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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Police up pressure on Ba'asyir case

Police up pressure on Ba'asyir caseP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are intensifying their investigation into Abu Bakar Ba'asyir's suspected involvement in terrorist activities in the country.National Police chief Gen.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Teachers demand civil servant status

Teachers demand civil servant status LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh: About 2,000 temporary teachers gathered at the Lhokseumawe Council on Friday to demand that they be recruited as civil servants and their honorarium be raised.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/American muslims and the politics of block voting

American muslims and the politics of block votingM. A. Muqtedar Khan Chairman Political Science Department Adrian College Michigan In the coming Presidential elections, the stakes are very high for American Muslims.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education

Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in educationArdimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Citibank is

Citibank is unprofessional In December 2003, I received a brochure on the Member-Get- Member (MGM) program from Citibank Indonesia. It was mentioned that the grand prize would be a new Philips Home Entertainment system plus a 21" TV.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Select fishing boats licensed

Select fishing boats licensed PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs has granted licenses to 800 foreign fishing boats to operate in the country's marine exclusive economic zone in a bid to ease the supervision of illegal fishing.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Candidates reported for vote-buying

Candidates reported for vote-buying AMBON, Maluku: Two residents of Batumeja subdistrict have reported four legislative candidates from the Golkar Party to Ambon Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) for engaging in vote-buying, a Panwaslu official disclosed on Friday.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Tourist arrivals down 10.27% in February

Tourist arrivals down 10.27% in FebruaryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country fell by 10.27 percent in February compared with the previous month after the government implemented a new restrictive visa-on-arrival policy during the month.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Local businesses urged to take part in UN tenders

Local businesses urged to take part in UN tendersUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is urging more local enterprises to participate in procurement tenders held by international organizations under the United Nations (UN), to help further promote Indonesia's economy and its ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Tenure has no limit: House

Tenure has no limit: HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and politicians rejected the idea of limiting the tenure of the legislators, saying it was against democracy.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/RI-U.S. relationship

RI-U.S. relationship The articles as submitted by Ali Alatas in The Jakarta Post (March 31 and April 1) with all due respect, told us very little that is not already known.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Towards a wider Europe

Towards a wider EuropeGeorge Soros Chairman Open Society Institute Project Syndicate According to the European security document adopted in 2003, "It is in the interest of the European Union (EU) to promote a ring of well-governed countries on its borders with whom it can enjoy close and ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/New system an additional headache for court

New system an additional headache for court The country's highest judicial body, the Supreme Court, has been given more power with the March 31 transfer to the court of administrative and financial powers formerly belonging to the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, along with ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- APril 6

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- APril 6 checked by rich E-commerce here like a baby learning to walkMahendra Gautama Contributor JakartaE-commerce in Indonesia was pioneered by Sanur online bookstore website, at www.sanur.co.id. Mimicking the business ideas and strategies of Amazon.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Monkey poaching out of control in Central Sulawesi

Monkey poaching out of control in Central SulawesiIrvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi The sale of monkeys in Central Sulawesi province remains widespread, despite a ban by the government.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- OVERSEAS STUDY -- April 4

FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- OVERSEAS STUDY -- April 4Gaining easier access to better job opportunitiesSudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaIn today's global economy, many companies tend to seek prospective employees with international-standard proficiency in foreign languages.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/No party offers comprehensive legal plan

No party offers comprehensive legal planKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta None of the 24 political parties contesting the April 5 elections offered comprehensive programs to encourage the rule of law or uphold justice, an activist says.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Dengue status to stay extraordinary

Dengue status to stay extraordinary JAKARTA: Dengue fever has killed at least 587 people and hospitalized 50,854 others in 30 of the country's 32 provinces since Jan. 1, 2004, Health Minister Achmad Sujudi said on Friday.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Govt to sponsor job expo

Govt to sponsor job expo JAKARTA: In a bid to provide opportunities to job seekers, the central government will hold from April 27 to April 28 a job expo at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/City to use Rp 300b for busway corridors

City to use Rp 300b for busway corridorsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration plans to use Rp 300 billion (US$34.9 million) of its Rp 836 billion reserve fund to finance the construction of the two additional busway corridors.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/2004 elections not merely a big fiesta

2004 elections not merely a big fiestaImanuddin Razak Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta iman@thejakartapost.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/U.S. lists RI as among nations with worst trade barriers

U.S. lists RI as among nations with worst trade barriersDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has been listed among 55 nations accused by the U.S. government of using unfair trade practices and barriers against U.S. exporters.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2Indonesian democracy: No turning backSatish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta All adult Indonesians who choose to do so go to the polls today to elect a new House of Representatives,the Council of Regional Representatives and local legislatures at provincial, regency and ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Expatriates to stay in Indonesia during election

