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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Schistosomiasis no longer a big threat in C. Sulawesi

Schistosomiasis no longer a big threat in C. SulawesiRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi The number of people infected with Schistosomiasis in two regencies here has dropped significantly, a senior health official said.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Deadly blast, accidents mar New Year's Eve

Deadly blast, accidents mar New Year's EveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A bomb blast, accidents and violence marked the new year on Thursday across the country, with at least 16 people dead and many others injured.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Globalization: Its past disasters and discontents in 2004

Globalization: Its past disasters and discontents in 2004Joseph E. Stiglitz, Professor of Economics, Columbia University, Project Syndicate The year 2003 was in many ways a disaster for globalization.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/A wet start to the city's new year

A wet start to the city's new yearM. Taufiqurrahman and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flooding dampened spirits for thousands of residents as they welcomed the new year in many parts of Jakarta in the wake of heavy downpour over the last few days as forecast earlier by the Meteorology ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/JP/7/LET74.ARP

JP/7/LET74.ARPToll road gate shifts to relieve jamsFrom KompasThe Jakarta toll road extending from Cawang to Semanggi is always congested in the morning due to obstructions caused by tailbacks of cars attempting to exit near the Kuningan and Semanggi bridges.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Student plays drum for 72 hours

Student plays drum for 72 hours Kunto Hartono managed to perform nonstop for 72 hours in his attempt to break the record held in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest solo drumming marathon. The 27-year-old tailor-cum-drummer's effort ended on Thursday at 11:15 a.m.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/City to close Carrefour Kuningan

City to close Carrefour Kuningan JAKARTA: The city administration will close down the Carrefour hypermarket at Pasar Festival on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, with an official claiming the city wanted to restore the site's function as a sports center.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Fireworks set two buildings alight

Fireworks set two buildings alight JAKARTA: An office on Jl. Melati, Rawa Badak subdistrict, Koja, North Jakarta, and a car workshop on Jl. Kopi, Roa Malaka subdistrict, Tambora, West Jakarta, caught fire after fireworks were lit for New Year celebrations.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/PT National Gobel

PT National Gobel We refer to your article: Companies to face trial over toxic waste on Dec. 16, 2003, which was written by Leony Aurora.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Jakarta still wide open for new malls

Jakarta still wide open for new mallsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite shopping centers mushrooming in some parts of the capital city, the Jakarta administration is keeping the door open to new investment in trading centers in 2004, saying that the sector is important to create ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Three sentenced for aiding GAM

Three sentenced for aiding GAM BENGKULU: A panel of judges at the Bengkulu district court here sentenced on Wednesday three people who sent aid to the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for state treason.M.T.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Creating a democratic peace in the ASEAN region

Creating a democratic peace in the ASEAN regionBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Vote for credible leaders: Megawati

Vote for credible leaders: MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a lack of promising national leaders to contest the 2004 direct presidential election, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has urged Indonesians to exercise their right to vote in the polls.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Muddled haj management

Muddled haj managementFrom Warta KotaMy wife is among those whose departure for the haj pilgrimage 2004 has been delayed due to unprofessional or muddled management by the minister of religious affairs.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/After years of delay, govt set to tax Batam

After years of delay, govt set to tax BatamFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has signed a decree allowing the government to levy value-added tax (VAT) and luxury goods tax on domestic transactions in Batam island -- a move that ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Drug cases on the rise in South Kalimantan

Drug cases on the rise in South Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The chief of South Kalimantan Police, Brig. Gen. Dody Sumantyawan, acknowledged on Wednesday that the number of reported drug cases in the province had soared by 96 percent in 2003.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/'Black' politicians

'Black' politicians Hundreds of activists for democracy, hailing from various non- governmental organizations (NGOs), converged yesterday at Proklamasi Monument in Jakarta to declare the National Movement of Anti-Black Politicians.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Pakpahan denies graft charges

Pakpahan denies graft charges JAKARTA: Labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan denied on Wednesday allegations that he had misused Rp 1.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Parties boost T-shirt business ahead of 2004 elections

Parties boost T-shirt business ahead of 2004 electionsYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungWorkers of the Rovolin T-shirt factory in Sadang Serang, Bandung, have been working long, hard hours for one month now in order to meet large orders from political parties as the 2004 general elections ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Rescuing Bam

