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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Musi power project resumes

Musi power project resumes JAKARTA (JP): The government will resume the construction of the Musi power plant in South Sumatra after two years of work stoppage due to a presidential ruling to halt the project.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 9, 2000

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 9, 2000Exhibition * Painting Exhibition: Art as Language by Tracy Harrison, at Seniwati Showspace, Jl. Raya Ubud, until March 17.Festival * Contemporary Theater Festival: Workshops, performances, at Sai Sai Bar, Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, March 18 - 20.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Police foil arm smuggling

Police foil arm smuggling MANADO, North Sulawesi: Police say they have managed to stop several attempts to smuggle weapons from the Philippines to the province over the past month.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Officers nabbed for car theft

Officers nabbed for car theft BOGOR (JP): Bogor Police chief Col. Edi Darnadi said on Wednesday that three of his personnel had been captured for their alleged indirect involvement in a series of car thefts over the past year."They are Warrant Officer Ml, Sgt. Maj. Ag and Sgt. Maj. Nn.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Visitors at Bali expo up

Visitors at Bali expo up JAKARTA (JP): The Food, Hotel and Tourism Bali exhibition recorded a sharp visitor increase of 42 percent compared to its last show in 1998, with some 4,000 people and 220 companies attending.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Counting the cost of UN sanctions against Iraq

Counting the cost of UN sanctions against IraqBy Nadia Hijab in Baghdad BAGHDAD: The road to Baghdad was completed just before the 1990-1991 Gulf war.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/More pedicab drivers netted in Central Jakarta

More pedicab drivers netted in Central Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Personnel of the Central Jakarta mayoralty apprehended 51 pedicab drivers operating in the area on Monday evening, officials said in statement released on Tuesday.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Eros to plug on with candidacy

Eros to plug on with candidacy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) executive Eros Djarot affirmed his commitment to go ahead with his plan to contend for the party leadership despite having his candidacy rejected by the South Jakarta party branch.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Arts activities enliven the island of the gods

Arts activities enliven the island of the gods DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A collaborative performing arts exhibition involving artists and students is expected to revitalize the fading cultural city of Denpasar.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Toddler killed by car at Cilincing

Toddler killed by car at Cilincing JAKARTA (JP): A three-year-old boy was killed on Wednesday after being hit by a car in front of his house in Cilincing, North Jakarta.Enraged by the accident, local residents pushed the car to a nearby field and set it ablaze, the child's father said.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Rice import duty may rise

Rice import duty may rise JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Agriculture M. Prakosa said here on Wednesday the government would soon increase rice import tariff from 30 percent now to between 45 and 50 percent to protect local farmers who are now enjoying good harvests.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Thursday, March 9, 2000)

Pick of the Flicks (for Thursday, March 9, 2000)Hollywood KC Three Kings 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Life is Beautiful 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Anywhere But Here 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Enemy Of My Enemy 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Questionable verdict

Questionable verdict Less than four days after President Abdurrahman Wahid made another pledge to embark on establishing the primacy of the rule of law by replacing corrupt judges with honest ones in Jakarta's five district courts, judges at the South Jakarta District Court snubbed the government ...

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Syrians too young to remember wars, but too old to forgive

Syrians too young to remember wars, but too old to forgiveBy Susan Sevareid DAMASCUS, Syria (AP): For nearly four years, Ataa Farhad has studied journalism so he can write about the troubles facing Syrians like himself who live on the Israeli-occupied side of the Golan Heights.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/RI democracy still elusive four months on

RI democracy still elusive four months onBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Over four months after Indonesia embarked on a rocky journey toward a democratic and civil society, Indonesians and Indonesia watchers are still wondering and debating whether the nation is still on track.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Wismoyo fed up with Damura dispute

Wismoyo fed up with Damura dispute JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) Wismoyo Arismunandar showed his annoyance on Wednesday over the prolonged dispute surrounding the proposed fund-raising program Damura (the People's Fund for Sports).

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Central bank says plan to increase interest rates

Central bank says plan to increase interest rates JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) said on Wednesday there was no need for the central bank to raise the domestic interest rate in the near future despite greater inflationary pressure and the looming increase in U.S. interest rates.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Govt abolishes Bakorstanas, 'litsus' system

Govt abolishes Bakorstanas, 'litsus' system JAKARTA (JP): In another move aimed at promoting a civil society and human rights principles, President Abdurrahman Wahid decided on Wednesday to disband the military-controlled Agency for the Coordination of Support for National Stability Development ...