Expatriates to stay in Indonesia during electionRendy A. Witular and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Samarinda As the peaceful 22-day legislative campaign period has come to a close and the nation's voters prepare for the polls on Monday, foreign nationals residing in the country appear to be ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/EDITORIAL BUAT SELASA 6 APRIL 2004

EDITORIAL BUAT SELASA 6 APRIL 2004On judicial reform From a certain point of view, the action taken by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights last week to transfer its powers over judicial administrative and financial affairs to the Supreme Court is unquestionably a step in the right ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Homework from Gunawan

Homework from Gunawan While many people are still wondering why some suspects in bank fraud cases have been released one after the other from police detention, we are jolted by another drama: The attempted escape of a murder suspect from a paddy wagon that was transporting him from a penitentiary ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Government to bring bird flu under control by July

Government to bring bird flu under control by JulyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expected to able to contain the spread of bird flu by July as fewer provinces were reporting the disease, the Ministry of Agriculture announced on Friday.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Support for KPK

Support for KPK We would like to apologize to Patrick Guntensperger for the lack of information on the Partnership for Governance Reform that became apparent in his letter to The Jakarta Post on March 26.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/JP/13/Boedi

JP/13/BoediGovt won't revise inflation target despite price hikesThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's 6.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Upgrade trains for traffic relief

Upgrade trains for traffic relief There have been several options discussed about trying to deal with the gridlock traffic in Jakarta. Notable ideas are a light rail system and the busway. There is another option not yet discussed -- a train system.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2Indonesian democracy: No turning backSatish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta The first phase of Reformasi succeeded in bringing to the surface hidden problems of the New Order. It was a very emotional period of Indonesia's history.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Assessing chances of the Gandhi family returning to power in India

Assessing chances of the Gandhi family returning to power in IndiaSiddharth Srivastava, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Countrywide opinion polls tell us that Indian voters seem convinced that Atal Behari Vajpayee is the most eligible to be prime minister.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/RI-U.S. relationship

RI-U.S. relationship The articles as submitted by Ali Alatas in The Jakarta Post (March 31 and April 1) with all due respect, told us very little that is not already known.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Mega, Rachma accused of exploiting women

Mega, Rachma accused of exploiting womenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A feminist has criticized the country's prominent female party leaders for exploiting women in their political campaign.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Flandi, Eng Hian edge out top seeds

Flandi, Eng Hian edge out top seedsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's players moved closer to an all-Indonesia final in the men's doubles at the Korea Open badminton tournament, with two pairs managing to advance to the semifinals.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Registration cut-off set for Saturday

Registration cut-off set for SaturdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Saturday is the deadline for unregistered voters to report to local election officials, while registered voters are given until one day before April 5 to acquire their required cards.Mulyana W.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Inmates allegedly helped Gunawan plan to escape

Inmates allegedly helped Gunawan plan to escapeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two inmates at Salemba Penitentiary and an ex-convict allegedly helped defendant Gunawan Santosa in his foiled escape attempt on Tuesday on his way from the prison to the North Jakarta District Court.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Govt to tender 13 geothermal areas

Govt to tender 13 geothermal areasFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to tender 13 geothermal working areas to develop the underutilized energy resource for electricity and other industries."The government will the working areas to interested investors through a tender.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Leadership and national character: Singapore's experience

Leadership and national character: Singapore's experienceAziz Analysts Kuala Kencana, Irian Jaya Amid numerous polls and surveys, the race for Indonesian leadership (presidency) in 2004 general election does not offer a new, refreshed hope for the people of Indonesia.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Authorities blamed over Poso attacks

Authorities blamed over Poso attacksRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Christian and Muslim leaders in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, lamented on Friday that local security forces had been unable to prevent renewed attacks blamed on mysterious gunmen in the religiously ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Leadership and national character: Singapore's experience

Leadership and national character: Singapore's experienceAziz Analyst Kuala Kencana, Irian Jaya Amid numerous polls and surveys, the race for Indonesian leadership (presidency) in 2004 general election does not offer a new, refreshed hope for the people of Indonesia.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Free trade pacts irreversible within economic globalization

Free trade pacts irreversible within economic globalizationPichaya Changsorn and Usanee Mongkolporn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The Thaksin government's drive to forge free trade agreements with major trading partners has garnered support, but also created doubts in the country.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Elders call for informed vote

Elders call for informed voteMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of former officials of the New Order government, activists and public figures signed a public statement on Friday urging people to use their critical faculties when voting.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/'Thank God the campaign period is finally over'

'Thank God the campaign period is finally over' The competing political parties and candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) have taken down their flags, posters or banners from public places on Friday as the legislative election is only two days away.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/The fight against corruption starts with the individual

The fight against corruption starts with the individual Pravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok A book on corruption in East Asia released recently by the World Bank suggests that any measures put in place to tackle the issue in this part of the world must take local social ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/National exams for quality control: Govt

National exams for quality control: GovtLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national final examinations will continue, as they serve as a standard to measure the effort made by students and teachers and function as a quality control, the government says.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Upgrade trains

Upgrade trains for traffic relief There have been several options discussed about trying to deal with the gridlock traffic in Jakarta. Notable ideas are a light rail system and the busway. There is another option not yet discussed -- a train system.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat viruses

ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat virusesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta This year, the Internet user population in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 50 percent. This may seem like a huge increase.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/What learning is emerging from the election?

