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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/No fairy tale or miracle

No fairy tale or miracle Hamzah Haz is Indonesia's new president! Ralph Nader beats George W. Bush and John Kerry in the U.S.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay elections

Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay electionsThe Jakarta Post Padang/Medan/KupangBad weather and increased volcanic activity have meant voting was delayed in remote villages in Sumatra and East Nusa Tenggarra on Monday.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Optimism marks historic election

Optimism marks historic electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 130 million voters flocked to more than 570,000 polling stations across the country on Monday in the country's first direct election since it declared independence from the Netherlands in 1945.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/PLN to halt blackouts for vote count

PLN to halt blackouts for vote count PEKANBARU, Riau: The local unit of state-owned electricity company PLN in Riau pledged on Monday to temporarily stop the rolling blackouts that have been going on for the past month to ensure the presidential election passed off successfully.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Only Wiranto fails to woo neighbors

Only Wiranto fails to woo neighborsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Neighbors proved on Monday they were faithful to presidential candidates, except for Wiranto, who is running under the Golkar Party flag.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Police await Maga's OK to question lawmaker

Police await Maga's OK to question lawmakerAbdul Khalik, Jakarta National Police Headquarters have postponed the questioning of Nurdin Halid, chairman of the Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud), in relation to a sugar smuggling case pending approval by President ...

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004 Performances* Concert Nyanyian Seni by students of UPI, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 7:30 p.m., July 7. * Sundanese Traditional Performances, Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Sleepy Euro fans stumble to polls

Sleepy Euro fans stumble to pollsBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The Euro 2004 final, including its celebration, ended less than three hours before the official start of voting at the country's nearly 600,000 polling stations at 7.a.m.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Maid's body arrives home

Maid's body arrives home BANDUNG: The remains of Lala Nurlaela, 28, an Indonesian domestic maid, finally arrived home on Sunday at the Soekarno- Hatta Airport, Jakarta, after being held for three months by the Saudi Arabian authorities.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/The corruptors just don't realize the severe damage they are doing

The corruptors just don't realize the severe damage they are doingPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta It is, of course, both gratifying and encouraging to see some tough jail sentences imposed upon a few recently convicted criminals.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Police accuse six terror suspects of hiding Malaysian 'masterminds'

Police accuse six terror suspects of hiding Malaysian 'masterminds'Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Six terror suspects arrested recently in the Central Java town of Sukoharjo hid Malaysian fugitives Azahari and Noordin Moh. Top in Jakarta last year, police said on Monday.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Death of a nation under global trade

Death of a nation under global tradeAlexander C. Chandra, Jakarta Indonesia will soon have to renegotiate its position in the World Trade Organization (WTO) nonagricultural market access agreement (NAMA).

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Can UN succeed with its global antigraft drive?

Can UN succeed with its global antigraft drive?Pranay Gupte, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore In this capital city where the currency of the realm is politics and business, the words "corruption" and "transparency" traditionally haven't resonated very well.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Misleading report misleads?

Misleading report misleads? Your report Businessman clarifies 'misleading' reports (The Jakarta Post, June 26) is in itself an attempt to mislead the Indonesian community regarding the legal dispute between our client, Rowe Evans Investments Plc.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Police nab gamblers

Police nab gamblers JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives have arrested dozens of gamblers in a week-long operation in several parts of the capital. The arrest was made after a tip-off from residents.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Chinese traditions spice up Jakarta Fair

Chinese traditions spice up Jakarta FairLeony Aurora, Jakarta The boy was just five years old, yet he performed the kung fu steps of the drunken god last Friday with great skill.The audience applauded as he twirled around and, with a swift strike, ended up lying on the red carpet.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, July 6, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, July 6, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Pop Music8:00 Family's Skill8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Delible ink used in presidential election

Delible ink used in presidential electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang/Yogyakarta The use of delible ink marred the presidential election on Monday, with the General Elections Commission (KPU) vowing to demand an explanation from the four companies appointed to supply the poll material.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Suspects named in Jambi graft case

Suspects named in Jambi graft caseJon Afrizal, Jambi Jambi Police announced on Monday they have named three suspects in a Rp 5.2 billion (US$577,777) graft case in Sarolangung regency.The money was allocated in the regental budget to finance the Ponton port development project.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Police vow to get tough on vice

Police vow to get tough on vice BOGOR: Bogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito promised to get tough on gambling and prostitution in the municipality.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Minor violations mark first direct presidential election

Minor violations mark first direct presidential electionThe Jakarta Post, Surakarta/Padang/Jakarta Violations ranging from allegations of bribery to providing underage people with fake IDs occurred across the country during Monday's election.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay elections

Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay electionsThe Jakarta Post, Padang/Medan/Kupang Bad weather and increased volcanic activity have meant voting was delayed in remote villages in Sumatra and East Nusa Tenggarra on Monday.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/NGO questions budget for market renovation

NGO questions budget for market renovation The Tangerang Government Watch (TGW) organization questioned the municipality's decision to disburse funds of Rp 2.8 billion (US$297,872) out of its annual budget for the renovation of Pasar Anyar.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Subway system suggested

Subway system suggestedFrom Koran TempoThe time has come for Jakarta to build a subway system and road tunnels to overcome traffic jams and the growing number of motor vehicles in the city.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004 Performances* Concert Nyanyian Seni by students of UPI, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 7:30 p.m., July 7. * Sundanese Traditional Performances, Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Bogor mayor warns officials on schools

Bogor mayor warns officials on schools BOGOR: A circular from Mayor Diani Boediarto has become the talk of city officials, especially those with children about to enter new schools.All agency heads and civil servants received the circular on school admissions on June 24.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Analysts see brief rally in JSX

Analysts see brief rally in JSXThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Monday's peaceful presidential elections will provide positive sentiment for the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), but that will likely be temporary as market players realize that the true battle lies ahead in the second-round election in ...

