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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

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JP/ /Message from the Ambassador: "Think Together, Walk Together"Today, Japan celebrates its national day. Opening this special supplement is an interview with Yukio Takeuchi, the Japanese ambassador to Indonesia.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Storm leaves 200 homeless

Storm leaves 200 homeless BANDUNG, West Java: A storm that hit Ciamis in West Java on Friday has left 200 people in Cipaku subdistrict homeless.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Wall Street stocks may rise this week

Wall Street stocks may rise this weekDenise Duclaux, Reuters, New York Stocks may float higher next week as investors' expectations for an economic rebound next year keep feeding a steady run-up on Wall Street.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/PSM seeks foreign coach for 2002

PSM seeks foreign coach for 2002 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: PSM Makassar, the 2001 national soccer runner-up in the club championship, is seeking a foreign coach for its campaign in next season's Indonesian Soccer League, which will kick off on Jan. 13, 2002.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/The case for active UN role

The case for active UN role As important as this week's meeting in Berlin is in discussing the future of Afghanistan, a dose of reality is necessary so that expectations are not unnecessarily inflated.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * Painting Untuk Semua Umur, AIR Rumah Seni, Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro no.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/JP/FESTIVE

JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/A new apporach against terrorism

A new apporach against terrorismNicholas Abbey, Former Policy Officer, Department of Justice, Victoria, Australia In the aftermath of the tragic events of Sept. 11 and military strikes against Afghanistan, the danger looms of an endless cycle of violence and retribution.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/WTC creator says terrorists destroyed symbol of peace

WTC creator says terrorists destroyed symbol of peaceHarry Bhaskara, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, New York "I have no name cards. They were buried under the World Trade Center (WTC)," Guy Tozzoli said when introducing himself here recently.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Big discounts offered, customers warned

Big discounts offered, customers warned Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta Ahead of the holiday season, many shopping malls and department stores are offering hefty discounts and special prices in a bid to attract shoppers, but the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) warned the public to be ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Germany luxury carmakers emerge as recession-proof

Germany luxury carmakers emerge as recession-proofAndrew McCathie, Deutsche Presse Agentur, Berlin Germany might be facing slumping economic growth, sliding business confidence, mounting job losses and corporate bankruptcies at a record high, but its luxury carmakers appear to be almost ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Two killed in train accident

Two killed in train accident PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A tanker train hit a motorbike in Sukamerindu village, some 150 kilometers southeast of the provincial capital, Palembang, on Saturday, killing the driver and his passenger instantly.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaMondayMaghrib 5:56 p.m.Tuesday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Aceh's Leuser project halted, 200 workers dismissed

Aceh's Leuser project halted, 200 workers dismissedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The European Union-sponsored Leuser Management Unit (UML), which handled a conservation project in the Leuser National Park in southeast Aceh, has been forced to fire its remaining 200 staff members due to ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Sixty percent of Japan firms looking at job cuts

Sixty percent of Japan firms looking at job cutsReuters, Tokyo In a reflection of grim Japanese economic conditions, some 60 percent of major companies responding to a survey said they were eyeing job cuts over the next two years.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/VW to invest US$27b between 2002 and 2006

VW to invest US$27b between 2002 and 2006Agence France-Presse, Germany Volkswagen, the leading car maker in Europe, plans to invest some 31 billion euros (US$27 billion) between 2002 and 2006, it announced on Friday.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/45% of people in W. Java live below poverty line: Governor

45% of people in W. Java live below poverty line: GovernorYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java Governor R. Nuriana asked regents and mayors in the province to wage war against endemic poverty, saying they should create special programs for the empowerment of the poor.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/JP/rbw

JP/rbw ONE MONTH TO GO: It is still a month away, but hotels and recreation centers in Jakarta and other major cities in the country have been busy preparing to welcome the New Year. Here stock traders cheerfully blow trumpets to welcome the year 2001.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Mosque attendance rises during Ramadhan

