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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Residents oppose plan to reopen garbage dump

Residents oppose plan to reopen garbage dumpRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration's plan to reopen a garbage dump in Srengseng, West Jakarta, is being bitterly opposed by upset and bewildered locals.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/BPOM recall leaves thousands of herbal medicine workers idle

BPOM recall leaves thousands of herbal medicine workers idleAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap Acting on orders from the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) saying their product is dangerous, hundreds of producers of the herbal medicine jamu in the Cilacap and Banyumas regencies have ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Legislators zero in on Akbar's riddles

Legislators zero in on Akbar's riddlesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta Well aware that the creation of a special committee to investigate House Speaker Akbar Tandjung's alleged corruption may not materialize due to stiff opposition, legislators are setting up a contingency plan.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

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JP/Thai-6GRAND PALACE: Besides its distinctive culture, Thailand is also famous for its beautiful old buildings such as Chakri Maha Prasart Throne Hall, Grand Palace in Bangkok (above).

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Global Stock Index Dec.05

Global Stock Index Dec.05 Latest Change %Change New York DJ Indus 9893.84 +129.88 +1.33 Dec 4 Nasdaq 1963.10 +58.20 +3.06 Dec 4 S&P 500 1144.80 +14.90 +1.32 Dec 4Toronto TSE 300 7450.09 +75.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Foreign minister's Australian visit seeks to promote mutual

Foreign minister's Australian visit seeks to promote mutual interests The recently completed visit to Australia and New Zealand from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirajuda was aimed at boosting relationships and cooperation in the West Pacific region.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/PTMSI congress urged after poor result

PTMSI congress urged after poor resultMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The poor performance of the Indonesian table tennis team at the recent South East Asian Games (SEA Games) has prompted calls for a special congress to reshuffle the executive board of PTMSI, the national table tennis ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Sharon's fantasy: Aworld without Arafat?

Sharon's fantasy: Aworld without Arafat?Jonathan Freedland, Guardian News Service, London Is Ariel Sharon trying to kill Yasser Arafat? Can this be the policy of the prime minister of Israel, to kill the man renowned the world over as Mr Palestine, symbol of an entire nation?It looks that way as ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Public told not to speculate

Public told not to speculate SURABAYA: Angered by persistent accusations of military involvement, Military Commander Adm. Widodo AS called on members of the public to stop theorizing about who murdered Irian independence activist Theys Hiyo Eluay.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/BT job losses to top 13,000

BT job losses to top 13,000Agence France-Presse, London British telecoms giant BT revealed Tuesday that thousands more jobs will disappear next year, bringing the total cut to 13,000 in three years, as it streamlines its business to cope with the squeeze gripping the industry.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Megawati to visit Irian Jaya

Megawati to visit Irian Jaya JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will visit Irian Jaya from Dec. 22 to Dec. 23 to celebrate Christmas, State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo announced on Wednesday.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Lawyer denies wrongdoing in Manulife share transaction

Lawyer denies wrongdoing in Manulife share transactionBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lawyer denied on Wednesday a report of his involvement in the alleged fraudulent share transaction of PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI), as he responded to new evidence in the Manulife ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Should bin Laden's trial be int'l?

Should bin Laden's trial be int'l?Myint Zan, School of Social and Economic Development, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji Unconfirmed reports indicated that the United States' most wanted man, Osama bin Laden, is near the besieged city of Kandahar, the Taliban's last strong hold.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Bandung workers protest regency minimum wage

Bandung workers protest regency minimum wageYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung More than 1,000 workers in the regency of Bandung, West Java, marched to the regent's office to express their dissatisfaction with the minimum wage set by local leaders on Dec. 4.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/City to revamp bus system beginning next year

City to revamp bus system beginning next yearAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bus passengers can expect to enjoy better service as the city administration plans to introduce a new system in which drivers will be paid monthly, changing the setoran (rental fee) system.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/JP/Thai-2

JP/Thai-2His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej meets some of the locals during a visit to the Klong Num Chud and Klong Khae Khae River Basin Projects in Sai Buri and Panare districts, Pattanu province.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 5, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Lovina gains popularity with tourists

Lovina gains popularity with touristsWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar Lovina may not be as popular as Kuta or Ubud for either local or foreign tourists. The name itself is quite strange, even to the Balinese. It was Singarajan poet A.A.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Tussle over grants to regions

Tussle over grants to regions The central government needs to act quickly to clarify the controversy set off by the sweeping allegations by a House leader last week that 40 percent of the Rp 60 trillion (US$6 billion) in general allocation grants from the central government to provincial and ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Military relaxes role in reform era

Military relaxes role in reform era The hypocrisy of Indonesian politics is often more than overwhelming.Political figures, party leaders and legislators, for instance, are now claiming that the military faction will be removed from the House of Representatives by 2004.

