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42 articles.
Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Mobile phone sales skyrocket in RI

Mobile phone sales skyrocket in RIRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cellular phone sales in the country catapulted 67 percent to more than 2.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Tennis

TennisUS$585,000 Toyota Princess Cup (x denotes seed)Singles final Serena Williams (USA x1) bt Kim Clijsters (Bel x3) 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 Doubles final Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (Spa)/Svetlana Kuznetsova (Rus) bt Petra Mandula (Hun)/Patricia Wartusch (Aut) 6-2, 6-4 US$170,000 WTA Tour Bell ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines In June this year I boarded a return Singapore Airlines (SQ 24) flight and flew to New Jersey for a short break. Shortly after arrival I discovered that my pair of Mako sunglasses were missing from my checked-in luggage.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Exploring bits and pieces of Printhead and Office XP

Exploring bits and pieces of Printhead and Office XPZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Three weeks ago, I wrote here about what I thought was good news. I wrote that, in its latest printers, HP finally separated the printhead from the ink tank.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Security concerns cloud Megawati's brief trip to Aceh

Security concerns cloud Megawati's brief trip to AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe President Megawati Soekarnoputri is planning to visit Aceh on Wednesday amid concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the troubled province.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Govt determined to change visa policy

Govt determined to change visa policy Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government is likely to go ahead with its controversial plan to abolish its visa-on-entry policy given to citizens of 48 countries following the recent arrests of several foreigners in connection with separatism or ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Abrasion looms over Lampung eastern coast

Abrasion looms over Lampung eastern coastOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Sukadana, Lampung Timur Thousands of people's homes and hectares of fish ponds along the eastern shore of Lampung could be submerged in seawater within two years as a result of the massive clearing of mangrove forests by ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Golkar cracks under strong public pressure

Golkar cracks under strong public pressureKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar's previously solid leadership is now cracking under relentless public pressure for Akbar Tandjung to quit his post as Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), with more leaders also demanding that the ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/[i][b]I can't correct part (c) of the "Malaysia" column properly because the

I can't correct part (c) of the "Malaysia" column properly because the screen keeps jumping over to the left.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Will Jiang Zemin step down?

Will Jiang Zemin step down?Natalia Soebagyo, Board Member, Center for Chinese Studies, Jakarta Now that the date for the 16th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been confirmed for Nov. 8, speculation is high about what will President Jiang Zemin do.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Under-pressure House to review labor bills

Under-pressure House to review labor billsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives legislators will focus on contentious points when they extend the deliberation of the much-criticized bills on labor protection and industrial disputes.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/'There are casualties in successful businesses'

'There are casualties in successful businesses'Yanuar Nugroho, Director, Business Watch Indonesia, Researcher, Unisosdem Jakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Two detained in fatal blast as death toll rises to 16

Two detained in fatal blast as death toll rises to 16Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Tegal, Central Java Two suspects are in police custody after a fatal firecracker explosion at a factory in Tegal, Central Java claimed the lives of 16 workers on Sunday.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Visa policy change to go ahead despite criticism, minister says

Visa policy change to go ahead despite criticism, minister saysMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is likely to go ahead with its controversial plan to abolish its visa-on-entry policy given to citizens of 48 countries following the recent arrests of several foreigners ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/JP/4/SCENE

JP/4/SCENESEAMEO conference in Surakarta SURAKARTA, Central Java: Education ministers from the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are scheduled to meet here next week.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Wanted: A visionary to implement alternative power

Wanted: A visionary to implement alternative powerVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com Last week, sitting in my darkened room -- courtesy of the Great Jakarta Blackout part 2, I began to wonder about mankind's thirst for electricity.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/The threat of terrorism

The threat of terrorism The reaction by many politicians and organizations to recent reports about threats of international terrorist attacks in Indonesia has reached unhealthy proportions, especially with the latest claims that these reports were nothing more than American propaganda.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Govt asked to treat foreign NGOs fairly

Govt asked to treat foreign NGOs fairlyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Calls have surfaced for the government not to be unreasonable in its treatment of foreign non-governmental organizations following allegations that they may have abused their humanitarian mission in ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/'Weakening consumption poses a threat to economic growth'

'Weakening consumption poses a threat to economic growth'A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts are divided on whether the latest data on a decline in sales of electronic goods and cigarettes indicates a weakening of domestic consumption.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Gulf War II's silver lining?

