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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Posters take one back to colonial years

Posters take one back to colonial yearsCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Posters, usually intended as a public notice about something, have always been in demand, particularly with the growing commercialism since the 19th century.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Judgement day nearing for Ligitan and Sipadan

Judgement day nearing for Ligitan and SipadanMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Malaysia will hear the final verdict next month from the International Court of Justice (ICG) on the dispute over the ownership of Sipadan and Ligitan islands, the minister of foreign affairs ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Icuk launches 'Total Badminton'

Icuk launches 'Total Badminton'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The badminton training program in Indonesia still lacks a scientific approach, former world champion Icuk Sugiarto said here on Wednesday."The training program is conducted mostly based on the experience of the trainers.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Govt fears backlash if IBRA debtors released: Experts

Govt fears backlash if IBRA debtors released: ExpertsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's indecision over who should sign the documents to drop criminal charges against former bankers who had abused trillions of rupiah in state loans showed that officials feared their decision could spark a ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/City to exempt poor from school fees

City to exempt poor from school feesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elementary and junior high school fees for all students in the Seribu Islands Regency and in slum areas in the five municipalities in the capital will be waived, the city administration says.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Legian back in business, recovery slow

Legian back in business, recovery slowFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali It's been almost three weeks since Jl. Legian was reopened to the public after the bombing of two clubs in the street on Oct. 12. But the once-lively tourist strip has turned into a deserted street.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/SARA and the press

SARA and the press I would like to elaborate on Onghokham's letter titled What's the motive of the tragedy? (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 14, 2002).

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, November 21, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, November 21, 2002Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Alwi's camp takes Matori's seat at DPR

Alwi's camp takes Matori's seat at DPR JAKARTA: The internal dispute in the National Awakening Party (PKB) has come to an close as the position left vacant by Matori Abdul Djalil at the House of Representatives (DPR) has been handed over to the rival camp of Alwi Shihab.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Bulog to boost stocks amid fear of fall in rice output

Bulog to boost stocks amid fear of fall in rice outputAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) will boost its rice buffer stock next year amid fears that the country's rice output could drop as farmers have delayed planting crops this year due to ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Ba'asyir's detention extended for 40 days

Ba'asyir's detention extended for 40 daysDamar Harsanto and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors extended on Wednesday the detention of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir for another 40 days, saying they need more time to complete his case documents.National Police deputy spokesman Sr.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Jan Lavies' alluring poster world

Jan Lavies' alluring poster worldCarla Bianpoen Contributor JakartaPosters, usually intended as a public notice about something, have always been in demand, particularly with the growing commercialism since the 19th century.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Bali Police find grenade, ammunition

Bali Police find grenade, ammunition As the investigation into the Bali bombing on Oct. 12 continues, police in the provincial capital of Denpasar secured a grenade and ammunition in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the city's downtown area following a tip-off.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Puppet show held to relieve stress

Puppet show held to relieve stressJakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Oct. 12 attack in Kuta left many people in Bali with physical and mental wounds, especially those directly affected by the tragedy and the people who closely worked to help ease their suffering, such as medical staff and ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Soldiers face light sentences for attack

Soldiers face light sentences for attackApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Military prosecutors demanded on Wednesday sentences of between 10 months and 42 months in jail for 19 soldiers standing trial for their alleged role in an attack on police in Binjai, North Sumatra, ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Kelapa Gading slum fire leaves thousands homeless

Kelapa Gading slum fire leaves thousands homelessNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of the Pulo Ngandang area in West Kelapa Gading sub- district, North Jakarta, may have to spend Idul Fitri in temporary shelters as their houses were destroyed by fire in the early hours of ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/UN appeals for $72.8m in humanitarian aid for RI

UN appeals for $72.8m in humanitarian aid for RIDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An appeal for humanitarian aid for Indonesia was launched on Wednesday by United Nations agencies and international non- governmental organizations (NGOs) in a bid to support the country's efforts in ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/'I'm saving to buy new clothes for my daughters'

'I'm saving to buy new clothes for my daughters' The slow pace of business in the city has not stopped people from preparing to return to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri. Some have even set aside a special budget to buy gifts for their relatives at home as part of the yearly tradition.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Bylaw on kites in offing

Bylaw on kites in offing TANGERANG: In response to complaints filed by 20 airline companies about the problems caused by kites, the municipal administration is set to issue a bylaw banning their flying around Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Key issues threaten Aceh peace accord

Key issues threaten Aceh peace accordThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Minor hurdles are threatening the proposed peace accord despite an announcement that both the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were strongly committed to signing the peace deal on Dec. 9.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Muslim leaders' help needed to arrest suspects

Muslim leaders' help needed to arrest suspectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Following the police move to search pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) for the Bali bomb suspects, a respected Muslim leader pleaded on Wednesday that influential Muslim clerics be involved in the effort to ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 21, 2002

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 21, 2002Exhibitions* Classical Balinese Painting, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), until Dec. 9. * Painting Life in Harmony, works of Subroto, Museum Neka, Ubud, until Dec. 9.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Megawati official residence extended temporarily: Aide

Megawati official residence extended temporarily: AideFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's official residence on Jl.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/BI cuts interest rates to 13.06 percent, more to come

BI cuts interest rates to 13.06 percent, more to comeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia cut the weighted average interest rate on one- month SBI promissory notes at Wednesday's auction to 13.06 percent from 13.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Expired food seized from stores

