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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Sacred cows

Sacred cows The public has since long lost even the slightest confidence in the police and security apparatuses, who have the authority to investigate the recent bombings in the country.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/PBB to strive to become big party

PBB to strive to become big party YOGYAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) Yusril Ihza Mahendra, who is also minister of justice and human rights, said here on Friday that his party was determined to become one of the "big three" in the 2004 general elections.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Man killed for suspicious behavior

Man killed for suspicious behavior SALATIGA, Central Java: A man suspected of stealing one kilogram of green beans was mobbed to death on Wednesday by local residents in Bandungan village, an officer said on Friday.Salatiga Precinct Police chief Supt.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Freeport violated Government Regulation: Minister Sonny

Freeport violated Government Regulation: Minister Sonny JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of the Environment Sonny Keraf announced mining firm PT Freeport Indonesia misled the public in recent advertisements by not revealing the full results of its environmental audit.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Aceh violence costs hundreds of lives

Aceh violence costs hundreds of lives BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Violence in restive Aceh province in the last year cost over Rp 42,8 billion (US$5.1 million) in material losses, the province's governor Ramli Ridwan said on Friday.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/RI eyes business prospects in PNG

RI eyes business prospects in PNG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government would encourage the country's textile manufacturers to invest in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as part of efforts to promote bilateral trade between the two countries, Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut B.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Ex-Dutch shipyard now trendy cafes

Ex-Dutch shipyard now trendy cafesBy Ida Indawati Khouw The VOC shipyard in Old Jakarta, which was once among the busiest in the region, has turned into an upscale dining and wining complex.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/1,772 buyers to join Jakarta trade fair

1,772 buyers to join Jakarta trade fair JAKARTA (JP): As many as 1,776 buyers from 68 countries have confirmed their participation in the Export Products Exhibition 2000 to be held at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran next month, a senior official of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on ...

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Stock exchange braces for possible sell-off

Stock exchange braces for possible sell-off JAKARTA (JP): Selling pressure might hit the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) when it resumes trading on Monday as investors remain nervous following the recent bombing of the building, securities analysts said on Friday.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Firms promise to cover claims of clients

Firms promise to cover claims of clients JAKARTA (JP): Two major auto insurance firms, Garda Oto Insurance and Sinar Mas Mobil Insurance, pledged on Friday to cover the claims of their clients whose cars were damaged in Wednesday's blast at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/PT KAI lacks courage to punish employees, Minister Agum says

PT KAI lacks courage to punish employees, Minister Agum says BANDUNG (JP): Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Agum Gumelar criticized on Friday the state railway operator PT KAI for lacking the courage to punish errant employees.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Ever forward

Ever forward Organizers of the world's grandest sporting event, the Olympic Games, which opened in Sydney on Friday, seem to have their hands full looking after a host of things that have nothing to do with sports.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Fifty years after the famous Inchon landing

Fifty years after the famous Inchon landing The following is the second of two articles by Harvey Stockwin on the landing of American troops in Inchon, Korea, in the early stages of the Korean War.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/RI looks for $4.8b loans from CGI donors

RI looks for $4.8b loans from CGI donors JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is seeking some US$4.8 billion in loans from its traditional international donors grouped under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) to help finance the budget deficit in 2001, according to Coordinating Minister for the Economy ...

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Gus Dur orders arrest of Tommy

Gus Dur orders arrest of Tommy JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Friday he had ordered the arrest of former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.The reasons for the order were not explained by the President.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Visitors impressed by exciting table-setting show

Visitors impressed by exciting table-setting showBy Joko E.H. Anwar JAKARTA (JP): An exhibition showing exciting table settings in various styles, at the Bidakara complex on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, has proven to be more than just a culinary and silverware fanfare.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Loyal opposition: A misnomer for South Korea?

