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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Baby dies in closet

Baby dies in closet CIREBON, West Java: Investigations are underway into the death of a newborn baby girl who was allegedly murdered by her mother in Kebon Panggung, Pekalangan district.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/PPA content to be reduced in medication

PPA content to be reduced in medication JAKARTA (JP): The Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM) has set an April 8 deadline for the pharmaceutical industries to lower the content of phenylpropanolamine (PPA), a popular substance used as a decongestant in flu and cough medicines, to a maximum of 15 ...

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Schools told not to collect state exam fees

Schools told not to collect state exam fees JAKARTA (JP): The City Education Agency has warned elementary and junior high schools across the capital against asking students to pay state exam fees, an official said on Monday.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Proof of Life 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Woman on Top 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Get Carter 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Urban Legends: The Final Cut 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Meet The Parents ...

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Rupiah falls to lowest level in two years

Rupiah falls to lowest level in two years JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah dropped on Monday by 2 percent to its lowest level since October 1998 amid worsening ethnic violence in Central Kalimantan and problems with the International Monetary Fund.The rupiah ended at Rp 9,830 per U.S.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Seribu Islands' status hits snag, says speaker

Seribu Islands' status hits snag, says speaker JAKARTA (JP): The deadline for the establishment of the Seribu Islands as an administrative regency, set for Aug. 31 at the latest, will likely be put off due to the absence of a supporting regulation on the upgrading of the island group's status.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Mahfud's views on police are his alone, 'not TNI's'

Mahfud's views on police are his alone, 'not TNI's' JAKARTA (JP): The National Police Headquarters strongly objected on Monday to defense minister Mahfud MD's statement concerning the separation of the National Police from the Indonesian Military (TNI), calling it something that could "create a ...

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Autonomy Expo in JCC

Autonomy Expo in JCC JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy in cooperation with PT Wahyu Promocitra will stage an exposition and seminars at the Jakarta Convention Center from Feb.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Responding to NMD

Responding to NMDBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): They all hate it, though some are bolder than others about saying so out loud.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Ex-cop shot for motorbike theft

Ex-cop shot for motorbike theft JAKARTA (JP): Detectives from the Setiabudi subprecinct in South Jakarta shot a former police officer, who had been discharged from the force for desertion, on Monday afternoon for attempting to steal a police motorcycle.The subprecinct's chief of detectives First.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/DHL launches new ad gimmick

DHL launches new ad gimmick JAKARTA (JP): DHL Worldwide Express launched its new advertising gimmick for Asia, focusing on the customer's added value experience when using DHL services.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/18 clubs compete in Silatama

18 clubs compete in Silatama JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen renowned table tennis clubs have confirmed their participation in the Table Tennis National Circuit (Silatama) here from March 1 to March 4.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/PAP programs for female workers headed for abroad

PAP programs for female workers headed for abroad JAKARTA (JP): Female workers who will be sent overseas will again have the chance to prepare themselves with skills and information through the reinstated training session (PAP) organized by non-governmental organizations to avoid possible cases ...

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/IBRA to sell stake in iron company and subsidiary

IBRA to sell stake in iron company and subsidiary JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will sell its 97.69 percent stake in galvanized iron sheet manufacturer PT Kerismas Witikco Makmur as part of its asset disposal program to help finance the state budget.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

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

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/House supports call for AFTA delay

House supports call for AFTA delay JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) received support on Monday from the House of Representatives (DPR) for its call to delay the country's participation in the ASEAN Free Trade Area.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Killing: All in a day's work for Kusnanto

Killing: All in a day's work for KusnantoBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The man gripped the sharpened machete in his right hand, his face a mask of frosty detachment. His lips moved slightly as he recited a silent prayer before the carnage began.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/PLN unit gets ISO 9002

PLN unit gets ISO 9002 BANJARNEGERA, Central Java (JP): PT Indonesia Power, a subsidiary of state electricity company PT PLN, received on Monday the International Standardization Organization (ISO) 9002 certificate for its Mrica power plant in Banjarnegara, Central Java.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Government, IMF 'agree' on central bank issue

Government, IMF 'agree' on central bank issue JAKARTA (JP): The government and the International Monetary Fund "have bridged their differences" over the controversial amendment of the central bank law, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Monday.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Muara Angke wildlife reserve waits for helping hands

Muara Angke wildlife reserve waits for helping handsBy Bambang Parlupi JAKARTA (JP): As Jakarta and its people remain wrapped in their own problems, the obstacles faced by Muara Angke wildlife reserve -- one of few reserves left in the capital -- go almost unnoticed.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Nightspots will be closed during Idul Adha

Nightspots will be closed during Idul Adha JAKARTA (JP): Smarting from public outcry against nightspots ahead of Idul Fitri last year, the city authorities will order the closure of the places one day before and after the Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice, which falls on March 5.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/30 juniors enter training camp

30 juniors enter training camp JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) announced on Monday its list of junior shuttlers to be admitted to the Indonesian Badminton Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Recommended U.S. policy for Indonesia and Maluku crisis

Recommended U.S. policy for Indonesia and Maluku crisis The following is the second part of an excerpt from a report prepared for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom which held a hearing on the Maluku Islands on Feb. 13 in Washington D.C. The report is by R.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Optimism possible despite a ravaged Indonesia

