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58 articles.
Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Kerry-Edwards ticket

Kerry-Edwards ticket The selection of John Edwards as running mate to U.S. presidential contender John Kerry has sparked a White House contest characterized by dullness.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Rp 350b to be spent on education

Rp 350b to be spent on education PEKANBARU, Riau: Bengkalis regental government has earmarked a staggering Rp 350 billion (US$ 36.8 million) budget this year for education, a top government official said here on Saturday.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Rp 10b vanishes from Donggala budget

Rp 10b vanishes from Donggala budgetRuslan Sangadji, Donggala, Central Sulawesi A top government official here has said that the Donggala Supervisory Board is investigating corruption allegations involving Rp 10 billion (US$1.1 million) that implicate former Donggala regent Nabi Bidja.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Illegal logging

Illegal logging Once again The Jakarta Post has admirably brought to its readers' attention the seriousness of unchecked illegal logging in the country.After eight super years in Indonesia, I am returning home to England with much appreciation for Indonesian culture, customs and manners.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Truck crashes into party, kills 17

Truck crashes into party, kills 17Suherdjoko, Semarang A joyous Sunday afternoon wedding reception turned into a horrifying tragedy after a truck slid backwards down a hill and crashed into the house in Ambarawa, Central Java, where it was being held, killing 17 people and injuring 12 others.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Indonesia to ratify bio-tech protocol

Indonesia to ratify bio-tech protocolKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Farmers in South Sulawesi had to destroy five hectares of cotton plantations in September 2001 after discovering that the genetically modified cotton was not as productive as scientists and businesspeople had claimed.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Poor women household heads struggle to survive

Poor women household heads struggle to surviveYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung, West Java Nani, 25, from Cilandesan village, Subang regency, has lost hope. Her beloved husband, Zidan, has died.Nani is still a month into pregnancy, while her daughter, Fitri, is now three.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/MILO takes part in maintaining Indonesia's badminton supremacy

MILO takes part in maintaining Indonesia's badminton supremacy PT Nestle Indonesia, producer of healthy food drink Nestle MILO, is helping to create young and promising badminton players by sponsoring junior badminton championships.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Bali overrun by domestic tourists

Bali overrun by domestic tourists DENPASAR, Bali: Tourists, mostly Indonesian students and their families, have packed tourist resorts in the resort island of Bali since last month, when this year's holiday season began.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Bringing young players onto the international stage

Bringing young players onto the international stage The Milo Junior Indonesia Open (MJIO) has successfully catapulted many young Indonesian shuttlers into important world badminton championships since it was first held in 2001.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/KPU told to rehire KPPS members

KPU told to rehire KPPS membersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Many members of Polling Station Working Committees (KPPS) intimidated and coerced voters to pick for certain candidates in the country's first ever direct presidential election on July 5, a non-governmental organization says.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Calls rise for Puteh arrest warrant

Calls rise for Puteh arrest warrantTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Two prominent legal experts urged on Sunday the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to issue an arrest warrant against Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh, who had twice ignored the commission's summons.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Indonesia advances to Fed Cup's World Group

Indonesia advances to Fed Cup's World GroupMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Indonesia wrapped up a 4-1 victory in a playoff on Sunday to ensure a place in the 16-nation World Group of the Fed Cup women's team tennis championship.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Indonesia's elections

Indonesia's elections Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy, and yesterday some 140 million people went to the polls in the country's first direct presidential election.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Councillors to summon regent over reclamation

Councillors to summon regent over reclamationMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Tangerang regency councillors will summon Regent Ismet Iskandar and officials from two companies involved in land reclamation projects near Dadap beach in Kosambi district.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Benny Moerdani hospitalized

Benny Moerdani hospitalized JAKARTA: Former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret) L.B. Moerdani, 74, has been hospitalized for heart problems at Gatot Subroto Army hospital since last Thursday.According to an official at the hospital, Benny's condition was deteriorating.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/'RI embassy to Myanmar tapped'

'RI embassy to Myanmar tapped' JAKARTA: Legislator Djoko Susilo said on Sunday that the Indonesian embassy in Yangoon, Myanmar, was bugged by Myanmar's military junta.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/A desert island ?