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Thu, 06 Dec 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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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/OBITUARY

OBITUARY JAKARTA: Prijadi Praptosuhardjo, finance minister through most of the 18-month Abdurrahman Wahid government, died of a liver ailment at MMC Hospital in Kuningan, South Jakarta at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday. He was 62 years old.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Bambang bids farewell to conflict-ridden LBH

Bambang bids farewell to conflict-ridden LBHThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bambang Widjojanto walked away on Wednesday from the populist Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI), which he has chaired for the last five years.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/----------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------- This free-from-corruption country, whose population dubbed as one of the most literate and highly educated in the world, observes its 40th Independence Day today.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/President urged to install N. Maluku governor

President urged to install N. Maluku governor JAKARTA (JP): The Golkar Party faction at the House of Representatives (DPR) has urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri to issue a decree for the installation of North Maluku's governor-elect, Abdul Gafur.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Stroke patients should be treated within three hours

Stroke patients should be treated within three hoursAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People who suffer from a stroke should be treated by a doctor within three hours of experiencing it to enable them to have a better chance of recovering, an official said here over the weekend.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Saving tropical rain forests

Saving tropical rain forests This free-from-corruption country, whose population is said to be one of the most literate and highly educated in the world, celebrates its 40th Independence Day today.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/DPR must suspend Akbar: Riswandha

DPR must suspend Akbar: Riswandha The Golkar Party has stated it would withdraw its support for President Megawati Soekarnoputri should the legislature decide to form a special committee to look into the alleged graft scandal involving its Speaker, Akbar Tandjung -- though this statement was then ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Millions of children unable to go to school

Millions of children unable to go to schoolBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Millions of school-age children throughout Indonesia have been unable to continue their education, due in large part to the lingering effects of the 1997 financial crisis, according to ministry of education ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/On IBRA's plan to form holding companies

On IBRA's plan to form holding companies The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to propose the formation of two holding companies by the end of this year at the latest.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Latest Previous %Chg

Latest Previous %ChgYen 124.11-15 124.14-20 -0.02Euro* 0.8918-23 0.8901-09 +0.19Sterling* 1.4221-24 1.4226-32 -0.04Swiss franc 1.6512-18 1.6523-29 -0.07Canadian dollar 1.5737-43 1.5709-15 +0.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Fast Facts

Fast Facts Official name: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Form of government: Federation Capital: Abu Dhabi Area: 83,600 sq km Population: 3.13 million Official language: Arabic Other languages: English, Persian, Hindi, Urdu Currency: Arab Emirates dirham (Dh or AED) Exchange rate: Dh 3.671 = US$1.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Megawati to visit Irian Jaya for Xmas

Megawati to visit Irian Jaya for Xmas President Megawati Soekarnoputri will visit Irian Jaya from Dec. 22 to Dec. 23 to celebrate Christmas, State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo announced on Wednesday.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Telkomsel to invest US$500 million

Telkomsel to invest US$500 millionTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's largest cellular operator PT Telkomsel is planning to invest some US$500 million next year for the development of its infrastructure, a senior executive said.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Prisoner shot in Tanjung Balai

Prisoner shot in Tanjung Balai MEDAN, North Sumatra: The head of the provincial office of the justice and human rights ministry, Lukas Tarigan, has yet to receive an official report on the recent shooting of Shahren Margolang, 36, a prisoner in Tanjung Balai, some 250 kilometers southeast of the ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Ex-PLN boss in graft case

Ex-PLN boss in graft case Tangerang: The Tangerang prosecutors office named the former secretary of the Tangerang state electricity provider (PLN), along with three of his staff, as suspects in a case of alleged corruption involving Rp 11 billion, carried out between 1990 and 2000.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Activists urge probe into Musi River pollution

Activists urge probe into Musi River pollutionBahrul Ilmi Yakub, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Environmental activists have called for a transparent investigation into the pollution on Musi River in Palembang that has allegedly originated from a factory on the river's banks owned by state-owned ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Ministers weigh possible state of emergency in Poso town

