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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Iraqi national gets over two months in prison for fake visa

Iraqi national gets over two months in prison for fake visa JAKARTA (JP): An Iraqi national sighed a breath of relief on Wednesday when a judge sentenced him to two months and 20 days in prison over the possession of a fake visa.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Indonesians 'want direct presidential elections'

Indonesians 'want direct presidential elections' JAKARTA (JP): A recent survey conducted by the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) has revealed that most Indonesians support a direct presidential election system.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Reforming the Indonesian banking system

Reforming the Indonesian banking system The following is the second of two articles by I Putu Gede Ary Suta, former chairman of the Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Agency.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 12:30 p.m.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Hawkers, vendors, amateur guides, tourist nuisances

Hawkers, vendors, amateur guides, tourist nuisancesBy Putu Wirata DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Tourism is the major economic backbone of Bali, but visitors have often complained of being annoyed by hawkers, amateur guides and other local vendors in the street while visiting cultural and religious sites ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Woman's death sparks retaliation

Woman's death sparks retaliation DENPASAR, Bali: An angry mob set fire to an intercity bus a few hours after it was involved in an accident which killed a woman on Tuesday evening.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Cultural legacies must be conserved

Cultural legacies must be conservedBy I Wayan Juniarta SANUR, Bali (JP): Bali is rich in cultural heritage but the rapid growth of development projects and the tourism industry has threatened these centuries-old legacies.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Investment path, rupiah show 'promising trend'

Investment path, rupiah show 'promising trend' JAKARTA (JP): Investors are optimistic that the rupiah would strengthen and the country's investment climate would improve after the annual meeting of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August, according to Sofyan Wanandi, the chairman of ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Iber carries on tradition of Dayak sculpture

Iber carries on tradition of Dayak sculptureBy Erma S. Ranik PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): It was sunset and some small children were running around in Sami, a public hall.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on July 12, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Informal meeting of top political leaders delayed

Informal meeting of top political leaders delayed JAKARTA (JP): The planned meeting of the country's top political leaders was delayed for an indefinite period on Wednesday, with President Abdurrahman Wahid expressing his lack of awareness.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Status quo forces exploiting press freedom: Gus Dur

Status quo forces exploiting press freedom: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Forces loyal to former president Soeharto are fighting against political reforms through the media that they control, President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Kebiar Seni VI Bibit, at Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., until October 2.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Military adopts wait-and-see stance on fake money case

Military adopts wait-and-see stance on fake money case JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) is temporarily taking a wait-and-see position following the testimony of a defendant in a Rp 19.2 billion counterfeit money case which indicated the alleged involvement of Army Chief Gen.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Ginandjar's role in alleged graft to be probed: Marzuki

Ginandjar's role in alleged graft to be probed: Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Wednesday his office would continue investigations into alleged corruption in the renewal of PT Freeport Indonesia's mining contract and the awarding of a power purchase contract to ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Pertamina wins approval to sell LNG to India

Pertamina wins approval to sell LNG to India JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday that it won approval from India to sell its natural liquefied gas (LNG) to the country."We plan to sign a memorandum of understanding on the sale tomorrow (Thursday).
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/FPI offers to join antivice task force

FPI offers to join antivice task force JAKARTA (JP): The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) offered its services on Tuesday to help curb vice in Jakarta as councillors pondered a proposal for a new task force.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Ex-Bank Bali owner demands compensation

Ex-Bank Bali owner demands compensation JAKARTA (JP): Former owner and CEO of the publicly listed Bank Bali, Rudy Ramli, demanded the government pay some Rp 9 billion (US$1 million) in compensation, and to "freeze" the rights of Deutsche Bourse Clearing (DBC) in the bank.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Replica of golden Hermes to be erected at Harmoni

Replica of golden Hermes to be erected at Harmoni JAKARTA (JP): Hermes -- the Greek god of commerce, eloquence, invention, travel, theft -- will soon once again grace the busy Harmoni bridge in Central Jakarta after an absence of nearly one year.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Sutiyoso promises shelter, jobs for integrationists

Sutiyoso promises shelter, jobs for integrationists JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso vowed on Wednesday to provide temporary shelter and employment for some 40 East Timorese integrationists who have been taking refuge at the House of Representatives compound since last month.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: House on Haunted Hill 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Next Best Thing 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Mission Impossible 2 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Dinosaur 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Shanghai Noon ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Semarang to host karate c'ships

Semarang to host karate c'ships SEMARANG (JP): Semarang will host the national karate championships from July 29 to July 30 at Jatidiri Stadium, organizing committee chairman Bambang Raya Saputra has said."At least 500 karatekas throughout the country will attend the championships.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Playing traditional gamelan the American style

Playing traditional gamelan the American styleBy I Kadek Suartaya UBUD, Bali (JP): The villagers in Ubud, Bali, were dazed by a group of Americans playing gamelan and dancing deftly to the tune of this traditional musical instrument.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Government pledges to support cooperatives

Government pledges to support cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid reiterated on Wednesday his government will uphold Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution because it ensures people's rights to the state riches.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/On Muhammadiyah's mission

On Muhammadiyah's mission I refer to your editorial of the July 12, 2000 edition of The Jakarta Post titled Muhammadiyah's mission.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Gus Dur's 'harassment' of DPR may not be to his benefit

