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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/KPU: Officials can be

KPU: Officials can be installed as councillors JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) ruled on Monday that active civil servants who were elected members of local legislative councils can be sworn in.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Rp 27.86b allotted for Jambi highway

Rp 27.86b allotted for Jambi highway JAKARTA: The Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure has allocated Rp 27.86 billion (US$3.09 million) for the building of a 59-kilometer-long highway in Jambi province, an official said on Monday.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Enforcing laws on decency in TV programs

Enforcing laws on decency in TV programsArdimas Sasdi, Jakarta In a move reflecting the anger of the public against the electronic media for flooding the airwaves with indecent and offensive content, the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) says it has drafted a code of ethics for ...
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/RI repeats same old song on Papua

RI repeats same old song on PapuaKurniawan Hari, Jakarta In its response to new questions over the legitimacy of Indonesia's sovereignty over Papua, it seems the government has learned little from the loss of East Timor in 1999.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/When will George Bush 'get it'?

When will George Bush 'get it'?W. Scott Thompson, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore In Ronald Reagan's second term, those of us in his administration hoped the United States could help nudge Ferdinand Marcos from power in the Philippines, but knew that only one thing stood in our ...
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/House endorses controversial Plantation Law

House endorses controversial Plantation LawZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The House of Representatives endorsed the controversial plantation bill at a plenary session on Monday, despite protests from farmers and non-governmental organizations.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Driver charged over fatal crash

Driver charged over fatal crash SEMARANG, Central Java: Police here charged a driver as a suspect on Monday after his container truck slammed into a wedding reception in Ambarawa, Semarang, Central Java, killing at least 16 people (not 17 as earlier reported by The Jakarta Post).
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/The Soga family reunited

The Soga family reunitedThe Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Now the United States should come to the party.Hitomi Soga, who was abducted by North Korea and returned to Japan in 2002, was finally reunited with her husband Charles Jenkins on Friday.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Media raises heat under fakes

Media raises heat under fakesSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, Yogyakarta After a protest last week, Yogyakarta journalists stepped up their campaign against bogus journalists in the city on Monday by attaching stickers to cars and various places in the city.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/When will Bush 'get it'?

When will Bush 'get it'? W. Scott Thompson The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore In Ronald Reagan's second term, those of us in his administration hoped the United States could help nudge Ferdinand Marcos from power in the Philippines, but knew that only one thing stood in our way.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/UN office to channel aid to Poso residents

UN office to channel aid to Poso residents POSO, Central Sulawesi: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has said it will donate Rp 940 million (US$ 98,947) to finance psychosocial training and health service programs in 12 subdistricts in the ravaged ...
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/JP/4/SCENE

JP/4/SCENETerror suspects have no lawyers DENPASAR, Bali: None of the five terror suspects arrested recently in Sukoharjo, Central Java, and transferred to Bali Police Headquarters has hired a lawyer, police said on Monday.Bali Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Factors that cause rape

Factors that cause rape The incidence of rape in our society is increasing. As we can see, in the newspaper and on TV, this is not just happening in our country, but in foreign countries as well. On average, there are more than three cases of rape each day.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 13, 2004

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 13, 2004 Performances* French Festival Fete Nationale Francaise, featuring singing and cooking contests, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 14.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Villagers accuse ceramics factory of contaminating local wells

Villagers accuse ceramics factory of contaminating local wellsMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Villagers from Curug Kulon in Tangerang say the waste from ceramics producer PT Karemindo is polluting their wells.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/No truce possible in war against AIDS

No truce possible in war against AIDS While the ravages of AIDS in the Asia-Pacific do not, so far, challenge those in Africa, the staging of the 15th International AIDS Conference in Thailand this week has focussed overdue attention on AIDS in our region.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Riau schools close registration

Riau schools close registration Almost 13,000 elementary and junior high school students in Pekanbaru, Riau, will not be able to pursue their studies in affordable state schools, the Antara news agency reported on Monday.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/JP/4/ELECTION

JP/4/ELECTIONSusilo sets up lobby teamTiarma Siboro/Muniggar Sri Saraswati JakartaThe Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla ticket have set up a special team to ensure the pairing's victory in the second round of the presidential election in September."The team will be led by Susilo himself.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Chaubey too old to be executed: India

Chaubey too old to be executed: IndiaAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The Indian government has expressed objection to the planned execution of its national Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey, 65, for drug trafficking, saying the death row convict is too old to face a firing squad.Attorney General M.A.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Temple as a TV setting?

