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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Larsen's quest for Mideast peace

Larsen's quest for Mideast peaceBy Donna Abu-Nasr BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP): He is the man who cannot please anybody.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Plantations illegally occupied

Plantations illegally occupied SEMARANG: As many as 995 hectares of plantation land belonging to the state have been illegally occupied by residents within the last year, an official said.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Kwik vows to continue fight against 'black' conglomerates

Kwik vows to continue fight against 'black' conglomerates JAKARTA (JP): Former chief economics minister Kwik Kian Gie vowed on Monday to continue the battle against "black" conglomerates.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Shelters being built for Maluku refugees

Shelters being built for Maluku refugees AMBON, Maluku (JP): The province is currently sheltering some 280,000 refugees who have fled the 19-months of violence in the area.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/C. Java to build F1 circuit

C. Java to build F1 circuit SEMARANG (JP): After Bali, Central Java has become the second Indonesian province to bid to host a Formula One world championship race.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/All the President's money

All the President's moneyBy Donna K. Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra: Serious ethical questions have arisen about President Abdurrahman Wahid's ideas on fund raising, as illustrated by the Bulog scandal and Bruneigate.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Rizal promises a quick decision-making process

Rizal promises a quick decision-making process JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Rizal Ramli vowed on Monday to adopt procedures to facilitate efficient decision making in a bid to accelerate the country's economic recovery.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Susilo vows to comply with July 27 inquiry

Susilo vows to comply with July 27 inquiry JAKARTA (JP): One of the senior military officers to be questioned in connection with the July 27, 1996, attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters, Lt. Gen.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/C. Java noodle makers use toxic bleaching substances

C. Java noodle makers use toxic bleaching substancesBy Prabandari KLATEN, Central Java (JP): Manjung village, about 30 kilometers east of Yogyakarta, has long been famous as a producer of high quality white noodles, locally called soun.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Low military morale behind clashes in regions: Megawati

Low military morale behind clashes in regions: Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Monday the roots of sectarian clashes in the outlying provinces were not religious or ethnic differences, but the ongoing economic crisis and the low morale of security forces.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/KPR housing loan

KPR housing loan I have a KPR home loan from one of the liquidated banks. Until July 2000, I always paid my KPR installments to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) either through Bank Dagang Negara, in the early days of liquidation, and later through Bank Central Asia.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Chinese dance troupe toasts joys of spring

Chinese dance troupe toasts joys of springBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Nine nymphs from the Chinese province of Heilongjiang celebrated the joys of springtime with much song and dance last weekend here in Jakarta.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Sierad Group to submit merger plan to Bapepam

Sierad Group to submit merger plan to Bapepam JAKARTA (JP): Sierad Group would submit a merger plan for its publicly listed subsidiaries PT Anwar Sierad and PT Sierad Produce to the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) next month as part of the group's debt restructuring deal.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Racism in Europe: Germany and Ireland

Racism in Europe: Germany and IrelandBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): "What are you doing here in Germany," asked the three drunken youths when they ran into Alberto Adriano in Dessau one Saturday night in June. "I live here," Adriano might have replied, but he didn't get the chance.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/UI students boycott classes over extra fee

UI students boycott classes over extra fee JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of students from the University of Indonesia (UI) marked the first school day after a 10-week holiday with a class boycott on Monday, following the university's refusal to meet their demands to call off a policy on an extra school ...
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/An ax-wielding robber shot dead

An ax-wielding robber shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead on Monday a member of an ax- wielding gang, who preyed on motorists for their valuables, on Jl. Jembatan Batu, Pinangsia subdistrict in West Jakarta, an officer said.City Police spokesman Supt. Muhammad Nur H.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 28, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/JSX withdraws threat to PT Semen Cibinong

JSX withdraws threat to PT Semen Cibinong JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) withdrew on Monday its threat to suspend cement producer PT Semen Cibinong from trading, after the company submitted explanations on the whereabouts of the missing US$250 million in deposits.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Report on Gus Dur 'character assassination'

Report on Gus Dur 'character assassination' JAKARTA (JP): Friends and relatives of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid shrugged off reports that he had an extramarital affair with a housewife five years ago, saying it was a cheap smear campaign to debunk the President.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Orangutan seller busted at hotel

Orangutan seller busted at hotel JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives arrested on Monday evening bird seller Wiyadi in a parking lot at Hotel Sheraton Bandara in Tangerang for selling a protected animal -- orangutan (Pongo Pygmaeus), an officer said on Monday.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Two dead in Aceh shooting

Two dead in Aceh shooting BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Two refugees were killed and at least six others, including two policemen, injured when security forces and alleged rebels exchanged fire at a refugee camp in Jabo Dalem, Pintu Rimba village, Trumon, South Aceh.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Government eyes efficiency in sports development

Government eyes efficiency in sports development JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid defended on Monday the dissolution of the office of the state minister of sports and youth affairs, noting the government was seeking efficiency in sports development.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Pulp producers deny charge on illegal logging

Pulp producers deny charge on illegal logging JAKARTA (JP): Pulp and paper producers denied on Monday accusations that they have encouraged illegal logging practices in the country.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Age doesn't affect my form, Singh says

Age doesn't affect my form, Singh says JAKARTA (JP): Age does not matter in sports achievement, as 38-year-old shot-putter Shakti Singh of India proved with a new meet record-breaking win on the opening day of the Asian Track and Field Championships on Monday."Well, I feel I'm still very young.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/One man killed in PDI-P clamor