What learning is emerging from the election?Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta The elections in Indonesia would probably reasonably be heralded around the world as another step in the right direction for democracy.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Man found dead in rented house

Man found dead in rented house TANGERANG: A man was found dead on Thursday evening with a knife lodged in his neck at a rented house in the Poris Gaga area in Batu Ceper.Batu Ceper Police chief Insp. Cecep Subagya said on Friday the man was identified as Maryanto, 43.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/On Illegal logging

On Illegal logging In response to the article House tells foreign NGOs to be 'fair' (The Jakarta Post, March 24), head of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) has quite clearly got it wrong.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Election day a holiday: Govt

Election day a holiday: Govt The government has officially confirmed the election day of April 5 as a national holiday to give adequate time for eligible voters to exercise their right to vote.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Megawati risks losing both elections: Survey

Megawati risks losing both elections: SurveyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri risks losing her bid in the upcoming presidential election against her former top security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, while the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/JP/5/poso

JP/5/posoAuthorities blamed over Poso attacks Ruslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post Palu, Central Sulawesi Christian and Muslim leaders in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, lamented on Friday that local security forces had been unable to prevent renewed attacks blamed on mysterious gunmen in the ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/PKPB allegedly most corrupt party

PKPB allegedly most corrupt party SEMARANG: Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB) tops the list of political parties allegedly engaged in vote-buying, an official at Semarang Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) said on Friday.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Jakarta must protect its mangrove forests

Jakarta must protect its mangrove forestsNirwono Joga, Chairman, Indonesian Landscape Architecture Study Group, Jakarta The Agricultural and Forestry Service has introduced its mangrove eco-tourism program, an idea in the works for quite a while.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Medan land conflict continues

Medan land conflict continuesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disturbances involving hundreds of residents continued in Medan, North Sumatra, on Friday, with four trailer trucks belonging to a housing developer being set on fire.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Seven held for counterfeiting

Seven held for counterfeiting SEMARANG: Central Java Police were holding seven people on Friday on suspicion of belonging to a counterfeiting ring in Tawangmangu, Karanganyar regency, some 50 kilometers east of Surakarta municipality.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- April 4 -- Overseas Study

FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- April 4 -- Overseas StudyCaution necessary when considering overseas education Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta. Nobody would question the statement "we live in a competitive world".
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/KPUD distributes Braille templates

KPUD distributes Braille templates BANDUNG: The Bandung General Elections Commission (KPUD) distributed on Friday 85 braille templates to poll committees in 26 districts across Bandung municipality.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Local governments rely on themselves in fighting dengue

Local governments rely on themselves in fighting dengueLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Pekalongan, Central Java Rini, a student at Podosugih 1 elementary school here, answers a question about the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry the dengue fever virus.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/U.S. remains preferred destination

U.S. remains preferred destination T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta FOR Focus Issue - April 4, 2004 - Overseas Study Studying abroad is the dream of many students who want the chance not only to pursue a good education, but also to broaden their horizons and to learn a foreign ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Students regard 'golput' as irresponsible

Students regard 'golput' as irresponsibleA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The surprising results of the Atmajaya Catholic University's survey of the enthusiasm of students toward the April 5 legislative election show that, contrary to public perception, most university students in Greater ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief Justice

Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief JusticeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan has pledged to prove wrong skepticism on reforming the country's judiciary, saying courts would be free from corruption within the next 15 years at most.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Edict issued to delay poll in remote areas

Edict issued to delay poll in remote areasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Jayapura President Megawati Soekarnoputri signed on Friday a regulation in lieu of law to enable the country to hold the legislative election on Monday as scheduled, while also authorizing the General Elections Commission (KPU) ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Marine to safeguard polls

Marine to safeguard polls JAKARTA: The Navy will make available three battalions of its Marine troops to help the National Police safeguard the election day on Monday, a top Navy officer said on Friday.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/PSSI hands axed five four-month suspension

PSSI hands axed five four-month suspensionZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has disciplined five players by suspending them from the national team for four months.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Perfection? Not at all!

