I'm an Indonesian of Chinese descent I was upset when I read a letter from Sumarsono Sastrowardoyo (Your Letters, May 30, 1998).

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Political talk shows: Rebel without a pauseBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): They may not have the mass appeal of news programs broadcast during the recent turmoil, but television political talk shows have apparently stolen many people's hearts.

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Saving the titanic bureaucracy from sinkingBy Christiani S. Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Our bureaucracy is such a mess. It's like a huge ship with many complex systems and networks which is about to sink during a cruise to an obscure destination.

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Facing the red tape in public services, its realityBy Christiani S. Tumelap and Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): "There's no need to do it yourself, just pay more and you'll get it fast." That's familiar advice anytime one plans to apply for a driver's license or an identity card.

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Women's dignity is the casualty in the mass rapesBy Rita A. Widiadana JAKARTA (JP): Words are not enough to describe the anguish, helplessness and humiliation of a woman raped.

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The long road towards better public service How can calls for reform help citizens to get better public services? The Jakarta Post reporters Aloysius Unditu, Christiani S. Tumelap, Johannes Simbolon, Lukman Natanegara, Stevie Emilia and Ridwan M. Sijabat examine the issue.

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TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Sari Berita Sepekan 6:30 Morning Focus 6:45 Healthy and Fresh 7:00 Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 7:30 Children's Program: Arena Kami 8:00 Children's Program: Kumbang and Family 8:30 Children's Program: Nuansa Anak 9:30 Creative Program: Widya Wahana ...

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One plus one equals none in the 'Iron Mask'By Oren Murphy JAKARTA (JP): For those who have tired of seeing Leonardo DiCaprio's face plastered on posters, T-shirts and other Titanic accessories, there might be a natural inclination to avoid seeing the new film in which he stars, The Man in the ...

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Baturaden's springs a respite from stress PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Locals will tell you that the springs at Baturaden, where cool weather, scenic beauty and a choice of cool or hot water, heal any kind of stress you care to mention.

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British film festival features contemporary and comedyBy Marselli Sumarno JAKARTA (JP): The young man's name is Comsack. A young poet with an exploding nature, a little bit eccentric perhaps.

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The missing wifeBy Sartono Kusumaningrat Feeling utterly exhausted, Karep wheeled his Honda CB motorcycle into the central room, which also functioned as sitting room, living room, dining room and garage for his motor vehicle. The clock on the wall showed the hour was midnight minus a few minutes.

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Repairing burned shops is easiest part of aftermathBy Yogita Tahil Ramani JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie assured the country that he "would take care of all traders," Chinese-Indonesian or not, during his tour of several Jakarta shopping centers damaged in the May 14 riots.

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Destiny It happens all of a suddenIt's an agency which gives you a free ticket to heavenNone can name its sourceNor calculate its force It never sees whether you are twenty or sixtyWhether you are beautiful or cuteYou have no other resortWhatever your effort Men can neither resist itNor ...

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Sintong gets new post JAKARTA (JP): Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung swore-in Lt. Gen. (ret) Sintong Panjaitan (center) as Secretary of Development Operation yesterday.

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An appeal to respect nation's diversity Kekayaan, agama dan kekuasaan, Identitas dan Konflik di Indonesia (Timur) Modern (Wealth, religion and power, identity and conflict in modern (eastern) Indonesia); By P.M. Laksono et.al.

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How Yogyakarta managed to avoid storm of riotsBy Tedy Novan and Sutan Malekewi YOGYAKARTA (JP): Last month's storm of massive riots that hit Jakarta and several other provincial cities steered clear of Yogyakarta.

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Maria Hofker helps bring Bali to the worldBy Boudewijn Brands AMSTERDAM (JP): This is a story of another of those foreign painters who fell in love with Bali.

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Reform movement, racial violence in SurakartaBy Risang Pamungkastiran and Tedy Novan SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): In just three days, Surakarta was destroyed by fire.

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Crisis centers first step in overcoming trauma JAKARTA (JP): She was once a cheerful girl and one of the brightest students in her school. Now the 16-year-old is in a state of shock and suffering very acute depression.

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No one wants complicated bureaucracy to continue JAKARTA (JP): As the expiry dates of our personal documents, like identity cards (IDs), draw near, we are filled with dread. Expatriates come away with a hell-like impression of the country when dealing directly with government officials.

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Tarring others with the brush of hatred JAKARTA (JP): My grandmother was an unwavering creature of habit.

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