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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Oil leak leaves shrimp farmers fighting to survive

Oil leak leaves shrimp farmers fighting to surviveNana Rukmana and Fitri Wulandari, Indramayu/Jakarta "In the past, each of us could afford university fees for five children, but now it is impossible to do so.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Alliance helps overcome Indonesia's forest crisis

Alliance helps overcome Indonesia's forest crisisMarius Gunawan , Communications Manager, TNC-WWF Alliance, Jakarta Indonesia's tropical rain forests -- the largest and richest in Asia -- are in crisis.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Commission scraps articles on press freedom, human rights

Commission scraps articles on press freedom, human rightsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several articles on human rights, including one that guarantees freedom of the press, have been omitted from the draft of constitutional amendments prepared by the Constitutional Commission.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Cat crosses road, marine killed

Cat crosses road, marine killed BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: A marine was killed and three others injured when a truck carrying them overturned after it had swerved to avoid a cat.Spokesman for the Aceh military operation Lt. Col.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/JP/2/tally

JP/2/tallyMoch. N. Kurniawan JakartaTwo days before the General Elections Commission (KPU) announces the final tally of the legislative election, the commission has so far completed manual vote counting in only 21 of 69 electoral districts in the April 5 poll.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/New Pre-Sales Strata and Townhouse Projects offered in 1st quarter

New Pre-Sales Strata and Townhouse Projects offered in 1st quarter Project Name Sub-Market District Size (units) Completion Sudirman Park Apartment CBD 830 2006 The Capital Residence Apartment CBD ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/More discounts expected despite surge in rental demand

More discounts expected despite surge in rental demand The rental apartment market in Jakarta has shown promising signs of activity over the first three months of this year but future demand will remain soft as primary occupants, such as foreign investors, are still waiting for the results of ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Cheap solutions for SMEs

Cheap solutions for SMEs JAKARTA: Hewlett Packard Indonesia is offering "cheap" solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that want to use its printers, servers, PC, training and consulting services.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/New energy law will 'reduce foreign control'

New energy law will 'reduce foreign control'Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to "reduce foreign control" of energy resources, the House of Representatives is currently drafting a new law on energy that would require the government to obtain House approval before awarding ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Administration to cut 2,000 jobs

Administration to cut 2,000 jobs BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan administration is likely to terminate the contracts of 1,949 temporary employees (PTT) on June 31.The termination follows Government Regulation No.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Malnutrition rate soars since economic crisis

Malnutrition rate soars since economic crisisWahyoe Boediwardhana, Ubud, Bali The malnutrition rate in the country has reached alarming levels since the economic crisis, sending a signal to the government to pay more attention to the issue.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Government introduces new drug for malaria in resistant areas

Government introduces new drug for malaria in resistant areasLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has introduced a new drug to counter malaria nationwide, starting with 14 regencies and municipalities where parasites causing the disease have been found resistant to ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Buying an apartment can be wise investment option

Buying an apartment can be wise investment optionRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The market for apartments with strata title here looks rosy this year as more Indonesians seek an alternative investment due to currently low interest rates offered by banks.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/NGO says civilians killed in Papua clash

NGO says civilians killed in Papua clashTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A non-governmental organization (NGO) has refuted reports on the death of two members of the Free Papua Organization (OPM) separatist group during a clash with local police recently.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Enraged Mob sets fire to public minibuses

Enraged Mob sets fire to public minibusesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A mob burned down two public minibuses and vandalized eight others, following a traffic accident in which a motorcyclist was killed instantly at the scene in Kalideres, West Jakarta, on Sunday night.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/EU's enlargement will not affect relations with Indonesia

EU's enlargement will not affect relations with IndonesiaVeeramalla Anjaiah, Jakarta The members -- both old and new -- of the European Union (EU) said on Monday that the forthcoming enlargement of the union would not have any adverse effects on Indonesia, and expressed their commitment to ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Performance* Traditional Performances, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., May 1.Film* French Film Etre Et Avoir, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Indofarma sees sales up 40%

Indofarma sees sales up 40%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ailing state-owned pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma said on Monday that it would be back in the black this year on an expected 40 percent increase in sales, as it strives to restructure its business and sales strategy.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Persikota complains about PSSI sanction

Persikota complains about PSSI sanctionMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang After being handed a Rp 10 million (US$1,176) fine and having one of its officials banned for four years, Tangerang-based Persikota is likely to be the target of more wrath from the country's governing body, PSSI.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Unilever gets Investor Awards

