Tarmizi JAKARTA (JP): Signs of recovery in the country's retail sector have become more apparent lately with the opening of more shopping centers in the capital and surrounding areas.

JP/4/let

JP/4/letTelkom's billing statementFrom Koran Tempo For months, the telecommunications company Telkom has been charging its customers Rp 1,000 a month for the sending of billing statements, which is categorized as a non- telecommunication service charge. In October, the charge will rise to Rp 1,500.

Musician blends local tunes with classical

Musician blends local tunes with classicalText and photo by Harry Bhaskara JAKARTA (JP): In this time of domestic crises, it is easy to forget that there are numerous Indonesian artists abroad who are still alive and kicking.

Malaysia comes under fire for plan to whip illegals

Malaysia comes under fire for plan to whip illegals KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Government plans to whip illegal immigrants in Malaysia were attacked as "inhuman and barbaric" by labor and rights groups Thursday."We condemn the move to whip migrant workers.

Public order office crushes 750 'becak'

Public order office crushes 750 'becak' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration crushed on Thursday 750 becak (three-wheeled pedicabs) that they had seized this year.Witnessed by deputy governor for administrative affairs Abdul Kahfi, the becak, which had been seized in raids starting in January,...

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting by Darvies Rasjidin, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3140554), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 24. * Rotterdam Waterfront, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.

TV Program: Friday, August 24, 2001

TV Program: Friday, August 24, 2001TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment8:45 City News10:00 Children's Program10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News12:00 p.m.

New radio station comes under fire

New radio station comes under fire PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Association of Indonesian Private Radio Stations (PRSSNI) has strongly protested the Central Sulawesi Provincial Legislative Council's decision to launch its own radio broadcasting station despite the absence of a license.

Rupiah Rates Aug.23

Rupiah Rates Aug.23 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,215.00 9,215.00 8,671.00 8,759.00Austrian schilling 1 545.37 612.09 575.64 581.80Australian dollar 1 4,402.42 4,942.93 4,646.79 4,698.33Belgian franc 1 186.03 208.79 196.36 198.

Court rejects bankruptcy petition against Manulife

Court rejects bankruptcy petition against Manulife JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Commercial Court dismissed on Thursday a bankruptcy petition filed against joint venture insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI), a subsidiary of Canada's Manulife Financial Corp.

Indonesian TV ambitions face bumpy road ahead

Indonesian TV ambitions face bumpy road ahead Aug. 24 is jointly celebrated as the anniversary of three television stations -- state owned TVRI and two private networks RCTI and SCTV. Soon, there will be more TV stations, which will heighten competition.

Facing up to destruction of forests

Facing up to destruction of forestsBy Suhardi Suryadi JAKARTA (JP): At the October meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia in Tokyo, a number of donor countries raised the crucial issue of forest devastation in Indonesia.

1. OPIC (2x20)

1. OPIC (2x20)Govt in talks with OPIC over controversial deal2. Mweb (3x16)M-Web restructure to improve revenue, efficiency levels3. Manu (2x24)Court rejects bankruptcy petition against Manulife 4. Hyunda (2x18)Hyundai eyes expansion in region ahead of AFTA

Constitution

Constitution Constitutional team 'must be free from politicians'. Page 2 'Becak' Public order office crushes 750 'becak'. Page 3 Education All are responsible for moral education. Page 5Badminton Lin Dan stuns Taufik in first encounter. Page 6TV Indonesian TV ambitions face bumpy road ahead.

Trains disrupted for 12 hours

Trains disrupted for 12 hours JAKARTA (JP): Rail services between Jakarta and Bekasi were disrupted for almost 12 hours from Wednesday night due to the derailment of a coal train at Jatinegara station, East Jakarta.

Authorities have no funds to deport German students

Authorities have no funds to deport German students JAKARTA (JP): Six German students, who were scheduled to be deported on Tuesday for visa violations, are still in the city as immigration authorities do not have the funds to send them home.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 -25 56,000 Adindo Foresta 105 0 15,500 AGIS 135 -5 250,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,700 75 2,035,000...

Constitutional team 'must be free from politicians'

Constitutional team 'must be free from politicians' YOGYAKARTA (JP): Politicians should not be included on the proposed constitutional commission, otherwise the country would have an amended constitution laden with political interests, scholars warned on Thursday.

Providing more public services for the disabled

Providing more public services for the disabledBy Inge Komardjaja and Peter Neumann MUENSTER, Germany (JP): Bandung in Indonesia and Muenster in Germany are geographically disconnected and culturally different.

Fishing firms attacked by mobs

Fishing firms attacked by mobs JAKARTA (JP): Fishermen and fishing boats of PT Djarma Aru in Merauke, Irian Jaya, have of late been afraid of going out to sea after two recent brutal attacks by mobs, Arudya, chief of the company's fishing fleet said.

Govt extends talks with IMF

Govt extends talks with IMF JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Thursday it was still in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the final draft of the fund-sponsored economic program, citing unresolved issues over the state budget.

From corruption to extortion

From corruption to extortionFrom Koran TempoA legislator of the Justice and Unity Party (PKP) faction at the Jakarta legislative assembly was reported by the tabloid, Ambisi, to be involved in a case of corruption involving Rp 6 billion in a tire project at the supply bureau of the Jakarta...

Lin Dan shows Taufik the door in first career encounter

Lin Dan shows Taufik the door in first career encounter JAKARTA (JP): Newcomer Lin Dan of China put top seed Taufik Hidayat's attempt to defend his title at the US$150,000 JVC Asian Badminton Championships in Manila to an end on Thursday.

TV channels battle for ratings and revenue

TV channels battle for ratings and revenue JAKARTA (JP): The country's first commercial station RCTI, which was introduced 12 years ago on Aug 24, and SCTV, which was launched a year later, also on Aug. 24, find August the hottest month of the year.

Gus Dur may be quizzed over search for Tommy

Gus Dur may be quizzed over search for Tommy JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro implied on Thursday that former president Abdurrahman Wahid would be summoned for questioning in connection with the police's efforts to hunt down the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.

How to address Megawati's husband

How to address Megawati's husbandFrom KompasIn the article Tiga Hari Bersama RI-3 (Three Days with RI-3) in Kompas dated Aug. 14 on Taufik Kiemas, the husband of President Megawati Soekarnopurti, he was referred to as RI-3 by the staff members of the State Secretariat.

MUENSTER, Germany (JP): Bandung in Indonesia and Muenster in

MUENSTER, Germany (JP): Bandung in Indonesia and Muenster in Germany are geographically disconnected and culturally different. In dealing with the problems of the mobility of disabled people there is nothing comparable. 2.

Megawati-Hamzah partnership leads to improvement

Megawati-Hamzah partnership leads to improvementFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe partnership between President Megawati and Vice President Hamzah Haz has resulted in signs of improvement in the national economy as indicated by the rupiah strengthening against the U.S. dollar.