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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Land and sea make Balinese culture exotic and intriguing

Land and sea make Balinese culture exotic and intriguingBy Simon Marcus Gower DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Millions of international tourists have visited the exotic island of Bali.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Don't blame the nightspots

Don't blame the nightspots This is with regard to the recent spate of attacks on nightspots.Don't the attackers realize the number of people who will be out of work and unable to have a fruitful Idul Fitri due to lack of money? (the nightspots will not pay salaries if they are closed).

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Record economic growth in former Soviet bloc

Record economic growth in former Soviet blocBy Mark Milner LONDON: Economic growth in the old Soviet bloc this year will be the fastest since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the region's centrally planned economies, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Govt told to treat vocational education institutions fairly

Govt told to treat vocational education institutions fairly JAKARTA (JP): An observer asked the government on Wednesday to treat vocational education institutions and their graduates equally with other higher educational institutions, including universities.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Six athletes qualify for SEAG training program

Six athletes qualify for SEAG training program JAKARTA (JP): The Track and Field Grand Prix and National Junior Championships opened on Wednesday at Senayan Madya Stadium with impressive performances by a number of athletes.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia names envoy to Lisbon

Indonesia names envoy to Lisbon JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri swore in on Wednesday Indonesia's first ambassador to Portugal since 1975, when Lisbon broke off diplomatic relations following Jakarta's invasion of its former territory of East Timor.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/RI faces competition from Asian countries

RI faces competition from Asian countries JAKARTA (JP): A report from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) said the Indonesian manufacturing sector was facing increased competition from other Asian countries, despite the brisk performance of its exports.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Technical problems led to most of the train accidents this year

Technical problems led to most of the train accidents this year JAKARTA (JP): The country has witnessed 106 train accidents in the first 10 months of this year, a senior official at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Cultural Sensitivity by Inda C. Hoerhadi at The Gallery of the The Chedi - Ubud, in Payangan, Gianyar, Dec. 16. * Painting Refleksi Seni II, Warna Warni Ekspresi, Darga Gallery, Komplek Sanur Raya 20-21, Jl.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/U.S. faces clear, present danger: Politicization of law

U.S. faces clear, present danger: Politicization of lawBy Harvey Stockwin HONG KONG (JP): India and the United States vie with each other for the title of the most litigious society on earth. In both nations, citizens take recourse to the law courts at the proverbial drop of a hat.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Aspac optimistic to win 2000 basketball league

Aspac optimistic to win 2000 basketball league JAKARTA (JP): Home team favorite Aspac was optimistic of its chances to win the President's trophy in the 2000 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league due to its preparation.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Work of distinguished artists on display

Work of distinguished artists on displayBy Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): Three artists Danarto, Sukamto and Ipe Mar'oef expressively depict objects, taken from not only daily life but also the shadow puppet world, through their works currently exhibited at the Lontar Gallery which will end on ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/JiFFest-2

JiFFest-2 It was interesting to read the comprehensive article on JiFFest-2 by Risa Permanadeli (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 14, Looking back on Jakarta International Film Festival).

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Organizing JiFFest

Organizing JiFFest I have always been diligent in attending film festivals wherever I am, but no longer when it comes to the Jakarta Film Festival (JiFFest).JiFFest claimed in its magazine that tickets could be bought at the Umar Ismail Film Center from Nov. 3 to Nov. 12.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Police to summon Tommy's family members soon

Police to summon Tommy's family members soon JAKARTA (JP): National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Saleh Saaf said on Wednesday that police would summon Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's family for questioning in the hope of finding clues as to where the country's most wanted fugitive is hiding.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Hollow Man 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Coyote Ugly 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Autumn in New York 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Bedazzled 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 U - 571 ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Press freedom hampers RI diplomacy: Former ambassadors

Press freedom hampers RI diplomacy: Former ambassadors JAKARTA (JP): The country's newfound freedom of the press has merely weakened Indonesian diplomacy abroad, former ambassadors said during a one-day seminar here on Wednesday.Former Indonesian ambassador to Australia S.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Indorayon hopes to resume operations

Indorayon hopes to resume operations JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of troubled pulp producer PT Indorayon Utama named new directors on Wednesday and proposed a new corporate name, PT Toba Pulp Lestari, in the hope of resuming its operation in North Sumatra after a nearly two-year hiatus.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Ex-bank owners agree to surrender more assets

