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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Ministry to audit 3G license holders

Ministry to audit 3G license holdersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFaced with problems of ineffectiveness in firms currently holding 3G licenses, the Ministry of Information and Communications is undergoing an audit on the telecommunication companies.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Papal legacy

Papal legacy The comments of two Catholic women -- one from the world's newest state, East Timor, the other from New York -- about Pope John Paul II, the former leader of about 1.1 billion Catholic faithful, accurately reflected the feelings of so many people around the globe.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Police powerless against illegal cars

Police powerless against illegal carsBATAM, Riau Islands: The widespread use of smuggled cars from Singapore and Malaysia by local residents in Batam has caused many cars to carry similar license plate numbers, police officials say.Chief of Barelang police traffic unit, First Adj. Comr.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Indonesia's precious chance for international respect

Indonesia's precious chance for international respectWimar Witoelar, Jakarta They say political discontent comes from raised expectations.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/City administration told to crack down on illegal fees

City administration told to crack down on illegal feesBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaFactions in the City Council expressed concern on Tuesday over illegal fees collected by city administration officials and thugs and urged authorities to crack down on such practices.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/'Everybody feels a personal link with him'

'Everybody feels a personal link with him'Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post It was Saturday morning on Feb. 5, 2000 in the Vatican audience room.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Riau to host Physics Olympiad

Riau to host Physics OlympiadPEKANBARU, Riau: Some 116 participants from 20 countries will be coming to the Riau provincial capital of Pekanbaru for the 6th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) next month, official said on Saturday.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Jakarta mulling an extra holiday

Jakarta mulling an extra holiday JAKARTA: The central government is still considering granting Jakarta schools a public holiday on April 21, the day when most of the heads of state participating in the Asian-African Summit are expected to arrive.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Effects of fuel price hike

Effects of fuel price hike I am writing in response to the article published on March 28. The article is titled, Who fights for the poor?.The ostensible purpose of the article was to investigate the effects of the rise in fuel prices.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/PDI-P sets target in local elections

PDI-P sets target in local electionsM. Taufiqurrahman and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has changed the much criticized selection of candidates for regional executive posts, which in the past was determined by the central board.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Airport takes over taxi service

Airport takes over taxi serviceMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangIn response to complaints over illegal fees and robberies in taxis leaving the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II has introduced a new transportation system.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Garuda service

Garuda service After a blissful four-day holiday in Bali, my husband and I made our way to the airport at Denpasar on March 27. We were scheduled to travel on Garuda Indonesia's GA 417, scheduled to depart at 5 p.m., arriving in Jakarta at 5:40 p.m.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/JP/6/EDITORIAL

JP/6/EDITORIALWhy Asia-Africa? On April 22 and April 23, Indonesia will host a major summit bringing together 106 delegations from Asia and Africa.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Oh wants to find Indonesia's next tae kwon do champions

Oh wants to find Indonesia's next tae kwon do championsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Expatriate workers come and go, but tae kwon do coach Oh Il Nam is here for the long haul in the country he considers his second home.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Tragedy hangs over SBY's Australia trip

Tragedy hangs over SBY's Australia tripRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, DarwinPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono began a two-day visit to Australia on Sunday, expressing sadness over the deaths of nine Australian military personnel in a helicopter crash during relief work on ...
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Poverty and the prospects for democracy

Poverty and the prospects for democracySirojudin Abbas, Jakarta The latest report released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in December, 2004, reveals that 17.4 percent (37.4 million) of the Indonesian population live in extreme poverty (under the poverty line).
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Reyes saves best for last in Sian tour 9-ball final

Reyes saves best for last in Sian tour 9-ball finalMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite flirting with defeat in earlier rounds, Efren "The Magician" Reyes emerged the winner of the second leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-ball Tour in Central Jakarta.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Govt calls on NGOs to obey prevailing rules

Govt calls on NGOs to obey prevailing rulesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has called on local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to obey the laws governing the establishment of such groups, and has asked foreign NGOs to obtain official permission to carry out work in the country.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/IBI plans giving free services

