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Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Japan gives 72 used trains to PT KAI
Japan gives 72 used trains to PT KAI JAKARTA: Japan donated 72 used trains this year to PT KAI to improve the city's transportation service, a Japanese official said.Indonesia, however, had to pay for the cost of delivery, Shigeya Aoyama, the first secretary on information and cultural affairs at...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Police question FPI members
Police question FPI members Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The police questioned three members of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) on Friday as witnesses in the case of FPI commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq, who has been charged with denunciation in relation to an anti-U.S. rally.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Woman found dead in dormitory
Woman found dead in dormitory PEKANBARU, Riau: A female employee of a pulp and paper factory, PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), was found dead in her room at the company's dormitory here on Thursday morning.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Indonesian best climber has doubts about victory
Indonesian best climber has doubts about victoryNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's world champion speed climber, Etti Hendrawati, is reluctant to rate her chances of victory at the 10th Asian Sports Climbing Championships, taking place on Saturday and Sunday at the Eastern...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
JP/4/GRACE
JP/4/GRACEGrace Emilia The Jakarta Post Contributor Jakarta Talking about the hotel market situation in Indonesia means discussing the ripple down effect of globalization, particularly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in America.The attack has sent the world airline industry into the doldrums.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Controversial police bill
Controversial police billFrom NeracaIn the end, the House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to delay the enactment of the bill on the National Police. The reason is that the bill has received a lot of criticism. It's very strange, considering that the bill has been discussed for ten months.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Woman found dead
Woman found dead PEKANBARU, Riau: A female employee of a pulp and paper factory, PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), was found dead in her room at the company's dormitory here on Thursday morning.Police said that the death of Evi, 22, was discovered when a relative named Joni, 30, came to...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Foreign ships operating in Bengkulu
Foreign ships operating in Bengkulu BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Six Thai fishing vessels have been operating in Mukuo-Muko Utara waters off North Bengkulu regency.Reports say that the Thai fishermen were choosy about the fish they caught."They catch only expensive fish.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
ITB to elect new rector on Monday
ITB to elect new rector on MondayYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Following a three-month selection period involving 200 nominees, the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) was scheduled to elect one of three favored candidates for the institute's top position on Monday, to replace...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
JP/18/moneymatter
JP/18/moneymatterGlobal economic growth is likely to bounce back by mid-2002 after the September 11 attacks pushed the United States into the arms of recession and slashed demand in other countries, the OECD's chief said on Friday.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta:Exhibitions * Graphic and Installation, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), until Oct. 31. * Fine Art by Kelompok Greget 95, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur (phone: 0274-561914), Oct. 28 to Nov. 2.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyers
Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyersAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta is far from being a convenient place to shop. There is no proper ventilation and no air conditioners, while the shops are small and cramped and passageways are too...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Singapore slump deepens
Singapore slump deepensReuters, Singapore Singapore's manufacturers are suffering their worst crunch in history, with output in September feeling fallout from the U.S. attacks and compounding the woes of an economy in the depths of recession.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Indonesian television stations gear up for Ramadhan
Indonesian television stations gear up for RamadhanLuas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta The Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has always been a feast for television stations in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Patience has its limits
Patience has its limitsFrom KompasI am a teacher in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta and was transferred from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara in June 2000. I was only paid my salary until April 2001 so I asked the relevant authorities at the office of the National Education Department in Sleman regency and at...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
JP/4/GRACE
JP/4/GRACEGrace Emilia The Jakarta Post Contributor JakartaTravel downfall: Big players suffer most Talking about the hotel market situation in Indonesia means discussing the ripple down effect of globalization, particularly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in America.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Security issues top ASEAN talks
Security issues top ASEAN talks MALAYSIA: Security issues dominated a meeting of Southeast Asian transport ministers in the wake of the terror attacks on the United States, an official in Kuala Lumpur said on Friday.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Singapore's ruling party ushers in new guard
Singapore's ruling party ushers in new guardAmy Tan, Reuters, Singapore Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP), in power for more than 36 years, has begun to reshape its leadership and bring in new blood from previously untapped areas to tackle a more uncertain future.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
1. Air (1x30)
1. Air (1x30) Govt told to monitor airline price war 2. Sjahri Loan utilization by real sector low: BI 3. Belum (4x9) Japan approves policy package as economy slides 4. Paris (4x15) Government expects tough talks at next Paris Club creditors meeting 5.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
1. HIDAYAT
1. HIDAYAT 2 X 18 48pt Bodoni Learning lessons from IBRA's asset salesAsset sales are good things, learn from these deals Hidayat Jati Business Researcher Jakarta
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Komnas replaces secretary general
Komnas replaces secretary general JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) named Gembong Prijono as its new secretary general replacing Asmara Nababan.Gembong, who is secretary general at the ministry of resettlement and regional infrastructure, passed the screening process...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Cemex agrees to delay Gresik purchase
Cemex agrees to delay Gresik purchaseBerni K. Moestafa and Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Padang Mexican-based cement giant Cemex SA de CV said on Friday that it accepted the Indonesian government's decision to extend a deadline for the sale of a 51 percent stake in state-owned cement company...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on Wednesday
AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on WednesdayThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Attorney General's Office on Friday issued summonses for House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung and former military chief Gen.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Flooding in Jakarta inavoidable: City official
Flooding in Jakarta inavoidable: City officialAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta cannot avoid being flooded as 40 percent of the city is on low-lying land, a senior official of the city administration said here on Friday.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Royal family members vie for deputy governor post
