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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Funds needed for poverty, not Iraq

Funds needed for poverty, not IraqJeffrey D. Sachs, Professor of Economics, Columbia University, Project Syndicate America wants the world to pledge billions of dollars to Iraq's reconstruction at a donor's meeting to be held in October in Madrid.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Bali bomber Ali Imron asks for President's mercy

Bali bomber Ali Imron asks for President's mercyWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Remorseful Bali bomber Ali Imron, who was sentenced to life in prison, requested clemency on Wednesday from President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensions

Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensionsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/SemarangThousands of workers of PT Texmaco Group, the country's biggest textile manufacturer, held separate demonstrations in three cities on Wednesday, demanding that the government save the giant company from imminent ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/More life lost in regency split violence

More life lost in regency split violence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Another man was killed in violence in South Sulawesi over the split of Polewali Mamasa (Polmas) into two regencies, Polewali and Mamasa, police and residents said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Evaluation, accountability frighten police detectives

Evaluation, accountability frighten police detectivesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If criminals were aware of Jakarta police detectives' time schedule, they might have taken the opportunity to commit crimes on Wednesday as they would have avoided an encounter with their predators, ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/'ASEAN one of China's most important partner'

'ASEAN one of China's most important partner' Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will attend next week's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Bali, along with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Kijang output hits 1 million mark

Kijang output hits 1 million markSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMI) launched on Wednesday its one-millionth Kijang van, making it the first four- wheeled vehicle in the country to reach the one-million production mark.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

jp/Taking economic challenges in stride

Taking economic challenges in strideWu Rong-i President of Taiwan Institute of Economic Research Thanks to its having undertaken one of the world's most successful land reform programs and instituting other economic reforms, in the decades immediately following World War II Taiwan underwent ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong

Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong TANGERANG: The Tangerang Regency Administration plans to build the Tangerang Center in Serpong district to accommodate and promote products of small and medium enterprises.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/RI says Myanmar issue not to overshadow ASEAN Summit: Hassan

RI says Myanmar issue not to overshadow ASEAN Summit: Hassan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia says the Myanmar issue will not overshadow the upcoming Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bali as all member countries have hailed recent developments in the ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDS

Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDSSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is considered to have done little to comply with its commitment made during the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on HIV/AIDS two years go.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/RI's exports remain weak, BPS says

RI's exports remain weak, BPS saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A hefty drop in non-oil and gas exports in August contributed to a 5.35 percent decline in the country's export value during the month compared to the level in the previous month, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Police arrest marijuana dealer

Police arrest marijuana dealer BEKASI: Bekasi Police arrested on Tuesday evening a suspected marijuana dealer at his home on Kampung Jati, Margahayu subdistrict, East Bekasi, and confiscated 48 packets of the drug as evidence.Police narcotics chief Adj. Comr.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Should prostitution be legalized?

Should prostitution be legalized?The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Debate on taboo subjects, such as whether Thailand should decriminalize prostitution, whether the country should legalize abortion or how society should deal with teen sex, have been marred by ridiculous hypocrisy cloaked in ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/American policy in Iraq is reaching crisis point

American policy in Iraq is reaching crisis pointJonathan Schell, Visiting Fellow, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, New Haven American policy in Iraq is reaching a moment of crisis. American troops are stretched thin, and the United States is considering calling up more reserves.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/STPDN head responsible for culture of violence: Watchdog

STPDN head responsible for culture of violence: WatchdogTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government watchdog on Wednesday said Sutrisno, the principal of the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, was responsible for the prolonged violence against ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong

Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong TANGERANG: The Tangerang Regency Administration plans to build the Tangerang Center in Serpong district to accommodate and promote products of small and medium enterprises.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, October 2, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, October 2, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:00 Travel9:00 Business Magazine10:00 Music12:00 p.m.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Sultan seeks term extension

Sultan seeks term extension YOGYAKARTA: Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, who is also a presidential hopeful from the Golkar Party, is seeking an extension on his five-year term in the governor's seat as the central government will likely postpone his swearing-in due to next year's elections.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/More life lost in regency split violence

More life lost in regency split violence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Another man was killed in violence in South Sulawesi over the split of Polewali Mamasa (Polmas) into two regencies, Polewali and Mamasa, police and residents said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/ Korean Product & Culture Festival reflects Korean true

