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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Healthy food choices last a lifetime

Healthy food choices last a lifetimeDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com Teaching your children to make healthy choices about the foods they eat today can benefit them their entire lifetimes.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Spain accelerates Look-East program

Spain accelerates Look-East programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Spanish government, which currently holds the presidency of the European Union, has stepped up its Look-East policy since 2000 under a four-year Asia Pacific Framework Plan devised to broaden and deepen its overall relations with ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

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JP/5/ACROSSPolicemen nabbed with marijuana PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial police are considering how to deal with an officer caught smuggling 160 kilograms of marijuana from Aceh, along with three officers from the North Sumatra Police.Riau Police chief Brig. Gen.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Canada donates $70,000 for Bali meeting

Canada donates $70,000 for Bali meeting JAKARTA: The Canadian Embassy here donated US$70,000 for the 4th Preparatory Committee Meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, to be held in Bali from May 27 to June 7.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Terrorism bill 'needs revision'

Terrorism bill 'needs revision' JAKARTA: The bill on the prevention and eradication of terrorism needs to be reviewed because it contains blurred definitions, prioritizes the supremacy of power and encourages Machiavellian maneuverings, according to an official from the Islam Defenders Front ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Dian fights for women's rights

Dian fights for women's rightsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The young Dian Kartika Sari idolized her best friend's father. Growing up without a father of her own, she thought he was the perfect man because he seemed to put his family ahead of everything else in the world.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/A failing state?

A failing state? Four years ago, just after former president Soeharto finally bowed to public demand and decided to quit the presidency, this newspaper published an editorial with the rhetorical question: Can we be optimistic?The question we raised then was: Will the new person in command be able ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Growth could return to 6% in 2003: Govt

Growth could return to 6% in 2003: GovtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Tuesday that the country's economic growth could return to the precrisis level of 6 percent next year on the back of an improved political situation at home and rapid progress in the bank ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/District court to go hi-tech

District court to go hi-techMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court plans to go high-tech in the trial of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) as it decided on Tuesday to hear the testimony of former president B.J.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Alienated PDI Perjuangan anxious over Islamic caucus

Alienated PDI Perjuangan anxious over Islamic caucusAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle warned on Tuesday a group of Muslim leaders, who had held a series of informal meetings, against forging a coalition to unsettle the government.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/API complains of rampant quota trading

API complains of rampant quota tradingAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Textile Association (API) urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade to disclose the name of companies holding textile export quotas for the U.S.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Danger unites Kelapa Gading residents to face threats

Danger unites Kelapa Gading residents to face threatsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Danger has the capacity to unite different people to brave a common threat.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk from abuse

Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk from abuseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About a dozen children, each with a piece of paper and a pen in hand, gathered together and were engaged in a serious discussion.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuse

Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuseMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaAbout a dozen children, each with a piece of paper and a pen in hand, gathered together and were engaged in a serious discussion.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/PDAM to increase water rates

PDAM to increase water rates TANGERANG: Tangerang's state-owned tap water company, Kerta Rejasa (PDAM), plans to double its tap water prices beginning in July because of increases in fuel prices and electricity rates, an official said on Monday.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/'Drugs are slow killer of young generation'

'Drugs are slow killer of young generation' Drugs will always bring losses to society. If no efforts are taken to tackle the problem, it will badly harm the younger generations. The Jakarta Post interviewed several people on the impact of illegal drugs.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Seven Kontras attackers jailed

Seven Kontras attackers jailed JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced seven defendants on Tuesday to two months and 15 days each for the March attack on the offices of the Commission for Mission Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) in Menteng, Central Jakarta.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

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The Jakarta Post Jakarta Analysts cautiously welcomed on Tuesday the reform initiatives recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Directorate of Customs and Excise, calling on the directorate to do use this opportunity to improve its performance and reputation.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Jakarta sunk 91cms in six years: Official