Mosque attendance rises during Ramadhan JAKARTA: During the fasting month of Ramadhan, congregations for Friday prayers have increased significantly at several mosques around the city.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/GPI unsure about fate of Indonesian fighters in Afghanistan

GPI unsure about fate of Indonesian fighters in AfghanistanAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Islamic Youth Movement (GPI) Suaib Didu said he had not yet received any new information about the fate of perhaps dozens of volunteer Indonesian fighters being held as prisoners of ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Solution to poor transparency

Solution to poor transparency The results of a study undertaken by Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC), which has ranked Indonesia as the second least transparent country in Asia behind Vietnam, is certainly a blow to us, yet the study conducted through 1,000 expatriate respondents to ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Six cars damaged in traffic mishap

Six cars damaged in traffic mishap JAKARTA: Six cars were damaged in a traffic pileup on the Kuningan flyover toll road in South Jakarta on Saturday at 9:45 a.m.No fatalities were reported in the accident.According to a witness, the accident was triggered by a red Kijang van that braked suddenly.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Domestics a necessity for many Jakartans

Domestics a necessity for many JakartansAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To some, the thought of everyday life without the assistance of domestic helpers is unbearable.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Europe says cybercrime treaty not 'Big Brother'

Europe says cybercrime treaty not 'Big Brother'Denes Albert, Reuters, Budapest A European treaty to combat the growing menace of cybercrime will give law enforcers broad international reach but will not be a "Big Brother" type agency, the Council of Europe (CoE) said on Friday.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Thai Recovery Fund focuses on SMEs

Thai Recovery Fund focuses on SMEsJohannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To many people, it remains unclear what the Indonesian Recovery Fund, which was announced by the government last week, will look like and what it will focus on, as the government has yet to provide the details.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/HIV among drug addicts

HIV among drug addicts JAKARTA: At least 75 percent of the 400 drug addicts treated by the non-profit Asa Bangsa Foundation over the past two years are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the foundation's chairperson, Sufiah Ambardy, said on Saturday.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/'Euro coins could cause skin disease'

'Euro coins could cause skin disease'Reuters, Stockholm Two of the eight euro coins due to come into circulation in January release so much nickel that people allergic to the metal could develop hand eczema, according to a study obtained by Reuters on Friday.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Fire halts research on plant species

Fire halts research on plant species BOGOR: The Bogor-based Research and Development Center of the Ministry of Forestry has been forced to suspend research following a fire in its laboratory on Thursday.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/New power bill promises cheaper electricity

New power bill promises cheaper electricityMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Post The House of Representatives is expected to approve the country's new power bill in March 2002, which is aimed at introducing a free market system to the country's power industry.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/A new Indonesia-European Union partnership

A new Indonesia-European Union partnershipDian Wirengjurit, Diplomat, Jakarta The European Union (EU), as a group or individually, has been very active since the establishment of the Gotong Royong Cabinet under the leadership of President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Our Religiousness

Our Religiousness Nearly a week has gone in the Ramadhan fasting month. Muslims have been performing their religious obligations with great enthusiasm. Mosques and other houses of prayer are full of Muslims doing their tarawih non-obligatory evening prayer during Ramadhan, and other prayers.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Workers struggle to survive

Workers struggle to surviveMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Life could not be harder for minimum wage earners in the capital. They are forced to struggle to make both ends meet with the current minimum monthly wage of Rp 426,250 (about US$40).

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Secret Swiss accounts hide Jordan, Kenya and Greek riches: Swissmoney

Secret Swiss accounts hide Jordan, Kenya and Greek riches: SwissmoneyElif Kaban, Reuters, London Jordanians were last year the main holders of secret Swiss fiduciary deposits that help hide tax income offshore with holdings valued at 16 percent of their country's Gross Domestic Product, a survey ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/FBI once declared Agus Budiman clean

FBI once declared Agus Budiman cleanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Agus Budiman, an Indonesian charged with document fraud in the United States in connection with suspected terrorists, had once been declared "clean" by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) before officials with the Immigration and ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/UN not impressed with Indonesia's rights record