Gulf War II's silver lining? Roy Thompson is, of course, right in asserting in his letter (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 18) that the ultimate tragedy of Sept. 11 is that the terrorists have won. In stooping to conquer and visibly forsaking its previously much-vaunted values, the U.S.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/'Rupiah to remain at 9,000 this week'

'Rupiah to remain at 9,000 this week'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After hitting Rp 9,000 to the U.S. dollar again last Monday, the rupiah is likely to stay there in this week's trading one analyst said, citing continued foreign debt payments and concerns over of a prolonged, weak U.S. economy.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/'Sutiyoso should do something to win back public sympathy'

'Sutiyoso should do something to win back public sympathy' Despite public outcry and opposition against governor-elect Sutiyoso, it is almost certain that he will carry out his second tenure as city governor. Some residents shared their views with The Jakarta Post.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/ADB revises upward RI's 2002 GDP growth estimate

ADB revises upward RI's 2002 GDP growth estimateA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised upward its 2002 economic growth prediction for Indonesia from an earlier 3 percent to 3.2 percent.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Europe sweeps afternoon play to seize Solheim lead

Europe sweeps afternoon play to seize Solheim leadElspeth Burnside, Reuters, Edina, Minnesota Europe swept the afternoon's fourball competition to rally back from a morning setback and establish a 9-7 lead over the U.S. at the Solheim Cup on Saturday.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/NGOs reject reconciliation with Sutiyoso

NGOs reject reconciliation with SutiyosoAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several non-governmental organizations (NGO) rejected last Saturday an offer to reconcile with elected Governor Sutiyoso and Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo, saying that they no longer trusted the two officials.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Rossi claims MotoGP title after Brazil win

Rossi claims MotoGP title after Brazil winBrian Homewood, Reuters, Rio de Janeiro Italy's irrepressible Valentino Rossi won the inaugural MotoGP world title with four races to spare on Saturday by clocking up yet another victory at the rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Soeharto's granddaughter marries

Soeharto's granddaughter marries JAKARTA: Eno Sigit, the granddaughter of former president Soeharto from his first son Sigit Harjojudanto, got married to Fahmi David, with the wedding reception held at her father's house in the upmarket housing complex on Jl.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Council member goes on trial

Council member goes on trial TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court will try Tangerang municipal council spokesman Gian Sugiharsono and an alleged drug producer, Ang Kiem Soei, in two separate trials this week, a court staff member said over the weekend.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Car-free day ignored due to lack of publicity

Car-free day ignored due to lack of publicityLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This year's Jakarta Car-Free Day turned out to be a flop on Sunday as many private cars continued to use the slow lane on Jl. Sudirman, which was designated the city's only car-free road.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Religious, youth leaders warn of anti-U.S. backlash

Religious, youth leaders warn of anti-U.S. backlashFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of religious and youth groups are asking the United States to stop spreading what they consider to be black propaganda against Indonesia, warning that such propaganda will only create ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Denying basic human rights

Denying basic human rights I question the logic of the statements made by Brig. Gen. Iman Haryatna, the police chief of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), regarding the reasons behind the ransacking and burning of the Ahmadiyah secretariat building and the Ahmadiyah mosque at Selong (East Lombok calm ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Government urged again to review shipping policy

Government urged again to review shipping policyRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA) has renewed calls for the government to review its shipping industry policy, warning that foreign shipping companies will entirely control the industry ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/YLKI, passengers complain of poor service

YLKI, passengers complain of poor serviceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) and train commuters blasted state-owned railway firm PT KAI on Saturday for its failure to provide good service and facilities for its customers.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Autonomy law sparks disputes, undermines national integrity

Autonomy law sparks disputes, undermines national integrityKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The division of power, as set out in Law No.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Never enough games on your cellphone?

Never enough games on your cellphone? Some people think twice before pulling their cellphones out of their pocket or purse for the obvious safety and security reasons.Even in London and other major cities in Europe, cellphones get snatched all the time.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Poor people lack of skills to organize themselves

Poor people lack of skills to organize themselvesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five days of stimulating discussions on poverty during the Asian People's Dialogue II in Cibubur ended last Thursday, but they failed to produce any concrete recommendations amid the deficiencies affecting ...
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Teenager dropped for overseas tour

Teenager dropped for overseas tour DHAKA: Bangladesh has dropped teenager Mohammad Ashraful, who made a century on his test debut, for their tour of South Africa later this month, Bangladesh Cricket Board officials said on Sunday. They did not mention the grounds for dropping Ashraful.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/KKN infects many projects in N. Sumatra

KKN infects many projects in N. SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Some 70 percent of development projects in the North Sumatra provincial administration were tarnished by the practices of collusion, corruption and nepotism (KKN), two business associations said on Saturday.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Antiterror war conceals global injustices

Antiterror war conceals global injusticesMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian religious leaders marked Saturday's International Day of Peace by calling for a war on global injustices as a prerequisite to fighting worldwide terrorism and violence across the country.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Councillors get money for canceled trip

Councillors get money for canceled trip SURABAYA: Ten councillors from Commission E of the East Java legislative council have accepted money for trips that were canceled, according to commission chairman Harbiyah Shalahuddin.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/RI's educational standards not that poor

RI's educational standards not that poorSimon Marcus Gower, Principal, Harapan Bangsa High School, Tangerang, Banten Pessimism, sadly, seems to consume much of the thought processes of many an observer of Indonesia's education system.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2002

JP/Yankees claim fifth straight victory in AL

Yankees claim fifth straight victory in ALReuters, Detroit The New York Yankees clinched their fifth straight American League (AL) East divisional title with a 3-2 victory over the Tigers on Saturday.
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