Korean Product & Culture Festival reflects Korean true friendship True friends are those who are still with us in time of need. This being true friend is what the Koreans in Indonesia have proven themselves to be.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Aussie rules Gecoks prepare for international tournament

Aussie rules Gecoks prepare for international tournamentMarian Carroll, Contributor, Kuta, Bali In a small field off a main road in Bali, bemused locals look on as a group of Australians kick a smooth leather ball shaped something like a jackfruit between two palm trees serving as goalposts.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Depok residents upset by mountains of trash

Depok residents upset by mountains of trashMarilin, The Jakarta Post, Depok Residents in Cipayung subdistrict, Depok, have been complaining about the accumulation of garbage at the Cipayung dumpsite in the area and said it was causing unhealthy levels of pollution.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Terror against the press

Terror against the press The seizure of the house of prominent journalist Goenawan Mohamad by the East Jakarta District Court on Monday is just the latest sign of how lamentable the legal system in this country is.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/'Tomy Winata's lawsuit unlawful'

'Tomy Winata's lawsuit unlawful'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In front of a court attended by a number of prominent community figures and outspoken political activists, the East Jakarta District Court heard on Wednesday the defense team representing media icon Goenawan Mohamad, ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensions

Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Thousands of workers of PT Texmaco Group, the country's biggest textile manufacturer, held separate demonstrations in three cities on Wednesday, demanding that the government save the giant company from imminent ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Myanmar issue will not go away

Myanmar issue will not go awayFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia says the Myanmar issue will not overshadow the upcoming Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bali as all member countries have hailed recent developments in the military-ruled country.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/'Getting authentic land title here is difficult'

'Getting authentic land title here is difficult' The City Administration has announced that it would continue eviction in some areas, owned by private companies or state-run entities, before the start of the Muslim fasting month, which begins in the last week of October.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Bogor a new hot spot for spreas of HIV/AIDS

Bogor a new hot spot for spreas of HIV/AIDSTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor As a melting pot of migrant workers, Bogor is one of many areas in the country that are vulnerable to the spread of HIV/AIDS.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Foreign arrivals rise, despite Marriott bombing

Foreign arrivals rise, despite Marriott bombingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Showing its resilience, the country posted an increase in foreign tourist arrivals in August -- the same month when a powerful bomb blast damaged a luxury Jakarta hotel and killed 12 people.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Lancer Evolution VIII maintains its sporty character

Lancer Evolution VIII maintains its sporty characterPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Mitsubishi announced last December that it would take a sabbatical year, in a bid to become a stronger contender for next year's World Rally Championships, people already started to speculate ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/One killed and houses burned in tribal riot

One killed and houses burned in tribal riotYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara At least one person has been killed and two others wounded during a tribal clash between residents from two villages in Kupang regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), police and officials said ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Bali struggles to manage mountains of garbage

Bali struggles to manage mountains of garbageWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Too many people are producing too much garbage on Bali, spoiling the famed beauty of this paradise isle.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Policeman busted for drug trafficking

Policeman busted for drug trafficking JAKARTA: A low-ranking policeman of North Jakarta Police precinct was arrested on Tuesday night by police detectives for alleged drug trafficking. Comr.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/More than 10 kgs of cocaine found at airport

More than 10 kgs of cocaine found at airportMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Customs and excise officers discovered 10.6 kilograms of cocaine hidden in an unclaimed suitcase left since Monday at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, but have yet to trace the perpetrators.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Indonesian epic 'La Galigo' takes world stage

Indonesian epic 'La Galigo' takes world stageAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi La Galigo, probably the world's longest epic, that describes the values of life and heroism in the Buginese community, will go international as a colossal theatrical performance under the ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/FBI replaces PABBSI's affiliation in ABBF, IBBF

FBI replaces PABBSI's affiliation in ABBF, IBBFMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bodybuilding Federation (FBI), which was established in June to rival the long-standing the Indonesian Weight Lifting, Power Lifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI), has become the official ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Domestic gas should be used to fuel Indonesia's future

Domestic gas should be used to fuel Indonesia's futureEdimon Ginting, Institute for Economics and Social Research School of Economics, University of Indonesia, (LPEM FE-UI), Jakarta The fact that Indonesia is the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer has long been a point of pride.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/BPK's findings

