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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/How much TV is too much for kids?

How much TV is too much for kids?Donya Betancourt, Pediatrician, drdonya@hotmail.com How many hours each weekday does the average child in Asia watch television? We will probably never know the correct answer.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Hamzah leaves for Middle East

Hamzah leaves for Middle East JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz embarked on Tuesday evening on a nine-day overseas trip to five Middle East countries, where he is seeking more cooperation in oil industries between Indonesia and these nations.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Reforestation program off target

Reforestation program off targetMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has already conceded that its 2003 reforestation target is unlikely to be met, even before the program has been launched.Forestry Minister M.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Nusantara Challenge offroad goes to Bali

Nusantara Challenge offroad goes to BaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Registration is open for the Nusantara Challenge, which is the third off-road event to be staged by the Cheetah Off-Road Club.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Citanduy excavation project postponed

Citanduy excavation project postponed JAKARTA: State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim announced on Tuesday the postponement of a project to excavate the Citanduy River following a dispute between residents in the area.He said he issued ministerial decree No.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Embattled PKB faces another crisis

Embattled PKB faces another crisis KEDIRI, East Java: As many as 54 clerics from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) have demanded the central board of the National Awakening Party (PKB) annul its recent decision to dismiss Syaifullah Yusuf as the party's general secretary.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Only 94 candidates return DPD forms

Only 94 candidates return DPD formsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to extend the registration period for Jakarta's Regional Representative Council (DPD) due to a shortfall in the number of contestants.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/'Regional autonomy on the wrong track'

'Regional autonomy on the wrong track'Sari P. Setiogi and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The implementation of regional autonomy has turned both provincial and regental legislatures into oligarchic entities eager to fight for their own interests, a survey says.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/JP/13/Merpat

JP/13/MerpatGovt to privatize Merpati in Q1 next year The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government plans to privatize state-owned Merpati Nusantara next year to raise money to bail out the ailing airline.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Indofarma to stay in the red this year

Indofarma to stay in the red this yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma said on Tuesday that it will remain in the red this year as it strives to restructure its business and sales strategy, which are considered uncompetitive.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/JP/13/BPS

JP/13/BPSBPS sees inflation at 5-6%The Jakarta Post JakartaThe economy is likely to enjoy a much lower inflation this year of around 5-6 percent, according to head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Soedarti Surbakti.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/NGO worried abouth legal loopholes in Priok case

NGO worried abouth legal loopholes in Priok caseTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prosecution of those alleged to have taken part in the massacre of at least 33 people by the Indonesian Military in Tanjung Priok in 1984 would be hampered by a lack of clear guidelines, a human ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Govt's second bonds issue fails to reach target

Govt's second bonds issue fails to reach targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's second bonds issue on Tuesday turned out to be somewhat a failure, as demand from investors was insufficient, forcing the government to cut the size of the issue.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/KPU defends seat allocations

KPU defends seat allocations JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) defended on Tuesday its allocation of legislative seats for provinces, saying the decisions were in line with the elections law.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/KPC declares force majeure due to strike

KPC declares force majeure due to strikeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) declared force majeure on overdue shipments to a number of its customers in response to a worker strike that has entered its second week.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/JP/13/Merpat

JP/13/MerpatGovt to privatize Merpati in Q1 next year The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government plans to privatize state-owned Merpati Nusantara next year to raise money to bail out the ailing airline.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Bush administration policies threat to the U.S., the world

Bush administration policies threat to the U.S., the worldJoseph E. Stiglitz, Professor of Economics, Columbia University, Project Syndicate In 2001, President George W. Bush misled the American people.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Officials turn a blind eye to smuggling

Officials turn a blind eye to smugglingApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra Smuggling has persisted in a seemingly unchecked manner at perhaps 15 small seaports in North Sumatra province despite the presence of security forces, according to some officials and residents.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/A chance at Cancun to make trade democratic

