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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Cuba responds

Cuba responds I refer to the Reuters article titled Factions paralyze United Nations rights body, published on page 11 of The Jakarta Post on April 1.
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Wed, 06 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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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Papua forestry heads go on trial

Papua forestry heads go on trialNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraA high-ranking forestry official stood trial on Tuesday for knowingly issuing illegal permits to loggers in Manokwari, West Irian Jaya.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Survivors mark 100 days since tsunami

Survivors mark 100 days since tsunamiNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehPrayers were spoken and tears flowed as thousands of Banda Aceh residents joined on Tuesday to mark the 100th day anniversary since the tsunami disaster, with the acting Aceh governor calling on the survivors to focus on ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Will the faithful heed the words of John Paul?

Will the faithful heed the words of John Paul?Juan Marked, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila "What did you go out to see? A reed shaken in the wind?" These ancient questions came to mind as I watched people the world over gather in churches, mosques, temples or synagogues to ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/U.S. navy hospital joins relief effort in Nias

U.S. navy hospital joins relief effort in NiasThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA U.S. navy hospital ship arrived off the coast of Nias island on Tuesday, joining a big international relief effort to provide medical help and food aid for hundreds of thousands of people affected by the March 28 earthquake.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Sketch of bombing suspect disseminated

Sketch of bombing suspect disseminated AMBON: In a bid to find the perpetrators of a grenade attack that injured 19 people in Sirimau district, Ambon, on March 21, local police are disseminating a sketch of one of the two suspects throughout the greater Ambon area.Ambon Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Susilo hopes for more Australian investment

Susilo hopes for more Australian investmentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, SydneyPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono concluded his three-day state visit to Australia on Tuesday by holding a number of discussions with local prominent business leaders in an attempt to lure more Australian ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Excise duty rise urged to boos antitobacco drive

Excise duty rise urged to boos antitobacco driveTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaObservers renewed a call on Monday for the government to strengthen the country's flaccid antitobacco campaign and to soon sign the United Nations-brokered international convention on tobacco control.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Factory workers suffer food poison

Factory workers suffer food poisonBANDUNG: At least 580 workers at the Luen Fung garment factory in Bandung, West Java, were taken to the hospital after suffering food poisoning allegedly caused by the lunch provided by the factory, causing the plant to temporarily stop production.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Govt vows to boost oil output by 300,000 bpd

Govt vows to boost oil output by 300,000 bpdThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government reiterated its pledge on Tuesday to boost the country's oil output by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2008- 2009 to meet increasing demand on the domestic market.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Downpour delays Rachman bout

Downpour delays Rachman bout A downpour delayed M. Rachman's IBF mini flyweight title bout (up to 47 kg) against Thailand's Fahlan Sakkreerin on Tuesday night in Merauke, Papua.The bout, originally scheduled for a midnight local start time (10 p.m.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Bekasi to relax school fees

Bekasi to relax school fees BEKASI: The Bekasi City Council has agreed to reduce school enrollment fees for elementary and middle high school students.
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Wed, 06 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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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Geneva property 'meets long-term necessity'

Geneva property 'meets long-term necessity'Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, GenevaFrom the main road in Collonge-Bellerive district, the little pink house looks inconspicuous. It is almost hidden behind the trees, and the huge garden surrounding it makes it look even smaller.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Bakrie group reschedules meeting

Bakrie group reschedules meetingBakrie & Brothers, one of Indonesia's oldest publicly listed holding companies, failed to gain approval for its planned rights issue because a quorum was not met during its scheduled extraordinary shareholders' meeting on Wednesday.Only 29.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Alatas named special envoy to promote UN reform

Alatas named special envoy to promote UN reformAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaUnited Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan appointed noted Indonesian diplomat and former foreign minister Ali Alatas on Tuesday as a special envoy to promote the much-debated UN reforms prior to the ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Selecting a new pope

Selecting a new pope We focus too much on the superficial aspects of a pope, such as his personality. One of the most significant things regarding the selection of a new pope is whether people in the developing world will be allowed to use condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/City blames the poor for rejecting subsidized rice

City blames the poor for rejecting subsidized riceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the fact that the Jakarta administration is still evaluating possible problems in the distribution of subsidized rice over the past three months, an official was quick to blame those entitled to the ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Selecting a new pope

Selecting a new pope We focus too much on the superficial aspects of a pope, such as his personality. One of the most significant things regarding the selection of a new pope is whether people in the developing world will be allowed to use condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Cuba responds

Cuba responds I refer to the Reuters article titled Factions paralyze United Nations rights body, published on page 11 of The Jakarta Post on April 1.It is very easy to cover international news by depending on the Western media, representing the views of the United States and its European allies.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Religious center to be built next year