UN not impressed with Indonesia's rights recordThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations Committee against Torture has given a virtual thumbs-down to an Indonesian report on its compliance with internationally accepted standards, calling on Jakarta to make better efforts to prevent future ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Politicians not serious in handling Akbar scam

Politicians not serious in handling Akbar scamBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is playing for time and lacks seriousness in its plan to investigate the alleged involvement of its speaker, Akbar Tandjung, in a Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) corruption case, ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/More on layout

More on layout I wholeheartedly concur with the most recent writers' opinions on the new layout of The Jakarta Post.Mr. Amir Sidharta's letter (Nov. 20) expresses his dismay with the Post's attempt to change itself but cannot understand why he should be so dismayed.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Does Islam oppose gender equality?

Does Islam oppose gender equality?Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaIslam has been widely perceived as a religion that does not respect gender equality.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Linux makes inroads into the PDA market

Linux makes inroads into the PDA marketVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta You would thought that the personal digital assistant (PDA) market consisted of only two camps: that using Palm Computing's Operating System (Palm OS), or Microsoft's Pocket PC, formerly known as Windows CE.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Big discounts offered, customers warned

Big discounts offered, customers warnedEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ahead of the holiday season, many shopping malls and department stores are offering hefty discounts and special prices in a bid to attract shoppers, but the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) warned the public to be ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Japanese Embassy

Japanese EmbassyFOTO I:Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) is welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (right) upon her arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Megawati visited the palace on Sept. 28 as part of her five-day trip to Japan.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/N. Sulawesi village cooperatives fail to receive funds

N. Sulawesi village cooperatives fail to receive fundsYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado The North Sulawesi provincial legislative council has questioned irregularities in the distribution of the central government's Rp 50 billion low interest loan package to village cooperatives by the ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/checked by simon on 21/11/01

checked by simon on 21/11/01 JP/ /The Emperor and Empress of Japan His Majesty Emperor Akihito, who acceded to the throne on Jan. 7, 1989, upon the death of Emperor Hirohito (posthumously named Emperor Showa), was born in Tokyo on Dec.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Xanana to visit West Timor, seeking reconciliation

Xanana to visit West Timor, seeking reconciliationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor figure Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao begins on Monday a three-day visit to East Nusa Tenggara with his main mission being reconciliation with East Timorese refugees and pro-Jakarta East Timor ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/On Harry Burton and journalism

On Harry Burton and journalismKeith Loveard, News Editor, www.laksamana.net, Publisher, www.asiamad.com, Jakarta Journalists in the Asian bureaux of the international news agency Reuters held a minute's silence Wednesday, Nov.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Domestic uncertainties to cloud Indonesia Recovery Fund: Expert

Domestic uncertainties to cloud Indonesia Recovery Fund: ExpertThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will face difficulties attracting sufficient foreign funds into the planned Indonesian Recovery Fund due to various domestic uncertainties, according to one economic expert.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Vendors defrauded with counterfeit bank notes

Vendors defrauded with counterfeit bank notesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vendors operating in economic class trains in greater Jakarta are complaining that they have been cheated by a group of youths who use fake bank notes to buy their merchandise.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/'TV7' launching

'TV7' launching A new privately run television station, TV7, was launched on Sunday with the broadcast of Sajadah, a talk-show focusing on Ramadhan hosted by local senior model Ratih Sanggarwati.The low-key launch was held at the station's headquarters in the Wisma Dharmala Building on Jl. Jend.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/House set to approve Da'i as new police chief

House set to approve Da'i as new police chiefAbu Hanifah and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you want to place a bet on who will become the new police chief, choose Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar. And expect an almost certain win.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Habibie's lawyer blames Akbar

Habibie's lawyer blames Akbar Former president B.J. Habibie's lawyer blamed Akbar Tandjung for not coordinating with ministers assigned to handle the social safety net (JPS) in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) of funds belonging to the State Logistics ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/'Free trade deals can speed up WTO process'

