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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Government told to monitor airline price war

Government told to monitor airline price warAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives called on the government on Friday to monitor the current price war among domestic airlines serving the key Jakarta-Medan route.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/C. Java flood victims lack food, medicines

C. Java flood victims lack food, medicinesAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banyumas "Pak (Dad) ... I'm starving, give me something to eat," five- year-old Darno whimpered.Raising his voice, Darno repeated his request several times, but his father, Kartanom, remained silent.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Floods worsen in Cilacap, 350 families flee

Floods worsen in Cilacap, 350 families fleeAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Jateng Floods spread on Friday to the South and Central Cilacap districts in Cilacap regency, Central Java, forcing 350 families in both districts to evacuate.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Police question FPI members

Police question FPI members Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The police questioned three members of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) on Friday as witnesses in the case of FPI commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq, who has been charged with denunciation in relation to an anti-U.S. rally.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Mega tells police to act firmly, lawfully

Mega tells police to act firmly, lawfullyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered the National Police on Friday to be firm in carrying out their duties in maintaining law and order in the country."Be firm, do your duty without hesitation ....

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/12 Vietnamese stranded in Maluku

12 Vietnamese stranded in Maluku TUAL, Maluku: Twelve Vietnamese boat people became stranded in Tual, Southeast Maluku Regency, on Thursday, while making their way to Australia.Adj. Sr. Comr. Rana S.P.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Temanggung's potent tobacco history

Temanggung's potent tobacco historyR. Kristiawan, Contributor, Temanggung, Central Java A small town in Central Java called Temanggung is far more famous than Jakarta, and at least as popular as Bali, for many of the people of Bremen, Germany.Why should a little town located between Mt.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/ITB to have new rector on Monday

ITB to have new rector on MondayYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungFollowing a three-month selection period involving 200 nominees, the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) was scheduled to elect one of three favored candidates for the institute's top position on Monday, to replace ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/12 Vietnamese stranded in Maluku

12 Vietnamese stranded in Maluku TUAL, Maluku: Twelve Vietnamese boat people became stranded in Tual, Southeast Maluku Regency, on Thursday, while making their way to Australia.Adj. Sr. Comr. Rana S.P.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Indonesia to take part bridge event in 2002 Winter Games

Indonesia to take part bridge event in 2002 Winter GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is set to participate in the Winter Olympics for the first time when the 2002 Salt Lake City Games in Utah begin in February, following an announcement in Paris on Thursday that bridge would be ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/U.S Dollar Rates Oct.26

U.S Dollar Rates Oct.26 Latest Previous %Change Yen 122.67-71 122.86-92 -0.15 Euro 0.8916-21 0.8930-34 -0.16 Sterling* 1.4304-09 1.4276-84 +0.20 Swiss franc 1.6529-35 1.6523-29 +0.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/By Hendarsyah Tarmizi

By Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post JakartaBooking rooms online, why not? Are you planning to go somewhere but don't have enough time to find a good hotel. Why not try online booking, it is easier and more convenient.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Documentary 10:30 Music 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Poor equipment blamed for train crash

Poor equipment blamed for train crashMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts blamed a lack of modern equipment and a lack of professionalism as the major cause of the increasing number of train accidents, including the latest one in Rangkasbitung, Banten, which killed three ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Anti-money laundering law expected next year

Anti-money laundering law expected next year The House of Representatives is expected to be able to complete debate on the anti-money laundering bill before June 2002, according to a senior official of the central bank.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/All discos banned during Ramadhan

All discos banned during Ramadhan JAKARTA: The government will close all night clubs and ban street demonstrations around the country during the Muslim fasting month that will begin on Nov. 16.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Tobacco brings hope for farmers

Tobacco brings hope for farmersIsrar Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Temanggung, Central Java Tobacco farmer Gunawan sits leisurely in his house in Bulu district, at the foot of Mt. Sumbing, some 80 kilometers northwest of Yogyakarta.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/'Trans TV' becomes seventh private network on air

'Trans TV' becomes seventh private network on airAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another private television station, Trans TV, aired its inaugural broadcast on Friday, becoming the seventh local private television station on-air today.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Two policemen arrested for people-smuggling

Two policemen arrested for people-smugglingFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Friday that two police brigadiers in Riau had been arrested for illegally helping Middle Eastern boatpeople.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/More on new look of the 'Post'

More on new look of the 'Post' Having been a loyal reader of The Jakarta Post for the last 11 years, I can only agree with the comments of Adrianus Hiyung Tjung in his letter published on Oct. 25.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Sutiyoso's European tour

Sutiyoso's European tour It was on Monday, Oct. 22, that Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso left the country for a 10-day visit to Madrid, Athens and Amsterdam, accompanied by his wife, Rini, and two senior city officials.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/On Kabul becoming an 'open city'