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Jakartan empire faces structural change

Jakartan empire faces structural changeBy Michael van Langenberg SYDNEY: The Jakarta Post on Nov. 10 editorialized as follows: "The central government must do away with its obsession with national unity and start giving real autonomy to the regions.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Radio station forced off the air

Radio station forced off the air YOGYAKARTA (JP): Surakarta-based radio station PTPN Rasitania was silent on Wednesday after it was forced to suspend broadcasting after airing a talk show that some accused of being blasphemous.The radio station aired an interview with Priest Ahmad Wilson on Feb.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Juwono says police set to be independent institution in 2001

Juwono says police set to be independent institution in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono said on Wednesday the National Police would separate from the defense ministry to become an independent organization in 2001.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Conflicts between locals and timber companies to grow

Conflicts between locals and timber companies to grow JAKARTA (JP): Conflicts between local communities and timber companies will likely increase in the future because the people are now more aware of their rights, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Forest fires declared a national disaster

Forest fires declared a national disaster JAKARTA (JP): The government declared forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan a national disaster on Wednesday and warned errant logging and plantation firms they could lose their licenses.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/EU presses ahead with defense plans

EU presses ahead with defense plansBy Shada Islam BRUSSELS (DPA): The European Union made a further move Tuesday towards forging a defense and security identity which officials said could one day make the 15 nation bloc as important as the Atlantic military alliance.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Bentoel Mild ads

Bentoel Mild ads My eleven year old son lodged a strong protest when he saw a commercial featuring a handsome model spending his leisure time in a hotel bathroom.While relaxing in a bathtub full of bubbles, a hotel waitress rings a door bell carrying a tray of food.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Indonesia's longest sketch at the National Gallery

Indonesia's longest sketch at the National GalleryBy Amir Sidharta JAKARTA (JP): Forty-six scenes drawn with black markers on a giant scroll made of denim has been stretched out elegantly on a continuous frame, ready for public viewing.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Russian artists' unforgettable 'journey of friendship' to RI

Russian artists' unforgettable 'journey of friendship' to RIBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): They came. They saw. And when they left, their hearts stayed behind.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Journalist beaten over parking

Journalist beaten over parking MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The province's Ministry of Religious Affairs office apologized on Wednesday over an attack on five local journalists at a haj pilgrimage dormitory the day before.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Political ascent of India's eunuchs

Political ascent of India's eunuchsBy Luke Harding BHOPAL, India: It all began last December when voters in the Indian town of Katni -- fed up with the corrupt, cynical politicians who ran the place -- elected a eunuch as mayor.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Daylight robbery near police station

Daylight robbery near police station JAKARTA (JP): Pancoran Police detectives are searching for clues after four armed robbers stole Rp 260 million (US$34,670) from two men outside the IBA building in South Jakarta on Monday afternoon.South Jakarta Police deputy chief of detectives First. Lt.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/What ID for foreign nationals?

What ID for foreign nationals? We all understand the necessity and good common sense of conducting passport checks of foreigners in a country, and generally the officials are sufficiently experienced and professional in their training to recognize someone who is probably not legitimate from their ...

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Gus Dur pays Soeharto a visit at home

Gus Dur pays Soeharto a visit at home JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid paid a congenial visit to former president Soeharto's residence on Wednesday which evolved into a birthday luncheon for First Lady Sinta Nuriyah.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Mar'ie denies misusing bank liquidity support

Mar'ie denies misusing bank liquidity support JAKARTA (JP): Mar'ie Muhammad denied on Wednesday allegations he was involved in abuse of multibillion dollar bank emergency liquidity support during his tenure as finance minister.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Sunarto installed amid protest

Sunarto installed amid protest SURABAYA: East Java Governor Imam Utomo officially installed Sunarto Sumoprawiro for his second successive term as the city's mayor on Tuesday amid tension that almost sparked a mass brawl outside the City Hall.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Two more companies enter domestic Internet market

Two more companies enter domestic Internet market JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's nascent Internet market became more crowded after two companies announced on Wednesday their entrance into the business, offering different sites for consumer product information and online auctions.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Woman: Looking for a new sky

Woman: Looking for a new sky LONDON: Here are wishes raised by four women in commemoration of International Women's Day of March 8:oUrvashi Butalia, head of Kali books, India: There are two stories that Indian women are fond of telling.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Indian embassy clarifies

Indian embassy clarifies This is in answer to a letter by Mr. Ade R. titled Not Mahatma Gandhi's grandson appeared in The Jakarta Post on March 8, 2000.We would like to offer the following clarification for the benefit of the readers.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Brimob member stabbed to death

Brimob member stabbed to death DENPASAR, Bali: Second Sgt. I Gusti Ngurah Nyoman Wiratma of the police's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) was killed in a one-sided brawl with four drunk men in Banjar Telagan hamlet here recently.Wiratma died in a nearby hospital due to severe chest and back wounds.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Military top brass deny generals plan to quit

Military top brass deny generals plan to quit JAKARTA (JP): Top Indonesian Military (TNI) officers brushed aside on Wednesday rumors of a resignation plan by several generals over their disappointment with the latest reshuffle.Speaking after swearing in new TNI Chief of General Affairs Lt. Gen.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/On Casanova and Don Juan

On Casanova and Don Juan I refer to A. Djuana's letter The law of karma (March 6) and quote from it, "... with amorous recollections which would make Casanova or Don Juan blush."It is not possible to compare the two "gentlemen".

