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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Is France's stature in decline?

Is France's stature in decline?Daniel Cohen, Professor of Economics, Icole Normale Supirieure Paris, Project Syndicate The French are notoriously sensitive -- if not defensive -- about France's stature in the world.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' abound

PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' aboundFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a show of distrust of their current House of Representatives legislators, a large group of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) rank and file members have proposed ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la Lebanon

Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la LebanonMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like other parts of the world where Ramadhan is celebrated, Lebanese families also have the tradition of gathering together for the breaking of the fast where they can communicate among family members to ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Accounts linked to BNI scandal revealed

Accounts linked to BNI scandal revealedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nine banks have reported to the Financial Transaction and Report Analysis Center (PPATK) that they had opened accounts belonging to those allegedly involved in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) lending scandal, PPATK chairman Yunus ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/House fails to deliberate bills

House fails to deliberate bills JAKARTA: Despite its target to deliberate 54 bills this session, after more than a week into its current 35-day session, the House of Representatives has not begun discussions on a single one.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Rampant deforestation blamed for Langkat flash flood

Rampant deforestation blamed for Langkat flash floodThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan Government officials have joined environmental activists in blaming inconsistent forest management and poor law enforcement as the main causes of rampant deforestation that resulted in the flash flood which killed ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh

Govt criticized over martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaExperts criticized on Tuesday the government's decision to extend military offensive in troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, arguing that the five-month operation had served as proof that the military approach could not ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/'Streets will be dirty and smell bad'

'Streets will be dirty and smell bad' The 17-year-old agreement between Jakarta and Bekasi on the use of the Bantar Gebang dump will end on Dec. 31.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Maid may get three years in prison for baby's death

Maid may get three years in prison for baby's deathMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Prosecutors proposed on Tuesday a three-year jail term against an unmarried maid who has been charged with negligence in the death of her newborn baby boy at her employer's house.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/10 raider battalions to be set up

10 raider battalions to be set up GILIMANUK, Bali: The Army is planning to set up 10 more raider battalions across the country in the near future to complement 80 others already in place.Army deputy commander Lt. Gen. Darsono MSc.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/City ends parking operator's contract

City ends parking operator's contractBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration terminated on Tuesday its contract with the on and off street parking operator PT Adiwira Sembada because the company failed to improve services or increase its revenue share for the ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Proud to be an Indonesian

Proud to be an Indonesian I was very disappointed to learn that Eka Dewi (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 29, 2003) does not respect our country and does not feel proud to be an Indonesian. A student of the London School of Public Relations, she cannot make the distinction between a state and a government.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/RI's senior team leads in world bridge meet

RI's senior team leads in world bridge meet Indonesia was leading the field in the senior teams division after two rounds of the World Bridge Championship in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Tommy lays down conditions for his court testimony in Sidiq Muin's trial

Tommy lays down conditions for his court testimony in Sidiq Muin's trialM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, currently serving time for various crimes, refused to appear on Tuesday at the Central Jakarta ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Walhi sets up shelter for evictees

Walhi sets up shelter for evictees JAKARTA: The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi Jakarta) has set up four centers to distribute relief package to evicted squatters.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Government to raise Rp 8t in privatization proceeds

Government to raise Rp 8t in privatization proceedsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it could rake in around Rp 8 trillion (US$946.74 million) in privatization proceeds this year, higher than its target of Rp 6.1 trillion."...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Survivors found as death toll from flash flood rises

Survivors found as death toll from flash flood risesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Bahorok, North Sumatra More than 100 people, dozens of them foreign tourists, were found alive on Tuesday, as the death toll from the devastating flash flood in North Sumatra continued to climb.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Part 2 of 2 : The west and Islam in RI

Part 2 of 2 : The west and Islam in RIJuwono Sudarsono, Indonesian Ambassador, United Kingdom, London Indonesia has had its share of Islamic extremist movements in the 1950s and early 1960s who demanded immediate application of the sharia in our constitution.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Constitutional Court holds first hearing

Constitutional Court holds first hearingKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Constitutional Court on Tuesday held its first session to hear lawyers of groups of people seeking a legal review of three laws: On electricity, on oil and gas, and on the government debt instrument.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/400 artesian wells are without permits

400 artesian wells are without permits BOGOR: About 400 of the 1,000 artesian wells in Bogor regency do not have proper permits, said the head of the regency's underground water division, Jhonny Alibasyah."It's about fairness. Water is supposed to be for the people's interest.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, November 5, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, November 5, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon 7:30 TV Drama9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin12:00 p.m.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early allowance

Minister tells firms to pay Muslim workers early allowanceRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the country's economic difficulties, manpower and transmigration minister Jacob Nuwa Wea has appealed to employers to pay the annual bonus to Muslim workers two weeks before Idul Fitri ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Landslides damage 150 houses