Gus Dur's 'harassment' of DPR may not be to his benefit President Abdurrrahman Wahid has agreed to meet legislators on July 20, which has been read as a "maneuver" as it was one day before the legislature's recess -- which was finally rescheduled.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Rate hike fails to stop rupiah's fall

Rate hike fails to stop rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah hit a 21-month low of Rp 9,500 to the dollar on Wednesday due to a combination of external factors and ongoing concern over domestic political uncertainty.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Police question Tommy's escorts over bomb blast

Police question Tommy's escorts over bomb blast JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta police detectives have so far questioned 20 people, including nine bodyguards of former president Soeharto's son, Hutomo Mandala Putra, as witnesses in connection with last week's blast at the Attorney General's Office, ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/ITB arts festival leaves some disappointed

ITB arts festival leaves some disappointedBy Hera Diani BANDUNG (JP): "Welcome to Pasar Seni ITB. You can shop 'til you drop," screamed the long-haired Ariya, a student at the School of Art and Design at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Rights minister rules out civil emergency for Aceh

Rights minister rules out civil emergency for Aceh JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Human Rights Hasballah M. Saad ruled out on Wednesday the possibility of declaring a state of civil emergency in conflict-torn Aceh.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Badminton seeds lose in Thailand opener

Badminton seeds lose in Thailand opener JAKARTA (JP): Seeds tumbled in the opening round of the three- star Thailand Open in Bangkok Wednesday starting with the 13th seed Roslin Hashim of Malaysia.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Security for investors

Security for investors Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono's call to mining companies to cooperate with the military and police to protect their businesses from rioters and looters is so far the strongest stance ever taken by the government to defend the business sector from disorder and ...
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Persija to appeal for Leandro

Persija to appeal for Leandro JAKARTA (JP): Soccer club Persija will appeal to the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) for leniency over a sanction against its Brazilian midfielder, Luciano Leandro, the club's chairman, Ahmaddin Ahmad, said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Supriati to race in Europe for Olympics ticket

Supriati to race in Europe for Olympics ticket JAKARTA (JP): Women's long-distance runner Supriati Sutono will compete in a tournament in Europe before taking part in the Asian Track and Field Championships at Senayan Madya Stadium later in July to earn a ticket to the 2000 Olympic Games.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Six clubs fight for semis on Thursday

Six clubs fight for semis on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): With the final round-robin quarterfinals taking place on Thursday at both the Senayan Stadium here and Mattoangin Stadium in Makassar, South Sulawesi, the remaining six clubs will fight their best to grab the three semifinal tickets.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Indonesia needs transformational leaders

Indonesia needs transformational leadersBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): Democracy will be reduced to being its own worst enemy if politicians continue to treat it as merely a matter of power politics.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Man douses lover with acid

Man douses lover with acid JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta police detectives are still looking for a man accused of pouring acid on his 17-year-old lover at the latter's house in Johar Baru last Thursday, an officer said on Wednesday.Central Jakarta Police detective deputy chief Sr. Insp.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/NGO activist sues ex-legislator

NGO activist sues ex-legislator JAKARTA (JP): A non-governmental organization activist has filed a lawsuit with National Police Headquarters, demanding that police prosecute former House of Representatives (DPR) legislator Muhammad Buang for alleged defamation.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Quake hits Jakarta, West Java, ruins houses

Quake hits Jakarta, West Java, ruins houses JAKARTA (JP): An earthquake hit Jakarta and some areas in West Java on Wednesday, destroying dozens of buildings, mostly residents' houses, in Sukabumi and Bogor.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Arms sweep by military intensifies in Maluku

Arms sweep by military intensifies in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): Security authorities have seized thousands of weapons and explosives in a series of arms sweeping operations in Maluku, which remains tense despite the two-week imposition of a civil emergency status.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Mother brutally killed in public

Mother brutally killed in public BANDUNG: A 27-year-old mother named Cucu Mulyati met her tragic death on Wednesday morning when a homeless man named Uju dragged her from a crowded alley near Cijerah Islamic Boarding school in Bandung Kulon.Mulyati was on her way to her office at around 7 a.m.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Millions lost in daylight robbery

Millions lost in daylight robbery DENPASAR, Bali: Armed robbers managed to get away with Rp 11.7 million during a daylight robbery as three employees of Tiara Dewata supermarket were conducting a transaction at a money changer.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Kwik upbeat government will meet IMF deadline

Kwik upbeat government will meet IMF deadline JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it was optimistic it would meet the deadline set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to complete key economic reform programs.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/PSIS dismisses foreign players

PSIS dismisses foreign players SEMARANG (JP): Home favorite PSIS soccer club will discharge two foreign players following its failure in the 2000 Bank Mandiri national soccer league which has forced the relegation of the 1999 league's champion to first division.
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Thu, 13 Jul 2000

JP/Legislators propose inquiry into Bulog, Brunei scandals

Legislators propose inquiry into Bulog, Brunei scandals JAKARTA (JP): Legislators from four major factions submitted a proposal on Wednesday for an inquiry into the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal and the confusion surrounding a US$2 million donation from Brunei.
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