Temple as a TV setting?From KompasThe Indonesian Educational Television (TPI) station aired on Thursday, May 25, a program called Gentayangan (Roaming) set at Masceti Temple in Gianyar, Bali. The program was a "test of courage".
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/JP/13/Opec

JP/13/OpecPlease check heading: 2x20 OPEC has no plans to mull extra output The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has no plans at its meeting this month to consider a further increase to its targeted output of 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) starting ...
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/U.S. should cure its oil dependency

U.S. should cure its oil dependencyPaul Roberts, The Baltimore Sun Since 1980, U.S. oil policy has centered almost entirely on enlarging our supply of oil -- either by drilling more oil wells at home or by cozying up to foreign producers such as Nigeria or Saudi Arabia.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Three arrested for diploma forgery

Three arrested for diploma forgery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police arrested on Monday three people suspected of belonging to a high school and university diploma forgery ring.During the arrest on Jl.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, July 13, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, July 13, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Pop Music8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Public inputs needed for cabinet ministry bill

Public inputs needed for cabinet ministry billKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Legislature-watch Formappi urged legislators on Monday to engage the public in the deliberation of the Cabinet ministry bill.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/JP/ /

JP/ /Ayodhya's Journey1994: Arrested by Medan Police 1995: Sentenced to death by Medan District Court 1996: Appeal rejected by North Sumatra high court 1997: Appeal rejected by the Supreme Court 1998: Judicial review rejected by the Supreme Court 1998: Asking for presidential clemency February ...
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/NGOs demand Sutiyoso's ouster

NGOs demand Sutiyoso's ousterDamar Harsanto, Jakarta About 100 protesters from several non-governmental organizations rallied on Monday in front of City Council to demand the councillors recommend Governor Sutiyoso's dismissal.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Surabaya court rejects Walhi suit

Surabaya court rejects Walhi suitIndra Harsaputra, Surabaya The Surabaya District Court rejected on Monday a lawsuit filed by the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) that the court take stern measures against three companies for polluting the Surabaya River.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/BI moves to strengthen BPR

BI moves to strengthen BPRThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank inaugurated on Monday a certification program for rural banks (BPR) as part of its efforts to build a sound, robust industry able to provide additional benefits to the nation's small and medium-size businesses.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Vice regent interrogated over graft

Vice regent interrogated over graftOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung A team of investigators questioned the vice regent of Way Kanan, Lampung province, on Monday on suspicion of graft involving Rp 556 million (US$62,000).
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Nurdin Halid defies police summons over sugar scam

Nurdin Halid defies police summons over sugar scamAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Lawmaker Nurdin Halid defied a police summons for questioning on Monday in connection with his alleged role in a sugar smuggling scam.National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Robbery arises in posh housing areas

Robbery arises in posh housing areasEvi Mariani, Jakarta Robbers broke into a house on Jl. H. Saidi III in Cilandak, South Jakarta, in the early morning hours on Monday, taking jewelry worth an estimated Rp 1 billion (US$111,000) and Rp 55 million in cash.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, July 13, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, July 13, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Pop Music8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Bus strike leaves workers stranded

Bus strike leaves workers stranded BEKASI: Drivers from the PT Hiba Utama bus company went on strike on Monday, causing workers at four industrial zones in Bekasi to be late for work.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Luring customers' hearts with quality services

Luring customers' hearts with 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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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Polls reassure market

Polls reassure market The financial market performed last week in very much the same way as it did following the April 5 legislative election.The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) composite price index gained more than 2.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Workers complain on prayers ban

Workers complain on prayers ban TANGERANG: Workers of PT Mega Sembada Indonesia garment factory in Jatiuwung subdistrict, Tangerang municipality, are up in arms about the company's policy that prohibits them from performing Friday prayers.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Nielsen, 'mother' of orangutans

Nielsen, 'mother' of orangutansTarko Sudiarno, Palangkaraya A hairy hand gripped the shoulder of a pretty woman, in a stark contrast. It belonged to Jack, an orangutan, who gazed at the woman while making a sound that only she could understand. "Oh, you don't want to be left here, then.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Koizumi to push ahead with reform amid poll setback

Koizumi to push ahead with reform amid poll setbackMax Sato, Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi vowed Monday to push ahead with his reform agenda despite suffering a setback in elections seen as a verdict on unpopular policies on Iraq and pensions.
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Tue, 13 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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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Billboard tax to go up 45%

Billboard tax to go up 45% TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal administration will increase billboard tax rates by 45 percent next month in order to meet its Rp 4 billion (US$449,438) revenue target for outdoor advertisements."The new policy will be outlined in Decree No.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/KPK orders Megawati to suspend Puteh for corruption probe

KPK orders Megawati to suspend Puteh for corruption probeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Amid apparent government reluctance, the newly established Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has ordered President Megawati Soekarnoputri to suspend alleged corruptor Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor ...
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Susilo sets up team to lobby political parties

Susilo sets up team to lobby political partiesTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla ticket have set up a special team to ensure the pairing's victory in the second round of the presidential election in September.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Mount Egon refugees refuse to go home

Mount Egon refugees refuse to go home KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: More than 1,200 Mount Egon refugees in Sikka regency ignored on Monday a government call for them to return to their homes on the slopes of the 1,700-meter- high mountain, although Mount Egon's activity has been very low in the ...
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Financial problems destroy dreams of bright students

