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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Yamisa 'not welcome' in South Sulawesi

Yamisa 'not welcome' in South SulawesiJupriadi The Jakarta Post MakassarThe South Sulawesi administration has banned an Islamic foundation from operating in the province.Governor H.Z.B.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Ex-cooperative head gets sentence

Ex-cooperative head gets sentence TANGERANG: The Tangerang District court sentenced the former head of PT Hardaya Aneka Shoes Industry (PT HASI)'s employee cooperative to five years in prison for embezzling Rp 668 million (US$77,675) of the cooperatives' money between 2000 and 2001.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Toward a Bali Commitment?

Toward a Bali Commitment? Negotiations have been going on for more than a week at Nusa Dua, Bali, but delegates are still undecided on the formulation of what is known as the Bali Commitment, which is expected to be signed by heads of state at the upcoming World Summit on Sustainable Development ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/IBRA optimistic on loan asset sales

IBRA optimistic on loan asset salesDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expressed optimism it would be able to get a relatively good price for the huge bank loan assets that it's trying to sell, saying that it would not accept low bids.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Managing terrorism: An Indonesian perspective

Managing terrorism: An Indonesian perspectiveMatori Abdul Djalil, Minister of Defense, Jakarta We all share the conviction that terrorists and terrosim are a threat to humanity and civilization.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Global Stock Index June 3

Global Stock Index June 3 Latest %Change New York DJ Indus 9925.25 +0.14 May 31 Nasdaq 1615.73 -0.99 May 31 S&P 500 1067.14 +0.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Tax deduction for paying alms

Tax deduction for paying alms BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A 1999 Indonesian law on setting off religious alms against income tax -- specifically in the case of individual taxpayers -- comes into effect in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province this June.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Customs sued in Cirebon

Customs sued in Cirebon CIREBON, West Java: The Cirebon branch of sea freight forwarder PT Djakarta Lloyd has recently sued a number of officials from the Customs and Excise Service, including its director Permana Agung, for allegedly inflicting material and non-material losses on the ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Mallaby's death explained

Mallaby's death explained The city profile of Surabaya (The Jakarta Post, May 31) raises once again the question of the death of Brigadier A. Mallaby, British commanding officer there on Oct. 30, 1945. This is a perennial controversy.A British researcher, J. G. A.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Welcome investors

Welcome investors This week, Jakarta will be busy hosting a meeting between Indonesian and Malaysian businessmen. Seventy businessmen will not only visit the country but also look into business opportunities that could be explored together.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Four killed in further Aceh violence

Four killed in further Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least four people, including one alleged Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel, were killed in the latest round of violence in Aceh over the weekend, official and residents said on Monday.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Energy for sustainable development

Energy for sustainable developmentAgus P. Sari, Executive director of Pelangi, An environment research institute, Based in Jakarta Energy is crucial to sustainable development. Providing energy allows people to prosper and be productive.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/'Corruption sustained by political ties'

'Corruption sustained by political ties'Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corruptors who build on their relationships with leading political figures bring more havoc to the Indonesian legal system than other issues that lead to corruption, including low salaries among the judiciary ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Residents complain of ID fees

Residents complain of ID fees TANGERANG: Residents of Cipondoh subdistrict are complaining that the local subdistrict office is illegally charging them Rp 6,000 (US cents 70) when they apply for identity cards.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Cholil to be sworn in June 5

Cholil to be sworn in June 5 JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais said on Monday the Assembly would swear in Muslim cleric Cholil Bisri on June 5 as one of seven deputy speakers, replacing Matori Abdul Djalil.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Corruption fueled by ties with political leaders

Corruption fueled by ties with political leadersYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corruptors who build on their relationships with leading political figures bring more havoc to the Indonesian legal system than other issues that lead to corruption, including low salaries among the ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Foreign karatekas cancel RI trip

Foreign karatekas cancel RI trip JAKARTA: Jordan and Uzbekistan have canceled plans to participate in the Indonesia Open karate tournament, which begins on Tuesday at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Stadium."The Jordan team did not give us an explanation for its cancellation.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Make our small space a better place to live

Make our small space a better place to liveYanuar Nugroho, Researcher & General Secretary, Uni Sosial Demokrat, Jakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Welcome to the world of the multinational corporation (MNC).