Unilever gets Investor Awards JAKARTA: PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk. has been named the Top Performing Listed Company of 2004 in the overall category by Indonesian magazine Investor.A giant consumer goods producer with a net profit of Rp 1.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/A deeper look at things with 'Second Eye'

A deeper look at things with 'Second Eye'Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even with 20/20 vision in both eyes, people often see less of the world around them than they ought.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Aceh activists come under fire

Aceh activists come under fire JAKARTA: Researcher George Aditjondro blamed on Monday Acehnese activists for fleeing their homeland and failing to provide the press with information on what was really happening in the province."The press has long been criticized for failing to cover both sides.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Hokiarto a free man -- again

Hokiarto a free man -- again JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court threw out the corruption case against businessman Hokiarto on Monday, saying the prosecutor's indictment was "vague".

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/South Africa celebrates 10 years of freedom

South Africa celebrates 10 years of freedomVeeramalla Anjaiah, Jakarta South Africa -- a country that suffered from three centuries of colonialism and five decades of apartheid -- is proudly celebrating its first decade of freedom on Tuesday.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Robbing the forests for short-term gain

Robbing the forests for short-term gainAgus Setyarso, Senior Policy Advisor, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Indonesia asetyar@yahoo.com The legislative election is over, and candidates are busy looking for running partners for the presidential election in July.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Three detained over attack on media daily

Three detained over attack on media dailyApriadi Gunawan, Medan, North Sumatra Police here said on Monday they had arrested three people suspected of carrying out last Thursday's attack on the Sinar Indonesia Baru (SIB) daily newspaper and were searching for the mastermind, an alleged gambling ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Biem takes first step to elevate Betawi people

Biem takes first step to elevate Betawi peopleBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many were surprised at the appearance of Biem Triani Benjamin, 40, one of the four winners of the race for Regional Representatives Council (DPD) membership in Jakarta, since his name is not yet widely ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidate with KPU

PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidate with KPUA. Junaidi JakartaUndeterred by a possible rejection due to his health, the National Awakening Party (PKB) submitted Monday the name of half- blind cleric Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid as its candidate in the upcoming presidential election.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/21 dead as troops arrive in Ambon

21 dead as troops arrive in AmbonAzis Tunny and Tony Hotland, Ambon/Jakarta The death toll in Ambon rose to 21 with over 140 injuries reported as of late Monday as sectarian/separatist clashes finally began to tail off with the arrival of reinforcement troops from Java.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Apartment living: Good security, privacy and convenience

Apartment living: Good security, privacy and convenienceJoseph Kirschke, Contributor, Jakarta In 1998, as mass rioting swept Jakarta, heralding the fall of strongman Soeharto, more than a few city residents -- particularly those without adequate home security -- paid a very dear price.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Robbers flee with Rp 200m

Robbers flee with Rp 200m MEDAN, North Sumatra: A group of at least 10 armed men robbed on Monday cigarette distributor PT Bentoel Prima, making off with more than Rp 200 million (US$23,255) after injuring two security guards.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/RCTI goes too far

RCTI goes too far On March 29 I watched Kopaja, an afternoon "comedy" show on RCTI television. One of its features involved a mock evening hold-up on a packed public transport vehicle.Two brawny thugs threatened the passengers and the driver, causing the bus to hit the sidewalk.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/SMP 56 students may lose battle and access to school

SMP 56 students may lose battle and access to schoolDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Just a few days after middle school students of SMP 56 had returned to the comfort of their classrooms on Jl.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Maritime will build security

Maritime will build securityMichael Richardson The Straits Times Asia News Network/Singapore When planes take off from Singapore to fly to other countries, they are tracked in the sky. Aircraft movements around the world are under constant surveillance, for safety and security.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Airports told to prepare for SARS

Airports told to prepare for SARS JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health has ordered all ports of entry to the country to reactivate its thermo-scanners, and has instructed hospitals and health agencies to develop an electronic warning system to anticipate the recurrence of Severe Acute Respiratory ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Model sentenced to one year's jail

Model sentenced to one year's jail JAKARTA: Transvestite model Joko Wiriatno Suwito, better known as Avi, was sentenced to a year in prison by the South Jakarta District Court on Monday for marijuana possession. Presiding judge Syamsul Ali said Avi was guilty of the possession of 3.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Council accepts Sutiyoso's accountability report

Council accepts Sutiyoso's accountability reportDamar Harsanto, Jakarta A change of tune was apparent on Monday as the majority of City Council members accepted the accountability report of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso despite their earlier criticism of the administration's performance in 2003.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Soeharto in hospital