A chance at Cancun to make trade democraticYanuar Nugroho, Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Sumiah, 26, hails from Mojokerto, East Java.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/High stakes in Cancun

High stakes in Cancun There is much at stake for the global economy in the World Trade Organization ministerial conference opening today in Cancun, Mexico, as this meeting will decide on whether the Doha Development Agenda launched during the new trade round in the Qatar capital in November, ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Cricket

Cricket Sunday's matches of the Jakarta Cricket LeaguesISCI bt Ceylon 141/all out - 101/all out Perkasa bt Indorama 167/8wickets - 166/all ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Police hunt Thai woman's kidnapper

Police hunt Thai woman's kidnapper TANGERANG: Tangerang Police are tracking down a taxi driver who abducted Chanita Watcharapian, a 34-year-old Thai woman, who arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Minister discusses revised terror law

Minister discusses revised terror law JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Tuesday the revised antiterrorism law would not allow intelligence officers to arrest or investigate suspects.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Bandung gets new mayor

Bandung gets new mayor BANDUNG: Bandung City's legislative council elected on Tuesday bureaucrat Dada Rosada as the new mayor of Bandung, West Java, for a five-year term.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Police call for close watch on Net surfers

Police call for close watch on Net surfersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Police has called on Internet kiosk (warnet) owners to keep a better record on people, especially unfamiliar ones, using their services, as a part of preventive efforts to help wipe out terrorism in the ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/BPS sees inflation at 5-6%

BPS sees inflation at 5-6%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy is likely to enjoy a much lower inflation this year of around 5-6 percent, according to head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Soedarti Surbakti.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/JP/8/G00

JP/8/G00Homeless 'Jane Doe' found dead BEKASI: An unidentified homeless woman was found dead on Tuesday inside a tent next to the Citra Grand business complex in Jatisampurna, Pondok Gede, Bekasi.No indications of physical assault or abuse were found on the 30-year-old woman's body.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Water resource bill needs examining

Water resource bill needs examiningKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists urged lawmakers on Tuesday to revise some articles in the water resource bill before bringing it to a House plenary meeting for endorsement, in order to avoid conflict in the community.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/JP/13/Merpat

JP/13/MerpatGovt to privatize Merpati in Q1 next year The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government plans to privatize state-owned Merpati Nusantara next year to raise money to bail out the ailing airline.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, September 10, 2003

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, September 10, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts, Taman Budaya Surabaya, Jl. Gentengkali 85 Surabaya (Tel. 031-5342128), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 10 - 17. * Posters Water for Water, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), Sept. 11 - 20.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Bali bombing suspect displays no fear of death sentence

Bali bombing suspect displays no fear of death sentenceWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali On the eve of his judgment day, Abdul Aziz alias Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind and field coordinator of last October's Bali bombings, said on Tuesday that he was not afraid of ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/BP Migas inks initial deal with Sempra Energy

BP Migas inks initial deal with Sempra EnergyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Upstream Oil and Gas Authority, BP Migas, has signed an initial agreement with U.S. Sempra Energy to supply up to 10 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per annum, in a bid to tap the lucrative U.S.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Officials fired for 'love affairs'

Officials fired for 'love affairs' BANYUWANGI, East Java: As many as 48 civil servants in Banyuwangi regency, East Java, had been fired for disciplinary offenses, officials said.Fifty others were demoted and had suffered financial penalties, Banyuwangi state personnel agency head Suryanto said.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Fire destroys houses

Fire destroys houses JAKARTA: Fire swept through dozens of houses in the densely- populated area of Kapuk, West Jakarta, early on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of people homeless.At least 12 fire trucks were employed to put out the blaze, spokesman for the West Jakarta Fire Department, Suhartono said.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Padang's new management gears up towards spin-off

Padang's new management gears up towards spin-offThe Jakarta Post, Padang/Jakarta The new president director of West Sumatra-based cement maker Semen Padang reiterated on Tuesday his commitment to the spin-off of Padang from its parent company Semen Gresik, saying preparations for the spin-off ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Ba'asyir gets drug conviction for a day