Jakarta sunk 91cms in six years: OfficialBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to a greatly increased amount of construction and over- exploitation of groundwater, the city's land has subsided up to 91 centimeters in recent years, a city official said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/IBRA to sell loans worth Rp 150 trillion

IBRA to sell loans worth Rp 150 trillionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Tuesday that it would launch next month the sale of bank loans with a total book value of between Rp 130 trillion and Rp 150 trillion (US$16.57 billion).
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Drivers queried after rally over illegal fees

Drivers queried after rally over illegal feesYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Bandung Police is questioning more than 40 crews of container trucks after a rally they held to protest widespread levies and demand a whole day of access to Padalarang toll road ended in violence on Tuesday.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/IMF, government complete preliminary discussions

IMF, government complete preliminary discussionsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government completed on Tuesday their initial round of discussions on the sixth review of the country's economic reform program.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Babies need more water during the dry season

Babies need more water during the dry season Dear Dr. Donya,Thank you very much for your kind and expert advice. I request you kindly advise me on:1. How much should the routine water intake be per day for my baby (in ml). And let me know how often I should have to give her water.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Screening of Endriartono open to the public

Screening of Endriartono open to the publicKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public's assessment of the personality and track record of military chief candidate Gen.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga sale

FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) said in a statement on Tuesday that the planned sale of the government's 51 percent stake in medium-sized Bank Niaga would not be delayed.It said that the final bid deadline would remain May 27.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/19 arrested for gambling

19 arrested for gambling JAKARTA: Police arrested 19 alleged baccarat gamblers in the Bahari Apartments in North Jakarta on Tuesday.The apartments were also temporarily closed.Police detective chief Adj. Snr. Comr.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Policemen nabbed with marijuana

Policemen nabbed with marijuana PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial police are considering how to deal with an officer caught smuggling 160 kilograms of marijuana from Aceh, along with three officers from the North Sumatra Police.Riau Police chief Brig. Gen.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Riot erupts after legislator misses flight

Riot erupts after legislator misses flight JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An airport in Irian Jaya remained closed on Tuesday because it was occupied by dozens of violent protesters after a local senior legislator missed his flight.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/'Corruptors' move to Singapore

'Corruptors' move to SingaporeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A court rejected on Tuesday the indictment of two former bankers in absentia in a corruption trial and ordered the prosecutor to summon the defendants, who currently live in Singapore.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/E. Timor refugees cause trouble

E. Timor refugees cause trouble ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: East Timorese refugees in the East Nusa Tenggara town of Belu continue to intimidate and blackmail locals, residents and officials said.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/China to disburse $5m for ASEAN

China to disburse $5m for ASEAN DENPASAR, Bali: The People's Republic of China will disburse US$5 million to strengthen its relationship with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and to support human development programs.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Mall blamed for water scarcity

Mall blamed for water scarcity JAKARTA: A city official alleged that Taman Anggrek mall and condominium in Grogol, West Jakarta could have violated an agreement on the use of groundwater resulting in a water shortage in the surrounding area.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Evi wins Anniswati rapid games

Evi wins Anniswati rapid games JAKARTA: Evi Lindiawati won the rapid matches during the Anniswati Memorial Cup women's chess tournament in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.Evi, 17, from Jakarta, collected 8 points from nine rounds, winning in seven rounds and drawing in the remaining two.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Chang Purk's exterior belies very good food

Chang Purk's exterior belies very good foodPenn Dawson, Contributor, Jakarta There is a saying that we should not judge a book by its cover, which goes along with the idea that it is what's inside that counts.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/'Soldiers in Maluku must shed ethnic, sectarian sentiments'

'Soldiers in Maluku must shed ethnic, sectarian sentiments'Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) Commander, Lt. Gen.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Corruption still prevalent in PLN's Riau office, says YLKI

Corruption still prevalent in PLN's Riau office, says YLKIHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Corruption amounting to many billions of Rupiah is rampant at the Riau branch of state-owned electricity company PT PLN which has contributed to the company posting annual losses, ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Telkom issues bonds

