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56 articles.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Papuan council to begin work soon

Papuan council to begin work soonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Papuan People's Council will begin work on Sept. 2, when the 42 people recently selected to the council are sworn in.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/International shipowners agree to cut THC

International shipowners agree to cut THCZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGlobal firms grouped under the Overseas Shipowner Representatives Association (OSRA) has agreed to cut the much-debated Terminal Handling Charge (THC) to between US$120 to $130 per 20-foot container (TEUs), according ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Candidates fail submit finance reports

Candidates fail submit finance reportsOGAN ILIR, South Sumatra: Only one of four pairs of candidates in the June 25 Ogan Ilir regency election has submitted a campaign finance report to the local General Elections Commission.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Disadvantaged regions need govt attention

Disadvantaged regions need govt attentionSigit Pinardi, Antara News Agency/JakartaA middle-aged woman was seen sobbing as Syaifullah Yusuf, the State Minister for the Development of Disadvantaged Regions, noticed her.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Poll protesters run amok in Bengkulu

Poll protesters run amok in BengkuluThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSome 10,000 people went on a rampage on Monday in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, setting fire to government offices and houses in the area to express their disappointment with the regental election result, which elected Syaukani Saleh ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Suggested title:

Suggested title:Mandarin Oriental Hotel Majapahit, Surabaya: Historical lodgings with excellent facilities Surabaya, the capital of East Java, serves as an economic and trading hub for eastern Indonesia.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Govt told to seek options other than raising fuel prices

Govt told to seek options other than raising fuel pricesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has other options other than hiking domestic fuel prices to ease pressure on the state budget, a group of economists say, namely by requiring local administrations to shoulder some of the ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Indonesian workers face gloomy prospects under AFTA

Indonesian workers face gloomy prospects under AFTARidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia may not be able to immediately benefit from the opening of the labor market in the Southeast Asian region next year due to poor preparation and the low education of the majority of its workers, ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/A more comprehensive security policy for RI

A more comprehensive security policy for RIAnak Agung Banyu Perwita, BandungFor Indonesia, like any other nations of the Third World, national security poses a serious dilemma.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Automakers move into an era of green cars

Automakers move into an era of green carsM. Ihsan Darius, Contributor, Jakarta As market demands continue to change, players in the automotive industry must adapt to the changing situation. Vehicle designers continue to innovate. New technologies continue to be developed.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/'One thing must be said: God needs no defender'

'One thing must be said: God needs no defender'As Indonesia hosted last week an Asia-Europe interfaith forum, bringing together representatives from 39 countries, a group of people attacked the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI).
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/JP/4/Todung

JP/4/Todung The establishment of local parties in Aceh is one of the most contentious issues the government will have to settle with the House or Representatives before a peace deal with Free Aceh Movement rebels can be signed on Aug. 15.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Workshop on women's rights

Workshop on women's rights JAKARTA: The Office of State Minister for Women's Empowerment in collaboration with the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) plans to organize a workshop to raise awareness about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Govt seeks MUI's help in polio campaign

Govt seeks MUI's help in polio campaignTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe minister of health is working with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to facilitate an effective polio vaccination program across the country next month.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Sick Jakartans urged to test blood for bird flu

Sick Jakartans urged to test blood for bird fluThe Jakarta post, JakartaJakartans are now much more aware of the deadly bird flu, with more of them going directly to one of the two referral hospitals in the capital to thoroughly check their colds and flus.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Gus Dur leaves hospital

Gus Dur leaves hospital JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid was discharged from Jakarta's Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) on Monday after 18 days of medical treatment for excessive amounts of sugar in the blood."Father (Gus Dur) left RSCM at around 2:30 p.m.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Moving toward era of green cars

Moving toward era of green carsTo be combined with a story titled Innovation towards era of green cars Indeed, innovation cannot always be enjoyed by the public.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Major telecom companies predict fast growth

Major telecom companies predict fast growthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's two largest telecommunications companies, PT Telkom and PT Indosat, project that telecommunications revenue will see a twofold increase in 2010.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Carmakers face stiff competition in every class

Carmakers face stiff competition in every classBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Competition between car makers is accelerating as seen at the Gaikindo Auto Expo 2005, which was held in Senayan, Jakarta from July 8 to July 17.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Cellular market penetration has little impact on growth