Soeharto in hospital Former president Soeharto was admitted to privately run Pertamina Hospital, South Jakarta, on Monday, an official from the hospital said. The hospital spokeswoman declined to give details.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidate with KPU

PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidate with KPUA. Junaidi JakartaUndeterred by a possible rejection due to his health, the National Awakening Party (PKB) submitted Monday the name of half- blind cleric Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid as its candidate in the upcoming presidential election.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Thai govt holds fair to attract Indonesian tourists

Thai govt holds fair to attract Indonesian touristsDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaAs part of an effort to attract tourists from Indonesia, the Thai government held a fair on Monday with travel agents and tourism operators from both countries being invited.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Major DPR factions say no to national exam

Major DPR factions say no to national examM. Taufiqurrahman Jakarta Joining the chorus rejecting the nationwide final examinations sponsored by the Ministry of National Education, three major factions at the House of Representatives (DPR) demanded on Monday that the government abort the planned ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Marketing strategy: It's more like selling lifestyle

Marketing strategy: It's more like selling lifestyleSatyasuryawan, Contributor, Jakarta Today, many Jakartans have grown fond of living in apartments.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidate

PKB registers Gus Dur as presidential candidateA. Junaidi, Jakarta Undeterred by a possible rejection due to his health, the National Awakening Party (PKB) submitted Monday the name of half- blind cleric Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid as its candidate in the upcoming presidential election.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/'Business always wins against education'

'Business always wins against education'The legal dispute over a land swap deal dating back to 2000 between the government and developer PT Tata Disantara, owned by former manpower minister Abdul Latief, has yet to be resolved.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Four student hunger strikers in coma

Four student hunger strikers in coma SURABAYA: At least four of 13 students on a four-day hunger strike at Trunojoyo University (Unijoyo) on Madura island, protesting a planned nuclear power plant, lost consciousness on Monday.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Suicide attacks motivated by politics

Suicide attacks motivated by politicsRiaz Hassan, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Adelaide At a time when the Western world worries about weapons of mass destruction in terrorist hands, a more basic device has emerged as the weapon of choice -- a life itself.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Opposition needed

Opposition needed The Indonesian media are very busy these days speculating about possible coalitions ahead of the final outcome of the general election. But there is so far hardly any discussion about the crying need for an effective opposition in the legislature.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/NGOs urge Batam to probe markup

NGOs urge Batam to probe markup BATAM, Riau: Several non-governmental organizations have demanded that the Batam Prosecutor's Office thoroughly investigate an ongoing allegation of corruption involving Rp 2.1 billion (US$244,186) at the local legislature.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Two killed as bus slams into school

Two killed as bus slams into schoolSuherdjoko, Batang, Central Java A bus slammed into an elementary school building in Batang regency, Central Java, on Monday morning, killing at least two people and injuring 37 others including 16 students.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Anti-election protester held

Anti-election protester held BANDUNG: Police here detained on Monday at least one student of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) during a rally opposing the results of the April 5 legislative election. Ramses J.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Rental demand to remain soft despite surge in Q1

Rental demand to remain soft despite surge in Q1 The rental apartment market in Jakarta has shown promising signs of activity over the first three months of this year but future demand will remain soft as primary occupants, such as foreign investors, are still waiting for the results of the ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Hartono in dispute with Tomy

Hartono in dispute with TomyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Entertainment businessman Hartono Setyawan filed an appeal with the Supreme Court on Monday in his dispute with businessman Tomy Winata over the Planet Bali entertainment center.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/JP/13/Budget

JP/13/BudgetGovt promises no more fuel, electricity hikes in 2005 Zakki Hakim and Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post JakartaThe current administration has decided not to raise fuel prices or electricity rates next year, meaning that the state budget will have to subsidize the two commodities.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Judge AWOL in malpractice suit

Judge AWOL in malpractice suit JAKARTA: For the second time, the Central Jakarta District Court postponed on Monday the opening hearing on a malpractice lawsuit against the doctors of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM), because the presiding judge was unexplainably absent.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Wiranto, Golkar Party and fear of militarism

Wiranto, Golkar Party and fear of militarismIndra J. Piliang, Jakarta The general election of 2004 is the first golden gate leading to civilian supremacy as well as sovereignty, after the past dominance of a hybrid regime combining authoritarianism and democracy.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/NU officials court presidential hopefuls

NU officials court presidential hopefulsKurniawan Hari and Indra Harsaputra, Jakarta/Surabaya The Golkar Party agreed on Monday to devote its energies to forging a coalition with the National Awakening Party (PKB) to win the presidential election.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Ambon violence puts stocks under pressure