Financial problems destroy dreams of bright studentsThe Jakarta Post, Madiun/Purworejo/Sukabumi Eighteen-year-old Sugiarto's dream of going to college nearly came true.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/'Population issue not taken seriously'

'Population issue not taken seriously' Statistics show that Jakarta is home to about 8.3 million people, while migrants continue to arrive in the city in search of work.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/A better alternative for reducing unemployment

A better alternative for reducing unemploymentAlex Arifianto, Jakarta During the past few weeks, Anis Chowdury, a consultant with the United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), has written two interesting articles for this newspaper.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Govt's AIDS effort deficient: Activists

Govt's AIDS effort deficient: ActivistsDewi Santoso, Jakarta While the government has demonstrated its will to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country, it has failed to provide adequate access to medical care and treatment facilities, say people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and activists.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Removing HIV/AIDS discrimination in Indonesian labor regulations

Removing HIV/AIDS discrimination in Indonesian labor regulationsEliminating HIV/AIDS discriminationTauvik Muhamad, Jakarta The Thai newspaper, The Nation, reported that while Bangkok prepares to host 20,000 delegates to the first-ever international AIDS conference to be held in Southeast Asia ...
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Wrestling with fanaticism

Wrestling with fanaticism We have noted with consternation the last-minute cancellation of a women's wrestling competition, under the threat of a little known religious organization and an even less known individual.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Jakarta seeks 60% of expatriate levy

Jakarta seeks 60% of expatriate levyDamar Harsanto, Jakarta As no clear policy exists on the allocation of foreign workers levies, the administration has demanded that the central government channel more than half of the levy's revenue to help the capital finance four training centers.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Bickering arises over candidates for PBSI top job

Bickering arises over candidates for PBSI top jobEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta While having succeeded in forcing Chairul Tanjung to resign his chairmanship of the country's badminton governing body, the PBSI, which is expected to officially take place on Saturday, the five members of the working ...
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Pertamina to import more fuel to up reserves

Pertamina to import more fuel to up reservesFitri Wulandari and Tony Hotland, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina will import more gasoline and diesel fuel to gradually boost its fuel reserves to a safe level of 24-days supply to avoid shortages during the current election period.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Sarce to compete in Athens Olympics

Sarce to compete in Athens Olympics JAKARTA: Sarce Aronggaer, who contributed three gold medals for the Indonesian team at the 2003 Southeast Asian Games, will be heading to the Athens Olympics after the Indonesian Rowing Association (Podsi) was awarded a wildcard by its ...
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Tue, 13 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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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Terror suspects have no lawyers

Terror suspects have no lawyers DENPASAR, Bali: None of the five terror suspects arrested recently in Sukoharjo, Central Java, and transferred to Bali Police Headquarters has hired a lawyer, police said on Monday.Bali Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/New entry system bars back-door deals: Parents

New entry system bars back-door deals: ParentsLeony Aurora, Jakarta The new online system for admission to state senior high schools and vocational schools, implemented for the first time in Jakarta, provides no opening for backdoor negotiations or the use of special recommendations, parents say.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/RI and Myanmar deny allegation of wiretapping

RI and Myanmar deny allegation of wiretappingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintained that there were indications the Indonesian Embassy in Myanmar had been bugged, the embassies of both countries denied the charge.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Three arrested for diploma forgery

Three arrested for diploma forgery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police arrested on Monday three people suspected of belonging to a high school and university diploma forgery ring. During the arrest on Jl.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/OPEC has no plans to mull extra output

OPEC has no plans to mull extra outputThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has no plans at its meeting this month to consider a further increase to its targeted output of 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) starting Aug.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Civil servants can become councillors

Civil servants can become councillors JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) ruled on Monday that active civil servants who were elected members of local legislative councils can be sworn in.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/English to be taught to children

English to be taught to children BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: English will be taught at elementary schools (SD) in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, the head of the provincial education office said here on Monday.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/PNG national nabbed with bomb

PNG national nabbed with bomb JAYAPURA, Papua: Navy personnel arrested Lazarus Hom, 30, a Papua New Guinea (PNG) national, for bringing a low-explosive bomb into Papua territory.Lazarus was detained on Friday along with 11 other PNG nationals while sailing in the waters off Jayapura.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Trial resumes as Gus Dur, KPU ditches mediation

Trial resumes as Gus Dur, KPU ditches mediationUrip Hudiono and M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The trial between former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and the General Elections Commission resumed on Monday, after the two sides failed to reach an out-of-court settlement.
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Tue, 13 Jul 2004

JP/Squatters face survival in staunch solidarity

Squatters face survival in staunch solidarityDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The World Population Day passed unobserved last Sunday in the capital city, where over 100,000 poor families live in temporary houses, or even in cardboard boxes, on riverbanks or beneath overpasses.
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