Ministers weigh possible state of emergency in Poso townRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Home Affairs Minister Hari Sabarno have visited Poso, Central Sulawesi, to explore a possible state ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/190 illegal immigrants held in Lombok

190 illegal immigrants held in Lombok MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The West Nusa Tenggara Police have taken 190 illegal immigrants into custody here, in preparation for sending them to Jakarta.Adj. Comr.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/FAST FACTS

FAST FACTS Official Name: Republic of Finland Form of government: Republic with single legislative body Capital: Helsinki Size: 337,030 sq km Population 5.15 million Official languages: Finnish, Swedish Other languages: Russian, Lapp Currency: Markka (1 FM = US$...........

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Organda warns of bus shortage during upcoming holiday season

Organda warns of bus shortage during upcoming holiday seasonFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) said on Wednesday that only 60 percent of its 29,000 buses are in working order, sending an early warning to Idul Fitri and ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Target Iraq: The consequences

Target Iraq: The consequencesValentin Kunin, The Statesman, Asia News Network, Calcutta The Afghan counter-terrorist operation has ended. So, what will the United States do now? Whom will the U.S. Armed Forces target? Quite a few foreign mass media bodies are discussing this issue rather actively.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Komnas HAM questions witnesses over Theys' death

Komnas HAM questions witnesses over Theys' deathR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has questioned three key witnesses whom it was hoped could shed light on the mysterious death of Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay.Bambang W.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/BI governor claims his case is tainted by politics

BI governor claims his case is tainted by politicsAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Sjahril Sabirin's team of lawyers reiterated in the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that their client's case was tainted by a personal revenge ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Residents oppose plan to reopen garbage dump

Residents oppose plan to reopen garbage dumpRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration's plan to reopen a garbage dump in Srengseng, West Jakarta, is being bitterly opposed by upset and bewildered locals.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Court 'violated all the rules' in acquitting Tommy

Court 'violated all the rules' in acquitting TommyTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A team examining October's controversial verdict issued by the Supreme Court exonerating Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra from all charges has concluded that the Court violated the Criminal Code Procedures as ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Two Banten villages involved in brawl

Two Banten villages involved in brawl SERANG, Banten: Residents of two neighboring villages in Serang and Tangerang regencies were involved in a fierce brawl early on Tuesday morning.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/72 companies pollute river

72 companies pollute river TANGERANG: Dozens of factories in Tangerang are disposing waste into the Cisadane river, a councillor said.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Millions of children unable to go to school

Millions of children unable to go to schoolBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Millions of school-age children throughout Indonesia have been unable to continue their education, due in large part to the lingering effects of the 1997 financial crisis, according to ministry of education ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/On IBRA's plan to form holding companies

On IBRA's plan to form holding companies The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to propose the formation of two holding companies by the end of this year at the latest.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/What to expect after Tommy arrest -- more terror?

What to expect after Tommy arrest -- more terror?Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public expectations from the outcome of the arrest and detention of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra may not quite equate with the current reality.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/"Sales" do not always offer good bargains

"Sales" do not always offer good bargains The end-of-year holiday shopping bonanza is soon to arrive. Shops, department stores and traditional marketplaces have become more colorful than usual. Signs of big discounts, some of up to 70 percent, have been placed at most department stores.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/An adventure of the most rapid lifestyle changes

An adventure of the most rapid lifestyle changes What do many Indonesians have in mind about this country? Its oil? Sand? Date? Football team and leagues? The Emirate Airline? The teasing prices at its airport dutyfree shops? Or simply as one of the richest countries in the world?Many of us ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Parents object to POMG levy

Parents object to POMG levy BEKASI: The parents of students of Cendrawasih Jaya state elementary school in Duren Jaya, East Bekasi, refused to pay a levy of Rp 10,000 for the teachers' Idul Fitri allowance.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/State guest portrait maintains low profile

State guest portrait maintains low profileYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta When presidents and other guests of the state come to Jakarta, you will notice huge pictures of the visitors appearing at the Hotel Indonesia roundabout and other strategic places in the capital.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Dec.05

Rupiah Rates Dec.05 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,980.00 9,980.00 10,532.00 10,428.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Global Stock Index Dec.05

Global Stock Index Dec.05 Latest Change %Change New York DJ Indus 9893.84 +129.88 +1.33 Dec 4 Nasdaq 1963.10 +58.20 +3.06 Dec 4 S&P 500 1144.80 +14.90 +1.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Telkom to finalize fixed-wireless project