On Kabul becoming an 'open city' One solution gaining popularity in diplomatic circles is that of declaring Kabul a neutral zone to be occupied by United Nations troops. This solution could be approved by both Pakistan and the Northern Alliance.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan

Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan============== Luas Samudera Contributor Jakarta ------------- The Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has always been a feast for television stations in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Learning lessons from IBRA's asset sales

Learning lessons from IBRA's asset salesHidayat Jati, Business Researcher, Jakarta The financial markets are in a nervous vigil. Is it because of the "sweeping" threat made by Indonesia's loud but small radical groups against United States citizens and assets? No.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/883,000 porn VCDs destroyed

883,000 porn VCDs destroyed JAKARTA: Some 883,000 pornographic video compact discs (VCDs) were destroyed at an office of the North Jakarta Police on Friday."The porn VCDs were netted in recent raids of two locations -- Pluit Mas and Penjaringan," chief of North Jakarta Police precinct Sr. Comr.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Coping with the trauma of becoming unemployed

Coping with the trauma of becoming unemployedPri Notowidigdo, Amrop Hever, Global Executive Search Losing your job can create tremendous emotional upheaval. Dr.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Time for Indonesia to reassert its non-alignment policy

Time for Indonesia to reassert its non-alignment policyIrawan Abidin Veteran Diplomat Jakarta A decade ago, there was a lively debate on whether the Non- aligned Movement (NAM) was still relevant following the demise of the Cold War.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Toba Lake to host rowing c'ships

Toba Lake to host rowing c'ships MEDAN, North Sumatra: Around 400 athletes from 19 provinces across the country will compete at the National Rowing Championships in Toba Lake in North Sumatra, which start on Saturday.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/First world youth win for Indonesia's Boy Reinhard

First world youth win for Indonesia's Boy ReinhardMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Boy Reinhard chalked up his first win in his international debut at the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain on Thursday while Susanto Megaranto's winning streak came to a halt after he ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Oct.26

Rupiah Rates Oct.26 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,760.00 10,760.00 10,209.00 10,311.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/UN's impossible role in Afghanistan

UN's impossible role in AfghanistanMartin Woollacott Guardian News Service London Asked to list the requirements for a successful United Nations operation in Afghanistan, a veteran of the world body's efforts in East Timor and Bosnia raised a warning forefinger.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Sowing economic and environmental success

Sowing economic and environmental successR. Kristiawan, Contributor, Temanggung, Central Java Economic and environmental concerns are sometimes really hard to mix. In reality, they should support each other but in too many cases, the environment is sacrificed for the sake of economic interests.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Global Stock Index Oct.26

Global Stock Index Oct.26 Latest Change %Change New York DJ Indus 9462.90 +117.28 +1.25 Oct 25 Nasdaq 1775.47 +43.93 +2.54 Oct 25 S&P 500 1100.09 +14.89 +1.37 Oct 25 Toronto TSE 300 6943.69 +46.76 +0.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Students join expo in Korea

Students join expo in Korea SURABAYA: A delegation of Indonesian students has left for Pusan, South Korea to take part in an exhibition with other students from Dongseo University.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Input from the public vital for revision of Police bill

Input from the public vital for revision of Police billAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public must become more active in providing feedback on the controversial National Police bill, Hendardi, a human rights campaigner from the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI), ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Loan utilization by real sector low: BI

Loan utilization by real sector low: BIBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said companies had absorbed only 40 percent of the loans provided by the banking sector, underscoring the private sector's low investment capacity to stimulate economic growth.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Government expects tough talks at Paris Club III

Government expects tough talks at Paris Club IIIBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Friday it was expecting some tough negotiating at next month's third meeting with the Paris Club donor countries over Indonesia's request to reschedule Rp 27 trillion (about US$2.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Street vendor injured in brawl

Street vendor injured in brawl BOGOR: Dozens of Bogor administration civil service officers were involved in a brawl with vendors on Thursday that left one of the vendors injured.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/FPI members questioned over anti-U.S. rally

FPI members questioned over anti-U.S. rallyDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police questioned three members of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) on Friday as witnesses in the case of FPI commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq, who has been charged with denunciation in relation to an ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Mission impossible in Afghanistan

Mission impossible in AfghanistanMartin Woollacott, Guardian News Service, London Asked to list the requirements for a successful United Nations operation in Afghanistan, a veteran of the world body's efforts in East Timor and Bosnia raised a warning forefinger.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Where to go in Semarang:

Where to go in Semarang:Tour and Travel Services * Antara Travel Service, Puri Anjasmoro, Ruko E1/9 (phone: 024- 7605341, fax: 024-7605779). * Electra Duta Wisata Tour and Travel, Jl. Gajah Mada 1 (phone: 024-3518444, 3511112, fax: 3511114). * Fortuna Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Tanah Abang vendors prefer foreign buyers