'Free trade deals can speed up WTO process'Associated Press, Singapore Singapore, a country that has been aggressively seeking bilateral free trade pacts with other nations, said Friday that such deals can speed up the World Trade Organization process.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Emmy Fitri

Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta Ahead of the holiday season, many shopping malls and department stores are offering hefty discounts and special prices in a bid to attract shoppers, but the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) warned the public to be more critical in responding to ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/JP/rbw

JP/rbw ONE MONTH TO GO: It is still a month away, but hotels and recreation centers in Jakarta and other major cities in the country have been busy preparing to welcome the New Year. Here stock traders cheerfully blow trumpets to welcome the year 2001.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

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Japan's ODA Disbursement to Indonesia (US$ million)Year Grant Aid Technical Loan Aid Total Cooperation 1996 64 163 738 966 1997 67 148 282 497 1998 115 ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Information about studying in Japan

Information about studying in JapanThe Japanese Embassy's education section provides information on the Monbukakusho scholarships and various books and brochures about studying in Japan.These book can be read free of charge in the lobby.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Mexico's trade deficit for October was a higher-than-expected

Mexico's trade deficit for October was a higher-than-expected US$989 million, according to preliminary data released by the Finance Ministry on Friday. Preliminary estimates for exports in October were $14.455 billion, while imports were $15.444 billion, the ministry said.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Judicial review may be problematic

Judicial review may be problematicJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta I have too frequently referred to the three fundamental defects of the 1945 Constitution: The creation of an institution of unlimited power, controlled by and accountable to no one, which is the People's ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Who's afraid of a weaker yen?

Who's afraid of a weaker yen?Jennifer Chen, Reuters, Singapore The prospect of ever more forceful action by Japanese authorities to weaken the yen may be good news for Japan's economy but, analysts say, other countries in the region are worried they may suffer as a result.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Russian oil cut a test, more may follow

Russian oil cut a test, more may followJulie Tolkacheva, Reuters, Moscow Russia's announcement on Friday of only small cuts in oil volumes this year and a delay in deciding about 2002 was a test balloon for the markets and OPEC and it might make further moves if pressured, analysts said.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/JP/FESTIVE

JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Ari to hear sentence demand Dec.3

Ari to hear sentence demand Dec.3 JAKARTA: Ari Haryo Wibowo, alias Ari Sigit, a grandson of former president Soeharto who is charged with the illegal possession of 70 bullets, is expected to hear on Dec.3 the nature of the sentence that state prosecutors wish to see imposed on him.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Indonesia maintains position at UN maritime watchdog

Indonesia maintains position at UN maritime watchdogThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has succeeded in retaining its position on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the period between 2002 and 2003, after its commitment to aims of the organization was questioned by other ...

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Japan Foundation offers international exchanges

Japan Foundation offers international exchanges The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 as a special legal entity under the auspices of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the foundation is to efficiently carry out activities for international cultural exchange.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/ERP, a key success factor in IT implementation

ERP, a key success factor in IT implementationZatni Arbi, Columnist, Brisbane, Australia, zatni@cbn.net.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Volkswagen to invest US$31b between 2002 and 2006

Volkswagen to invest US$31b between 2002 and 2006 Agence France-Presse Germany Volkswagen, the leading car maker in Europe, plans to invest some 31 billion euros (US$27 billion) between 2002 and 2006, it announced on Friday.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Does Islam oppose gender equality?

Does Islam oppose gender equality?Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Islam has been widely perceived as a religion that does not respect gender equality.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/Shangri-la dispute continues

Shangri-la dispute continues JAKARTA: The management of Shangri-la hotel in Jakarta has denied that the International Labor Organization (ILO) had ordered it to reemploy former workers dismissed after a strike last year.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2001

JP/JP/3/INSIGHT

JP/3/INSIGHTJudicial review may be problematicNumerous problems have arisen that have made people's lives miserable because of discriminatory laws and government regulations that discriminate against people because of their racial or religious backgrounds.

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