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/House told to probe Djoko court ruling

House told to probe Djoko court ruling JAKARTA (JP): Legal observers condemned on Wednesday the ruling of the South Jakarta District Court to dismiss an indictment against Djoko S. Tjandra, a main suspect in the high- profile Bank Bali scandal.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Modify the Freeport contract

Modify the Freeport contract The case involving Freeport Indonesia, the world's largest gold and copper mining company with operations in Irian Jaya, continues to be a subject of public debate. Freeport is accused of not only contaminating the environment in which it operates, but of ravaging it.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Denpasar -- center of modern, traditional culture

Denpasar -- center of modern, traditional cultureBy Degung Santikarma DENPASAR, Bali (JP): I can still remember clearly the image we had of Denpasar when we were kids.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Turkish Islamists maneuver before election

Turkish Islamists maneuver before electionBy Ralph Boulton ANKARA (Reuters): Turkey's chief Islamist opposition is pressing the government for constitutional changes to avert a party ban, but would probably stop short of moves that could destabilize the reforming administration.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/On castration

On castration I must agree with the reader who believes castration is an alternative measure to stop these "inhumane rapists". Understandably, it is a sensitive issue... But then again, so is a woman's mind, body and soul, if she is stripped of her dignity.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Pindad says not at fault for confiscated bullets

Pindad says not at fault for confiscated bullets JAKARTA (JP): State-owned ammunitions producer PT Pindad cannot be held responsible for the thousands of Pindad-made bullets confiscated recently from 14 dealers of illegal guns, its director said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Asia waits for funds to give recovery a kick

Asia waits for funds to give recovery a kickBy Alan Wheatley TOKYO (Reuters): Asia is back in business, but some economists are afraid the region's recovery will start to run out of steam unless badly flagging investment rates start to pick up.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Adventurous choices for vacationers

Adventurous choices for vacationers DENPASAR, Bali (JP): To some vacationers, sunbathing and swimming on beaches in Bali is not enough, particularly when there is so much more from which to chose.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Police question Army private over Matori attack

Police question Army private over Matori attack JAKARTA (JP): While still searching for the mastermind and the suspect at large behind Sunday morning's attack on National Awakening Party (PKB) chairman Matori Abdul Djalil, police questioned on Wednesday night an Army private in connection ...

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Local boys bounced out of tennis tournament

Local boys bounced out of tennis tournament JAKARTA (JP): Local boys failed to advance to the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Gas Negara International Junior Championship at Kemayoran Tennis Center in Central Jakarta, but three girls made it through to the last eight.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/1,107 bullets found under Bogor bridge

1,107 bullets found under Bogor bridge BOGOR (JP): Four bags containing 1,107 bullets believed to be ready for illegal sale have been found under Cimande Bridge in Bogor regency, a military official said here on Wednesday.The chief of the Bogor City Military, Lt. Col.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Vendors demand areas with good business potential

Vendors demand areas with good business potential JAKARTA (JP): While citing readiness to accept public order regulations, street vendors demanded on Wednesday that they be given a location with good business potential in return for vacating busy streets and sidewalks.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Councilors ask for more work on city budget

Councilors ask for more work on city budget JAKARTA (JP): City councilors suggested on Wednesday the Jakarta administration further refine the proposed 2000 City Budget while also asking for a detailed explanation of several parts of the Rp 3.295 trillion (US$438.6 million) draft budget.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank notes rates on March 8, 2000 Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,426.00 7,500.00Australian dollar 1 4,484.56 4,533.00Austrian schilling 1 517.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Cooperatives, NGOs owe Rp 274b

Cooperatives, NGOs owe Rp 274b SEMARANG: A total of 566 cooperatives and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in Central Java have failed to return Rp 274 billion of farming cooperative funds (KUT) they received in the 1998-1999 fiscal year, a councilor said on Wednesday.

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Thu, 09 Mar 2000

JP/Cabinet takes heat for sluggish economic recovery

Cabinet takes heat for sluggish economic recovery JAKARTA (JP): The country should not expect to see any major new foreign investment for at least a year due to security concerns and political uncertainty over the work of the Cabinet, a senior economic adviser said.

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