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Searching for all articles published on 2001-01-12 ...
52 articles.
Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Painters try to break free from the pastBy Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): It's hard to step out of the shadow of tradition, especially when it brings with it the imposing artistic renown of Bali.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Troops told to retaliate against GAM JAKARTA (JP): Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu told Kostrad troops being deployed in the strife-torn province of Aceh on Thursday, not to hesitate in fighting members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Myanmar's secret talks raise peace hopesBy Chris Johnson BANGKOK (Reuters): Myanmar's military rulers and its pro- democracy opposition have raised hopes in some quarters by holding secret talks but most diplomats, analysts and exiles doubt much will change soon.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Indonesia, India sign defense agreement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and India on Thursday signed a defense agreement aimed at boosting various areas of cooperation including the exchange of military instructors and arms sales.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

DSFI to take over Batam fish plant JAKARTA (JP): PT Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries, Tbk (DSFI), a seafood processing company, expects to conclude its plan to take over a fish processing plant on Batam island next month as part of its expansion program.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Socialists found committee in Java YOGYAKARTA (JP): Activists from various groups representing laborers, peasants, fishermen and youths have launched a new organization called the All-Jawa Socialist Movement Committee.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Why civil servants' neutrality a must?By Prijono Tjiptoherijanto JAKARTA (JP): The urgent need to keep civil servants neutral in the increasingly dynamic political life is obvious to most people.The management and recruitment procedures of the 3.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

West Sulawesi wants province MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Activists grouped in a committee to establish West Sulawesi as a separate province have set a target date of April 1 to achieve its task of separating from South Sulawesi.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Financial shortage likely to hamper sports bill JAKARTA (JP): For nearly a decade now, Indonesia's sporting community has been waiting for the government to issue a Sports Law.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Expanding human freedoms for economic development The following are reflections on Amartya Kumar Sen's views on development as a process of enhancing human freedoms of various kinds, based on his latest book Development as Freedom. Prof.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Officials violate parking regulations JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen cars belonging to city officials were towed from the roadside on Jl. Kebon Sirih in front of the City Hall to a parking lot in the National Monument compound due to being parked illegally.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Ajinomoto told to use new logo under new 'halal' label SURABAYA (JP): An Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) official stressed that MUI would not reverse its decree that Ajinomoto's taste enhancer is not allowable under Islamic law, while suggesting the company change its logo once its new product ...
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

City ponders tax on rented room income JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is working out the details of a tax on rented rooms as part of its effort to increase revenue, an official said on Thursday.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

TV todayTV Program Friday, Jan. 12, 2001TVRI5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Music8:30 Documentary9:00 Computer10:00 Music11:00 Talk Show12:00 p.m.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

City to relocate Senen terminal JAKARTA (JP): The Planet Senen youth center in Central Jakarta will soon be demolished to make way for a new bus terminal which will replace an existing one nearby, mayor Andi S. Abdullah said on Thursday.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

BPGS demands $350,000 annual payment from PT Indobuildco JAKARTA (JP): The Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) has demanded that PT Indobuildco which runs the Hilton International Hotel and Hilton apartments, pay a US$350,000 annual fee for the land use permit.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Japan shocked by Ajinomoto controversy in IndonesiaBy Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): The Ajinomoto case has attracted nationwide attention in Japan, not only from major media organizations, but also from politicians and the business community.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

China's challenge We may never know for certain whether the recently published documents providing verbatim accounts of the deliberations of China's top leaders during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989 are authentic.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

More unrest in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: Violence erupted once again here on Thursday when motorists were attacked and speedboat passengers shot by rioters in separate incidents, resulting in at least one death and 14 injuries.The first incident occurred around 9:00 a.m.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Africans arrested for fraud JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested six African men for allegedly cheating people into handing over their US Dollar banknotes based on the promise that the amount would be doubled after a certain period of time.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Tommy, where are you? I could hardly contain my laughter watching the police search for Tommy all over the city, this time using high-tech equipment to detect whether Tommy is hiding underground. Equipped with such devices, Sr.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Murder trial of UNHCR staff begins JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court began on Thursday the trial of six prointegration East Timorese for the murder of three United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) staff in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara in September last year.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

100 netted in illegal migrant raids JAKARTA (JP): City officials arrested 100 illegal migrants who failed to display ID Cards as the 'door-to-door' raid began on Thursday, an official said.The raid, which commenced at 6 a.m.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Akbar discourages mass mobilization JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tanjung said he supported the right of all parties to express their political aspirations but insisted that it should be done without mobilizing mass rallies in the capital.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Judges asked to focus on legal aspects JAKARTA (JP): Timber tycoon Mohammad 'Bob' Hasan, the defendant in an alleged fraudulent forest aerial mapping project between 1989 and 1999, asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday to set aside all political considerations and focus on the ...
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