Ba'asyir gets drug conviction for a dayTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If it wasn't for the sharp eyes of a clerk at the Jakarta High Court, cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir might have a new record: a drug conviction.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/School certificate legalization

School certificate legalization I have seen the photocopies of Leaving Certificates (STTB) of Indonesian high school kids that had to be legalized by the Ministry of National Education for authenticity.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Marriott bombing suspects well-versed in JI doctrine

Marriott bombing suspects well-versed in JI doctrineDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police revealed on Tuesday that all arrested suspects in the Aug.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/JP/13/BPS

JP/13/BPSBPS sees inflation at 5-6%The Jakarta Post JakartaThe economy is likely to enjoy a much lower inflation this year of around 5-6 percent, according to head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Soedarti Surbakti.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Prakosa targets Singapore, Malaysia to curb log smuggling

Prakosa targets Singapore, Malaysia to curb log smugglingRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angered by reports that Singapore, Malaysia and China have been collecting illegal logs from Indonesia, Minister of Forestry M.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Govt to revamp visa policy again

Govt to revamp visa policy againA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following massive protests from the local tourist industry, the Indonesian government says it is considering granting 23 countries, including the United States, Japan and Australia, with a visa-on-arrival facility.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Indofarma to stay in the red this year: CEO

Indofarma to stay in the red this year: CEORendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma said on Tuesday that it will remain in the red this year as it strives to restructure its business and sales strategy, which are considered uncompetitive.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/HMI to hold congress in Semarang

HMI to hold congress in Semarang SEMARANG: The Association of Islamic Students (HMI) will hold its 14th congress between Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 here, aimed at reviewing its statute and electing its chairman for the 2003-2005 period.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/JP/8/G-GEE

JP/8/G-GEEHomeless 'Jane Doe' found dead BEKASI: An unidentified homeless woman was found dead on Tuesday inside a tent next to the Citra Grand business complex in Jatisampurna, Pondok Gede, Bekasi. No indications of physical assault or abuse were found on the 30-year-old woman's body.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/'Terrorists' accounts frozen'

'Terrorists' accounts frozen'Fabiola Desy Unidjajaand A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has begun identifying the bank accounts of seven Indonesian terrorist suspects who are likely to be listed with the United Nations (UN) Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC).

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/JP/13/Merpat

JP/13/MerpatGovt to privatize Merpati in Q1 next year The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government plans to privatize state-owned Merpati Nusantara next year to raise money to bail out the ailing airline.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/'How did this happen in a school for future leaders?'

'How did this happen in a school for future leaders?'Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java "I'm going back to the lion's den," is not the usual farewell phrase from a son returning to school after a short break at home, but those were Wahyu Hidayat's last words spoken face to face ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Komnas HAM launches probe into rights abuses in Papua

Komnas HAM launches probe into rights abuses in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua A seven-member team from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has begun to investigate allegations of human rights abuses in the province of Papua.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/ASEAN tackle issue of migrant workers

ASEAN tackle issue of migrant workersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawmakers from ASEAN countries shared views on Tuesday on the need to accord better treatment to migrant workers by drafting a resolution consisting of standard rights for workers to ensure their safety while on duty ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/LIPI researchers reluctant to return home

LIPI researchers reluctant to return homeSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dedicating your life to science in Indonesia, particularly for a government institution, remains a difficult choice.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Djarum to invest in hotels

Djarum to invest in hotels Ferdinand Nainggolan, a deputy at the Office of State Minister of State Enterprises, said that the government was considering a proposal from PT Djarum, Indonesia's second largest cigarette producer, to jointly manage two ailing state-owned hotels: Hotel Indonesia and ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Poverty is indeed frightening