Ambon violence puts stocks under pressureThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bargain-hunters led a sell-off in selected blue-chip shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Monday, sparked in part by fresh violence in Maluku province, causing the index to fall by 0.45 percent.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/ICW poll findings irks Golkar

ICW poll findings irks Golkar JAKARTA: Urban voters in the April 5 legislative election had chosen political parties known to have a commitment to eradicating corruption and zero tolerance for crooked politicians, a survey revealed on Monday.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Thailand stages fair to attract Indonesians

Thailand stages fair to attract IndonesiansDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of an effort to attract tourists from Indonesia, the Thai government held a fair on Monday with travel agents and tourism operators from both countries being invited.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Ba'asyir ignores police summons

Ba'asyir ignores police summons JAKARTA: Muslim cleric and terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir refused to show up on Monday for questioning at National Police headquarters, claiming that the summons did not address him directly.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Police arrest KPU website hacker

Police arrest KPU website hackerEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police announced on Monday they had arrested a man suspected of hacking into the General Elections Commission (KPU) website.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, April 27, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, April 27, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 4:30 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 9:30 Talk Show: Keterampilan Keluarga10:00 News: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Boy, 6, circumcised by 'genie'

Boy, 6, circumcised by 'genie' TANGERANG, Indonesia: It was a painful experience for Satrio Wibowo, 6, when he found his penis had swollen all of a sudden while he sat in the front porch of his parents' house in Rancagong village, Legok district, on Friday afternoon.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Education under siege

Education under siegeB. Herry-Priyono Postgraduate Lecturer Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta Looking at The Jakarta Post headline picture of the students of State Junior High School SMP 56 studying in the open air (The Jakarta Post, April 20) produced a feeling like a knife cutting too ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Govt prepares new rules on investment in power sector

Govt prepares new rules on investment in power sectorFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaSee query in yellow belowThe government is drafting a regulation for investment in the country's power sector to ensure that future power projects are in line with the national electricity plan.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/KPU slammed for discriminatory policy

KPU slammed for discriminatory policyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public criticism of the General Elections Commission (KPU) has increased over its policy of requiring presidential and vice presidential candidates to pass physical and psychological tests, with critics ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Govt laments court's verdict on Prudential

Govt laments court's verdict on PrudentialUrip Hudiono and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance criticized the bankruptcy ruling against solvent PT Prudential Life Assurance, saying it could further harm the country's investment climate.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Program on reducing poverty

Program on reducing poverty In response to an article that appeared on page 2 of The Jakarta Post on April 17, on a new crash program to revive the Indonesian economy proposed by an economist from the United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), I would like to offer the ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Golkar to name Gus Dur-handpicked VP aspirant

Golkar to name Gus Dur-handpicked VP aspirant Kurniawan Hari and Indra Harsaputra Jakarta/SurabayaThe Golkar Party agreed on Monday to devote its energies to forging a coalition with the National Awakening Party (PKB) to win the presidential election.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Jakarta's commercial interests put education under siege

Jakarta's commercial interests put education under siegeB. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta Looking at The Jakarta Post headline picture of the students of State Junior High School SMP 56 studying in the open air (The Jakarta Post, April 20) produced a feeling like a knife cutting too close to the bone.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Polls buoy economy

Polls buoy economy The peaceful and fairly clean legislative election on April 5 has strengthened the virtuous circle in the economic sector, as reflected in the bullish sentiment on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) and the relatively stable rupiah exchange rate, which in turn has curbed ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Govt begins repayment of small depositors

Govt begins repayment of small depositorsUrip Hudiono, Jakarta The government started on Monday repaying small depositors of the now defunct Asiatic Bank and Bank Dagang Bali (BDB), with some Rp 114 billion (US$13.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Yusril blames police and prosecutors for continued IPR piracy

Yusril blames police and prosecutors for continued IPR piracyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has a complete set of legal instruments to protect the holders of intellectual property rights (IPR) from piracy but police and prosecutors alike lack commitment and the sort ...

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/More banking fraud suspects detained

More banking fraud suspects detainedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two more persons implicated in the Bank Dagang Bali (BDB) and Bank Asiatic scandals have been detained by investigators, bringing the number of suspects in police custody to five.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2004

JP/Court reminds aggrieved parties to keep abreast of hearings

Court reminds aggrieved parties to keep abreast of hearingsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Constitutional Court has reminded all political parties contesting the legislative election to keep abreast of all dispute hearings involving them, as they cannot argue against whatever rulings that ...

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