Cellular market penetration has little impact on growthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIncreasing market penetration and investment in the cellular phone industry have had no apparent impact on the country's economic growth, telecommunications observers say.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Clerics to join antigraft drive

Clerics to join antigraft drive BOGOR: Chairman of the National Movement for Corruption Eradication (GNPK) Adi Warman refused to install Bogor's officials in the movement and opted to involve religious leaders in the nationwide campaign.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/House leaders get behind Aceh deal

House leaders get behind Aceh dealTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSeveral leaders of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the government's plan to allow members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to set up local political parties, a key GAM demand for a lasting peace deal in ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Semarang set for Sam Po Carnival

Semarang set for Sam Po CarnivalSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangAn interesting program that will take place during Zheng He's 600th Voyage Anniversary Celebrations this year in Semarang will be the Sam Po Carnival. In the carnival set to be held on Aug.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Seeking the renaissance of agricultural values

Seeking the renaissance of agricultural valuesAgus Pakpahan, Jakarta Why is agriculture good for civilization but not for farmers? In aggregate terms, the price index of agricultural primary commodities declined from 208 in 1960 to 87 in 2000 -- the index value of 1990 was 100.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Former BIN agent gets 4 years for counterfeit notes

Former BIN agent gets 4 years for counterfeit notesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA former State Intelligence Agency (BIN) official was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday for his involvement in printing counterfeit bank notes.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Breeding crickets a good business

Breeding crickets a good businessSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaCrickets are usually considered ordinary insects without any economic value. They are usually found in the garden, or even inside the house.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Suggested titles:

Suggested titles: Starwood properties reflect Indonesia's charms Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotels and leisure companies in the world with approximately 750 properties in more than 80 countries and 120,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Fuel campaign may be futile

Fuel campaign may be futile A comment on The Jakarta Post's July 21 article, Fuel campaign targets vehicle owners.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Iwan and daughters infected by bird: Minister

Iwan and daughters infected by bird: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government says the three people in Tangerang who died of avian influenza may have contracted the virus from the feces of infected birds, while denying three other people showing typical symptoms of bird flu have the disease.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/PKS told to produce detailed platform

PKS told to produce detailed platformHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is both new and different, with a remarkable organizational structure and substantial internal discipline.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Muhammadiyah opposes land decree

Muhammadiyah opposes land decree JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah lent support on Monday to mounting calls for the government to revoke the new presidential regulation that allows authorities to acquire private land without a deal being reached with its owner."Presidential Regulation No.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Honoris Hospital reported to police

Honoris Hospital reported to police TANGERANG: Retno Pancawati, a Tangerang resident, reported Honoris Hospital in Tangerang to the Jakarta Police for negligence.She said that her mother Cicilia Djarwati, 70, was still unconscious after eye surgery at the hospital on May 25.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/City asks residents to remain vigilant

City asks residents to remain vigilantDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the Jakarta administration maintains the capital is free from avian influenza, it has urged residents to be aware of the possibility of an outbreak.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/The first step for yuan

The first step for yuan Indonesian exports will not benefit much from China's move last week to scrap the yuan's 10-year-old peg to the American dollar and revalue it by 2 percent to 8.11 to the dollar.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Some House leaders support local parties in Aceh

Some House leaders support local parties in AcehTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaSeveral leaders of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the government's plan to allow members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to set up local political parties, a key GAM demand for a lasting ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Provinces have right to form local political parties

Provinces have right to form local political parties The establishment of local parties in Aceh is one of the most contentious issues the government will have to settle with the House or Representatives before a peace deal with Free Aceh Movement rebels can be signed on Aug. 15.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Fire blazes through Kebon Sirih

Fire blazes through Kebon SirihThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFire engulfed a house, a Toyota Astra car showroom and a restaurant on Jl. Kebon Sirih Barat in Central Jakarta on Monday.No casualties were reported, the police said.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Bird flu scares people off chicken, fish sales rice

Bird flu scares people off chicken, fish sales riceMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe country's first confirmed human fatalities from bird flu in Tangerang have proven a boon for some people and a blow for others.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Fuel-saving measures