Landslides damage 150 housesAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen, Central Java Landslides spread in Kebumen regency, Central Java, damaging around 150 of houses in two days until Tuesday, officials and residents said.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/After us, no deluge

After us, no deluge Surely, it was not for lack of warning that disaster struck the North Sumatra resort town of Bahorok unawares last weekend.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit

Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit JAKARTA: Publicly listed state-owned coal mining firm PT Bukit Asam expects its net profit to reach over Rp 200 billion (US$22.185 million) by the end of this year.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit

Bukit Asam expects Rp 200b profit JAKARTA: Publicly listed state-owned coal mining firm PT Bukit Asam expects its net profit to reach over Rp 200 billion (US$22.185 million) by the end of this year.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Track races go on amid police prohibition

Track races go on amid police prohibitionDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaA regular "track race" turned out to bring bad luck to Dwi Karno, 21, as he hit a police patrol car during a race with his peers on Jl. Benyamin Sueb in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta on Tuesday.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Nissan recalls may affect RI

Nissan recalls may affect RISandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nissan is considering recalling about 600 X-Trails and 60 Sentras in Indonesia due to defects in the cam and crank angle sensors, said Dinne Musu, public relations manager of PT Nissan Motor Distributor Indonesia.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/House fails to deliberate bills

House fails to deliberate bills JAKARTA: Despite its target to deliberate 54 bills this session, after more than a week into its current 35-day session, the House of Representatives has not begun discussions on a single one.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Checked

CheckedFor marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/The Barisan must ensure credible local councils

The Barisan must ensure credible local councilsV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia The Barisan Nasional Government will need to pay more attention to the conduct and behavior of local council employees as well as that of the councillors if it wishes to do well in future ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Taipei trade office gets new head

Taipei trade office gets new headJAKARTA: The Taipei government has appointed David Lin to replace Sui Chi Lin as head of its Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/JP/5/longsor

JP/5/longsorLandslides spread in Kebumen, 150 houses damagedAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post Kebumen, Central JavaLandslides spread in Kebumen regency, Central Java, damaging around 150 of houses in two days until Tuesday, officials and residents said.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Indonesia vies for gold in men's indoor v'ball

Indonesia vies for gold in men's indoor v'ballMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a demoralizing run in 2001, the Indonesian men's indoor volleyball team is seeking a big leap when it competes in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Thailand leads world healthcare

Thailand leads world healthcareDwi Atmanta, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok A quick around the Bumrungrad Hospital here in Bangkok may catch a first-time visitor by surprise.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Sex change surgery brings new life

Sex change surgery brings new life Chermarn Saengprasit and Phruts Phungsai, members of elephant polo team the Screwless Tuskers of Bangkok, stole the show when making a debut in the King's Cup 2003 tournament in Hua Hin.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Constitutional Court holds first hearing

Constitutional Court holds first hearingKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court on Tuesday held its first session to hear lawyers of groups of people seeking a legal review of three laws: On electricity, on oil and gas, and on the government debt instrument.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Mitsubishi highest in sales satisfaction

Mitsubishi highest in sales satisfactionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mitsubishi ranks highest in customer satisfaction with new vehicle sales and delivery in Indonesia, according to a survey released on Tuesday.It scored 744 out of 1,000, according to the J.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Businessman claims bribes returned

Businessman claims bribes returnedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Businessman Fachrul Munir claimed on Tuesday that two of the 20 members of Tangerang City Council he bribed last March, in an attempt to be elected mayor in the recent elections, had returned the money.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/One killed in daylight robbery

One killed in daylight robbery DEPOK: Armed robbers held up four civil servants from the National Land Agency (BPN) in Depok on Monday afternoon, killing one. The robbery took place at about 11 a.m. on Jl. Pramuka Pitara in Pancoran Mas district, Depok.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Bali clashes indicate poor political education

Bali clashes indicate poor political educationMochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta What will the 2004 general election bring us? A better political life and better governance, or will we remain locked in the present political situation? Or, could it be that it will take us into a more disorderly ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Taipei trade office gets new head

Taipei trade office gets new headJAKARTA: The Taipei government has appointed David Lin to replace Sui Chi Lin as head of its Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Walhi sets up shelter for evictees

Walhi sets up shelter for evictees JAKARTA: The Jakarta branch of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi Jakarta) has set up four centers to distribute relief package to evicted squatters.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Journalists demand release of civilian hostages in Aceh

Journalists demand release of civilian hostages in AcehTiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of journalists rallied in front of the office of Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs on Tuesday to demand the government's intervention in the ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Taipei trade office gets new head

Taipei trade office gets new head JAKARTA: The Taipei government has appointed David Lin to replace Sui Chi Lin as head of its Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/For marketing perspective - Nov. 4

