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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Where to go in Bali: Thursday, April 4, 2002

Where to go in Bali: Thursday, April 4, 2002Exhibitions* Painting Opposite Attraction by Charles Cham, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran Bay, Nusa Dua, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., (Tel.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Court annuls int'l ruling on Kahara project

Court annuls int'l ruling on Kahara projectMuch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday it had won its battle against independent power producer Karaha Bodas Co. LLC at a local court over a dispute concerning a suspended power project.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Most RI sailors not up to scratch

Most RI sailors not up to scratch JAKARTA: Only one fifth of 80,000 Indonesian sailors meet international standards, says one senior maritime expert.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/TNI members 'killing' Theys charged with insubordination

TNI members 'killing' Theys charged with insubordinationTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Army general revealed on Wednesday that members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) believed to be involved in the killing of Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay would probably be charged ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Justice, not burden sharing

Justice, not burden sharing The Rp 144.5 trillion (US$14.5 billion) in emergency liquidity credits extended by Bank Indonesia (BI) to bail out the distressed banking industry in 1997 and 1998 has led to one debacle after another for the central bank.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Police arrest drug suspects

Police arrest drug suspects TANGERANG: A 16-year-old high school student was arrested by the police after buying 27 barbiturate pills from a suspected drug dealer in the latter's house in Kelapa Dua village, Curug district of Tangerang late on Monday.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Lampung's PDI-P leader tried for attack

Lampung's PDI-P leader tried for attackBANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The leader of Lampung's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Anshori Yunus stood trial on Wednesday charged with attacking a construction worker last year.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Ika blends tradition and modernity in 'moedik' collection

Ika blends tradition and modernity in 'moedik' collection Rita A. Widiadana and Pariama Hutasoit The Jakarta Post Sanur, Bali The word "moedik" means homecoming, but for Balinese fashion designer Mardiana Ika it is a reflection of the finest clothes she has produced in her 17 years of work in ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/PT SEIN

PT SEIN CHAMPION PICTURE: Advisor/Marketing General Manager of PT Samsung Electronics Indonesia (PT SEIN) SN Choi (left), Marketing Director Nugroho Sugiarto (center) and Marketing Manager Budi Purnomo introduce the latest model of color television, the Champ: Champion Picture! Champion Sound.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Parties mired by trust crisis: Polling research

Parties mired by trust crisis: Polling researchA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's political parties are self-centered, and ignore the public interest they claim to represent, resulting in a crisis over a loss of confidence, a new poll reveals.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Government told to control the booming sex industry

Government told to control the booming sex industryAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Appropriate regulations are needed to control the rapid growth of prostitution as one of the side effects of the tourist industry, observers told a seminar here on Wednesday.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Ambon bomb blast kills four

Ambon bomb blast kills fourThe Jakarta Post, Ambon/Jakarta At least four people were killed and 58 others wounded when a high-powered bomb exploded in the country's eastern town of Ambon on Wednesday, severely disrupting February's peace pact to end three years of bloodshed on the Maluku islands.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Governor deceitful about parks?

Governor deceitful about parks?Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said in his budget speech last week that his administration had constructed 37 parks throughout the capital last year. But data from the Jakarta Park Agency shows that only 23 parks had been developed.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Further probe into Indonesian terror suspects ordered

Further probe into Indonesian terror suspects orderedAgencies, Manila/Jakarta A Philippine court on Wednesday ordered government prosecutors to conduct further investigations into a suspected terrorism case involving three Indonesians arrested at a Manila airport last March.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates April 3

Rupiah Rates April 3 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,275.00 9,275.00 9,824.00 9,726.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Navy suffers lack of applicants

Navy suffers lack of applicants JAKARTA: With just nine days remaining before the closing of applications for its new school year, the Navy Academy has only registered 1,000 high school graduates.Secretary to Navy spokesperson Col. Fikri S.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Indonesia told to follow lead of Arab nations

Indonesia told to follow lead of Arab nationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should follow the lead of the Arab nations in reacting to the latest Middle East crisis, former defense minister Juwono Sudarsono said Wednesday.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/'Tolerance the essence of Asian identity'

