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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Man killed for stealing a duck

Man killed for stealing a duck JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-year-old Odin was beaten to death on Sunday by residents in Karang Setia subdistrict in Cikarang, Bekasi, after he was caught red-handed stealing a duck, a police report said.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Police officer kills two colleagues, injures one

Police officer kills two colleagues, injures one JAKARTA (JP): Two West Jakarta Police Precinct officers were killed and another one was injured after one of their colleagues shot them at the precinct on Tuesday.West Jakarta Police chief Supt.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Kim supports Indonesia's national car project

Kim supports Indonesia's national car project JAKARTA (JP): Visiting South Korean President Kim Dae-jung said his government would give full support to Indonesia's efforts to revive its national car project, a joint venture with South Korea's Kia Motors Co.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/White shrimps steal market lead from black tiger

White shrimps steal market lead from black tiger SURABAYA: Among traders whose business is shrimp, the black tiger is a common name. This is a species of shrimp which is bigger in size and has black stripes. The stripes become bright red when the shrimps are boiled or fried.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Thousands of workers protest in Surabaya

Thousands of workers protest in Surabaya SURABAYA (JP): In one of the country's largest protests in recent months, some 30,000 industrial workers took to the streets here on Tuesday to demand higher wages.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Beddu Amang detained over Bulog land scandal

Beddu Amang detained over Bulog land scandal JAKARTA (JP): The state prosecutors placed former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang in the detention center at the Attorney General Office's for 20 days, pending his trial on charges of corruption in a land exchange deal.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Tropical storm 3B to drift away

Tropical storm 3B to drift away JAKARTA (JP): Sumatra may get a reprieve from the recent storms and torrential rains that have caused landslides and flooding in many parts of the island as weathermen predict improving conditions in coming weeks.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Government, House agree on reduction of outstanding bonds

Government, House agree on reduction of outstanding bonds JAKARTA (JP): The government and the House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to reduce the amount of the government bank recapitalization bonds by Rp 10 trillion (US$1.07 billion) next year to ease the burden on the 2001 state budget.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Food supply to flood hit areas disrupted

Food supply to flood hit areas disrupted PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Supplies of food and medicines to regencies devastated by floods and landslides in West Sumatra were being obstructed as the roads leading to the affected areas had been cut, while other alternative routes had been washed ...

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Foreign fishermen found not guilty

Foreign fishermen found not guilty MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The East Flores district court acquitted four Taiwanese fishermen on Tuesday who had been charged with illegal fishing.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia to send synchronized divers to train in China

Indonesia to send synchronized divers to train in China JAKARTA (JP): With the new event of synchronized diving to be featured at the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) plans to send athletes to train in China next year.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 28, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Makassar prepares for direct elections

Makassar prepares for direct elections MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Provincial Legislative Council here is finalizing a new regulation on direct gubernatorial elections to come into effect next year in tandem with the implementation of regional autonomy."We are working on the concept.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/City proposes Rp 7.49 trillion budget for 2001

City proposes Rp 7.49 trillion budget for 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso unveiled on Tuesday an optimistic draft City budget for 2001, which was set at Rp 7.49 trillion (US$788.42 million).Speaking before a plenary City Council session, Sutiyoso projected 2.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Utut wins opener of Int'l Chess Federation World Championships

Utut wins opener of Int'l Chess Federation World Championships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia Grand Master Utut Adianto won his first match at the US$3.5 million 2000 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Championships at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi on Monday evening.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Microsoft Indonesia launches Interaksi 2

Microsoft Indonesia launches Interaksi 2 JAKARTA (JP): Computer manufacturer PT Microsoft Indonesia has launched a one-year free computer training program for children called Computer Information and Technology for Indonesian Children (Interaksi 2).

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Sweet reminiscing of Turkish cuisine at Anatolia

Sweet reminiscing of Turkish cuisine at Anatolia JAKARTA (JP): Having spent sometime in Turkey previously, it was resolved that it was high time to remind Epicurus' taste buds of the culinary delights which that beautiful and timeless land has to offer.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/BI issues new Rp 1,000 note

BI issues new Rp 1,000 note JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia will issue a new bank note in a Rp 1,000 denomination as legal tender in the country beginning on Wednesday.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:30 a.m. Ramadhan Special: Uraian Syiar Sahur 4:30 Ramadhan Special: Koran Recital 5:30 Ramadhan Special: Pelajaran Iqro 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 Music 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Hollow Man 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Run Lola Run 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Million Dollar Hotel 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Bedazzled 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Boiler Room ...

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Rusdihardjo reveals Bulog scam to House

Rusdihardjo reveals Bulog scam to House JAKARTA (JP): Former National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo testified before the House of Representatives' Special Committee on Tuesday revealing significant information about the persons behind the Rp 35 billion (US$3.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Alsthom agrees to cut cost of power project

Alsthom agrees to cut cost of power project JAKARTA (JP): French-based engineering, construction and procurement company Alsthom has agreed to develop the Kediri power transmission project in East Java at a cost equal to a similar project in Depok, West Java, said the president of ...