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Ryamizard to get new job, Endriartono to wait

Ryamizard to get new job, Endriartono to waitTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The appointment of Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu as the new Army chief has wrapped up a key reshuffle in the Indonesian Military (TNI).

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Grants and debt swaps should be explored in Bali Summit

Grants and debt swaps should be explored in Bali SummitBahtiar Arif, Center for Indonesia Reform, Lecturer, University of Pancasila, Jakarta, bahtiararif@yahoo.com The preparatory meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development is currently taking place in Bali.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Indonesia, Malaysia to revise MoU on migrant workers

Indonesia, Malaysia to revise MoU on migrant workersAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi arrived here for a three-day visit, during which he will talk with Indonesian government officials on labor issues.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/JakArt brings arts closer to the public

JakArt brings arts closer to the publicMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Learning from past criticism, this year's month-long international arts festival JakArt@2002, which opened last week, has pledged as much public participation as possible to make the arts more enjoyable for the ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Ficorinvest directors changed with BLBI graft

Ficorinvest directors changed with BLBI graftMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another corruption trial related to the alleged misappropriation of the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support Fund (BLBI) began Monday at the South Jakarta District Court with two defendants from ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Interpreters for NGOs

Interpreters for NGOs There were no more language problems for the participants of the international non-governmental organizations' (NGOs) and major groups' discussions and workshop at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Monday as a group of multi-lingual interpreters arrived.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/AGO to propose deputy candidates

AGO to propose deputy candidates JAKARTA: Attorney General M.A. Rachman will propose to President Megawati Soekarnoputri three candidates for the post left vacant by Vice Attorney General Soeparman, who is retiring.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/W. Jakarta Mayoralty does U-turn on Muslim attire

W. Jakarta Mayoralty does U-turn on Muslim attireAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Strong criticism from the public, particularly legal experts, has changed the West Jakarta Mayoralty's stance on its own instruction obliging students in public and private schools to wear Muslim attire on ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Four killed in further Aceh violence

Four killed in further Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least four people, including one alleged Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel, were killed in the latest round of violence in Aceh over the weekend, official and residents said on Monday.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/PTMSI to send players to China

PTMSI to send players to ChinaJAKARTA: The Indonesian Table Tennis Association (PTMSI) will send eight players to China for a nine-month training camp, new association chairman Taher said on Monday.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Magazine chief editor jailed for copyright violation

Magazine chief editor jailed for copyright violationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced a monthly magazine's chief editor on Monday to one year in jail for illegally publishing a number of racy photographs featuring Ratna Sari Dewi, one ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/U.S Dollar Rates June 3

U.S Dollar Rates June 3 Latest %Chg Yen 124.15-20 -0.01 Euro* 0.9318-23 -0.14 Sterling* 1.4567-70 +0.04 Swiss franc 1.5733-39 +0.25 Canadian dollar 1.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 3, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Yamisa foundation 'not welcome' in S. Sulawesi

Yamisa foundation 'not welcome' in S. SulawesiJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar The South Sulawesi administration has banned an Islamic foundation from operating in the province.Governor H.Z.B.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/BPS says inflation on a declining trend

BPS says inflation on a declining trendDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Monday that inflation in May was up 0.8 percent from the previous month's level, but year-on-year inflation showed a declining trend.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Photo capion

Photo capionPhoto: WaterJP/Murdani UsmanA WATERY DEBATE: South African Minister for Water Affairs and Forestry Ronnie Kasrils (right) speaks to reporters during a press briefing on water issues at the Bali International Convention Center.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/PTMSI to send players to China

PTMSI to send players to China JAKARTA: The Indonesian Table Tennis Association (PTMSI) will send eight players to China for a nine-month training camp, new association chairman Taher said on Monday.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Retired officers sue Da'i, Megaawati