IBI plans giving free services JAKARTA: The Indonesian Midwives Association (IBI) plans to provide free medical examinations for pregnant women and free immunization for infants on the occasion of World Health Day, which falls on April 7, according to Harni Koesno, the president of IBI.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Gedung Merdeka restored as Bandung icon

Gedung Merdeka restored as Bandung iconYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungHeads of state from Asian and African countries will meet again at Bandung's Gedung Merdeka and have time to reminisce during the commemoration of the 50th golden jubilee of the Asian-African Summit.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Mourning Catholics flock to churches

Mourning Catholics flock to churchesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDevout Catholics across Indonesia mourned the passing of Pope John Paul II on Sunday morning, with many lowering flags to half mast and ringing the church bells before attending requiem masses in various churches.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Separatist moved to Surabaya

Separatist moved to SurabayaM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonThe secretary-general of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM), Moses Tuanakotta, has been transferred from his Ambon penitentiary to Surabaya prison, an official said.Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Media, PR officers responsible for eradicating 'envelope' journalism

Media, PR officers responsible for eradicating 'envelope' journalismAnett Keller, Leipzig, Germany I read the stories about bogus journalists in The Jakarta Post's edition of March 20 with great interest.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Indonesia gears up for Asian-African Summit

Indonesia gears up for Asian-African SummitMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is gearing up to make the Asian-African Summit later this month -- dubbed as one of the biggest meetings of this century -- a success in terms of both substance and administrative ...
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/First world appearance, Third World mentality

First world appearance, Third World mentality Marina Mahathir The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia We pride ourselves on many things, we Malaysians. And well we should, because we just have to travel to some other developing countries to realize how advanced and easy life is in ours.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Top cop cleared of lifting logs

Top cop cleared of lifting logs JAYAPURA: Manokwari Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Dedi Kusnadi was cleared of charges that he stole timber confiscated during a recent police operation to combat illegal logging in Papua.Papua Police chief Insp. Gen.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/RI constitution to get local translations

RI constitution to get local translations Andi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/Makassar To assist the public in interpreting the amended Constitution, the Constitutional Court has recommended that regional administrations work together with higher learning institutions to translate it into their ...
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/U.S. to decide on RI post-tsunami trade relief package in June

U.S. to decide on RI post-tsunami trade relief package in JuneThe Jakarta Post JakartaA preliminary decision by the United States Congress on Indonesia's proposal for post-tsunami trade relief is expected to come in June, says an official at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/'Teach bad taxi drivers a lesson'

'Teach bad taxi drivers a lesson'Starting today, the Jakarta administration has allowed taxi operators to raise their fares in accordance with the quality of their services as long as the increase is below the 36 percent ceiling. The Jakarta Post asked residents their opinion on the issue.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/We must always remember the past

We must always remember the pastHidetoshi Sotooka The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo London Mayor Ken Livingstone, known for his blunt speech, is under fire for calling a Jewish reporter "a concentration camp guard." The reporter works for an evening newspaper with which Livingstone remains at odds.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Indonesia's foreign policy and the Spirit of Bandung

Indonesia's foreign policy and the Spirit of BandungM Alfan Alfian M, Jakarta Next month Indonesia will host the Asia-Africa summit.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Oh wants to find RI's next tae kwon do champions

Oh wants to find RI's next tae kwon do championsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Expatriate workers come and go, but tae kwon do coach Oh Il Nam is here for the long haul in the country he considers his second home.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Stocks, rupiah to remain under pressure this week

Stocks, rupiah to remain under pressure this weekUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNegative news about rising inflation will likely push the stock market into another slump in the coming week, according to a market analyst.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Govt ready to set up truth, reconciliation commission

Govt ready to set up truth, reconciliation commissionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAttempts to uncover the truth behind a series of unresolved human rights cases, which have caused much trouble and uncertainty in Indonesia's history, has stepped up to a new stage, with a ...
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Low-cost carriers