BPK's findings The Jakarta Post, on Sept. 25, 2003 carried the headline: BPK slams govt over corruption over its report that the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) had reported to the Attorney General's Office and the National Police, a total 6,162 suspected corruption cases since 2001 but that only ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Sell bonds, government tells PLN

Sell bonds, government tells PLNFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following its decision to cancel the plan to increase the electricity rate for the last quarter of the year, the government urged state electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) on Wednesday to raise funds ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Top-seeded Indians advance in RI tourney

Top-seeded Indians advance in RI tourneyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sania Mirza of India led most of the top seeds through to the second round with an easy win over Thailand's Varanya Vijuksanabon in the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit tennis tournament here on Wednesday.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Syaukani lifts regency to new heights

Syaukani lifts regency to new heightsPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Tenggarong, East Kalimantan When tens of thousands of people gathered in the Rondong Demang stadium in Tenggarong for the opening of an international arts festival, the biggest thrill was provided by two low-passing gliders towing a ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Inflation remains in check

Inflation remains in checkThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prices rose slightly by 0.36 percent in September, bringing the inflation rate during the first nine months of the year to a modest 2.48 percent, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Wednesday.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

jp/checked EJK

checked EJK What is Executive Yuan, ROC? Bolded - needs to be defined. Thanks All eyes look toward tourism year 2004 Rita Fang Taiwan Journal staff writer The Cabinet has decided that plans to dub 2005 the Year of Taiwan Tourism will be accelerated, and that 2004 will instead wear that ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/May the buyer beware

May the buyer beware I have always dreamed of buying a house. I saved my money for a long time in order to afford a nice house in a safe neighborhood. I viewed many houses while trying to decide which one was best.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Policeman busted for drug trafficking

Policeman busted for drug trafficking JAKARTA: A low-ranking policeman of North Jakarta Police precinct was arrested on Tuesday night by police detectives for alleged drug trafficking. Comr.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Judging govt solutions to Papuan separatism

Judging govt solutions to Papuan separatismNeles Tebay, Pontifical University, of Urbaniana, Rome The central government has repeatedly emphasized the necessity of tackling the separatist movement in Papua through "proper ways".

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/'Militant groups recruit new members, plan more attacks'

'Militant groups recruit new members, plan more attacks'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday that militant groups continued to recruit new members and warned of more terror attacks in the country.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Matori moves out of ICU in Singapore

Matori moves out of ICU in SingaporeAgencies, Jakarta Defense minister Matori Abdul Djalil has been moved out of the intensive care unit (ICU) but remains in a Singapore hospital after suffering a stroke nearly a month ago, an embassy official said Wednesday.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Synopsys of 'La Galigo' to be performed next year

Synopsys of 'La Galigo' to be performed next year In the cosmology of the Buginese, there are three worlds: the upper world, the lower world and the middle world. Deities dwell in the upper and lower worlds while human beings live in the middle.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Four arrested for motorcycle theft

Four arrested for motorcycle theft BEKASI: Bekasi Police arrested four suspects in a motorcycle theft case early on Wednesday and seized a dozen stolen motorcycles.Bekasi Police chief of detectives Comr.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/JP/5/rusuh

JP/5/rusuhOne killed, houses burned in tribal riot Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraAt least one person has been killed and two others wounded during a tribal clash between residents from two villages in Kupang regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), police and officials said ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/West Jakarta to continue with forced evictions

West Jakarta to continue with forced evictionsBambang Nurbianto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Jakarta municipality administration will continue with its plans to clear some 700 houses on a plot of land next to Mal Taman Anggrek on Jl. S.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Use of Press Law urged in 'Tempo' case

Use of Press Law urged in 'Tempo' caseSri Wahyuni and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Jakarta The Press Council and legislators questioned on Wednesday the swift preventive confiscation of some of Tempo media group's properties and proposed that prosecutors use the Press Law instead ...

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDS

Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDSSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia is considered to have done little to comply with its commitment made during the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on HIV/AIDS two years go.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2003

JP/Govt team to rewrite history, seek truth behind 1965 coup

Govt team to rewrite history, seek truth behind 1965 coupFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To set history straight, the government has formed a team to clarify the facts behind the shadowy 1965 "aborted coup" blamed on the now outlawed communist party, which ...

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