Retired officers sue Da'i, Megaawati JAKARTA (JP): A group of retired senior police officers have filed lawsuits with the State Administrative Court against President Megawati Soekarnoputri and National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar over what they say was their forced early retirement.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Sanitation agency head admits to irregularities

Sanitation agency head admits to irregularitiesBambang Nurbianto and Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The alleged corruption scandal in the City Sanitation Agency showed a fresh development on Monday when the agency's head Slamet Limbong admitted that there had been irregularities in ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Expert witnesses say Akbar not quilty

Expert witnesses say Akbar not quiltyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts called on to testify for corruption defendant Akbar Tandjung told the court here on Monday that the former minister/state secretary could not be tried as the case had not resulted in losses to ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Indonesia mulls leasing islands for tourism

Indonesia mulls leasing islands for tourismFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government is considering leasing a number of small islands to individual and corporate investors for resort development in a bid to boost tourism.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Thousands may lose jobs in N. Sumatra

Thousands may lose jobs in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Some 12,000 cold storage workers in North Sumatra could lose their jobs because of a decree by the Ministry of Industry and Trade allowing the direct export of fresh shrimp, according to a local legislator.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/AGO to question Boediono as BI loan abuse

AGO to question Boediono as BI loan abuseTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors are set to summon Minister of Finance Boediono in connection with the Bank Indonesia liquidity support (BLBI) scandal.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/AGO to propose deputy candidates

AGO to propose deputy candidates JAKARTA: Attorney General M.A. Rachman will propose to President Megawati Soekarnoputri three candidates for the post left vacant by Vice Attorney General Soeparman, who is retiring.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillor

Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillorOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Around 150 journalists and activists from various non- governmental organizations here rallied on Monday to demand that the Lampung Provincial Legislative Council take action against a councillor for ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Teacher dies while preparing school test

Teacher dies while preparing school testMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaA 50-year-old teacher in the West Java capital of Bandung was found dead on Monday with his corpse already partially decomposed at Cikutra elementary school.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Delegates warned not to rush for commitment

Delegates warned not to rush for commitmentTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) gathered in Bali called on government delegates on Monday to refrain from agreeing on a negotiated action plan due to limited time.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak

Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Prosecutors are set to summon Minister of Finance Boediono in connection with the Bank Indonesia liquidity support (BLBI) scandal.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/TV Program: Tuesday June 4, 2002

TV Program: Tuesday June 4, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/TV Program: Tuesday June 4, 2002

TV Program: Tuesday June 4, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/JP/4/TNI

JP/4/TNITiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta The appointment of Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu as the new Army chief has wrapped up a key reshuffle in the Indonesian Military (TNI).

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Toward a Bali Commitment?

Toward a Bali Commitment? Negotiations have been going on for more than a week at Nusa Dua, Bali, but delegates are still undecided on the formulation of what is known as the Bali Commitment, which is expected to be signed by heads of states at the upcoming World Summit on Sustainable ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Muninggar Sri Saraswati

Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced a monthly magazine's chief editor on Monday to one year in jail for illegally publishing a number of racy photographs featuring Ratna Sari Dewi, one of former president Soekarno's wives.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillor

Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillorOyos Saroso HN The Jakarta Post BandarlampungAround 150 journalists and activists from various non- governmental organizations here rallied on Monday to demand that the Lampung Provincial Legislative Council take action against a councillor for ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Old Cold War foes share a bed but dream different dreams

Old Cold War foes share a bed but dream different dreamsHu Xuan, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing Russia was the most important stop of U.S. President George W. Bush's four-state, six-day European tour, which ended last week.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Danny, Hamdani draw in third round

Danny, Hamdani draw in third roundMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International Master (IM) Danny Juswanto and FIDE Master (FM) Hamdani Rudin settled for a draw in the third round of the Hamzah Haz Cup open chess tournament here on Monday.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/City to have emergency center

City to have emergency center JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has proposed the establishment of an emergency center to provide help for people with various problems at the City Revenue Agency building."I'm very impressed with the idea of an emergency center.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Impact of Sept. 11 on Asia Pacific region