Poverty is indeed frightening How pathetic it is to see the people who live along the streets between the cities of Semarang and Kudus in Central Java!Lying along the streets is a river that is nearly dry.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Student nabbed for dealing drugs

Student nabbed for dealing drugs TANGERANG: Police arrested a private university student at a food stall near Cisauk railway station, Cisauk district, Tangerang regency on Monday evening for supplying senior high school students in the district with marijuana.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Schwarzenegger and debates

Schwarzenegger and debates Arnold Schwarzenegger campaigns for governor as an outsider, but he's acting like just another business-as-usual poll by refusing to enter more than one debate or candidate forum before the Oct. 7 election to recall Gov. Gray Davis.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/The Jakarta Post

The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Upstream Oil and Gas Authority, BP Migas, has signed an initial agreement with U.S. Sempra Energy to supply up to 10 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per annum, in a bid to tap the lucrative U.S. market, a senior official said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Police say rebel killed 3 civilians

Police say rebel killed 3 civilians BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Aceh Police said on Tuesday that they had arrested a suspected rebel, Puji Abdullah, 21, who had confessed to killing a woman and two of her daughters in the war-torn province.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, September 10, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, September 10, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children's Program9:00 Business Magazine10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin12:00 p.m.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Govt to privatize Merpati in Q1 next year

Govt to privatize Merpati in Q1 next yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to privatize state-owned Merpati Nusantara next year to raise money to bail out the ailing airline.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Why moderate Muslims are annoyed with America

Why moderate Muslims are annoyed with AmericaSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta It seems that Americans are wondering why more and more Muslims in Indonesia are getting annoyed with America, including the "moderate" Muslims.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Fusion food that pleases your taste buds

Fusion food that pleases your taste budsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a visit to a foreign country, people like to bring home items including local food or recipes to try to prepare in their own kitchen.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Delayed speech problem or autism?

Delayed speech problem or autism?Dear Dr. Donya, I happened to come across your article Helping kids with delayed speech problems. I have two sons, the first about three-and-a-half years old and the second 26 months old. Our first son has developed physically and mentally very well.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/On terrorism

On terrorism The capture of terrorist leaders does not behead the organization and render it lifeless. Such organizations are Medusa-like. Interrogation of the leadership will not reveal others fully committed to their cause.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/'God knows when a 'bajaj' might veer off-course'

'God knows when a 'bajaj' might veer off-course'The administration has announced that it would issue permits to operate 400 Indonesian-made kancil to replace the Indian-made, three-wheeled bajaj.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/STPDN students lied to investigators: Police

STPDN students lied to investigators: PoliceYuli Tri Suwarni and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta Police investigating the death of a Public Administration Institute (STPDN) student said they would rework the dossiers of key suspects due to suspicions that most witnesses had ...

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/The Jakarta Post

The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Upstream Oil and Gas Authority, BP Migas, has signed an initial agreement with U.S. Sempra Energy to supply up to 10 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per annum, in a bid to tap the lucrative U.S. market, a senior official said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Woman cut into eight separte pieces: Forensic doctors

Woman cut into eight separte pieces: Forensic doctorsTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Two forensic doctors conducted an autopsy on parts of a mutilated body on Tuesday, concluding that the victim died after her throat was slashed.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Low sodium diet to reduce blood pressure

Low sodium diet to reduce blood pressureMelissa Southern Garcia, Dietitian, southerndietitian@yahoo.com My last article discussed the question of sugar and its effects on the body. This week let's look at a similar question often asked by my clients about salt.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Govt to lift Maluku civil emergency

Govt to lift Maluku civil emergencyA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will lift the state of civil emergency that was imposed on Maluku three years ago because of fighting between Muslims and Christians, a minister said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 10 Sep 2003

JP/Mega to push for multilateralism at UN General Assembly

Mega to push for multilateralism at UN General Assembly Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri will remind the world of the dangers of unilateralism when she addresses the United Nations General Assembly annual session on Sept. 23 in New York.

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