Perfection? Not at all! "Committed to Perfection" , that is the slogan which is supposed to convince potential customers to subscribe to Indosat Internet Services.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Support for KPK

Support for KPK We would like to apologize to Patrick Guntensperger for the lack of information on the Partnership for Governance Reform that became apparent in his letter to The Jakarta Post on March 26.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Lists of more crooked politicians released

Lists of more crooked politicians releasedOyos Saroso H.N. and Hasrul, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/Kendari Non-governmental organizations made public on Friday the names of crooked politicians in Lampung and Southeast Sulawesi provinces and urged people not to vote for them in the legislative ...
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Council's China trip opposed

Council's China trip opposed TANGERANG: The Banten Provincial Council's plan for a trip to China at the end of their term in office in August, met strong opposition from some of its members and residents.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Govt won't revise inflation target despite price hikes

Govt won't revise inflation target despite price hikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's 6.5 percent inflation target for this year would still be attainable despite hikes in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and local telephone rates, Minister of Finance Boediono said.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Party symbols remain in place

Party symbols remain in placeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the fact that the cooling-off period following the official election campaign was supposed to mean the ridding of the city of election posters and banners, many areas of the city were still awash with them on Friday.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- INTERNET BUSINESS

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- INTERNET BUSINESSFor The Jakarta Post, April 06, 2004-04-02More effort needed to boost hotspotsUsing e-mail in lieu of the mobile telephone to communicate with family members, friends, colleagues and clients has lowered the cost of staying in touch.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Leadership and national character: Singapore's experience

Leadership and national character: Singapore's experienceAziz Alumnus Economics department University of Indonesia Kuala Kencana, Irian Jaya Aziz@fmi.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Ladia Galaska controversy: Reconsidering the costs and benefits

Ladia Galaska controversy: Reconsidering the costs and benefits of an environmental destruction Andri Gunawan Wibisana Lecturer Environmental Law School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta mragw@yahoo.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Jambi teachers to get trip to Thailand

Jambi teachers to get trip to Thailand JAMBI: More than 100 subdistrict heads in Bungo regency, Jambi province, are scheduled to go to Thailand for a comparative study.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Former officials, activists urge voters to use their heads

Former officials, activists urge voters to use their headsMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaA number of former officials of the New Order government, activists and public figures signed a public statement on Friday urging people to use their critical faculties when voting.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Election 2004 is for tomorrow, not for today

Election 2004 is for tomorrow, not for today Wimar Witoelar InterMatrix Communications Jakarta wimar@perspektif.net Around 145 million Indonesian voters will go to the poll stations around the country today. There has not been as much international news about Indonesia as there was in the past.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Mass prayer held in Medan for safe polls

Mass prayer held in Medan for safe polls MEDAN, North Sumatra: Religious leaders held mass prayers for 3,000 people in Medan on Friday at the governor's office, asking God for safe and peaceful elections.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Traffic violations soar ahead of elections

Traffic violations soar ahead of electionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of traffic violations committed during the election campaign period in Greater Jakarta increased 2,500 percent when compared to the previous election campaign period in 1999.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Council's China trip opposed

Council's China trip opposed TANGERANG: The Banten Provincial Council's plan for a trip to China at the end of their term in office in August, met strong opposition from some of its members and residents.Councillor Yayat Suhartono lambasted the plan, saying it would be a waste of taxpayer money.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Sosok by Buldanul Kuhri at Kedai Kebun Forum's Stage, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel./Fax. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until April 6.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investors

Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investorsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Thai Embassy launched a new program on Friday called Thailand Elite, which is aimed at attracting investors from Indonesia.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Unprofessional

Unprofessional Sony service I purchased a Sony home theater DAV-S800 from a Sony dealer in Kelapa Gading for more than US$1,000 a little more that a year back.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat virusesRudijanto Contributor Jakarta This year, the Internet user population in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 50 percent. This may seem like a huge increase.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAM

Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAMYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, West Nusa Tenggara A team of detectives has completed its probe into the Manggarai shooting that killed six local residents and injured 26 others, a senior police officer said on Friday.Brig. Gen.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed

Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed The Jakarta Police's narcotics division on Friday burned US$1.17 million of confiscated drugs used as evidence in a series of cases since November.The evidence destroyed included 2.824 kilograms of heroin, 3.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education

Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in educationArdimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/RI urged to utilize geothermal power

RI urged to utilize geothermal power SANUR, Bali: Out of a total estimated 20,000 megawatt (MW) geothermal reserve in Indonesia, only 832 MW has been utilized.
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Sat, 03 Apr 2004

JP/1st May 2004: EU enlargement and its future foreign policy.

1st May 2004: EU enlargement and its future foreign policy. Sabato Della Monica EU Ambassador to Indonesia Jakarta On May 1, the European Union (EU) will take the most daring step in five decades of European integration, and embrace its long-lost east and south European neighbors.
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