Impact of Sept. 11 on Asia Pacific regionJusuf Wanandi, Founder and Member Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta The impact of Sept.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/National Accreditation Body should not be resolved: Academics

National Accreditation Body should not be resolved: AcademicsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Academics urged the government on Monday to reform the National Accreditation Body (BAN) in a bid to maintain the quality of university graduates and to prevent the rampant practice of selling ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/'Practice of religion is an individual right'

'Practice of religion is an individual right' The West Jakarta mayor's decision to require public school students to wear Muslim attire on Fridays and religious days has created a storm of controversy. The Jakarta Post interview members of the public to get their views on this controversial issue.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Corruption fueled by ties with political leaders

Corruption fueled by ties with political leadersYogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Corruptors who build on their relationships with leading political figures bring more havoc to the Indonesian legal system than other issues that lead to corruption, including low salaries among the ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Prosecutors want health check done on Soeharto

Prosecutors want health check done on Soeharto The South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office plans to request that a medical check on former president Soeharto be performed following reports that he appeared healthy when attending the wedding reception of his granddaughter Danti Rukmana less than two ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/VoIP operators forced to tie up

VoIP operators forced to tie upRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is pushing 12 unlicensed Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators to set up a joint-operation scheme with two operators, PT Gaharu Sejahtera and PT Atlassat Solusindo, said Directorate General of Post ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillor

Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillorOyos Saroso HN The Jakarta Post BandarlampungAround 150 journalists and activists from various non- governmental organizations here rallied on Monday to demand that the Lampung Provincial Legislative Council take action against a councillor for ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Bylaw on private markets to be enforced

Bylaw on private markets to be enforcedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the opposition of business associations to a new bylaw on private shopping markets, the city administration promised on Monday that the bylaw, which favors small-scale traders, would be enforced.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Unit chief resigns under pressure

Unit chief resigns under pressureLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As residents of West Kelapa Gading and the developer of a sports mall in the area continue to squabble, the subdistrict's chief of community unit 6, Yacob F. Mulya, has resigned and been replaced by Harry A.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Subsidy for essential supplies

Subsidy for essential supplies PUNCAK JAYA, Papua:Residents of Mulia in the isolated Puncak Jaya regency in Papua are due to receive subsidies from the Puncak Jaya administration for the transportation of basic food supplies, a report said.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/German book illustrations, art for art's sake

German book illustrations, art for art's sakeChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta There is a difference between book illustrations that just supplement a text, and those that complete a text.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Performances* Sundanese Traditional Dance - Tarling, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., June 8. * Sundanese Traditional Drama: Raja Gempol, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/House told to concentrate on legislation agenda

House told to concentrate on legislation agendaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political observers are calling on legislators to abandon their penchant for political maneuvering, otherwise time will run out on the deliberation of 22 bills due to be approved in three months.J.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/The Jakarta Post

The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite the opposition of business associations to a new bylaw on private shopping markets, the city administration promised on Monday that the bylaw, which favors small-scale traders, would be enforced.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Wanted: Improved service from police

Wanted: Improved service from police The Jakarta Metropolitan Police are improving the quality of its service to the public in stages. One manifestation of this is by making available a sufficient number of patrol cars in all parts of Greater Jakarta.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates June 3.

Rupiah Rates June 3. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,099.00 8,099.00 8,642.00 8,556.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Democracy means responsibility

Democracy means responsibility Of late, and understandably, there has been a lot said about the depressing state of the Indonesian nation. The many reasons for that are all well known, well documented and well and truly expressed.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Cleaning up Code River for ecotourism

Cleaning up Code River for ecotourismRidlo Aryanto,The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Riding the rough currents of a river that meanders over mountains and through forests has become common for the more adventurous among us, but rafting along a river that runs through the middle of a city is quite a ...

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Tue, 04 Jun 2002

JP/Teacher dies as he drafts school test

Teacher dies as he drafts school testMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 50-year-old teacher in the West Java capital of Bandung was found dead on Monday with his corpse already partially decomposed at Cikutra elementary school.

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