Tanah Abang vendors prefer foreign buyersAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta is far from being a convenient place to shop.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Japan gives 72 used trains to PT KAI

Japan gives 72 used trains to PT KAI JAKARTA: Japan donated 72 used trains this year to PT KAI to improve the city's transportation service, a Japanese official said.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Police question FPI members

Police question FPI members Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The police questioned three members of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) on Friday as witnesses in the case of FPI commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq, who has been charged with denunciation in relation to an anti-U.S. rally.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Indonesian best climber has doubts about victory

Indonesian best climber has doubts about victoryNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's world champion speed climber, Etti Hendrawati, is reluctant to rate her chances of victory at the 10th Asian Sports Climbing Championships, taking place on Saturday and Sunday at the Eastern ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/JP/4/GRACE

JP/4/GRACEGrace Emilia The Jakarta Post Contributor Jakarta Talking about the hotel market situation in Indonesia means discussing the ripple down effect of globalization, particularly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in America.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Woman found dead

Woman found dead PEKANBARU, Riau: A female employee of a pulp and paper factory, PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), was found dead in her room at the company's dormitory here on Thursday morning.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/ITB to elect new rector on Monday

ITB to elect new rector on MondayYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Following a three-month selection period involving 200 nominees, the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) was scheduled to elect one of three favored candidates for the institute's top position on Monday, to replace ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Where to go in Yogyakarta:

Where to go in Yogyakarta:Exhibitions * Graphic and Installation, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), until Oct. 31. * Fine Art by Kelompok Greget 95, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur (phone: 0274-561914), Oct. 28 to Nov. 2.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyers

Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyersAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta is far from being a convenient place to shop.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Indonesian television stations gear up for Ramadhan

Indonesian television stations gear up for RamadhanLuas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta The Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has always been a feast for television stations in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/JP/4/GRACE

JP/4/GRACEGrace Emilia The Jakarta Post Contributor JakartaTravel downfall: Big players suffer most Talking about the hotel market situation in Indonesia means discussing the ripple down effect of globalization, particularly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in America.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Komnas replaces secretary general

Komnas replaces secretary general JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) named Gembong Prijono as its new secretary general replacing Asmara Nababan.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Cemex agrees to delay Gresik purchase

Cemex agrees to delay Gresik purchaseBerni K. Moestafa and Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Padang Mexican-based cement giant Cemex SA de CV said on Friday that it accepted the Indonesian government's decision to extend a deadline for the sale of a 51 percent stake in state-owned ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on Wednesday

AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on WednesdayThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Attorney General's Office on Friday issued summonses for House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung and former military chief Gen.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Flooding in Jakarta inavoidable: City official

Flooding in Jakarta inavoidable: City officialAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta cannot avoid being flooded as 40 percent of the city is on low-lying land, a senior official of the city administration said here on Friday.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Royal family members vie for deputy governor post

Royal family members vie for deputy governor postAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Competition between two candidates for the position of deputy governor, both from the Paku Alam royal family, has reached an alarming level, with their supporters taking to the streets and putting ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/VP urges OIC to be firmer on U.S. strikes

VP urges OIC to be firmer on U.S. strikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz called on the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) on Friday to pressure the United States and its allies to end their military operations in Afghanistan before the fasting month of Ramadhan begins ...

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Rescue team unaware of sinking

Rescue team unaware of sinkingTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When news about a boat packed with 418 Middle Eastern asylum seekers sank last week, there was no word on what Search and Rescue teams were doing.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan

Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan============== Luas Samudera Contributor Jakarta ------------- The Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has always been a feast for television stations in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Forgotten fundamentals

Forgotten fundamentals The article Inviting American Muslims to reflection, reassessment by M.A. Muqtedar Khan (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 24, 2001) made refreshing reading. The contents of the article were bold, forthright and highly introspective, focusing on the fundamentals of human living.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Decree on ethics in govt to help combat corruption

Decree on ethics in govt to help combat corruptionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corrupt officials may suffer some sleepless nights after the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) winds up its 10-day Annual Session on Nov. 10.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Revision of regional autonomy goes on: Hari

Revision of regional autonomy goes on: HariTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Lt. Gen.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Flood victims lack food, medicines

Flood victims lack food, medicinesAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post Banyumas "Pak (Dad) ... I'm starving, give me something to eat," five- year-old Darno whimpered. Raising his voice, Darno repeated his request several times, but his father, Kartanom, remained silent.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyers

Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyersAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta is far from being a convenient place to shop.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/Police should be firm in carrying out duties: President

Police should be firm in carrying out duties: PresidentFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered the National Police on Friday to be firm in carrying out their duties in maintaining law and order in the country.

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Sat, 27 Oct 2001

JP/AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on Wednesday

AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on WednesdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office on Friday issued summonses for House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung and former military chief Gen.

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