'Tolerance the essence of Asian identity'Susanto Pudjomartono, The Jakarta Post, New Delhi The essence of Asian identity is tolerance of differences and not human rights abuses, said President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Telkom sees AriaWest deal soon

Telkom sees AriaWest deal soonDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State telecommunication firm PT Telkom said it was confident of securing a deal next week to buy out the West Java telephone operation from PT AriaWest International at a price of US$300 million or more.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/JakArt@2022 to kick off in June

JakArt@2022 to kick off in June JAKARTA: The City Administration and the JakArt@2002 organizers will jointly stage the month-long International Arts, Culture and Educational JakArt@2002 Festival in June to commemorate the city's 475th anniversary.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Tommy involved in firearms possession: Witness

Tommy involved in firearms possession: WitnessMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A prosecution witness in the trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra confirmed on Wednesday the later's involvement in the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition last year.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Sutiyoso grilled for 3 hours over Ancolgate

Sutiyoso grilled for 3 hours over AncolgateAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office questioned City Governor Sutiyoso on Wednesday as a witness in a graft case related to a controversial foreign trip involving city officials and councillors.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Indonesia told to follow lead of Arab nations

Indonesia told to follow lead of Arab nationsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia should follow the lead of the Arab nations in reacting to the latest Middle East crisis, former defense minister Juwono Sudarsono said Wednesday.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/FKUI to celebrate anniversary

FKUI to celebrate anniversary JAKARTA: The University of Indonesia's School of Medicine (FKUI) will mark its 52nd anniversary with a series of scientific events, to be held at Jakarta Convention Center from April 11 through to April 14.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Human resources development badly needed in regions

Human resources development badly needed in regionsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz ordered on Wednesday the heads of regional administrations to place greater emphasis on improving human resources.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Bank Mandiri may take 10 years to dispose off recap bonds

Bank Mandiri may take 10 years to dispose off recap bondsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State owned Bank Mandiri said it could release at best Rp 15 trillion (about US$1.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Cathay to launch business product

Cathay to launch business productThe Jakarta Post, Hong Kong Committed to constant improvement of services, Cathay Pacific airways will soon launch a new business class product on its long-haul routes: the longest and widest stretch-flat seats in the sky, an exclusive bar and reception area for ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Telkom confident of Ariawest deal next week

Telkom confident of Ariawest deal next weekDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta State telecommunication firm PT Telkom said it was confident of securing a deal next week to buy out the West Java telephone operation from PT AriaWest International at a price of US$300 million or more.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Bulog has lost 'only' Rp 420b, not Rp 2.6t, Widjanarko says

Bulog has lost 'only' Rp 420b, not Rp 2.6t, Widjanarko saysTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Widjanarko Puspojo admitted on Wednesday the misappropriation of funds belonging to his office, but said the amount was less than Rp 420 ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/E-commerce will soon rebound

E-commerce will soon rebound In cooperation with the Asian GLOBE-The Jakarta CEO Club and MarkPlus & Co. management consulting firm, this new column is designed to look at the visions and strategic views of CEOs of Indonesian and multinational companies operating in Indonesia.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Team readies legal action against bad IBRA debtors

Team readies legal action against bad IBRA debtorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A team of law experts has finalized drawing up plans for legal action against uncooperative debtors, who in part owe the state a total of US$10 billion, in a plan that is now awaiting government approval, a senior ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Fishermen to storm Jakarta, fishing for tax cuts

Fishermen to storm Jakarta, fishing for tax cutsAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Pekalongan In a move to step up pressure on the government to revoke newly decreed fishing taxes, thousands of fishermen from Central Java have planned to storm the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries office in ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/JP/12/BEJ

JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on April 3, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/MPR drops plan to convene in Bali

MPR drops plan to convene in BaliKurniawan Hari and I Wayan Juniarta, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) ad hoc committee for constitutional amendment on Wednesday finally dropped its plans to convene at the Grand Bali Beach Hotel in Denpasar, Bali.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Hoteliers worry about declining tourist business

Hoteliers worry about declining tourist businessDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the tourism industry in the city is still battling the negative impacts of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Egoism a hindrance to progress in reform