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Environmentalists to sue regent over reclamation

Environmentalists to sue regent over reclamationMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Environmentalists from the group Public Interest Environmental Lawyers (Piels) will file a lawsuit against Regent Ismet Iskandar over environmental damage caused by reclamation works at Dadap beach, Kosambi district.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Transport council 'not going anywhere'

Transport council 'not going anywhere'Damar Harsanto, Jakarta Urban activists and transportation observers criticized the laggard establishment of the bylaw-sanctioned City Transportation Council amid concerns that high-cost transportation projects carried out by the administration this year ...

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Indramayu probes attacks on officials

Indramayu probes attacks on officials INDRAMAYU, West Java: The Indramayu administration will immediately investigate an attack on two of its official cars by a mob in Rancamulya village, Gabuswetan district, officials said on Monday.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/JP/11/skor

JP/11/skorBaseballMLB Results of Sunday's Major League Baseball games (home team in bold): InterleagueAtlanta 10 Boston 4 NY Mets 6 NY Yankees 5 Cincinnati 5 Cleveland 4 (11 INNINGS) Montreal 6 Toronto 4 Philadelphia 5 ...

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Walhi to appeal Ladia Galaska ruling

Walhi to appeal Ladia Galaska rulingP.C. Naommy, Jakarta The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) is planning to appeal a district court ruling that dismissed its lawsuit against the government over the controversial Ladia Galaska road project.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/JP/1/hour

JP/1/hourNDI declares Susilo's victory: The National Democratic Institute (NDI) announced that according to its "quick count" on Monday the pair of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla would certainly contest the runoff on Sept. 20.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Pertamina says fuel problems resolved

Pertamina says fuel problems resolvedFitri Wulandari, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina said the fuel supply problems that have been affecting some areas of the country were due to technical problems rather than low fuel stocks.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

Jp/Focus Issue: Furniture, May 4, 2004

Focus Issue: Furniture, May 4, 2004Caption:Photo A:FurnifairRattan furniture designs have improved over the years. To protect the rattan furniture industry, the government recently imposed a ban on the exportation of unprocessed and half-processed rattan.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/'Quality education comes at a price'

'Quality education comes at a price' Many people have criticized the government for neglecting education and it has yet to meet its lofty target of allocating 20 percent of the national budget to education.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Weather conditions delay polls

Weather conditions delay pollsThe Jakarta Post, Padang/Medan/Kupang Bad weather and increased volcanic activity have meant voting was delayed in remote villages in Sumatra and East Nusa Tenggarra on Monday.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Apkindo protests logging quota cut

Apkindo protests logging quota cutTony Hotland, Jakarta Local logging industry players are objecting to the government's decision to cut the logging quota again for next year, saying the decision could leave the domestic timber industry hanging by a thread and that it will be ineffective ...

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, July 6, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, July 6, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Pop Music8:00 Family's Skill8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/U.S. Medan office to reopen

U.S. Medan office to reopen MEDAN, North Sumatra: The United States plans to reopen its Consulate General in Medan, North Sumatra, before the end of the year, after being officially closed since 1996."We hope the U.S.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Commission amends decree to validate double-punctures

Commission amends decree to validate double-puncturesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta/Denpasar The General Elections Commission (KPU) prompted on Monday an amendment to its decree on valid votes, declaring that a puncture on the cover of a ballot paper was acceptable.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/The Japanese and RI independence war

The Japanese and RI independence war Chisato Hara's interesting article, Legacy of Japanese 'Merdeka' veterans lives on, published in The Jakarta Post on Sunday, June 27 -- about the Japanese who fought for Indonesia after the end of World War II -- leaves out a very pertinent question or two.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Business observers cautiously laud peaceful election

Business observers cautiously laud peaceful electionDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The economy should benefit from the peaceful presidential election on Monday, as it will increase investor's confidence in the country, experts say.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Volcano refugees subsist on cassava

Volcano refugees subsist on cassavaYemris Fointuna, Kupang Villagers who fled a volcanic eruption on Flores island are languishing in refugee camps, and have started consuming cassava, while many of their children are suffering respiratory problems, an official said on Monday.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Deepening the integration of Southeast Asia

Deepening the integration of Southeast AsiaYayan GH Mulyana, Bogor, West Java The 37th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM), which took place in Jakarta this week marked a new "punctuated equilibrium" in the process towards a more integrated Southeast Asia.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/Clash in Aceh, calm elsewhere

Clash in Aceh, calm elsewhereThe Jakarta Post, Aceh/Palu/Papua/Ambon Sporadic gunfights and alleged voter intimidation marked the historic presidential election on Monday in war-torn Aceh, but National Police chief Gen.

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Tue, 06 Jul 2004

JP/City like ghost town as election fever strikes

City like ghost town as election fever strikesEvi Mariani and Multa Fidrus, Jakarta/Tangerang Usually a bustling metropolis, Greater Jakarta was more like a deserted city most of the day as office workers stayed home to cast their vote at polling stations in the first direct presidential election ...

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