Religious center to be built next year JAKARTA: The city administration will start the construction of a religious center on Jl. KS Tubun, Central Jakarta, next year, an official said.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Weekdays forbidden for 'Sogo Jongkok'

Weekdays forbidden for 'Sogo Jongkok' JAKARTA: Street vendors along Jl. Jayanti and Jl. Fachruddin in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, can only operate on Sundays and public holidays, Mayor Muhayat said on Monday.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, April 6, 2005

TV Program: Wednesday, April 6, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:00 Cultural Program: Nusa Budaya12:00 p.m.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Businesses want a say in permit fees

Businesses want a say in permit feesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city's new move to garner more revenue in permit fees from businesses in the tourist industry apparently startled businesspeople who claimed they were not involved in the decision.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Allianz Life reports first annual profit, but premiums down

Allianz Life reports first annual profit, but premiums downThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAllianz Life Indonesia -- a leading provider of life and health insurance -- has reported its first ever profit in its eight years of operation, despite a 9.9 percent drop in its premiums collected in 2004.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Photo B1,2,3,4 -- Kredit: Otomotif

Photo B1,2,3,4 -- Kredit: OtomotifPhoto B5 -- Kredit: Toyota Motor Asia PacificA chronological display of Toyota Kijang models since the launch of the car in June 1977: The first-generation Toyota Kijang (photo left), second (second left), third (center photo) fourth (second right), and the ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Indramayu regency to build Rice Center for farmers

Indramayu regency to build Rice Center for farmersNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, IndramayuThe Indramayu regental administration will build a Rice Center this year to help improve rice quality and quantity, as well as improving the living standards of the regency's 300,000 farmers.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/UNICEF awards Subang for birth registration law

UNICEF awards Subang for birth registration lawStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) awarded officials in Subang, West Java on Tuesday for the introduction of a local legislation on free birth registration in the regency.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Do you know...

Do you know... Under current regulations, mining companies must pay the government royalties of 13.5 percent from coal production, and 2.5 percent of net profits from gold and copper mining operations.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/The spirit of Bandung

The spirit of BandungJosef Purnama Widyatmadja, Hong Kong In his book, The Color of Curtain (The Mississippi University Press), Richard Wright writes about the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, "The despised, the insulted, the hurt, the dispossessed -- in short, the underdogs of the human race ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, April 7, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, April 7, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Superstar 12:00 p.m.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Coal miners gear up for higher production

Coal miners gear up for higher production Indonesia's major coal mining companies are gearing up for higher production to take the advantage of the surging overseas demand and a turn-around in the government's energy policy.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/RI told to deal with high cost economy

RI told to deal with high cost economyRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, SydneyAlmost six months after President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in, the Australian business community still sees Indonesia's investment climate as little improved with corruption is still rampant, although a senior ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Toyota hopes to sell more models in tough Indonesian market

Toyota hopes to sell more models in tough Indonesian marketImanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post/Gold Coast, Australia---------------------------------------------------------------- With its experience in sales and distribution, as well as networking, car manufacturer Toyota plans to grab a larger ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Police help illegal loggers

Police help illegal loggers JAKARTA: The National Police headquarters have stated that two Papua police officers, who have been detained for their alleged role in illegal logging in the province, forged documents to assist the financial backers of the illegal activity.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/RI's new envoy vows to boost economic ties with Thailand

RI's new envoy vows to boost economic ties with Thailand This year Indonesia and Thailand are celebrating 55 years since the formal establishment of diplomatic ties on March 2, 1950.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Newmont denies charges of polluting Senunu Bay

Newmont denies charges of polluting Senunu BayLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, West SumbawaCopper and gold miner PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT), together with local villagers, have rejected charges by a group calling itself the People's Lawyers Union (SPR) that its tailings have damaged the ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Fake journalists and press integrity

Fake journalists and press integrityIgnatius Haryanto, Jakarta The Jakarta Post cover story on March 20 about bogus journalism was very interesting.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Commercial flights barred during Bandung summit

Commercial flights barred during Bandung summitYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAll commercial flights will be barred from landing in and taking off from Bandung airport on April 24, when at least 55 heads of state and delegates from 105 participating countries arrive for the Golden ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/HSBC eyes Rp450b credit for small, medium firms this year

HSBC eyes Rp450b credit for small, medium firms this yearUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. (HSBC) Indonesia plans to increase its loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to as much as Rp 450 billion (some US$49 million) this year.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Policeman charged over church blast