A desert island ? The year 2004 is a special one for Indonesians as this country has had two national events that will determine its future, notably the legislative election and the country's first- ever direct presidential election. Those elections were held on April 5 and July 5, respectively.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Three die while cleaning well

Three die while cleaning well TANGERANG: Three workers at a chicken slaughterhouse in Suradita village, Cisauk district, Tangerang regency, died after apparently being overcome by poisonous gases in a well.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Despite nasysayers, IT Still breathes fresh air

Despite nasysayers, IT Still breathes fresh airZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta "IT doesn't matter." That is the title of a Harvard Business Review article that spurred a lot of discussion in the industry.It was published more than a year ago.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Fixed-wireless won't slow down GSM

Fixed-wireless won't slow down GSMTony Hotland, Jakarta The rapid expansion of fixed-wireless services will not have any significant impact on the growth of the Global Service for Mobile Communications (GSM) industry, telecommunications players say.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Today's game: Satisfy, delight and surprise

Today's game: Satisfy, delight and surpriseBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia's first-ever presidential election consisted of many elements similar to those used in marketing communications.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Vendors face eviction for busway project

Vendors face eviction for busway project JAKARTA: More than 500 street vendors in Central Jakarta will be evicted to make way for the second and third busway corridors stretching from Pulogadung in East Jakarta to Kalideres in West Jakarta, via the National Monument.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Kite festival colors Jakarta skies

Kite festival colors Jakarta skiesUrip Hudiono, Jakarta A dream-like scene unfolded across an open sky: A yellow goldfish swam past a rainbow-colored phoenix as a man on a bicycle pedaled his way through a line-up of cartoon figures, including Winnie the Pooh and Doraemon.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Doubt lingers on transport council credibility

Doubt lingers on transport council credibilityBambang Nurbianto JakartaUrban planning and transportation experts expressed pessimism over the expected role of the City Transportation Council (DTK) to resolve the city's acute transportation problems because it has no power to intervene in the ...
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Latest features of digital projectors

Latest features of digital projectors Digital projectors can generally be grouped into four categories: Professional presentation, Portable, Home Theater and Fixed. Some of the products that we see on the market do overlap. They can fall into the category of portable or professional presentation.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/The merging of giants

The merging of giantsRodney Louis Vincent, Contributor, Jakarta Draft and Lowe are two companies at large, which over the years, have expanded into markets such as North and South America, Europe, the U.K. and Asia Pacific.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/'Who told them to come anyway?

'Who told them to come anyway? In stark contrast to the modern metropolis, more than 100,000 neglected poor families have made the eroding riverbanks or small spaces beneath overpasses or bridges their home.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Trade policy can help curb terrorism

Trade policy can help curb terrorismEdward Gresser, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Washington Many people believe economic growth, development, and job creation in the Muslim world could help drain support from radical and fundamentalist groups. Few seem willing to do much about it.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Winning customers' hearts through quality services

Winning customers' hearts through quality servicesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Developing excellent service that gives customers real peace of mind is a big challenge for a highly competitive businesses, as such a marketing approach can be counterproductive.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Govt plans to reclaim BNI assets abroad

Govt plans to reclaim BNI assets abroadAbdul Khalik, Jakarta After a fiasco lasting almost seven months, government agencies will soon begin a concerted effort to recover assets of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) amounting to Rp 1.3 trillion (US125 billion), being laundered overseas.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Developer yet to clear way for market

Developer yet to clear way for marketLeony Aurora, Jakarta City developer PT Jakarta Realty confirmed it was in the process of acquiring the necessary permits to build a wholesale shopping center at a site that was formerly part of the Melati dam in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Two murder suspects recaptured

Two murder suspects recapturedFadli, Batam, Riau Islands Two of nine escaped prisoners were recaptured on Saturday after fleeing from a detention center at the Batam District Court on Thursday. One of them was shot in the leg, while the other surrendered to the local prosecutor's office.Comr.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Limited gains for stocks seen this week amid good sentiment

Limited gains for stocks seen this week amid good sentimentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having risen by 2.2 percent last week, the Jakarta stock composite index is likely to extend its upward trend this week amid continuing positive sentiment but at limited range, as the market awaits for new leads.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Public order officers to undergo drugs test

Public order officers to undergo drugs test JAKARTA: Over 500 public order officers in Central Jakarta will be required to take a drug test at City Hall on Tuesday.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Candidates blasted over poor military reform plans

Candidates blasted over poor military reform plansM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Presidential candidates have been criticized for not coming up with viable plans on how to reform the politically powerful Indonesian Military (TNI).
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Doubt surrounds new council

Doubt surrounds new councilBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Urban planning and transportation experts expressed pessimism over the expected role of the City Transportation Council (DTK) to resolve the city's acute transportation problems because it has no power to intervene in the city's policies.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/House agrees to revamp ministries

House agrees to revamp ministriesKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Despite the government's opposition, the House of Representatives' Committee deliberating the cabinet ministry bill has agreed the next cabinet would comprise at least 19 ministries with supporting offices in the regions.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/ITS team wins 6th robot contest

ITS team wins 6th robot contestEvi Mariani, Jakarta The 10th November Institute of Technology Polytechnic (PENS-ITS), Surabaya, won on Sunday its sixth Indonesian Robot Competition at the University of Indonesia in Depok, South Jakarta.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/APP hopes to reach full debt restructuring agreement soon

APP hopes to reach full debt restructuring agreement soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Asia Pulp & Paper Co. (APP) hopes that its recent proposal to the U.S.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Kyoto Protocol back on the boil?

