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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Indonesia-Australia ties after the fray

Indonesia-Australia ties after the frayBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): Relations between Australia and Indonesia plunged after the East Timorese atrocities caused by the prointegration militia and supported by elements of the Indonesian Military.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Bhinneka threatens to disband because of unfair treatment

Bhinneka threatens to disband because of unfair treatment JAKARTA (JP): Surakarta-based Bhinneka Sritex put more pressure on the Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi) on Wednesday by declaring it would disband due to unfair treatment.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/NGOs raise red flag over govt plan to lease islets

NGOs raise red flag over govt plan to lease islets JAKARTA (JP): Several non-governmental organizations panned on Wednesday the government's plan to lease thousands of uninhabited islets to foreign investors.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Five countries in hunt for Thomas Cup

Five countries in hunt for Thomas CupBy Primastuti Handayani KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The Thomas and Uber Cups are not merely badminton's premier men's and women's team events, but also symbolize which countries are literally calling the shots in the sport.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Jewel of the World: A Night in Bali

Jewel of the World: A Night in Bali SAN FRANCISCO (JP): The beautiful oleg tambulilingan and dynamic kecak traditional Balinese dances will be performed by 70 dancers and musicians at the prestigious Japan Theater in Los Angeles on May 20 and the Herbst Theater in San Francisco on May 27.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/SIA offers scholarships

SIA offers scholarships DENPASAR, Bali: Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its partners, nine travel agents and 11 cargo agents, are offering scholarships for local well-performing high school students.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Soeharto's legislation needs total scrutiny

Soeharto's legislation needs total scrutiny Despite widespread criticism, especially from Muslim-based politicians, President Abdurrahman Wahid is unrelenting in his stance on the need to revoke a 1966 decree of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly banning communism. Political analyst J.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/IBRA sets BCA share price at Rp 1,400

IBRA sets BCA share price at Rp 1,400 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has announced it will sell Bank Central Asia (BCA) shares at Rp 1,400 (17.5 U.S. cents).IBRA chairman Cacuk Sudarijanto said the agency planned to sell 22.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/RI girls tennis team beats Malaysia 3-0

RI girls tennis team beats Malaysia 3-0 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian girls' team of Angelique Widjaja, Novianti and Diana Nur Fatimah outclassed Malaysian team 3-0 in the group one match of the qualifying round in the Asia/Oceania zone of the NEC World Youth Cup on Wednesday.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Dutch MPs confirm their noninterference policy

Dutch MPs confirm their noninterference policy JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Visiting members of the Dutch Parliament asserted on Wednesday their country's pledge not to meddle with the long-standing independence movement in the province.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Not much toil and trouble in Balinese take on 'Macbeth'

Not much toil and trouble in Balinese take on 'Macbeth'By I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Imagine Shakespeare's Macbeth transplanted from ancient Scotland, wearing an ornate Balinese dance costume and speaking the old Javanese court language of Kawi.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/The problem of private armies

The problem of private armies The raid by members of the Barisan Ansor Serbaguna (Banser) against the Jawa Pos newspaper in Surabaya during the past week has put the spotlight not only on the phenomenon of trial by the masses, it focuses our attention on yet another problem: that of civilians ...
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Improving plight of poor children

Improving plight of poor children The article Poverty alleviation program helps the poorest of the poor in The Jakarta Post on May 4, 2000, while drawing public attention to the little-known fact that there is abject poverty in Bali, does unfortunately contain many errors, which I must clarify ...
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Journalistic code of ethics

Journalistic code of ethics In your May 9, 2000, edition it was reported that on May 8, 2000, Governor Sutiyoso inspected defiant parking lot operators.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Indorayon to resume pulp production

Indorayon to resume pulp production JAKARTA (JP): The Cabinet decided on Wednesday to allow PT Inti Indorayon Utama in North Sumatra to resume its pulp production but ordered the publicly-listed company to permanently shut down its rayon-making unit for environmental reasons.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Govt hikes duty stamps by 300 percent effective from this month

Govt hikes duty stamps by 300 percent effective from this month JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Wednesday a 300 percent hike in duty stamps to Rp 3,000 and Rp 6,000 from Rp 1,000 and Rp 2,000 starting this month.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Workers insist on staying overnight at DPR building

Workers insist on staying overnight at DPR building JAKARTA (JP): Former workers of PT Kong Tai Indonesia said on Wednesday they would continue staying at the legislative building in Central Jakarta until the management of the Reebok shoes producer met their demand for proper severance payment.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Democracy demands political maturity

Democracy demands political maturityBy Cornelis Lay This is the second of two articles based on a paper presented at a conference on Europe, East Timor and Indonesia in Bogor on May 2, 2000.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Fire razes Ajibarang market

Fire razes Ajibarang market PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Hundreds of traders lost their sources of income after a fire razed about 900 kiosks at Ajibarang market here early on Wednesday.Tito, a supervisor at the company which operates the market, said the cause of the fire remained unknown.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition, Seni Lukis Kaca Nagasepaka, Buleleng, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until May 23. * Painting Exhibition at Seniwati Showspace, Jl Raya Ubud, until May 31.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Waterfall named after ex-minister

Waterfall named after ex-minister JAMBI, Jambi: So proud are the people here of former minister of tourism, art and culture Marzuki Usman, that they have named a waterfall after him.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Conoco builds offshore gas production unit

Conoco builds offshore gas production unit JAKARTA (JP): When Conoco needed flexibility to move fast to develop several large natural gas discoveries in the West Natuna Sea, it developed a completely new technology that provides considerable operational efficiencies and cost savings.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Why not apply the law?