Egoism a hindrance to progress in reformMashudi Noorsalim, The RIDEP Institute, Jakarta After four years of a civilian government, the civil society movement has not shown signs of progress.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Fitting way to stretch defense budget

Fitting way to stretch defense budgetV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia The decision to buy Polish tanks is a positive move as Malaysia cannot depend solely on traditional manufacturers to fill its defense needs.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/'Wana Kretih' ritual to protect Bali from bad influences

'Wana Kretih' ritual to protect Bali from bad influencesMurdani Usman, The Jakarta Post, Tabanan, Bali The devout Balinese Hindu community believe the series of natural disasters, including floods, landslides, sea storms, that have hit Bali in the last two months was caused by disharmony ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Traumatized refugees in Poso suffer from clinical depression

Traumatized refugees in Poso suffer from clinical depressionSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Most refugees who fled the town of Poso, Central Sulawesi, suffer from clinical depression or other types of mental disorders following two years of sectarian fighting there, according to ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Blind man jailed for possession of ecstasy

Blind man jailed for possession of ecstasyApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The district court in Medan sentenced a blind man to six years and six months in prison on Wednesday for the illegal possession of 211 ecstasy pills.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Police recruitment tainted by bribery: Applicants

Police recruitment tainted by bribery: ApplicantsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The poor image of the police was again reinforced as several people who applied to join the force claimed on Wednesday they were told to prepare up to Rp 15 million (US$1,500) if they wished to pass the ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Police to boost patrols

Police to boost patrols TANGERANG: The Tangerang police, after receiving 10 donated motorcycles from real estate developers, promised to boost their patrols at housing complexes in the area.Police chief Adj. Comr.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Balinese designer blends tradition and modernity

Balinese designer blends tradition and modernityRita A. Widiadana and Pariama Hutasoit, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali The word "moedik" means homecoming, but for Balinese fashion designer Mardiana Ika it is a reflection of the finest clothes she has produced in her 17 years of work in various ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/FedEx golf league tees off on Friday

FedEx golf league tees off on Friday JAKARTA: The FedEx golf league, an annual corporate golf competition which dates back to 1996, will start its 2002 season on Friday when the opening round is staged at the Bogor Raya Golf Club.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/U.S. Senate member meets Hamzah

U.S. Senate member meets Hamzah JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz met on Wednesday with Jonah Blank, a member of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who has been assigned to gather information on the latest situation in Indonesia.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/RI asks KL to buy more automotive components

RI asks KL to buy more automotive componentsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is negotiating with its Malaysian counterpart demanding the latter country to buy more automotive components from Indonesia, as compensation for a delay in the opening of Malaysia's car ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/e-business will soon take a rebound

e-business will soon take a rebound----------------------------------------------------------------In cooperation with the Asian GLOBE-The Jakarta CEO Club and MarkPlus & Co.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Kerosene prices soar due to scarcity in West Sumatra

Kerosene prices soar due to scarcity in West SumatraKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang A kerosene scarcity in several regencies of West Sumatra province has raised the price of the fuel by more than 100 percent, further burdening a public still reeling from recent increases in the prices of ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/A silent majority

A silent majority An eye-catching headline marked the front-page of The Jakarta Post of March 27, reading Muslim majority urged to rise and speak out.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Policeman named suspect in torture case

Policeman named suspect in torture case The Yogyakarta Provincial Police named on Wednesday Heri Subagyo, a police officer, as a suspect for inflicting torture against Aan Yulianto, who died in the hospital after being questioned by police over his suspected involvement in a brawl between ...
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/RI seeks to square point against Lebanon

RI seeks to square point against LebanonMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is set to take on Lebanon in the Davis Cup match starting on Friday in Surabaya, East Java, with high hopes it will avenge its loss in their past and only meeting in 1998.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/Ex-bankers tried on US$16.5m graft charges

Ex-bankers tried on US$16.5m graft chargesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three former directors of a private bank were indicted on Wednesday for misusing Bank Indonesia liquidity support funds (BLBI), in the process inflicting a loss on the state of Rp 158 billion (US$16.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2002

JP/On pornography

On pornography I would like to let you know my opinion regarding pornography in Indonesia.Indonesia is composed of many groups with their own languages, taboos, customs, freedoms, courting habits, senses of morality and religions.
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