Low-cost carriers The initiative by the Indonesian government to close major airports to foreign low-cost carriers is totally wrong.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/More govt fees planned for tourism industry

More govt fees planned for tourism industryBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA draft bylaw on regional fees under deliberation at the City Council includes 29 new items, most of which are eyeing the lucrative tourism industry.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Visa hurdles

Visa hurdles I am a British citizen married to a Indonesian lady. We have been married seven years, and own our own home in Indonesia. Shortly I will be retiring and wish to spend the rest of my days in your beautiful country.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/More Jakarta residents lack access to health services

More Jakarta residents lack access to health servicesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPoor Jakarta residents cannot look forward to improved access to affordable health care after the central government decided to exclude the capital from a subsidized health care program.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Trade relief package comes in June

Trade relief package comes in JuneThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA preliminary decision by the United States Congress on Indonesia's proposal for post-tsunami trade relief is expected to come in June, says an official at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/JP/17/RUDY

JP/17/RUDYRudy makes biology learning fun for studentsSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaBringing the subject closer and making it more interesting are believed to be keys to more effective teaching and learning processes in a classroom.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/IOM to build 11,000 houses

IOM to build 11,000 houses SIGLI, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has signed an agreement with Banda Aceh city contractors to build 11,000 houses for tsunami victims.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Over 100 bomb threats received since Australian Embassy attack

Over 100 bomb threats received since Australian Embassy attackAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city police have received over 100 reports of bomb threats since the Australian embassy bombing that killed 10 people last September, an officer has said.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Citigroup supports creative learning

Citigroup supports creative learning JAKARTA: Philanthropic organization Citigroup Success Fund (CSF) allocated Rp 2 billion (US$222,223) this year to support 200 high school teachers in Jakarta, Bekasi, Tangerang, Surabaya, Bandung and Semarang who provide a creative-learning system for their ...
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/City to cut kerosene red tape

City to cut kerosene red tapeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to ensure more even distribution of kerosene, the city administration will endeavor to cut through the distribution chain, an official has said.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Local firms reluctant to export to Africa

Local firms reluctant to export to AfricaZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFifth years have passed since the historic Asia-Africa Conference took place in Bandung, but many Indonesian businesses are reluctant to get involved with the continent, says a senior official at the Ministry of Trade.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/A chance for International respect

A chance for International respect JP/3/WIMAR (INSIGHT)A chance for International respect Wimar Witoelar Jakarta They say political discontent comes from raised expectations.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Jambi floods gets worse

Jambi floods gets worse JAMBI: Hundreds of houses in three Jambi regencies have been hit by floodwaters between 50 cm and two meters deep on Saturday, forcing some residents to abandon their houses and move to higher ground.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Students lead drive to clean up Pekanbaru

Students lead drive to clean up PekanbaruThousands of junior and senior high school students in Pekanbaru have set a good example in keeping their neighborhoods clean by joining in a massive cleanup campaign on Saturday.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/March Madness 101, for those out of the hoop

March Madness 101, for those out of the hoop Quick quiz: What is the number one sporting event in America? Of course it's not the soccer World Cup. No, it's not even NFL's Super Bowl or baseball's World Series. It is not the NBA Finals series or the NASCAR series either.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/More Papuans HIV positive

More Papuans HIV positive JAYAPURA: The number of people with HIV/AIDS is on the rise in Papua, with around 500 people testing positive for the virus every year.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/Badly injured quake victims languish in Medan

Badly injured quake victims languish in MedanDedy Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, MedanAfter losing her only son, nine-year-old Dwima Ikbal Lubis, in the 8.7-magnitude quake that rocked her hometown on Nias Island on Monday, Misda Gulo has been warned that she may lose her left hand and foot.
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Mon, 04 Apr 2005

JP/JP/4/KKR

JP/4/KKRGovt ready to set up truth commissionMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Attempts to uncover the truth behind a series of unresolved human rights cases, which have caused much trouble and uncertainty in Indonesia's history, has stepped up to a new stage, with a Truth and ...
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