Telkom issues bonds JAKARTA: State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) announced Tuesday its plan to issue fixed rate bonds worth Rp 1 trillion (US$109 million) with five years tenor and indicative coupon rates of between 17-17.5 percent.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Customs office must be serious in reforms: Analysts

Customs office must be serious in reforms: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts cautiously welcomed on Tuesday the reform initiatives recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Directorate of Customs and Excise, calling on the directorate to do use this opportunity to ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Megawati and the military

Megawati and the militaryImanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After six months of waiting, President Megawati Soekarnoputri eventually submitted her choice for the post of Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to the House of Representatives (DPR) last Monday.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Mining must be carried out sustainably

Mining must be carried out sustainablyEmil Salim, Former Environment Minister, Indonesia This is indeed an important opportunity to move the mining industry yet a further step into the realms of sustainable development.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/The Chinese and the Jew

The Chinese and the Jew I was shocked with disbelief to read The Jakarta Post's report on April 29 titled Ethnic Chinese urged to enter political arena and that a noted lawyer and member of the national law commission such as Frans H.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 22, 2001

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 22, 2001Exhibition* International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 27 to June 3.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Govt told to support military

Govt told to support military JAMBI: Former minister of defense Mahfud MD said the government should support the military in its efforts to improve professionalism so the military would stop meddling in political and economic affairs.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Disabled rally in Bandung

Disabled rally in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: Hundreds of people from the Forum of Struggle for the Disabled (Forpadi) marked National Awakening Day with a rally here on Monday.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

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Highlight below: 1995 is the year SGS was fired. What year did it begin the inspections?The Jakarta Post Jakarta Analysts cautiously welcomed on Tuesday the reform initiatives recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Directorate of Customs and Excise, calling on the ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Who controls the media?

Who controls the media? I would like to add some thoughts to Arya Gunawan's excellent article titled Indonesian Press: Walking a tightrope" (The Jakarta Post, May 14, 2002).The end of Soeharto's New Order era in May 1998 was, at the same time, the beginning of the free press era in Indonesia.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Greater Jakarta transport needs coordination

Greater Jakarta transport needs coordinationTantri Yuliandini and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The failure of coordination between authorities in Jakarta and those in the outlaying areas of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi has contributed to the chaotic transportation system in ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Wanted: The first true Indonesian statesman

Wanted: The first true Indonesian statesmanMuhammad Nafik, Jakarta Post, Jakarta Still embroiled in a seemingly perpetual crisis of political and economic uncertainty, Indonesia's future could well appear even bleaker still due to the dearth of statesmanship among the members of the political ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

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The Jakarta Post Jakarta Analysts cautiously welcomed on Tuesday the reform initiatives recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Directorate of Customs and Excise, calling on the directorate to do use this opportunity to improve its performance and reputation.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Officer ordered to appear at Udin's murder trial

Officer ordered to appear at Udin's murder trialAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Yogyakarta Military Tribunal ordered on Tuesday the local military prosecutor to compel detective police officer Second Insp.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/What have we achieved?

What have we achieved? After two days of talks about the domestic problem of Aceh, held in a foreign country, under the umbrella of the Henry Dunant Center, and attended by people from the U.S., Great Britain, Thailand and other countries, Indonesia has achieved nothing concrete.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuse

Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuseMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaAbout a dozen children, each with a piece of paper and a pen in hand, gathered together and were engaged in a serious discussion.
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Students mourn death of reform movement

Students mourn death of reform movementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike other historical days, the fourth year of the reform movement was observed in a bitter mood on Tuesday, with students nationwide taking to the streets to vent their disappointment with the political elite's failure to comply ...
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Wed, 22 May 2002

JP/Megawati approves Bisri's bid for MPR key post

Megawati approves Bisri's bid for MPR key postAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will soon issue a decree to appoint Muslim cleric Cholil Bisri to fill the post of deputy speaker in the People's Consultative Assembly.Roy B.
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