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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Miss Congeniality 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 That Girl From Rio 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Mexican 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Replicant 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Exit Wounds ...

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Six more players cover up ages

Six more players cover up ages JAKARTA (JP): Six more players were found falsifying their ages so that they could join Bogasari U-15 league's second round, while three others were undergoing further medical checks to determine their original age, spokesman of the Soccer Association of Indonesia ...

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Mardiana Ika, a driving force behind Bali's fashion world

Mardiana Ika, a driving force behind Bali's fashion world KUTA, Bali (JP): One afternoon in late April in a tranquil cafe on a corner of the busy Kuta street, Mardiana Ika, or Ika, sipped her hot lemon tea and explained her next big project, the Second Bali International Fashion Week, currently ...

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Suriname poet too curious to visit Java

Suriname poet too curious to visit Java JAKARTA (JP): Unlike homecomings for many others, Surianto's first visit to this country was devoid of emotion."I am curious rather than emotional about being here," said the 63-year-old poet who was born of Javanese descent in a village in Suriname.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Shul: Int'l experiment in installation and performance art

Shul: Int'l experiment in installation and performance artBy Jean Couteau DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A challenging art experiment took place in Bali (from April 6 to April 26 at Sika Gallery and April 9 to April 23 at Gallery Sembilan): Shul, an international art event by contemporary installation and ...

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Man injured in aborted theft

Man injured in aborted theft JAKARTA (JP): Iskandar Zulkarnaen, 26, was shot in the leg by two armed men on Wednesday morning after he succeeded in stopping them from taking a neighbor's motorcycle.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/G-15 summit set to clash with House plenary session

G-15 summit set to clash with House plenary session JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to intensively lobby the House of Representatives to avoid a scheduling clash between the House plenary session on the memorandum process and the planned summit of the G-15 which Indonesia is set to host on May ...

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Malay tribal conference planned

Malay tribal conference planned PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: It is expected that Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri will inaugurate the three-day working conference of Malay tribes starting here on May 20, an official said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/'Tugu Tani' a hero statue, not farmers statue: History book

'Tugu Tani' a hero statue, not farmers statue: History book JAKARTA (JP): The construction of the statue of a pair of farmers Tugu Tani which stands at the junction in Kwitang, Central Jakarta was related to Indonesia's claim of West Irian, not the communist movement in the country, a book ...

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Junior WC'ships in S. Africa

Junior WC'ships in S. Africa LONDON (Agencies): The sixth World Badminton Junior Championships for the Bimantara Cups has been awarded to South Africa, the International Badminton Federation (IBF) announced on Tuesday.The singles and team championships - to be held from 25 Oct. to Nov.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/RP-N. Sulawesi sign shipping deal

RP-N. Sulawesi sign shipping deal MANADO, North Sulawesi: The Philippines' government and North Sulawesi's administration have signed an agreement on shipping channels and the joint production of traditional fishing ships, known as pamboat.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/1 year for illegal turtle dealer

1 year for illegal turtle dealer DENPASAR, Bali: The Denpasar District Court sentenced on Wednesday a 46-year-old man to one year of imprisonment for illegally trading green turtles (Chelonia mydas).The court also fined Widji Zakaria, alias Wewe, Rp 3 million for the offense.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Compromise or impeachment?

Compromise or impeachment? The headline article in The Jakarta Post of May 3, 2001 cited the President's speech: "The government, in this case, the executive, the legislative and the judicial branches, each has its own business".