Rescuing Bam All our prayers should be with those whose lives and loved ones were lost in the earthquake tragedy still unfolding in the historic Iranian city of Bam rather than querulously quibbling about Teheran's allegedly chaoticrescue efforts, or blaming poor building methods and a lack ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Anticorruption body urged to solve 'easy' cases to begin with

Anticorruption body urged to solve 'easy' cases to begin withUrip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly established Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) should initially concentrate on cases it feels it can win in order to gain a head start in its four-year mission, an ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Bekasi now manages Bantar Gebang

Bekasi now manages Bantar GebangThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bekasi municipality administration officially started to manage the Bantar Gebang dump site on Jan. 1, 2004, and plans to process the waste into compost.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Water charges

Water charges I read in The Jakarta Post that as of Jan. 4 tap water charges will increase by another 30 percent. This greatly disturbs me. Why are we, PAM water users, burdened with such a raise, while almost 50 percent of the tap water is used by people not paying for it.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Separatist and terrorist

Separatist and terroristFrom Koran TempoIn 2004, the threat of separatism and terrorism will continue to be a topical issue to discuss and overcome.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Hopes for Korpri

Hopes for KorpriFrom Suara KaryaThe commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) in Lembang, Bandung, on December 18 saw the granting of awards for merit and achievement in public service, as well as some civil servants being promoted.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/'Things should be better this year'

'Things should be better this year' The year 2004 was welcomed with joy and hope that it would be better than last year. However, many people fear that this year will be no stranger to ups and downs as Indonesia will hold its general election, and first direct presidential election.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Media analysts lament court ruling against 'Koran Tempo'

Media analysts lament court ruling against 'Koran Tempo'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media analysts questioned the South Jakarta District Court's decision to order the Koran Tempo newspaper to apologize for what the court ruled was a libelous article against businessman Marimutu ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Some fuel prices to rise this month, most to remain stable

Some fuel prices to rise this month, most to remain stableThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fuel prices for the oil, gas and mining industries have been increased by between 1 percent and 3 percent for this month, but prices for the transportation sector will remain unchanged.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/KPU to promote elections

KPU to promote elections JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday it would launch the second program to disseminate information on the 2004 elections between January and April.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Haj terminal to open Feb. 6

Haj terminal to open Feb. 6 JAKARTA: A special terminal for haj pilgrims in the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport compound will commence operations on Feb. 6, 2004, Minister of Religious Affairs, Said al Munawar said on Tuesday.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/New suspects named in BNI case

New suspects named in BNI case JAKARTA: The police declared on Wednesday another suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 billion) BNI scandal and formed a special team to investigate alleged involvement of some of the state bank's officials.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Most legislative candidates blacklisted by movement

Most legislative candidates blacklisted by movementAbdul Khalik and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Samarinda The national movement against unscrupulous politicians looks set to blacklist 70 percent of the legislative candidates submitted by political parties to the General Elections Commission ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Army chief blames driver for crash

Army chief blames driver for crashSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu has blamed the driver of a public transportation pickup that collided recently with a military armored vehicle, killing 18 people in Temanggung regency, Central Java.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Police ticket 617 motorists

Police ticket 617 motorists JAKARTA: Jakarta Police ticketed some 617 car drivers and motorcycle riders in three areas of the city -- Semanggi, Harmoni and South Jakarta -- on New Year's Eve.Sr. Comr.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Low numbers obstruct performance of police

Low numbers obstruct performance of policeYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java police are still ranked lowest in terms of its police-resident ratio, and the small number of personnel affects the force's ability to prevent crimes, a senior police officer has said.Insp. Gen.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/JP/NATIONAL NEWS

JP/NATIONAL NEWS 'Black' politicians Hundreds of activists for democracy, hailing from various non- governmental organizations (NGOs), converged yesterday at Proklamasi Monument in Jakarta to declare the National Movement of Anti-Black Politicians.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/New year passes off brightly

New year passes off brightlyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Cheering Jakartans swamped main thoroughfares and recreational sites in the capital from late Wednesday to early Thursday to welcome in the new year, despite fears of heavy rain as forecasted earlier by the Meteorology and Geophysics ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Government sets toll road fees