Loyal opposition: A misnomer for South Korea? SEOUL: The term "loyal opposition," as a moniker for South Korea's organized political "outs" raises a number of questions.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion RatesBank Indonesia's conversion rates on Sept. 15, 2000: Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Hotel, building owners gear up for bombings

Hotel, building owners gear up for bombings JAKARTA (JP): While no one can predict when and which buildings could be bomb targets, operators and management of buildings and hotels in the capital have taken preemptive and responsive measures in anticipation of such acts of terror.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Duty on airplane parts lifted

Duty on airplane parts lifted JAKARTA (JP): The government has lifted the duty on the imports of materials, spare parts, components and tools for airplanes for a year in a bid to promote the country's aircraft maintenance industry.According to a decree issued by the minister of finance dated Sept.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/RI firms clinch $1.5m sales

RI firms clinch $1.5m sales JAKARTA (JP): Five Indonesian companies producing furniture and handicrafts, clinched sales worth around US$1.5 million in London during a gathering organized by the Indonesian Embassy on Wednesday.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Russia media doctrine stirs freedom fears

Russia media doctrine stirs freedom fearsBy Gareth Jones MOSCOW (Reuters): Russia's new information security doctrine is vaguely worded and open to diverse interpretation, but commentators say its message is clear enough -- the Kremlin is tightening the screws on the mass media.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Takamatsu joins lead at JJGF Open C'ships

Takamatsu joins lead at JJGF Open C'ships BOGOR, West Java (JP): Japanese Atsushi Takamatsu put his opening round behind him at the JJGF Open Golf Championships 2000-Epson Cup on Friday, joining overnight pacesetter Danny Chia of Malaysia at the top of the leaderboard.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Indonesia and UNTAET sign agreement

Indonesia and UNTAET sign agreement DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The Indonesian government and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) signed on Friday an agreement on jointly resolving the East Timor refugee problem.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Govt's policy on CPO gets cool response

Govt's policy on CPO gets cool response JAKARTA (JP): The government's recent move to cut the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) has received a cool response from producers.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Wynne, Yayuk fighting flu in Sydney ahead of matches

Wynne, Yayuk fighting flu in Sydney ahead of matches JAKARTA (JP): Women's tennis hopefuls Wynne Prakusya and Yayuk Basuki are fighting off the flu as Sydney's chilling temperature is proving to be a hurdle to Indonesia's bid to excel in the Olympic Games.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Fire razes shops

Fire razes shops PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Fire razed a three story Rita supermarket and several adjacent shops on Jl. Kol. Suprapto here on Friday morning. No one was injured in the blaze which caused an estimated Rp 5 billion (US$595,000) in material losses.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Hospitals asked to check radiology devices

Hospitals asked to check radiology devices JAKARTA (JP): The Nuclear Energy Control Agency (Bapeten) asked hospitals on Friday to service and organize their equipment used in nuclear medicine treatments following a number of incidents in the country.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Storm demolishes dozens of houses

Storm demolishes dozens of houses SEMARANG, Central Java: Heavy rain and strong winds knocked down dozens of houses in Demak and Blora regencies on Thursday and damaged hundreds others. No fatalities were reported.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Betawi preservation project begins

Betawi preservation project begins JAKARTA (JP): The construction of a Betawi cultural reserve began on Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Governor Sutiyoso.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Motorcycle thief mobbed to death

Motorcycle thief mobbed to death TANGERANG (JP): One of four men who was caught in the act of stealing a motorcycle, belonging to a policeman, at Bitung subdistrict in Cikupa on Friday, was mobbed to death after stabbing the policeman.Tangerang Police chief Supt.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Hardcourt troubles Indonesian shuttler

Hardcourt troubles Indonesian shuttler JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian badminton mixed doubles specialist Bambang Suprianto said on Friday the hardcourt in the Dome's Pavillion 3 at the Olympics Park in Homebush Bay, Sydney, could jeopardize his opening campaign at the Olympic Games.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Settling traffic jam

Settling traffic jam Now that we have come to the era of globalization, all countries compete to be more successful. Therefore, even though Indonesia's national production is increasing, Indonesia should not be satisfied. This situation should be a starter to improve further economic potential.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Blast investigation aims at elements within TNI

Blast investigation aims at elements within TNI JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said the investigation into Wednesday's blast at the Jakarta Stock Exchange building now was aimed at elements within the Indonesian Military.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Big Momma's House 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Road Trip 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Joan of Arc 14:15 17:15 20:15 Final Destination 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Any Given Sunday ...