Telkom to finalize fixed-wireless projectTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom said on Wednesday that it expected to finalize the tender of its fixed- wireless services worth US$1 billion in mid-January as an alternative to its existing ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Locals' lynch mob frustrated

Locals' lynch mob frustrated BOGOR: Dozens of ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers and residents from Cigombong village in Bogor encircled the police station in Cijeruk on Tuesday and demanded that the police let them lynch two motorbike thieves.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Contractors come out in defense of Akbar

Contractors come out in defense of AkbarTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even though Attorney General M.A.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* An Evolution of Collaboration between Photograps and Paintings, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 26. * Panting Faight of Women by Made Sukadana, Paros Gallery, Jl. Pantai Purna, Sukawati, Gianyar, until Jan. 10.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Broken cookies still sell

Broken cookies still sellAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta is full of options for the entrepreneur.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Proposed minimum wage for Jakarta is appropriate

Proposed minimum wage for Jakarta is appropriate Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has set the province's minimum wage at Rp 591,266, 38 percent up from the present level of Rp 426,250 effective from January 2001.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

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Message from Somsak Lickanajule, Charge d'Affairs ad interim, Royal Thai Embassy, JakartaOn 5 Dec. 2001, the Thai people and Nation celebrate the 74th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej as well as the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Mega calls on businesses to prepare for free trade era

Mega calls on businesses to prepare for free trade eraThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the country's businesses to be prepared for the looming trade liberalization era despite current economic woes at home.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Public services return to normal in Aceh

Public services return to normal in AcehIbnu Mat Noer and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Medan Public services in restive Aceh were gradually returning to normal on Wednesday, a day after the 25th anniversary of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Wide heels bad for your knees

Wide heels bad for your knees Agencies, Washington New research has shown that chunky heels are just as bad for the knees as spindly stilettos. Women who want to add height and walk comfortably opt for wide heels.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Be prepared for bumpy 'mudik'

Be prepared for bumpy 'mudik' JAKARTA: By far one of the biggest obstacles sure to face millions of revelers during homecoming, or (mudik), of the fast approaching holiday season will be 150 kilometers of potholed, crumbling roads in Java and Sumatra.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Hundreds sleep at railway station

Hundreds sleep at railway station JAKARTA: Hundreds of would-be passengers spent the night at Senen railway station in Central Jakarta queuing for tickets.It was 5:50 a.m.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Police net illegal racers in Bandung

Police net illegal racers in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: Central Bandung Police arrested 35 motorcycle racers and confiscated 29 souped up motorcycles during an operation against illegal racing in the vicinity of the West Java People's Struggle Monument on Jl. Japati on Tuesday afternoon.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Activists urge law to curb fast spreading HIV in Indonesia

Activists urge law to curb fast spreading HIV in IndonesiaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alarmed by the rapid spread of HIV and AIDS, activists proposed on Wednesday that Indonesia make a law to help curb it.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Importers urge restoration of pre-shipment inspection

Importers urge restoration of pre-shipment inspectionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Importers Association (Ginsi) on Wednesday urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri to institute pre-shipment customs inspection of imports to curb smuggling and the under- invoicing practices that have ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Settling human rights abuses crucial to RI's transition

Settling human rights abuses crucial to RI's transitionEddy O.S. Hiariej, Parliament Watch, Yogyakarta The surging demand for the enforcement of human rights in the wake of the New Order's downfall is an urgent issue; but not one of the massive breaches of human rights has been settled so far.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/A land of time-honored traditions and rapid lifestyle changes

A land of time-honored traditions and rapid lifestyle changes What do many Indonesians have in mind when they think of the United Arab Emirates? Its oil? Sand? Dates? Football? Emirates airline? The teasing prices at its airport duty-free shops? Or simply as one of the richest countries in the ...

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Komnas HAM questions three witnesses over Theys' death

Komnas HAM questions three witnesses over Theys' deathR.K. Nugroho The Jakarta Post JayapuraThe National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has questioned three key witnesses whom it was hoped could shed light on the mysterious death of Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay.Bambang W.

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Thu, 06 Dec 2001

JP/Crimes in housing complex to rise

Crimes in housing complex to rise JAKARTA: Crime in the city's housing complexes will increase in the days preceding and proceeding Idul Fitri celebrations, a criminologist at University Indonesia says.

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