Government sets toll road feesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has set the fees for newly completed sections of the Jakarta outer toll road and increased the fees on those that connect the capital with West Java province.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Fitri Wulandari

Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaState revenue from the oil and gas sector is expected to be higher in 2003 than the previous year's but revenue from mining sector has seen a decline.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/JP/13/Telco

JP/13/Telco Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The year 2003 has been a bright year for the telecommunications industry.The number of cellular phone subscribers has increased steadily, prompting cellular phone manufacturers to intensify sales campaigns.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Energy revenue reaches Rp 79.57 trillion in 2003

Energy revenue reaches Rp 79.57 trillion in 2003Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State revenue from the oil and gas sector is expected to be higher in 2003 than the previous year's but revenue from mining sector has seen a decline.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Govt criticized for failing to address domestic violence

Govt criticized for failing to address domestic violenceDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A renowned women's organization criticized the government on Wednesday for its lack of effort in curbing domestic violence against women during 2003.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Alleged robbers of Tutut's home shot dead

Alleged robbers of Tutut's home shot deadDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police shot dead two men, one of whom was a soldier, on Thursday morning who were allegedly part of an armed gang that robbed the residence of Siti "Tutut" Hardijanti Rukmana in April 2002.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/New Diponegoro military chief installed

New Diponegoro military chief installed SEMARANG: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu installed on Wednesday Maj. Gen. Sunarso as the new Diponegoro regional military commander overseeing Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/PLN to build LNG terminal next year

PLN to build LNG terminal next yearFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity generator PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) plans to build a natural gas receiving terminal in a bid to secure the natural gas supply for its power plants in West Java and reduce the use of the more ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/120 street sweepers deployed on Jl. Thamrin

120 street sweepers deployed on Jl. Thamrin JAKARTA: Around 120 street sweepers were deployed by Menteng subdistrict sanitation unit to clean Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, of the garbage left behind by the New Year's Eve celebrations."We worked from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

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How to eliminate scalpingFrom KompasAs reported by Kompas, Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar has found it difficult to eliminate the practice of railway ticket scalping, partly due to the absence of relevant legislation. Meanwhile, the public expects concrete action by the government.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Rare animals confiscated in Bandung

Rare animals confiscated in Bandung BANDUNG: Authorities in West Java province have seized some 20 rare animals from individuals and animal traders in Bandung, the capital of West Java.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Govt efforts produce sharp decline in poaching boats

Govt efforts produce sharp decline in poaching boatsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The number of foreign fishing boats poaching in waters across the archipelago has dropped significantly, a senior government official said.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/World peace day and a the fragile world society

World peace day and a the fragile world societyAloys Budi Purnomo, Contextual Theologian, Pontifical Faculty of Theology "Wedabhakti", Yogyakarta, aloybudipurnomo@plasa.com Pope Paul VI established a great tradition in history, the World Day of Peace on Jan. 1, 1968. Every Jan.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Beddu named a suspect in new scam

Beddu named a suspect in new scamAbdul Kholik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the nationwide drive to fight corruption, another huge case involving Rp 841 billion (US$99 million) has surfaced linked to State Logistics Agency (Bulog) officials and several businesspeople.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture

Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political cultureBenny Susetyo, Pr, Cultural Observer, Malang, East Java Why do You let them woo us into acts of dishonesty, manipulation, egotism and violence? Wouldn't it be better for You, God, just to remove these weeds? (Membuka Mata Hati Indonesia, ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Ministry, BPS cooperate in forestry data

Ministry, BPS cooperate in forestry dataEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry signed on Tuesday an agreement with the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) to provide reliable data on timber production and exports for the government and public.
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Public angered by Rp 5.4b farewell gift

Public angered by Rp 5.4b farewell giftApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Tens of thousands of residents of Medan have strongly opposed a recent plan by the local government to give 45 members of Medan's legislative council a pension fund amounting to Rp 120 ...
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Fri, 02 Jan 2004

JP/Military and GAM turns Ersa's death into blaming game

Military and GAM turns Ersa's death into blaming gameTiarma Siboro and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Controversy is rife over the death of Sory Ersa Siregar from RCTI television station, with both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) giving different ...
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