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Economic team 'flirts' with unscrupulous tycoons: Kwik

Economic team 'flirts' with unscrupulous tycoons: Kwik JAKARTA (JP): Former chief economics minister Kwik Kian Gie warned here on Friday that there were indications that the economic team in the new Cabinet had started "flirting" with the country's "unscrupulous" tycoons.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Asian sports marginal in Olympics

Asian sports marginal in OlympicsBy Kalinga Seveviratne SINGAPORE: A jam-packed stadium of 10,000 boisterous drum- beating spectators roared their delight as a cartwheeling Thai kicked a rattan ball over a "badminton" net past his Malaysian foe, whose airborne acrobatics failed to smash the ball ...

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Structure and function of UNSC is in question

Structure and function of UNSC is in question NEW DELHI: The structure and functioning of the Security Council is just one aspect of the overall relationship the world body has with its members, and it is in question in so far as the relationship itself is in question.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Changing images of teachers and 'kyai'

Changing images of teachers and 'kyai'By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Do you have stereotype images of occupations or professions? Have the stereotypes changed over time? Mine have.My first stereotype was of teachers, because I had always wanted to become one.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Gang in Besakih

Gang in Besakih I wish to relate a very disturbing experience I had when visiting the Besakih temple complex in Bali on Sept. 10, 2000.On reaching the entrance to the temple complex, the tour group with which I was traveling was confronted by a group of young men.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Golf tourney raises Rp 305m

Golf tourney raises Rp 305m BOGOR, West Java (JP): Over Rp 305 million (US$35,000) was raised on Friday during the 3rd Annual Charity Planet Hollywood- DHL golf tournament at the Rancamaya golf and country club in Bogor.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/The rich only see the poor when they start to riot

The rich only see the poor when they start to riot The recent automotive fair here was a success if only judging from the outpouring of visitors. Sociologist Ariel Heryanto of the Melbourne Institute of Asian Languages and Societies, under the University of Melbourne, shares his views.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Iwan Fals turns from rebel to concerned star

Iwan Fals turns from rebel to concerned starBy Matdon BANDUNG (JP): Without any intention of playing down other singers, Iwan Fals along with Chrisye remain Indonesia's top singers.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Govt awards RSAF chief Swa Buana Paksa Utama

Govt awards RSAF chief Swa Buana Paksa Utama JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government awarded on Friday the Bintang Swa Bhuana Paksa Utama medal to the chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Maj. Gen.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Bring Soeharto by force to court, say observers

Bring Soeharto by force to court, say observers JAKARTA (JP): Legal and media observers said on Friday that force could be used by prosecutors to bring former president Soeharto to court should he fail to show up at the next hearing of his US$571 million graft trial on Sept. 28.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Olympics Program 11:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Olympics Program 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Olympics News 9:00 News 9:30 Quiz 10:00 Film: Silhouette 11:00 NewsProgram 2 5:30 p.m.

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Malaysian 'died of illness'

Malaysian 'died of illness' TANGERANG (JP): Police probing the death of a retired Malaysian Army officer at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport concluded that the Bouraq Airline's passenger who had just disembarked from a domestic flight had died from an illness, rather than an accident, an ...

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Sat, 16 Sep 2000

JP/Lee Kuan Yew's views

Lee Kuan Yew's views It seems this wise old man (Lee Kuan Yew) gave his opinion during the recent launching of his volume two memoirs, stating that it is dead wrong to bring Soeharto to court.

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