Optimism possible despite a ravaged IndonesiaBy Imam B. Prasodjo JAKARTA (JP): What is happening in Indonesia is very much connected with socio-political changes on a global scale.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/UI rector ignores court order and warning

UI rector ignores court order and warning JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of University of Indonesia (UI) rector Asman Boedi Santoso said on Monday that their client would continue with the suspension of six students despite a court order.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Clarification sought over abuse of Nike workers in Indonesia

Clarification sought over abuse of Nike workers in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Footwear Association (Apresindo) was cautious on Monday in responding to reported labor abuses in Nike's Indonesian partner factories.Apresindo chairman Anton J.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Government to hike prices of generic drugs

Government to hike prices of generic drugs JAKARTA (JP): Head of the Food and Drug Control Agency Sampurno revealed on Monday that the government would increase the prices of generic drugs by some 15 percent starting April this year.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/S. Sulawesi budget extravagant: NGOs

S. Sulawesi budget extravagant: NGOs MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Around 20 representatives from non- governmental organizations here went to the provincial council on Monday to demand that councillors withdraw their endorsement of the provincial 2001 budget.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/It's new but here to stay

It's new but here to stayBy John S. Tumiwa JAKARTA (JP): Many people believe in advertising but the question is, "What is advertising?"When you discover the real meaning of advertising, it might change the way you use the traditional and nontraditional media.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Truce accords have little effect in Aceh

Truce accords have little effect in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Truce accords implemented in Aceh have had little effect in stopping the violence as 11 people were found dead in separate places in disputed Aceh province on Monday.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Working extra hard to assure visitors

Working extra hard to assure visitors JAKARTA (JP): The world has, and will continue to, witness the collapse of many dot-coms due to the shortage of operational funds.Ads, which webmasters hope to arrive in time to color their websites, have failed to appear.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Feb.26

Rupiah Rates Feb.26 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,233.00 10,233.00 9,684.00 9,782.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/TV today

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

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Forest concession holders urged to foil forest fires

Forest concession holders urged to foil forest fires JAKARTA (JP): A regulation has been issued specifically aimed at preventing forest fires by holding more parties, including forest concession holders, accountable for fires breaking out in their areas, even if they are not directly responsible ...

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/New elite Asian business club in the making

New elite Asian business club in the makingBy Endy M. Bayuni BOAO, Hainan, China (JP): A new exclusive Asian business club will be formally launched on Tuesday at this subtropical resort overlooking the South China Sea, with ringing endorsements from Chinese leaders, two former presidents and six ...

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from Feb. 26 to March 4

Rates for tax payment, valid from Feb. 26 to March 4 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 9,600.00Austrian schilling 1 Rp 631.24Australian dollar 1 Rp 5,012.16Belgian franc 1 Rp 215.32Canadian dollar 1 Rp 6,236.20Swiss franc 1 Rp 5,670.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Alleged molester detained in Padang

Alleged molester detained in Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: A 53-year-old man identified as Rustam is under police detention for allegedly molesting nine male junior high school students.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/National players may play in Libama

National players may play in Libama JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian national basketball players will be allowed to represent their respective universities in the 2000 National Students Basketball League (Libama) at Soemantri Brodjonegoro basketball hall in Kuningan, South Jakarta.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Fire guts house in Bali village

Fire guts house in Bali village SANUR, Bali: Fire gutted a villa on Jl. Kesari, Arya Desa village early on Monday causing Rp 250 million in losses.Four fire trucks arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire at around 4:15 a.m.No casualties were reported.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions* Painting, Furniture, handicrafts Fascinating Fetes, Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Feb. 28.* Photo Pandangan Mengenai Kota, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Sampit revisited

Sampit revisited More than a week after a wave of violence and anarchy began to sweep the Central Kalimantan heartland, in the township of Sampit, there is still no sign that the ethnic turmoil that is threatening to tear apart this nation's unity is about to end.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Top police officers promoted in rank

Top police officers promoted in rank JAKARTA (JP): The National Police officially promoted 11 of its high-ranking officers in a ceremony at the National Police Headquarters on Monday.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Tutut questioned over alleged oil project markup

Tutut questioned over alleged oil project markup JAKARTA (JP): Businesswoman Siti Hardijanti Hastuti "Tutut" Rukmana went to the Attorney General's Office on Monday and was questioned for 10 hours over an alleged markup of a US$306 million government oil project.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Pedicab drivers run amok in Bogor

Pedicab drivers run amok in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Hundreds of becak (three-wheeled pedicab) drivers ran amok on Monday, destroying and throwing around 20 becak belonging to a Bogor pedicab repair station into a nearby river after their demand for the release of their pedicabs, netted by authorities ...

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/Over 100 dead bodies left untransported

Over 100 dead bodies left untransported SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan (JP): Over 100 dead bodies were found in separate spots in the Sampit area, Central Kalimantan, on Monday, while fresh troops and aid for the prolonged communal conflicts arrived by air.Comr.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/PSSI talent scouts net 25 players

PSSI talent scouts net 25 players SEMARANG (JP): The talent-scouting team from the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has netted 25 players to join the national team for the pre-qualifying round of Group Nine of the 2002 World Cup.

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Tue, 27 Feb 2001

JP/House backs all-out fight against corruption

House backs all-out fight against corruption JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives threw its political weight on Monday behind an all-out war on corruption, which, many argue, has developed into an organized crime in crisis-plagued Indonesia.

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