A dance treat in Surakarta JAKARTA (JP): After the holiday break, dance lovers can again enjoy a treat from noted dancer and choreographer Wied Sendjayani, who will stage her new contemporary piece on Friday and Saturday nights at the Surakarta Cultural Park in Central Java.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Rupiah Rates Jan.11 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,060.00 10,060.00 9,512.00 9,608.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Marlev, Tony/Halim reach Korean Open quarterfinals JAKARTA (JP): Most of the Indonesian badminton players here were reduced to being spectators after bowing out in the US$250,000 Samsung Korea Open third round at the Hanra Gymnasium on Cheju Island, South Korea.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Pick of the Flicks(for Friday, Jan. 12)Hollywood KC Final Target 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Bless The Child 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Unbreakable 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Asterix and Obelix 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Marubeni Corp. insists on old Chandra Asri debt restructure plan JAKARTA (JP): Japan's Marubeni Corp.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Synchronized searches for Tommy JAKARTA (JP): The prolonged search for fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra has taken a new turn with National Police beginning a synchronized search operation, combing locations across the country suspected as refuges of former president Soeharto's son.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

City military chief warns of continuing tension JAKARTA (JP): City Military Commander Maj. Gen. Slamet Kirbiantoro warned on Thursday that security and political concerns in the capital were on the roil due to a conspiracy by certain groups wishing to jeopardize national unity.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Govt lowers import duties JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday a reduction in import tariffs of between zero and 25 percent on over 1,000 product items.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Peace in Aceh at last? It is part of the tragedy that is Aceh that even at a time when a glimmer of hope appears to be in sight, the promise of peace must be greeted with caution.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

'Gedhog' puppet tradition has a tale to tellBy Kartika Bagus SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): It's a tale to match anything that Shakespeare produced, telling of heroic battles, a test of fidelity and love that ultimately conquers all.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Plan to map out natural resourcesBy Indra Darmawan JAKARTA (JP): October and November were among the busiest months in the year 2000 for the House of Representatives (DPR).
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

IFC suspects voting fraud JAKARTA (JP): The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank, might lose a bankruptcy petition against publicly listed PT Panca Overseas Finance (POF), due to what the IFC suspects as fraudulent voting by fictitious creditors.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

RI yet to implement ILO declaration JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has yet to implement the International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on fundamental principles of labor, an official said on Wednesday.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Shyamalan haunts again with gripping 'Unbreakable'Unbreakable *** (out of four stars) Drama/Thriller, 106 minutes Starring: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright Penn. Written and Directed by M.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

On DPR and holiday bonuses Mr. Joni Sutjahjono clarified on Jan. 11, 2001 that he did not write the letter as published in Republika on Jan. 6, 2001 (not Jan. 9, 2001) regarding the above subject.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Jan. 12, 2001Exhibitions * Photo: A Letter from the Ocean by Mosista Pambudi at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), until Jan. 24. * Painting Flying Horizon by Teguh Ostenrik, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Abdurrahman agrees to drop VAT plan for agri-products JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has agreed to drop a plan to impose a value added tax on agricultural products, according to Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

A lonely evening out at Cuba Libre Latin Bar JAKARTA (JP): Our new column on bars offer readers a tour of the capital's watering holes, from the chic to the sleazy, the happening to the tired. We begin the tour at Cuba Libre Latin Bar.Location: Jl. Veteran 1, No. 32, Central Jakarta.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Plane crash bodies still not sent home TIMIKA, Irian Jaya (JP): Bad weather hampered efforts to move the bodies of nine victims from the Navy's Cassa plane accident site on Thursday amid official preparations to honor the deceased in their cities of origin.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Intellectuals are unbiased In his article Stigmatizing Islam into extremism', The Jakarta Post, Jan.10, Mr. Adian Husaini clearly demonstrated that he is as blind as the Israelis.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Dual resignations reveal Schroeder's vulnerabilityBy Mark John and Douglas Busvine BERLIN (Reuters): The twin resignations of Germany's health and farm ministers on Tuesday showed again how ruthlessly Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder can act when members of his cabinet team become liabilities.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

RI's blue-collar workers get highest pay increase JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian blue-collar workers received the highest salary increase in 2000 as compared to their counterparts in other Asian countries, according to a survey by management consulting firm Hewitt Associates.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Bumi Resources starts oil drilling in Yemen JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed oil and gas company PT Bumi Resources said its wholly owned subsidiary Gallo Oil Ltd., began oil drilling activities at one of the company's six oil wells in Yemen.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

KPKPN begins massive audit of state officials JAKARTA (JP): The State Official Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) functionaries and members were sworn in by President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid at the State Palace on Thursday.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 11, 2001: ------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ...
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

The Pizza 'Hat'? Is Pizza Hut in Indonesia refurbishing its look in the new millennium? The "Hut" previously resembled a roof but it now sports a modern hat.
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001

'Sin tax' raised as idea to boost funds JAKARTA (JP): It is widely known that sports development needs lots of money to support its programs.
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