One man killed in PDI-P clamor DENPASAR, Bali: One person was killed and five others were injured on Monday when hundreds of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) supporters ran amok to disrupt the planned swearing-in ceremony of the new Jembrana regent.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Indonesia, Iraq lead Independence Cup first day

Indonesia, Iraq lead Independence Cup first day JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Iraq got off to a flying start in the Independence Cup soccer tournament at the Senayan Stadium here on Monday with a convincing win each.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Djoko freed from all charges

Djoko freed from all charges JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta District Court on Monday exonerated chief defendant Djoko S. Tjandra of all charges in the Rp 546 billion (US$64.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/A fair trial for Soeharto

A fair trial for Soeharto In just a few days time, barring unforeseen developments, the trial of former president Soeharto over charges of corruption is slated to begin.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Soeharto trial may end up as a show of compromise

Soeharto trial may end up as a show of compromise Amid plans to start the trial of former president Soeharto on charges of corruption, justice may remain elusive, warns Kusnanto Anggoro, a senior researcher at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, and a lecturer in the postgraduate ...
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/President's journey disrupted by 'rapist'

President's journey disrupted by 'rapist' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's motorcade was disrupted on Monday by the arrest of Nano bin Sumarno, who allegedly attempted to rape a woman in a police post on Jl. Sudirman in South Jakarta.The arrest occurred on Jl.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Supriati wins RI first gold, India's Singh makes new record

Supriati wins RI first gold, India's Singh makes new record JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian women's long-distance runner Supriati Sutono presented the first gold medal ever to the host country in the Asian Track and Field Championships on Monday.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Indofood reports lower income

Indofood reports lower income JAKARTA (JP): Local noodle giant PT Indofood Sukses Makmur reported on Monday its consolidated net profit dropped 65 percent to Rp 286.5 billion (US$35.8 million) in the first semester this year from Rp 819.3 billion in the same period last year.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/New subscription cost

New subscription cost I am surprised to find out that The Jakarta Post has increased its monthly subscription price from Rp 33,000 in June 2000 to 45,000 in July 2000 without any notice to its customers. The increase is quite high, Rp 12,000, or about 36 percent from the previous price.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Tanjung Priok Port strike ends, situation returns to normal

Tanjung Priok Port strike ends, situation returns to normal JAKARTA (JP): Activities at the Tanjung Priok harbor in North Jakarta have returned to normal since Saturday after an agreement was reached between the management of the terminal and workers.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Four firms to issue timber ecolabeling

Four firms to issue timber ecolabeling JAKARTA (JP): Four standard certification service companies won the right to issue ecolabeling for timber companies on Monday from the Indonesian Ecolabeling Foundation (LEI).
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Rerouted traffic in Kota

Rerouted traffic in Kota JAKARTA (JP): In an attempt to reduce traffic jams in the downtown Kota area of West Jakarta, the City Traffic and Land Transportation Agency will change the traffic arrangements at the intersection near Kota railway station in early September, an official said on Monday.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3

Rates for tax payment, valid from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,125.00Austrian schilling 1 529.59Australian dollar 1 4,639.38Belgian franc 1 180.65Canadian dollar 1 5,464.02Swiss franc 1 4,673.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Susilo: Govt to pay special attention to Soeharto's trial

Susilo: Govt to pay special attention to Soeharto's trial JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Monday that the government would pay special attention to the trial of former president Soeharto on corruption charges to ...
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition by Pranata Gallery at the Lobby of Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 431631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Aug. 31.Film* Cannes Film Screening at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone 4212417), 2 p.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/House set to probe scandals

House set to probe scandals JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Monday to launch an inquiry into two scandals -- Bulog-gate and Brunei-gate -- which many believe could implicate President Abdurrahman Wahid.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Subsidiary bankers of BI named suspects

Subsidiary bankers of BI named suspects JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office named on Monday two foreign based bankers suspects for causing a loss of US$1 billion to Bank Indonesia by violating the bank's prudential principal in extending credit.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 12:00 p.m.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Bakrie's stake in Bakrie & Brothers to shrink to 2.5%

Bakrie's stake in Bakrie & Brothers to shrink to 2.5% JAKARTA (JP): The Bakrie family will see their ownership in the widely diversified Bakrie & Brothers to decline to 2.5 percent from 55 percent at present once the company's debt restructuring program is completed.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Court dismisses Sjahril's lawsuit against Marzuki

Court dismisses Sjahril's lawsuit against Marzuki JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court dismissed on Monday the lawsuit filed by inactive Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin against Attorney General Marzuki Darusman for wrongful detention.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Private firms wanted to care for parks

Private firms wanted to care for parks JAKARTA (JP): The City Parks Agency said on Monday that local private firms were invited to maintain parks in the city and could use them to promote their image.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Kwik responds to criticism

Kwik responds to criticism On Aug. 26, 2000, The Jakarta Post ran an interview with Tony Prasetyantono titled New Cabinet a wasted opportunity for Gus Dur. In the interview, he made some statements which are wrong.
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The Patriot 14:15 17:20 20:25 X-Men 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Gladiator 14:15 17:15 20:25 Passion of Mind 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Perfect Storm 14:15 ...
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000

JP/Two wanted for blast at Embassy of Malaysia

Two wanted for blast at Embassy of Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives are looking for two men in connection with a bomb explosion on Sunday night in the parking lot of the Malaysian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta.The chief of Jakarta Police Criminal Investigation Sr. Supt.
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