Fuel-saving measures Now is really the time that a habit of saving energy is implemented in Indonesia. So many offices (including government offices) have their air conditions running while windows are open (because of smokers); in private households this happens as well.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Pawnshops thrive come new school

Pawnshops thrive come new schoolOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungA housewife in her 50s hurriedly entered the state-owned pawnshop in Bandarlampung city, on one recent morning.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Hungarian companies to invest $4 billion in South Sumatra

Hungarian companies to invest $4 billion in South SumatraRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSouth Sumatra's economy is to receive a massive boost following the signing of an agreement worth about US$4 billion on Monday, between the representatives of Hungarian investors and the province's ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/City to renovate Senen complex

City to renovate Senen complexDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe winner of the design competition for the overhaul of Senen market is no doubt feeling let down as the city administration announced on Monday it would use its own design.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Child labor continues in N. Sumatra, says NGO

Child labor continues in N. Sumatra, says NGOApriadi Gunawan and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/MedanDespite the campaign against child labor and the observance of National Children's Day on July 23, a non-governmental organization in Medan recently reported that 11 children were ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Govt to allow Pertamina, PLN to raise fuel, power prices

Govt to allow Pertamina, PLN to raise fuel, power pricesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an attempt to rein in the ballooning fuel subsidy, the government will allow state oil and gas company PT Pertamina and state power firm PT PLN to charge market prices for fuel and power intended ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Traditional system of dispute resolution for Timor Leste

Traditional system of dispute resolution for Timor LesteBasilio Dias Araujo, Jakarta Amid the initiative of the government of Indonesia and the government of Timor Leste to establish a traditional system of dispute resolution through the Commission of Truth and Friendship the terms of reference ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Bird flu scares Medan residents

Bird flu scares Medan residentsMEDAN, North Sumatra: Many residents in Medan have stopped eating chicken following the recent announcement by the central government that three people in Tangerang died of bird flu.Many residents are now eating fish or beef instead of chicken.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Another victim of CN-235 accident dies

Another victim of CN-235 accident diesMADIUN, East Java: First Lt. Yeremias Waang, the copilot of a CN- 235 airplane that recently crashed in Aceh, died early on Monday at the Antariksa Air Force Hospital in East Jakarta.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/ILO launches special program

ILO launches special programJAKARTA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) and the provincial administration of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam have developed a program to help Acehnese students who failed the national exam prepare for the makeup test.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Ex-legislator quizzed in defamation case against the President

Ex-legislator quizzed in defamation case against the PresidentAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police are investigating the alleged defamation of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla on July 18 by representational means.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Finally, Washington is ready to play ball

Finally, Washington is ready to play ballJonathan D. Pollack Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Newport, Rhode Island For the first time since the unraveling of the Agreed Framework accords in late 2002, there is guarded optimism about progress on the North Korean nuclear issue.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Industrial zone invites SMEs to fill vacant space

Industrial zone invites SMEs to fill vacant spaceAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo fill vacant spaces in the Jababeka industrial zone in Cikarang, Bekasi, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are being invited to open factories and marketing centers in the area.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/KPU treasurer Hamdani stands trial in KPU corruption case

KPU treasurer Hamdani stands trial in KPU corruption caseRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGeneral Elections Commission (KPU) treasurer Hamdani Amin went on trial at the Anticorruption Court here on Monday on charges of embezzling funds earmarked for last year's legislative polls.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Some House leaders support local parties in Aceh

Some House leaders support local parties in AcehTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaSeveral leaders of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the government's plan to allow members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to set up local political parties, a key GAM demand for a lasting ...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Student faces uncertain future after failing exam

Student faces uncertain future after failing examNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraThe smiling face of 18-year-old Natalia Walela changes when asked about her senior high school final exams.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Court delays verdict against NGO activist

Court delays verdict against NGO activistMANADO, North Sulawesi: The Manado District Court delayed for a second time delivering a verdict in a defamation case against non-governmental organization activist Rignolda Djamaludin.
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005

JP/Don't tell the President what to do

Don't tell the President what to do I would like to react to the letter Open letter to the President in The Jakarta Post on June 25, written by A. Mulders, EB Helden, Holland.
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