Kyoto Protocol back on the boil? The recent signing by Indonesia of the Kyoto Protocol is an important step forward in exploring new concepts of how the world's energy options can be better managed.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Tourism bouncing back in country: Minister

Tourism bouncing back in country: MinisterSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, Padang, West Sumatra A top government official said on Saturday that tourism in the country had returned to normal after being hit hard by a series of terrorist attacks, including the Bali and Marriott bombings in 2002 and 2003 ...
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Corporate morals needed to fight corruption

Corporate morals needed to fight corruptionMichael L. Tan, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila We often think of corruption in terms of the receiving end, which is, in turn, perceived mainly as sleazy-looking politicians, policemen, and government employees on the take.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Megawati 'neglecting affairs of state'

Megawati 'neglecting affairs of state'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta An expert accused President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her ministers on Sunday of neglecting their state duties over short- termed political gains, saying that many problems needed urgent solutions.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Pertamina to boost unleaded gas supply

Pertamina to boost unleaded gas supplyFitri Wulandari, Jakarta State oil and gas firm Pertamina will be able to supply unleaded gasoline to the entire country in 2006 as part of the implementation of the government's Blue Sky project to scrap leaded gasoline, a company official said over the ...
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Today's game: Satisfy, delight and surprise

Today's game: Satisfy, delight and surpriseBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia's first-ever presidential election consisted of many elements similar to those used in marketing communications.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/New political challenges for U.S. media

New political challenges for U.S. mediaTim Rutten, Los Angeles Times If the American news media are lucky, 2004 will be remembered as the year of living dangerously.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Developer yet to clear way for wholesale center

Developer yet to clear way for wholesale centerLeony Aurora JakartaCity developer PT Jakarta Realty confirmed it was in the process of acquiring the necessary permits to build a wholesale shopping center at a site that was formerly part of the Melati dam in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUSBali overrun by domestic touristsDENPASAR, Bali: Tourists, mostly Indonesian students and their families, have packed tourist resorts in the resort island of Bali since last month, when this year's holiday season began.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Indonesia reaffirms sovereignty over Papua

Indonesia reaffirms sovereignty over PapuaFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Netty Dharma Somba, Jakarta, Jayapura The Indonesian government has brushed aside any questions about the legitimacy of the 1964 UN-sponsored self-determination vote in Papua, saying current standards should not be applied to ...
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Xenophobia, a dangerous road

Xenophobia, a dangerous road The public accusation that foreigners have been meddling in the presidential election, which was widely reported in the Indonesian-language media on Friday, is not substantiated by facts, but has still sparked controversy because it was made by a senior Cabinet ...
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/To vote or not to vote: Turnout in the 204 general elections

To vote or not to vote: Turnout in the 204 general electionsMuhammad Qodari, Jakarta During the presidential election a few days ago, we witnessed something that we had never seen previously.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Local govt to shut cooperatives

Local govt to shut cooperatives KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Southeast Sulawesi provincial government is planning to shut down hundreds of cooperatives in the province due to their lack of activity.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/'Death sentence won't stop drug dealers'

'Death sentence won't stop drug dealers'Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Human rights campaigners have reiterated their call for end to the death penalty, which they say has proven ineffective in deterring drug dealers and is against the basic human right to live.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Young shuttlers to join Milo tournament

Young shuttlers to join Milo tournamentSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 600 promising badminton players from 12 countries are expected to take part in the fourth Milo Junior Indonesia Open that will be held in July in Medan, North Sumatra.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/Women victimized in Aceh

Women victimized in Aceh BANDA ACEH: More than 14,000 Acehnese women have fallen victim to the armed conflict since 2001, Aceh deputy governor Azwar Abubakar said.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/PABBSI names seven lifters for Olympics

PABBSI names seven lifters for OlympicsEva C. Komandjaja Jakarta The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) revealed on Saturday the names of the seven weightlifters who will take part in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
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Mon, 12 Jul 2004

JP/JP/17/VISHNU

JP/17/VISHNU'Friendster' bridges six degrees of separation onlineVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor/vmahmud@yahoo.com Friends of mine have been pestering me for months to join this new internet-based social networking system called Friendster (www.friendster.com).
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