For marketing perspective - Nov. 4 Brand personality is key element in selling expensive cars Agus W. Soehadi Contributor JakartaThough not exactly crowding the streets of Jakarta or several other major cities in Indonesia, a number of luxury cars, such as Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley and ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Govt criticized over martial law in Aceh

Govt criticized over martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts criticized on Tuesday the government's decision to extend military offensive in troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, arguing that the five-month operation had served as a proof that security approach could not ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Bakrie & Brothers suffers lower net profit

Bakrie & Brothers suffers lower net profitSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers, a diversified business group, said on Tuesday that net profits in the first nine months of this year plunged to Rp 26.35 billion (US$3.14 million) from Rp 99.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Commission may add MPR seats

Commission may add MPR seatsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ad hoc Constitutional Commission assigned with assessing the amended Constitution sprang a surprise on Tuesday when it proposed more seats for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/JAJAKI starts national meeting

JAJAKI starts national meeting JAKARTA: More than 40 government institutions, non-government organizations (NGOs), universities, political parties and mass media started a two-day meeting on Tuesday to help create good public policy and push for continuing reform after the 2004 elections.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Police arrest 88 people in a raid on gambling den

Police arrest 88 people in a raid on gambling den As many as 88 people were arrested late on Monday in a police raid at a single gambling den on Jl. Mangga Besar Raya, Taman Sari district in West Jakarta.City Police chief detective Sr. Comr.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Mission unaccomplished

Mission unaccomplished When U.S. President George W. Bush announced on May 1 that the war in Iraq was over following the fall of Baghdad and the ouster of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, little did Bush realize that the U.S. mission there was far from being accomplished.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/One dead, four injured after rebel attack

One dead, four injured after rebel attackNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Bangke, a construction worker, was shot dead in an attack on Tuesday by unidentified persons in the Ugimba subdistrict in Paniai regency, some 1,000 kilometers west of Jayapura.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful one

Govt launches third bond issue, this time a successful oneThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued Rp 2.5 trillion worth of 7-year bonds, the third issue this year, drawing the interest of more than twice the amount offered, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Hospitals, doctors should try to understand needs of patients:

Hospitals, doctors should try to understand needs of patients: MinistryDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post Jakarta Cynthia finally had to make a trip to Singapore after endless disappointment with her local gynecologist at a hospital in South Jakarta who could not solve her nagging problems.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/JP/19/PRIMATE

JP/19/PRIMATE Semarang, outlet for the sale of orangutans on Java islandBambang M and Suherdjoko Contributors Semarang, Central JavaThough the government has put orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) on its list of protected animals, many people still hunt and trade the primate.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/America's quest for foreign policy continues

America's quest for foreign policy continuesMushahid Hussain, Inter Press Service, Islamabad U.S. foreign policy continues to be in a quandary, and not just because U.S. troops are bogged down in the two Muslim countries that they invaded and occupied after Sept. 11, 2001.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Nutrigenomics says you are what you eat

Nutrigenomics says you are what you eatMelissa Southern, Dietitian, Jakarta, southerndietitian@yahoo.com Have you ever known a person who seems to eat everything they want and never gains weight? Or someone who is overweight and smokes and lives to 100 years of age? On the other hand, there are ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Work with the undercurrent for a new Indonesia

Work with the undercurrent for a new Indonesia The United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) is a unique UN project set up in 2000 to facilitate discussion among stakeholders in policy issues, in order to come up with policy recommendations through the "Jajaki" network.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/City, Komnas HAM to set up team on evictions

City, Komnas HAM to set up team on evictionsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso responded to the National Commission of Human Rights' (Komnas HAM) summons on Monday to discuss the recent string of evictions, after failing to show up last week.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Drag races still go on amid police prohibition

Drag races still go on amid police prohibitionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A regular "track race" turned out to bring bad luck to Dwi Karno, 21, as he hit a police patrol car during a race with his peers on Jl. Benyamin Sueb in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta on Tuesday.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Nissan recalls may affect Indonesia

Nissan recalls may affect IndonesiaSandy Darmosumarto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Nissan is considering recalling about 600 X-Trails and 60 Sentras in Indonesia due to defects in the cam and crank angle sensors, said Dinne Musu, public relations manager of PT Nissan Motor Distributor Indonesia.
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Motorola to boost cell phone sales

Motorola to boost cell phone salesEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Motorola is planning to boost its cellular phone sales in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, with new market strategies, as announced by Motorola's newly appointed Southeast Asia corporate vice-president Scott ...
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Wed, 05 Nov 2003

JP/Govt to build 200,000 low-cost houses next year

Govt to build 200,000 low-cost houses next yearEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government has signed agreements with about 40 municipal and regency administrations throughout Indonesia to provide low-cost housing next year, but the Jakarta administration has refused to take ...
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