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Bogus reporter arrested at DPR

Bogus reporter arrested at DPR JAKARTA (JP): A man posing as a journalist at the House of Representatives was arrested by police and reporters posted at the House after he demanded money from two retired Indonesian Military (TNI) commanders.The man, identified as Sai, asked for donations from Gen.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Ministers to device leadership scheme

Ministers to device leadership scheme JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. indicated on Wednesday that the Cabinet may suggest the revision of a presidential decree on power sharing, issued last year.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Liberian national shot dead

Liberian national shot dead JAKARTA (JP): A Liberian national was shot dead in Pulo Mas in East Jakarta on Wednesday night, police said.Jakarta Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Adang Rochyana identified the victim as Steven Samuel.Samuel was first arrested at Hotel Pardede on Jl.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Six generals deny role in student killings

Six generals deny role in student killings JAKARTA (JP): Six retired Army generals denied responsibility on Wednesday for the mystery surrounding the student killings at Trisakti University and the Semanggi cloverleaf in 1998.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/RI forex reserves rise

RI forex reserves rise JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Thursday that the country's gross foreign exchange reserves in the week ending on May 4 rose by US$144.1 million to $28.86 billion compared with $28.71 billion in the previous week.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Save our democracy

Save our democracy President Abdurrahman Wahid's threat to dissolve the House of Representatives is not without precedent in modern Indonesian history. Whenever Abdurrahman broached the subject, in private rather than in pubic, he referred to Decree No.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Court asked to dismiss bomb suspect charges

Court asked to dismiss bomb suspect charges JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers for bomb suspect Maria Elize Tuwahatu asked the East Jakarta District Court on Wednesday to reject prosecution charges as they were based on the testimony of psychic Agung Yulianto, alias Ki Joko Bodo, whom they labeled a liar.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/More visitors for highland gathering's silver jubilee

More visitors for highland gathering's silver jubilee JAKARTA (JP): The capital will again witness the famous Scottish summer fiesta that is the Jakarta Highland Gathering, which is being held this weekend in the grounds of the Pelita Harapan School in Lippo Karawaci.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/IBRA offers stake in vinyl companies

IBRA offers stake in vinyl companies JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) initiated on Wednesday the tendering process for all of its shares in Sulfindo Adiusaha, which groups three vinyl companies pledged to the government by the Salim Group as part of its ...

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Four favorites fight to retain top places

Four favorites fight to retain top places JAKARTA (JP): The top four teams going into the eight-day third leg of the 2001 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league starting here on Thursday will face stiff competition in their drive to stay atop the standings.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 9, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Indonesia has special strategy to fight China

Indonesia has special strategy to fight China JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian soccer coach Benny Dolo said he had developed a special strategy for his team's match against China in the 2002 World Cup Asia Zone Group Nine qualifier in Kunming, China, on Sunday.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Rupiah's fall: Who's responsible?

Rupiah's fall: Who's responsible?By Ross H. McLeod CANBERRA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is blamed by many for Indonesia's deteriorating economic performance, which is already significantly worse than was expected when the current budget was formulated.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/FSPC approves IBRA deal with Tirtamas

FSPC approves IBRA deal with Tirtamas JAKARTA (JP): The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) announced that it had approved the debt restructuring plan of PT Tirtamas Majutama and its subsidiaries.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Gus Dur plans to sue media for spreading lies

Gus Dur plans to sue media for spreading lies JAKARTA (JP): The government is so concerned about the credibility of press coverage of beleaguered President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid that it plans to take legal action against media organizations that spread lies, a presidential lawyer said on ...

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Timah books lower profit

Timah books lower profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed tin mining company PT Timah reported a net profit of Rp 116.4 billion (about US$10.5 million at the current rate) in the first quarter, this year.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/'Kyais' leave Gus Dur's fate in God's hands

'Kyais' leave Gus Dur's fate in God's hands SURABAYA (JP): Religious leaders from the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) remained aloof on Wednesday regarding their support of President Abdurrahman Wahid, saying that the fate of their former chairman should be left in God's hands.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Reebok provides training for aerobics instructors

Reebok provides training for aerobics instructors JAKARTA (JP): Sports equipment manufacturer Reebok once again demonstrated its commitment to developing the fitness industry in Indonesia by providing equipment and training for fitness instructors.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Rupiah rate May 9

Rupiah rate May 9 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,445.00 11,445.00 10,890.00 11,000.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Indonesian politics: The unending soap opera