Ex-bank owners agree to surrender more assets JAKARTA (JP): Three former bank owners agreed on Wednesday to surrender additional assets and provide personal guarantees to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to repay their debts to the government.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Grenade found in garbage can

Grenade found in garbage can JAKARTA (JP): A hand grenade was discovered on Wednesday in a garbage can in front of the Plaza 89 building on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, Setiabudhi Police chief Asst. Supt. Bambang Sutrisno said.The grenade was found at 7 a.m.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Property industry shows improvement

Property industry shows improvement JAKARTA (JP) The property industry, one of the sectors hardest hit by the economic crisis, showed improvement in the third quarter of this year on rising occupancy rates, according the latest survey issued by property consultant PT PricewaterhouseCoopers ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Yasser Arafat faces two major problems

Yasser Arafat faces two major problemsBy Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): In the last few weeks, Yasser Arafat has had to deal with two major problems.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Govt to build flood control system in southern Java

Govt to build flood control system in southern Java JAKARTA (JP): The government is planning to build a flood control system at the southern part of Java in an effort to deal with related natural disasters in the area, an official said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov.15

Rupiah Rates Nov.15 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,840.00 9,840.00 9,293.00 9,387.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Taufik disappointed with Subagyo's absence at hearing

Taufik disappointed with Subagyo's absence at hearing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia men's singles shuttler Taufik Hidayat expressed his disappointment in his hearing with the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) clarification team.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Minister Sonny inaugurates Clean River Program II

Minister Sonny inaugurates Clean River Program II JAKARTA (JP): State Minister for Environment Sonny Keraf inaugurated on Wednesday the second phase of the Clean River Program (Prokasih), emphasizing a comprehensive approach to water management spanning from upstream to downstream and ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Vietnam forgives but cannot forget

Vietnam forgives but cannot forgetBy Owen Bennett Jones HANOI: Bill Clinton's last scheduled foreign trip as president will take him to Hanoi this week where, according to U.S.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Farmers stage rally at Police headquarters

Farmers stage rally at Police headquarters JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of farmers from Tulang Bawang regency in Lampung staged a protest in front of the National Police Headquarters on Wednesday to demand the release of their families and friends being detained at Lampung Police Headquarters.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Many words, few deeds at Islamic summit

Many words, few deeds at Islamic summitBy Rawhi Abeidoh DOHA (Reuters): Leaders of the world's biggest Muslim group, set up 31 years ago to liberate Jerusalem, have ended a summit with strong denunciation of Israeli "occupiers" but again failed to agree on binding measures.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 15, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Be invigorated by From Indonesia with Love

Be invigorated by From Indonesia with LoveBy Pavan Kapoor JAKARTA (JP): When Indonesian painters express their fascination for their homeland through their paintings - the thoroughbred Indonesian shows through.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Free ID card registration soon

Free ID card registration soon JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso dismissed on Wednesday remarks that he had failed to keep his promise that Jakartans would not have to pay for identity card registrations before the end of the month.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Jembrana regent sworn in

Jembrana regent sworn in DENPASAR, Bali: After two and a half months of delays, the new Jembrana regent and deputy were sworn in during a simple, but well-guarded ceremony in the regency capital of Negara on Wednesday.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Maluku Police ask for reinforcements

Maluku Police ask for reinforcements AMBON, Maluku: A request made by the Maluku Police for Mobile Brigade (Brimob) reinforcement troops from Jakarta is hanging in the balance, provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Firman Gani said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Samator, DLLAJ keep winning

Samator, DLLAJ keep winning JAKARTA (JP): Surabaya-based Samator continued its winning streak on Wednesday, the third day of the second leg of the 2000 Samator Indonesian Volleyball League (Livoli), at the Senayan Basketball Hall, Central Jakarta.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Manulife denies wrongdoing in purchase of shares

Manulife denies wrongdoing in purchase of shares JAKARTA (JP): Insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia denied on Wednesday any wrong doings in an alleged sales scam involving the now bankrupt PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Correct and good Indonesian language

Correct and good Indonesian language I refer to The Jakarta Post editorial On Youth Pledge Day published on Oct. 28, 2000, which stressed the principle of one country, one nation and one language.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Coastal residents lack health services