Expired food seized from stores BOGOR: Dozens of expired food items were confiscated by the police from a number of supermarkets in Bogor on Tuesday afternoon.Bogor Police chief of detectives First Insp. Fridon said the items were seized from a Hero supermarket on Jl.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Police should focus on RDX not chlorate, expert says

Police should focus on RDX not chlorate, expert saysDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Conflicting statements issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the National Police on the specific materials used in the Oct.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Govt mulls tougher fines for foreign dredgers

Govt mulls tougher fines for foreign dredgersHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Having lost in a legal battle against the owners of seven foreign dredgers, the government is considering imposing a heavier fine of Rp 315 billion (US$35.2 million) on each owner of the vessels.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/'Takbiran' banned amid security concerns

'Takbiran' banned amid security concernsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso announced on Wednesday that city leaders would prohibit takbiran parades, the raucous street rallies held on the eve of Idul Fitri when revelers shout Allahu Akbar mostly from the backs of ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Govt provides legal aid to raid victims

Govt provides legal aid to raid victims JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday that the government would provide legal aid to citizens subjected to recent antiterrorist raids should they decide to sue the Australian government.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/City rapped for hiking budget but ignoring public interests

City rapped for hiking budget but ignoring public interestsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration was rebuked on Wednesday for trying to squeeze more money out of the public by increasing taxes while at the same time being incapable of spending Rp 2.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Indonesian fans brace for `Meteor' shower

Indonesian fans brace for `Meteor' showerHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 750 fans of Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden here could not bear to wait four days to see the sequel of their favorite serial back on local television.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Ex-official on trial for alleged corruption

Ex-official on trial for alleged corruption TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court began the trial on Wednesday of the former Tangerang municipal administration assistant head of development for the alleged misappropriation of Rp 6 billion.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, November 21, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, November 21, 2002TVRI 6:00 a.m. News7:30 Sports8:00 The Story of Imam Buchari9:00 TV Drama10:30 Quiz11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Activity increases at Mt. Papandayan

Activity increases at Mt. PapandayanBudianto, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The directorate general of volcanology affairs and mitigation at the mines and energy ministry called on people living on the slopes of Mt Papandayan to remain alert, as the volcano showed signs of increased activity again ...

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Ministers to visit Manokwari

Ministers to visit Manokwari JAYAPURA, Papua: Nine ministers were scheduled to visit Manokwari on Nov. 23, 2002 to see the injured victims of an earthquake that killed eight people in the districts of Ransiki and Oransbari in the regency in October.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Tourist arrivals to hit six-year low, minister says

Tourist arrivals to hit six-year low, minister saysFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government estimates that foreign tourist arrivals will dip by 16.5 percent to 4.3 million for the 12 months of 2002 compared to 5.15 million in 2001, due to the Bali bombing on Oct. 12.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/More autonomy bills drafted

More autonomy bills draftedKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is preparing several bills that will bolster the implementation of regional autonomy including the one on the arrangement of territorial borders to avoid conflict among regional administrations.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Effective government may remain a dream

Effective government may remain a dreamSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta It is clear that Indonesia badly needs an effective government: A government with a vision of a better Indonesia and with the capability to make it a reality.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Japan, U.S. initiate meeting to rebuild shattered Aceh

Japan, U.S. initiate meeting to rebuild shattered AcehMoch. N. Kurniawan and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan and the U.S. have initiated a meeting to support the peace settlement for Aceh in Tokyo and produce post-war financial assistance for the strife-torn province.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Sumatran highways in poor condition

Sumatran highways in poor conditionOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung The poor condition of three highways that connect Sumatra with Java threatens the safety of motorists and those traveling to their hometowns on the two islands for the Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Learning peace journalism from Manado

Learning peace journalism from ManadoJake Lynch, Reporting the World, London, jakemlynch@aol.com If there is one group of people in Indonesia whose lives have changed most dramatically since the fall of the New Order government four years ago, it must be journalists.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Dealing with big debtors

Dealing with big debtors Corruption, collusion and weak law enforcement are central to the hugely controversial way in which the government has been dealing with former bank shareholders who signed agreements in 1998 to settle over Rp 141 trillion (US$15.6 billion) in debts to the state.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/China after the Communist Party's 16th congress

China after the Communist Party's 16th congressJusuf Wanandi, Co-founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta The outcome of the 16th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has to be understood in historical terms.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Volunteers helped to come to terms with trauma

Volunteers helped to come to terms with traumaTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Every tragedy has its own story and leaves its own scars. For the volunteers in Bali who rushed to help after the terrorist attack there, they have their own traumas and memories to deal with.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Workers march to demand severance pay

Workers march to demand severance payMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Some 2,500 of 6,890 former workers of PT Doson Indonesia, a subcontractor of U.S.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/Local cotton affected by genetically modified crop

Local cotton affected by genetically modified cropThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A study by a post-graduate student from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has shown that genetically modified cotton grown experimentally in South Sulawesi has contaminated areas around the plantation.

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Thu, 21 Nov 2002

JP/KONI makes U-turn over martial arts

KONI makes U-turn over martial artsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) met with officials from the Indonesian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FOBI), a newly created ultimate fighting organization, on Wednesday in an apparent signal of the Council's recognition ...

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