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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Legal debate heats up on issue of state of emergency JAKARTA (JP): The state of civil emergency in Maluku declared on Monday came in the wake of a row within the government about which law to invoke.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

RI, Australia to work together JAKARTA (JP): The governments of Indonesia and Australia have agreed to establish a joint working group to coordinate and supervise cooperation between universities in the two countries.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Enforced family planning deplored YOGYAKARTA (JP): The National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) chief, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, has called for an end to past practices of coercing people to become family planning (KB) acceptors, saying that it was a form of human rights abuse.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Is downsizing good for efficiencyBy Rob Goodfellow and Trent Sebbens WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): In the developed world there have been changes in fundamental philosophies governing organizations.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Pick of the Flicks (for Tuesday, June 27, 2000)Hollywood KC Dinosaur 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Mission Impossible 2 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Candyman 3 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Gen X Cops 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Makindo changes core business JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed securities company PT Makindo approved on Monday the management's proposal to transform the company into a holding company which will focus on investment banking.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Computers at Lontar Foundation stolen by a group of crooks JAKARTA (JP): Three armed robbers took away two computers and one computer printer in a midday robbery at Lontar Foundation secretariat on Jl. Danau Maninjau in Bendungan Hilir area, Central Jakarta, on Sunday.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Government urges police to be stern JAKARTA (JP): The government urged on Monday the police to take tougher actions against protesters to protect the operations of coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal in East Kalimantan and gold mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya in North Sulawesi.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

National records renewed in PON's track and fieldBy Ivy Susanti SURABAYA (JP): Three Olympic Games qualifiers -- men's pole vaulter Nunung Jayadi, women's long distance runner Supriati Sutono and men's sprinter Yanes Raubaba -- performed impressively on the third day of track and field events at ...
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Becak driver named Gus Dur's guest PADANG, West Sumatra. An unlikely pair, Adriyasman, a becak (three-wheel pedicab) driver, and Indriani, a cowherd, may be part of the story of poverty in the countryside, but their success in family planning program will take them to a state honor.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Railway firm skeptikal of crime in Oloan's death BANDUNG (JP): The state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has yet to find criminal motives behind the death of Oloan Sianturi, the father of national gymnast Jonathan Sianturi, an official said on Monday.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Factory besieged over fake promises TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of residents from four villages in Cikupa, Tangerang, besieged a garment factory on Monday asking the management to fulfill its promise to employ local villagers.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Bank Bali recapitalization plan delayed JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives refused to approve on Monday the government's proposal to recapitalize publicly listed Bank Bali until a legal dispute with the bank's former owner has been settled.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on June 26, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,185.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Dharmala Sakti seeks to annul bankruptcy status JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera has asked the Supreme Court to annul its bankruptcy status, claiming that the verdict is legally flawed.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Bulog scandal probe might hurt Golkar JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) faction chairman at the House of Representatives Rusydi Hamka acknowledged on Monday that the party's proposal for a special inquiry into the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal might blemish the ...
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Refugees facing outbreak of disease PALU, Central Sulawesi: Thousands of refugees of riot-torn Poso sheltering in Lore Utara subdistrict here are wary of contracting diseases after 20 of them became ill with diarrhea, malaria or upper respiratory track infection in the past week, Antara reported.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Street brawls affect business in Matraman JAKARTA (JP): Continuous clashes between neighboring residents of Kebon Manggis and Palmeriam in the Matraman district of East Jakarta have badly affected business in the area.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Civil emergency imposed in Maluku JAKARTA (JP): The government has imposed a state of civil emergency in Maluku and North Maluku to put an end to renewed sectarian clashes which have heightened in intensity and voracity.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Minivan drivers go on strike over illegal levy JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of mikrolet (public minivan) drivers serving the Tanah Abang-Kebayoran Lama and Tanah Abang-Kebon Jeruk routes went on strike on Monday in protest over the application of a new illegal levy.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Residents injured in gang robbery SEMARANG: At least 16 residents of Kalimoro village in Grobogan, some 45 kilometers east of here, were injured in a one- sided fight against a group of robbers on Sunday.Spokesman for Central Java Police Lt. Col. M.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Indocement books profit JAKARTA (JP): Cement maker PT Indocement Tunggal Perkasa announced on Monday a net consolidated profit of Rp 523.4 billion (US$60.8 million), reversing a net loss of Rp 634.1 billion for the previous year.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 26, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 27, 2000Performances* Theater: Ura-Ura Ngudarasa, by Studio Taksu Solo, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman No. 32 (Phone 4212417), 8 p.m., June 26-27. * Piano Recital by Ananda Sukarlan, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman No.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Aceh has new police chief BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Col. D. Sumantyawan H.S. was installed on Monday as the new Aceh Police chief, replacing Brig. Gen. Bahrumsyah Kasman, who will hold the top post in East Kalimantan.The handover ceremony was presided over by Deputy National Police Chief Lt. Gen.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

See the other side of the coin After reading both Rosaline's letters to the editor, I feel that I cannot let this subject pass without putting in my two cents worth.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