Policeman charged over church blast JAKARTA: A middle-ranking police officer, Adj. Comr. Saleh Iskandar, who has been declared a suspect for his alleged role in last December's church bombing and shooting attacks in Palu, Central Sulawesi, will be charged with negligence causing death.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Clean electricity helps rural community

Clean electricity helps rural communityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo workers, Ian Sofian, 30, and Ase Muslihat, 35, work alternate 12-hour shifts in the turbine room controlling a mini hydro-power plant that supports the community at Cinta Mekar Village, Subang regency, West Java.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/RI medals for Aussie chrash victims

RI medals for Aussie chrash victimsAustralian Prime Minister John Howard (far right) bows his head as Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono puts a medal on one of the nine coffins, watched by Governor General Michael Jeffrey (center).
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Kudos to Merpati

Kudos to Merpati I would like to acknowledge the good service of Merpati Airlines in Bandar Lampung.This service was extended to my guest when we were traveling from Lampung to Jakarta on flight number 205 on March 26, which was scheduled to leave at 5 p.m.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/State insurance firm told to improve accountability

State insurance firm told to improve accountabilityThe Jakarta Post, Purwakarta, West JavaState insurance company PT Jamsostek has so far raised Rp 33 trillion (US$3.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Small parties demand poll delay

Small parties demand poll delayJAMBI, Jambi: Following a recent legal revision allowing small parties to nominate candidates for regional elections, several parties in Jambi asked the local General Elections Commission (KPUD) to delay the elections.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Flooding ruins paddy harvest

Flooding ruins paddy harvestJAMBI, Jambi: Flooding over the past week has swept away hundreds of hectares of paddy fields in Jambi province, an official said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Boy wonder Wu gets to compete with the big boys

Boy wonder Wu gets to compete with the big boysMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta From his chunky build and a few blemishes on his cheeks, Wu Chia-Ching could have been mistaken for a teenage fan come to star gaze at some of billiards' main men last week.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/700 Seram people struck by malaria

700 Seram people struck by malariaAMBON, Maluku: Malaria has affected more than 700 residents of Seram regency in Maluku over the past two weeks, resulting in 16 deaths, an official said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Why Asia-Africa?

Why Asia-Africa? On April 22 and April 23, Indonesia will host a major summit bringing together 106 delegations from Asia and Africa. More than 53 state leaders have confirmed their attendance at the summit, which will be followed by a gathering to commemorate the historic 1955 Bandung Conference.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Digging new depths in mining investment

Digging new depths in mining investmentRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The Indonesian government's announcement last week of the postponement of 44 oil block tenders to investors scheduled for next month could have been a nice way to hide the painful fact that the planned oil block tender had not ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Journalists protest assault

Journalists protest assaultSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: More than 50 print and television journalists gathered on Tuesday in front of Samarinda City Hall to protest an alleged assault on a Kaltim Post journalist by employees of the city's Sanitation and Gardening Agency.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/JP/17/PHOTO A1,2,3

JP/17/PHOTO A1,2,3 Toyota Motor Asia PacificToyota's Alphard Hybrid (photo left), Fortuner (photo center) and Land Cruiser 100 (photo right), are among the company's 27 cars that were available for a test drive at Gold Coast's Darlington Park circuit and offroad tracks.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/AKR expects 2005 net profit to increase by 51 percent

AKR expects 2005 net profit to increase by 51 percentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's largest bulk chemical producer and distributor, PT AKR Corporindo, projects a 51 percent jump in its net profit this year from the previous year, betting on continued strong demand and higher chemical prices.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Troubled migrant workers end up in Batam city

Troubled migrant workers end up in Batam cityFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamIt's been five days now, and all Siti Rohani can do is sit in Batam city's Social Affairs Office hall. The 24-year-old native of Medan says she ran away from her employer's house in Johor Baru, Malaysia after being beaten.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Gambling and prostitution

Gambling and prostitution Gambling and prostitution: It's not correct to mix both activities. In many places, prostitutes are not tolerated in casinos. Operating a casino is not a mafia business...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/IMF calls on statistics agency to improve methodologies

IMF calls on statistics agency to improve methodologiesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn anticipation of increased economic activity and to provide a more accurate picture of the country's condition, state statistics agencies must continue improving their methodologies, says an ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Kudos to Merpati

Kudos to Merpati I would like to acknowledge the good service of Merpati Airlines in Bandar Lampung.This service was extended to my guest when we were traveling from Lampung to Jakarta on flight number 205 on March 26, which was scheduled to leave at 5 p.m.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/The one that got away: Me and the last pope