Royal family members vie for deputy governor postAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Competition between two candidates for the position of deputy governor, both from the Paku Alam royal family, has reached an alarming level, with their supporters taking to the streets and putting...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Singapore, Japan sign MOUs
Singapore, Japan sign MOUs Singapore and Japan signed two deals Friday agreeing to study ways their nations can jointly explore business opportunities in India, China and Southeast Asia.The memoranda of understanding, or MOUs, were signed in Singapore by officials from the Japan External Trade...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Illegal mining threatens international tin market
Illegal mining threatens international tin market Thirty thousand freelance tin miners have taken over a mineral-rich island in Indonesia and are threatening an environmental crisis while seriously damaging the commercial tin market, the world's largest tin producer warned last Thursday.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
VP urges OIC to be firmer on U.S. strikes
VP urges OIC to be firmer on U.S. strikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz called on the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) on Friday to pressure the United States and its allies to end their military operations in Afghanistan before the fasting month of Ramadhan begins...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Rescue team unaware of sinking
Rescue team unaware of sinkingTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When news about a boat packed with 418 Middle Eastern asylum seekers sank last week, there was no word on what Search and Rescue teams were doing.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan
Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan============== Luas Samudera Contributor Jakarta ------------- The Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has always been a feast for television stations in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Decree on ethics in govt to help combat corruption
Decree on ethics in govt to help combat corruptionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corrupt officials may suffer some sleepless nights after the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) winds up its 10-day Annual Session on Nov. 10.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Revision of regional autonomy goes on: Hari
Revision of regional autonomy goes on: HariTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Lt. Gen. Hari Sabarno asserted on Friday that the government would continue revising the law on regional autonomy, despite objection from regents and other representatives of regional...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Flood victims lack food, medicines
Flood victims lack food, medicinesAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post Banyumas "Pak (Dad) ... I'm starving, give me something to eat," five- year-old Darno whimpered. Raising his voice, Darno repeated his request several times, but his father, Kartanom, remained silent.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyers
Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyersAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta is far from being a convenient place to shop. There is no proper ventilation and no air conditioners, while the shops are small and cramped and passageways are too...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
JP/ /
JP/ / The number of workers of South Sumatra-based state fertilizer firm PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri) willing to participate in the company's early retirement program hit 1,800, compared with the initial target of 1,600, company president Zainal Soedjais told The Jakarta Post in the province's...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Police should be firm in carrying out duties: President
Police should be firm in carrying out duties: PresidentFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered the National Police on Friday to be firm in carrying out their duties in maintaining law and order in the country."Be firm, do your duty without hesitation .
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on Wednesday
AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on WednesdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office on Friday issued summonses for House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung and former military chief Gen.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
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Terrorism could reverse gains from globalization 2. Stock ( 1 x 21 ) Asian stocks climb, helped by W.Street JP/ Most Asian stocks climb 3. Oil ( 2 x 20 ) Oil prices tick up, hope for OPEC cutback 4. Air ( 2 x 20 )JP/17/Air ASEAN to rationalize airline routes: official 5.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Telephone rates
Telephone rates shouldn't go upFrom Forum Keadilan The delay in discussions at the House of Representatives (DPR) on the increase of telephone rates is understandable, due to the lack of transparency in the calculation of such an increase, as presented by PT Telkom.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Government against ethnic discrimination in workplace
Government against ethnic discrimination in workplaceTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is strongly against any ethnic discrimination in the workplace as it is not in line with existing labor laws, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
President asks for reform on forest management
President asks for reform on forest managementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri insisted on Thursday that Indonesian forestry officials and management must reform the entire industry to save the rapidly dwindling forests.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Flash flooding paralyzes southern railway networks
Flash flooding paralyzes southern railway networksYuli Tri Suwarni and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Purwokerto The southern railway services linking Jakarta and other cities in West, Central and East Java provinces via Cilacap (Central Java) were still paralyzed on Thursday, forcing all...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Allocate island for immigrants: Expert
Allocate island for immigrants: ExpertBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should allocate one of its islands to accommodate the influx of immigrants, but it should also seek a special agreement to ensure that the international community will take care of the asylum seekers,...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
River transportation abandoned
River transportation abandoned MARTAPURA, South Kalimantan: Residents of Mekar Sari village, Kertak Hanyar district, Banjar regency have gradually moved over to using ground transportation, rather than boats.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Central Java plans flood control project
Central Java plans flood control projectThe Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java As floods worsened in a number of regencies in the southwest part of Central Java, the provincial administration planned to launch a multi-billion rupiah flood control project.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
ASEAN members mull anti-terrorism steps
ASEAN members mull anti-terrorism stepsJim Gomez, Associated Press, Manila Countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are considering a number of steps, including convening a powerful meeting, to discuss ways to jointly deal with "the scourge of terrorism," according to a draft...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
PLN to pay US$69m to Paiton Energy
PLN to pay US$69m to Paiton EnergyDow Jones, Singapore State power company PT PLN has signed an interim agreement to make three fixed monthly payments totaling US$69 million in the fourth quarter to independent power producer PT Paiton Energy.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Susanto takes charge at world chess event
Susanto takes charge at world chess eventMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Susanto Megaranto of Indonesia pulled clear on top of the standings in the U-14 category of the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain, after scoring his fourth win in as many games on Wednesday.