Indonesian politics: The unending soap operaBy Sidhesh Kaul JAKARTA (JP): Megawati Soekarnoputri needs to wake up. This brother-sister farce has gone on for too long.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Army urges Gus Dur not to disband DPR

Army urges Gus Dur not to disband DPR JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto warned President Abdurrahman Wahid on Wednesday not to disband the House of Representatives, which over past months has been at loggerheads with the embattled President.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Pertamina may acquire greater stake in Cepu

Pertamina may acquire greater stake in Cepu JAKARTA (JP): American-based oil and gas company ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Indonesia turns down offer to host WBC event

Indonesia turns down offer to host WBC event JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has turned down an offer to host the World Boxing Council (WBC) convention slated to take place in November, saying it would be inappropriate to do so during the fasting month of Ramadhan.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Gus Dur clarifies role in scandals

Gus Dur clarifies role in scandals JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors have questioned President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid about two financial scandals, Attorney General's Office spokesman Muljohardjo said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Ja'far demands deployment of militias in Ambon

Ja'far demands deployment of militias in Ambon JAKARTA (JP): Members of Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamma'ah said on Wednesday that their detained commander, Ja'far Umar Thalib, had instructed the deployment of 100 reinforcements from the Muslim militia group to the Maluku capital of Ambon.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting by Seniwati Sanggar Muda, Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975485), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 30.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Buari wins JJGF Open Golf Championship pro-am opener

Buari wins JJGF Open Golf Championship pro-am opener JAKARTA (JP): The first JJGF Open Golf Championship winner, Buari, made a good start for the fifth tournament by winning the pro-am opener, stroking four-under-par 68 at the Jagorawi new course on Wednesday.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Rubber association predicts 5% growth in production

Rubber association predicts 5% growth in production JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Rubber Producers (Gapkindo) predicts the country's rubber production will grow by 5 percent this year to 1.83 million tons from 1.75 million tons last year thanks to the harvest of new trees.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Refugees welcome back in E. Timor

Refugees welcome back in E. Timor I write in response to the article in your newspaper entitled More E. Timorese return to RI over fears of violence on April 30, 2001.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Sculptors join appeal to defend statue of farmers

Sculptors join appeal to defend statue of farmers JAKARTA (JP): Two noted sculptors urged people, including the Betawi people (native Jakartans), on Wednesday not to destroy the farmer's statue (Tugu Tani) because of its artistic and diplomatic value.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/New Chief Justice vows to clean up Supreme Court

New Chief Justice vows to clean up Supreme Court JAKARTA (JP): New Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan pledged on Wednesday to clean up the notoriously corrupt judiciary, promising to investigate bribery allegations that have been leveled against at least 50 justices and judges.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 9:15 Documentary 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Telkom, Indosat shareholders meetings to go on

Telkom, Indosat shareholders meetings to go on JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed telecommunications companies PT Telkom and PT Indosat will go ahead with their plans to hold shareholders meetings on Thursday despite the call from the House of Representatives to postpone the meetings.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Government plans 30% hike in fuel prices this year

Government plans 30% hike in fuel prices this year JAKARTA (JP): The government may be forced to raise fuel prices by an average 30 percent this year in a bid to help maintain the 2001 state budget deficit at a safe level, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Taufik queries Sudirman Cup simulation plan

Taufik queries Sudirman Cup simulation plan JAKARTA (JP): World number two Taufik Hidayat questioned on Wednesday the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI)'s scheduling of a Sudirman Cup simulation on Friday, saying it was too close to the just-concluded Asia Cup.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/Leadership change 'not the answer to economic woes'

Leadership change 'not the answer to economic woes' JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli asserted on Wednesday that a change in national leadership was not the answer to the country's economic problems because such a change would not secure "minimum political stability.

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Thu, 10 May 2001

JP/East Timor refugees must decide fate in June

East Timor refugees must decide fate in June JAKARTA (JP): A total of 112,243 East Timor refugees living in camps across East Nusa Tenggara will have to decide after June 6 whether or not they wish to remain in Indonesia or return to their homeland.

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