Why not apply the law? If a newspaper makes an error in its reporting relative to people or agencies, the injured party should sue the newspaper or use the right to respond to the allegations.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Tee Box Cafe, Millenia Boutique sealed

Tee Box Cafe, Millenia Boutique sealed JAKARTA (JP): Accompanied by local police, officials from the South Jakarta mayoralty office sealed off on Thursday two residential houses used for commercial activities in the upmarket Kebayoran Baru area.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/RP hostage crisis

RP hostage crisis Entering its third week, the hostage crisis in the southern Philippines is not showing any signs of coming to an end. Far from it in fact: the abductors reportedly tried to break through the Philippine military cordon recently, using their captives as human shields.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Excelcom fixes network

Excelcom fixes network JAKARTA (JP): Mobile telecoms operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama said on Wednesday it had repaired its telecommunications network to prevent bad connections from recurring in the future.The company's general manager of engineering, M.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Local banks report better performance

Local banks report better performance JAKARTA (JP): The condition of Indonesia's banking industry continues to improve, with most banks reporting better performances in March, according to Bank Indonesia.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/IBF applies new rules on final four round

IBF applies new rules on final four round KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) made a crucial decision on Wednesday to change its rule about the playing of matches after a team has attained an unbeatable lead in a best-of-five tie.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Five prosecutors under investigation

Five prosecutors under investigation JAKARTA (JP): In another blow to the Indonesian justice system, the Attorney General's Office admitted on Wednesday that five state prosecutors are suspected of taking a Rp 12 billion bribe to conceal evidence.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/RI forex reserves fall

RI forex reserves fall JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's net foreign exchange reserves fell US$3.5 million to $18.26 billion in the week ending on May 5, from $18.27 billion the previous week.Bank Indonesia said on Tuesday the drop was due to debt repayments to foreign creditors.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Sander's photos capture German people, society

Sander's photos capture German people, societyBy Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): When photographer August Sander died in 1964, he left behind thousands of priceless photographs. His works have become "social documents", precious not only as pieces of art but also as anthropological studies.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Private parking operators's plan to file lawsuit impresses no one

Private parking operators's plan to file lawsuit impresses no one JAKARTA (JP): People queued up on Wednesday to criticize a plan by private parking operators to file a lawsuit against the city administration over parking fees, saying it was groundless.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Court cancels land seizure over technicality

Court cancels land seizure over technicality JAKARTA (JP): Karawang District Court canceled on Wednesday its plan to seize a 237.5 hectare plot of land currently occupied by national car producer PT Timor Putra Nasional (TPN) in Cikampek, some 90 kilometers east of here, over a legal technicality.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Indonesia asks China to help ailing IPTN and buy LNG

Indonesia asks China to help ailing IPTN and buy LNG BEIJING (JP): Indonesia has asked China to help its ailing national aircraft manufacturer, IPTN, through a joint investment, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab said here on Tuesday.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Ruling on imports of used machines queried

Ruling on imports of used machines queried JAKARTA (JP): Local heavy equipment manufacturers called on the government here on Wednesday to review its recent move allowing local companies to import used machines, machine tools and capital goods.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Man shot by gang of thieves in Bogor

Man shot by gang of thieves in Bogor BOGOR (JP): A 48-year-old man named Iyung Suherman suffered gun shot wounds to his feet when an armed gang tried to ransack his car repair shop on Jl. Roda in Babakan Pasar subdistrict, Central Bogor, late on Tuesday.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/PDI Perjuangan warns Gus Dur over delegitimation

PDI Perjuangan warns Gus Dur over delegitimation JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid's controversial leadership style is causing consternation in political circles with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) on Wednesday warning of delegitimation if the president does not curb ...
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Lintasarta launches online payment gateway

Lintasarta launches online payment gateway JAKARTA (JP): Data communications provider PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta launched on Wednesday a new on-line payment gateway offering authorized real time payment service amid the lack of trust on virtual transaction security from many local net users.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Police question seven over killing of young woman

Police question seven over killing of young woman JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives are questioning seven people as witnesses in connection with the murder and possible rape of a young woman whose body was found in her rented room at Wisma Kos Super Ambassador on Jl.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/GM Sadvakasov takes lead in JAPFA Open

GM Sadvakasov takes lead in JAPFA Open JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Darmen Sadvakasov of Kazakhstan became the only player to stay on top with 7 match points (MP) at the JAPFA International Open 2000 at the Grand Bali Beach hotel, Sanur, Bali, on Wednesday.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 10, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Garment workers demand pay hike

Garment workers demand pay hike SEMARANG (JP): About 1,000 garment workers from Ungaran regency marched to the Central Java provincial legislative council on Wednesday, only to hear from the legislators they could not offer them much help.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Legislators mixed on abolition of civilian guards

Legislators mixed on abolition of civilian guards JAKARTA (JP): Mixed responses greeted on Wednesday the idea to abolish civilian guards affiliated to political parties and mass organizations.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Past abuses of the military being stamped out: Juwono

Past abuses of the military being stamped out: Juwono JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono said on Wednesday that abuses by the military were slowly being stamped out, but warned that such efforts would take time.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Pupuk Kaltim and Indo Farma seen as first IPO candidates

Pupuk Kaltim and Indo Farma seen as first IPO candidatesBy Reiner S SANUR, Bali (JP): The government expects to be able to start selling state fertilizer firm PT Pupuk Kaltim and pharmaceutical company PT Indo Farma late in July or August.
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The End Of The Affair 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Scream 3 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Romeo Must Die 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Bachelor 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Whole Nine Yards ...
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Thu, 11 May 2000

JP/Workers demand salary increase

Workers demand salary increase JAKARTA (JP): Some 700 workers from four different companies protested in the House of Representatives (DPR) compound on Wednesday, demanding their employers raise their salaries by up to 150 percent.
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