The one that got away: Me and the last popeGwynne Dyer, London In the days to come we will be hearing a great deal about Pope John Paul II's impact on the Catholic Church, the candidates for the succession, and what kind of straw they burn with the ballots to get that black smoke.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Boy wonder Wu gets to play with the big boys

Boy wonder Wu gets to play with the big boysMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta From his chunky build and a few blemishes on his cheeks, Wu Chia-Ching could have been mistaken for a teenage fan come to star gaze at some of billiards' main men last week.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Summit indicates no plan to move toward FTA

Summit indicates no plan to move toward FTAZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe upcoming Asian-African Summit will first focus on establishing a new strategic partnership, and would not as yet moving toward ideas of linking the two continents via a free trade agreement, senior officials ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/'Taxi fare hike no problem if service is good'

'Taxi fare hike no problem if service is good'The Jakarta administration raised the taxi fare ceiling by 36 percent, effective as of April 1. Many Jakartans depend on taxis to get around because of the unreliability of most other forms of public transportation.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/An economic perspective of corruption

An economic perspective of corruptionBarlev Nicodemus, Brussels One of Indonesia's main problems since becoming a democracy has been corruption. Numerous seminars, workshops and public discussions on the topic have been held.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Two more Garuda staff named suspects in Munir's murder case

Two more Garuda staff named suspects in Munir's murder caseEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two Garuda Indonesia crew members were named suspects by police investigators on Tuesday in the murder case of prominent human rights activist Munir.National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Police officers fired for crimes

Police officers fired for crimesBATAM, Riau Islands: Three low-ranking Batam Police officers were fired on Monday for various offenses.Second Brig. Affandi was fired for fraud and assault on a woman, Second Brig. Montriadi for desertion and Second Brig.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Win or lose, local players seek experience at Bali Open

Win or lose, local players seek experience at Bali OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The 20 local players who advanced on Tuesday to the main draw of the A Mild Billiard Bali International Open are hoping for the chance to learn a few tricks from some of the sport's top names.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Kijang: From ugly duckling to cherished swan

Kijang: From ugly duckling to cherished swanImanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmong the five innovative international multipurpose vehicles (IMVs) introduced during the recent test drive session in the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, was the Kijang Innova, the fifth generation of ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/JP/19/HOLI

JP/19/HOLIIndia Club Jakarta celebrates fiesty spirit of 'Holi'Joyeeta Dutta Ray, Contributor, JakartaOn March 26, an army of 600 prepared for an attack. The targets were each other. The battleground was Hotel Plaza, Kota Bukit Indah, Purwakarta.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Former Bakin chief Maulani to be laid to rest in heroes cemetery

Former Bakin chief Maulani to be laid to rest in heroes cemeteryTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer National Intelligence Coordinating Body (Bakin) chief Lt. Gen. (ret) Zaini Azhar Maulani died on Tuesday after being treated at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital since January.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Student brawls not the problem they were

Student brawls not the problem they wereThe Jakarta Post, JakartaOne afternoon in 1989, Ubaidilah Rahmat, then a physics teacher at SMU 1 Budi Utomo high school in Central Jakarta, witnessed his 1986 Daihatsu Carry being turned into a heap of scrap metal, demolished by a group of high school ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Govt promises to boost oil output by 300,000 bpd

Govt promises to boost oil output by 300,000 bpdThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe government reiterated its pledge on Tuesday to boost the country's oil output by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2008- 2009 to meet increasing demand on the domestic market.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Businesses sponsor green spaces in Bogor

Businesses sponsor green spaces in BogorTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorWith only Rp 1.1 billion (US$122,223) in its budget for the development of new parks and the renovation of 64 existing parks, the Bogor municipality administration is tapping the business community to make up the ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/NGOs plan to hold rival Asia-African Summit events

NGOs plan to hold rival Asia-African Summit eventsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNon-governmental organizations (NGOs) are preparing to hold a series of conferences to mark the golden jubilee of the Asian-African Summit later this month, as the government has refused to let them ...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Fighting corruption

Fighting corruption Korean-style Riyadi Suparno's News Analysis titled Fighting corruption through civil service reform (The Jakarta Post, March 24) is worth commenting on. There are at least two points that need further elaborating. Firstly, the massive transfer of about 2.
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/Gambling and prostitution

Gambling and prostitution Gambling and prostitution: It's not correct to mix both activities. In many places, prostitutes are not tolerated in casinos. Operating a casino is not a mafia business...
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Wed, 06 Apr 2005

JP/More police officers arrested for illegal logging

More police officers arrested for illegal loggingEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe National Police have arrested two police officers in Papua for allegedly facilitating illegal logging in the province and failing to come forward with evidence. A spokesman for the National Police, Sr.
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Wed, 06 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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