BI plays down significance of rate increase JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia deputy governor Subarjo Joyosumarto said on Monday the country's bank restructuring program was in no danger as long as the interest rate of Bank Indonesia's short-term promissory notes (SBIs) remained below 15 percent.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Kerinci Seblat park lures nature loversBy Bambang M. JAMBI (JP): The famed Kerinci Seblat National Park always has been associated with rich biodiversity, while its beautiful and refreshing scenery has often been overlooked.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

DHL's service What is happening to DHL? Lately, especially in Bandung, its service has become very erratic. I sent an important package to Italy on June 8, 2000, airway bill No. 342 2408706, and it only reached my customer on June 16, 2000.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Open letter to Indovision Indovision has done it yet again, for the second time in a row. It has failed to negotiate a timely renewal of its contract with Sony Entertainment Television, resulting in the abrupt cessation of the channel's programs and, thereby, inconveniencing subscribers.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Some 120 drivers to take part in off-road races JAKARTA (JP): About 120 four-wheel drive cars and motorcycle drivers will compete in the two-day Super Off-Road & Enduro Motocross IOF-Kopassus Bhakti Sosial 2000 in Serang, West Java, on July 29 to July 30.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

IDB to extend loans to Mandiri JAKARTA (JP): Islamic Development Bank (IDB) president Ahmad Mohamed Ali said here on Monday the bank would extend export- financing loans to Bank Mandiri, which would channel the money to Indonesian exporters.Ali, however, did not disclose the amount of the loans.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

President Putin builds momentumBy Dmitry Zaks MOSCOW (AFP): President Vladimir Putin has turned a blind eye to other criticism to quietly win one of the most important battles in Russia's post-Soviet history -- full Moscow control over the provinces.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Gus Dur calls for people's understanding JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid renewed his call on Monday for the public to be patient and understanding of the slow pace of the reform movement.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Final exams of junior high schools in the city scored JAKARTA (JP): SLTPN 115 in Tebet Utara, South Jakarta, has been named the top academic scorer among public junior high schools in the capital as its final-grade students passed the recent national examination with an average student ...
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

BNI expects Rp 1.4t loss due to program delay JAKARTA (JP): Listed state Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) said on Monday it expected to book a Rp 1.4 trillion loss this year due to a delay in the commencement of the bank's recapitalization program.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Mori's real battle lies after pollsBy Shino Yuasa TOKYO (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori's real political battle may lie after Sunday's elections, when his party decides whether his loose tongue will cost him his job.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Now the healing process can truly begin BANGKOK: After eight long years the truth about the slaughter of innocent Thai citizens in the May 1992 uprising has finally been revealed.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Park rapes at Citra Raya worrying TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Council will soon summon the management of the Citra Raya housing complex in Cikupa district to demand firm action against people loitering in the large park located within the complex, an official said on Monday.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

National Census to be extended until July 10 JAKARTA (JP): The decadal National Census is to be adjourned until July 10 as it is almost certain to fail to meet its June 30 deadline, an official said on Monday.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Gus Dur pours cold water on Cabinet reshuffle rumors JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid belied expectations of a Cabinet reshuffle, saying that he had not made any plans for one.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

WB sympathizes with govt over slow pace of reform JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank country director for Indonesia, Mark Baird, has apparently taken sides with President Abdurrahman Wahid over growing criticism against the government's economic policy.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

DHL, PT Pos tie up BANDUNG (JP): Freight forwarder PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Worldwide Express has signed a memorandum of understanding with state postal company PT Pos Indonesia to improve air delivery services from Indonesia.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Anwar's party fights to contain dissentBy Ranjan Roy KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): To hear Marina Yusof tell it, the opposition party she left is almost finished.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

BI governor's promise I would like to remind Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Syahril Sabirin of his promise made before House of Representatives Commission IX on Nov. 23, 1999. He promised that all members of the BI governor's council would "immediately" report their wealth" (Kompas, Nov. 24, 1999).
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Vocational school lacks students PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Sendang Mas Javanese art school here has seen its students dwindle down to only 58 this academic year from 500 when it was opened in 1989.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Bank Universal books profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Universal booked a net profit of Rp 20 billion during the January-May period this year, the bank's director Djemi Suhenda said here on Monday.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 8:30 Music 9:00 Sports 2:00 p.m.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

What to do in dealing with the horrors of the past? The following is the second of two articles based on a presentation by Peter R. Baehr, emeritus professor of human rights at Utrecht University and Leiden University, the Netherlands.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Metrodata to invest Rp 2.7b on e-businesses JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed IT products distributor PT Metrodata Electronics said on Monday it would use Rp 2.71 billion (US$339,520) of fresh funds to finance the company's expansion into Internet businesses this year.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

The Korean summit, more questions than answers HONG KONG (JP): Perhaps it is in the very nature of joint declarations that their merits tend to be exaggerated.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

The conflict continues To all honesty, "brawl" is too a mild word to describe what happened in Jakarta's Matraman area on Sunday.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Government's plan to curb air pollution targets private carsBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): A beautiful woman stands on the side of a busy street near a pedestrian bridge, while in front of her passing vehicles emit dark fumes into the air. Over time, her skin darkens and the bridge rusts.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2000

Military officers involved in July 27 incident: Yusril JAKARTA (JP): A joint civilian-military court will try alleged perpetrators of the 1996 bloody takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Headquarters, a minister said on Monday.
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