Coastal residents lack health services BATAM, Riau (JP): Of the country's total population of about 210 million people, nearly half of them inhabit the coastal areas of Indonesia's some 17,508 islands.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Creation of artificial coral reefs begins

Creation of artificial coral reefs begins PULAU PANJANG, Seribu Island (JP): Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sarwono Kusumaatmadja launched on Saturday an artificial coral reef plantation in Seribu Island waters, dubbed the model of a movement to save the country's deteriorating ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/ETA's terror attacks

ETA's terror attacks With the ruthless logic of a criminal band, the Basque separatist organization known as ETA continues to haunt Spain with a series of assassinations, despite the group's increasing isolation and calls by Spaniards to end the violence.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/New date sought for peace talks on Aceh

New date sought for peace talks on Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The government said here on Wednesday it had agreed to resume peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels but ruled out the possibility of granting independence to the volatile province for fear that it would become another East Timor.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Landslide prone areas identified

Landslide prone areas identified YOGYAKARTA: A team of 40 geologists from Gadjah Mada University have identified on Wednesday five areas prone to landslides -- three in Purworejo regency and two in Kulonprogo regency.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia dominates pencak silat c'ship

Indonesia dominates pencak silat c'ship JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian fighters showed their dominance on the first day of the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championship at Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on Wednesday.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Spain aims to win gold to boost pencak silat back at home

Spain aims to win gold to boost pencak silat back at home JAKARTA (JP): Spain is known in athletic circles for its soccer team and tennis players, so it is a bit strange to see the country competing in the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championship being held at the Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Exports fuel robust growth

Exports fuel robust growth JAKARTA (JP): The economy grew by a surprising 5.12 percent in the third quarter year-on-year, driven by a strong export performance.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Gus Dur urged to make fundamental changes

Gus Dur urged to make fundamental changes JAKARTA (JP): Legislators attending Saturday's informal meeting sponsored by former coordinating minister for finance, economy and industry Kwik Kian Gie, issued on Wednesday their conclusion which included demands for President Abdurrahman Wahid to make ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Wishful thinking vs debt crisis

Wishful thinking vs debt crisis This is the last of two articles on Indonesian debt by Juergen Kaiser, campaign coordinator of Erlassjahr 2000, the German Jubilee 2000 campaign, an international civil society initiative for debt cancellation and the reform of international debt negotiation ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Tenganese strive to maintain traditional way of life

Tenganese strive to maintain traditional way of lifeBy Murdani Usman CANDI DASA, Karang Asem, East Bali (JP): Located in a mountainous valley, Tenganan village is home to Bali's oldest pre-Hindu community whose traditions, way of life and religious customs differ from the modern Balinese.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Israel-Palestine peace efforts

Israel-Palestine peace efforts There has recently been too much information from mass media about the cloudy ties between Israel and Palestine.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Will Bush be less interventionist?

Will Bush be less interventionist?By Siswo Pramono CANBERRA (JP): The fact that George W. Bush compromises between internationalist and isolationist does not mean that under his leadership the United States will become less interventionist.The U.S.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Soccer coach seeks justice for all

Soccer coach seeks justice for all JAKARTA (JP): Sacked-coach Nandar Iskandar is seeking for justice and asking help from the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) chairman, Agum Gumelar, over his dispute with other soccer officials.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/UN mission calls on RI to clamp down on militias

UN mission calls on RI to clamp down on militias ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A visiting UN Security Council mission has demanded that the Indonesian government crack down on prointegration militias sheltering in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) despite claims that significant steps have already ...

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Doyok's lawyer asks charges be dropped

Doyok's lawyer asks charges be dropped TANGERANG (JP): The lawyer for noted comedian Sudharmaji, alias Doyok, on trial for the possession of drugs, asked a panel of judges at the Tangerang District Court on Wednesday to dismiss all charges against his client.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Workers want nightspots open in Ramadhan

Workers want nightspots open in Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): Some 300 employees from several nightspots gathered at the city council building here on Wednesday, urging the councillors to allow their entertainment centers to remain open during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan.

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Thu, 16 Nov 2000

JP/Bailing out Bank Indonesia

Bailing out Bank Indonesia Bank Indonesia, the central bank, which holds the monopoly over fiat money and which in 1997 and 1998 bailed out dozens of commercial banks, has officially been declared insolvent, itself requiring a bailout capital to the tune of several billion dollars.

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