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Shipping fraud

Shipping fraud I am an Egyptian diplomat who was posted in Jakarta for four years (1996-2000) and to me it was one of the best times of my life spent in this beautiful country of yours.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Disappointed by Tunas Toyota

Disappointed by Tunas Toyota Recently I purchased a brand new Kijang by cash from Tunas Toyota, Mampang, South Jakarta. Not only did I receive it three weeks late but just I as left the showroom's parking lot, a threatening and irritating din came from the beneath the car. I had it inspected.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Introducing good health and fitness at the office is cool

Introducing good health and fitness at the office is coolBy Clare E. Urwin SURABAYA (JP): Things have changed recently. Now, taking a gym bag to the office is cool. So is having a low fat snack or bag of apples in the desk drawer.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/East Java exports reach the highest rate ever

East Java exports reach the highest rate ever SURABAYA: During January to September this year, East Java's export rate increased 38.85 percent. The total volume of exports reached more than 300 million tons worth US$3.8 billion.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Prosecutor Nulis: I will not summon Gus Dur

Prosecutor Nulis: I will not summon Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutor Nulis Sembiring dismissed on Tuesday the possibility of President Abdurrahman Wahid testifying in the State Logistics Agency graft trial."I refuse to summon witness K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Important asset sale

Important asset sale The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's sale of 24 oil palm plantations formerly owned by the Salim Group for Rp 3.6 trillion (US$370 million) to Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd on Monday should be hailed for several reasons.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Council calls for consistent policy in Kebayoran Baru

Council calls for consistent policy in Kebayoran Baru JAKARTA (JP): The City Council demanded an end to discrimination and inconsistency in the policy of preventing residential zones from becoming business areas.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Officials plan Maluku security before holy days

Officials plan Maluku security before holy days AMBON, Maluku (JP): In a bid to prevent more sectarian fighting during the upcoming religious festivities in late December and at New Year, leaders of the violence plagued Maluku province met on Tuesday to talk about security plans.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya: Contest * Card Design Contest for Kids at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), Dec. 3.Education* A presentation on Study in the UK at BCITS Surabaya, led by Education Counsellor Ria Widjaja, on Dec. 9.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/The BKPMD paper chase

The BKPMD paper chase Not long ago Vice President Megawati gave this challenge to people: Don't just complain; give us your suggestions. Accordingly, I'd like to make a suggestion to the Minister of Industry and Trade Mr. Luhut Panjaitan.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Kamra members plead for help

Kamra members plead for helpBy Winahyo Soekanto DENPASAR (JP): Some 40,000 members of the People's Security (Kamra) force across the country may on Dec. 31 lose their low- paying jobs with the cessation of their two-year work contract.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/House accepts police chief's installation

House accepts police chief's installation JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Tuesday that the House had accepted the installation of National Police chief Gen. S. Bimantoro by President Abdurrahman Wahid.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Disposables make no difference to baby

Disposables make no difference to babyBy Donya Betancourt Dr. Donya Betancourt,I am a new father of a five-week-old baby girl. What is your view on the use of disposable diapers? I heard it is not advisable to use them at all. Thanking you in advance.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Government seeking solution for civilian militia

Government seeking solution for civilian militia JAKARTA (JP): Acting Minister of Defense Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Tuesday that the government would help to solve the problems faced by the 36,000 members of the People's Security (Kamra) civilian militia upon the termination of their ...

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Rupiah Rates Nov.28

Rupiah Rates Nov.28 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,955.00 9,955.00 9,408.00 9,502.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesia enters 'white list' on SCTW standards

Indonesia enters 'white list' on SCTW standards JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has obtained recognition from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for its compliance with the international convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW).

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Ex-presidential guard on trial

Ex-presidential guard on trial YOGYAKARTA: Former member of the presidential guard Soekardjo Wilardjito, 73, went on trial on Tuesday on charges of sparking a public furor over the validity of the 1966 presidential order known as Supersemar, which has been declared a state document.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Indonesian foreign policy is in total disarray

Indonesian foreign policy is in total disarray It is hard to find a pattern in foreign policy nowadays, writes political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Organda to purchase 20,000 Daewoo cars

Organda to purchase 20,000 Daewoo cars JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to purchase 20,000 cars from the ailing South Korea-based Daewoo Motor Co., to replace aging taxis in the Greater Jakarta area.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Holiday travelers to reach 18.6m in 2000

Holiday travelers to reach 18.6m in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Tuesday that some 18.6 million people would leave Jakarta for their hometowns during the upcoming Christmas and Idul Fitri holidays this year.The predicted number is 11 percent higher than last year, when some 16.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/How much is that abalone in the window?

How much is that abalone in the window?By Grace Segran JAKARTA (JP): When my friend Raymond e-mailed me about the Rp 11,000,000 abalone, I thought he made a mistake and added too many zeros.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Bakrie creditors approve $1.08 billion debt deal

Bakrie creditors approve $1.08 billion debt deal JAKARTA (JP): Creditors of publicly listed business group PT Bakrie & Brothers approved the company's US$1.08 billion debt restructuring proposal during a vote held by the Central Jakarta Commercial Court, Bakrie said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Brimob officers arrested

Brimob officers arrested BOGOR (JP): Some 15 officers of the Kedunghalang Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) unit, allegedly involved in Sunday's assault on street vendors, have been arrested, a police officer said on Tuesday.Bogor City Police Sr. Supt.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Candra, Tony call on PBSI to allow individual patrons

Candra, Tony call on PBSI to allow individual patrons JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's world number one men's doubles players Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan called on the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) Tuesday to allow players to have individual sponsorship deals.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Sutiyoso must take leave of absence: PAN faction

Sutiyoso must take leave of absence: PAN faction JAKARTA (JP): The National Mandate Party (PAN) faction on the City Council joined in the chorus asking Governor Sutiyoso to take a leave of absence from office after he was named a suspect in the 1996 forcible takeover of the Indonesian Democratic ...

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Wed, 29 Nov 2000

JP/Singapore responds to Abdurrahman's attack

Singapore responds to Abdurrahman's attack JAKARTA (JP): The Singapore government responded sharply on Tuesday to comments made by President Abdurrahman Wahid on the heels of the ASEAN informal summit on the island-nation, refuting many of the allegations made by the Indonesian president.

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