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Searching for all articles published on 2001-03-10 ...
48 articles.
Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Security guard falls to death BOGOR (JP): A security guard at a Bogor telecommunications office, Juju Suhendi, died on Thursday after being trapped in the office's elevator shaft for 28 hours.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Visa electron I am writing in response to Monopolies still exist, of March 7, concerning the usage of Visa electron card.Being a Bank Bali client, I am entitled to a program where one is appointed points called Kualiva, which can be redeemed at certain outlets.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Sumitro dies at 84 of heart failure JAKARTA (JP): The father of modern Indonesian economics has passed away. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo died in Jakarta of heart failure late on Thursday night. He was 84. His death brings to a close a life that was both fruitful and eventful.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Bandung employees wait for salary BANDUNG: Some 331 contract (non-permanent) employees with the West Java administration have not received their salaries for the past two months.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Dialog still priority for Aceh solution: Minister Mahfud JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. asserted on Friday the government was prioritizing the use of negotiations in an effort to solve the separatist issues in Aceh province.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Sexual harassment common on local commuter trainsBy Multa Fidrus JAKARTA (JP): For those who have to jostle their way onto the electric trains plying the Jakarta-Bogor-Tangerang-Bekasi route to get to and from work every day, strange odors and the unusual behavior of their fellow passengers have ...
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

What will Israeli premier Sharon do for Mideast peace? The following is the second of two articles by Azzam Tamimi, a researcher at the Institute of Islamic Political Thought in London.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Military is just a part of Indonesia's management system BANDUNG (JP): The Indonesian military (TNI) is no longer responsible for all of the country's problems as the TNI is now just a part of the state's management system, says TNI chief Admiral Widodo.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Andrean, Son Nguyen ready for head-to-head battle JAKARTA (JP): It will be no clash of the titans this weekend, however, two junior chess players with world-class achievements will be involved in an intense battle on the chess board.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Government cancels plans to set international fuel prices JAKARTA (JP): A senior government official indicated on Friday that the government had canceled its controversial plan of imposing a dual pricing system for fuel, under which foreign investors and export-oriented companies would have had ...
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Taufik and Hendrawan out of All England JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's best hopes in the men's singles Taufik Hidayat and Hendrawan were unexpectedly bundled out of the world's most prestigious badminton event, the US$150,000 2001 Yonex All England Open, in Birmingham on Thursday evening.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Young artists dig deep in artistic questBy Asip A. Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): In its strict definition, a hole is merely empty space which is adhered to by a boundary or border.But it can also be a space to explore, to test the boundaries and enter a dark labyrinth of the unknown.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Tourism expo to open in April JAKARTA (JP): An international tourism and investment fair will be held in the Jakarta Fairground from April 25 to April 28 in a bid to lure foreign investors to enter the country's tourism industry.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Concubines were caught between two worldsBy Ida Indawati Khouw Concubines were tolerated as a necessary social reality in the Dutch East Indies for lower-ranking colonists prohibited from bringing their wives from the homeland.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Students call for mass strike against Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Some 1,000 activists grouped in the University of Indonesia Student Executive Body (BEM-UI) began a campaign on Friday for a general strike on Monday to put pressure on President Abdurrahman Wahid, also known as Gus Dur, to resign.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Home Movies JAKARTA (JP): Whatever happened to films such as Death of a Salesman, The Caine Mutiny, On the Beach or Judgment at Nuremberg?At a time when restoring some of the better movies from yesteryear seems to be the vogue in both Europe and America, works by Stanley Kramer -- the American ...
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Conflict in diversity The government of President Abdurrahman Wahid faces an acute dilemma in dealing with the aftermath of violence in Sampit and other Central Kalimantan towns in the vicinity.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Government reform target ready for IMF review JAKARTA (JP): All economic reform targets stated in the latest Letter of Intent (LoI), which has been agreed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have basically been completed, according to a senior government official.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Presidential approval sought to grill Akbar in land case JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office will ask for presidential approval next week to question the House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung, who is a suspect in a land scam.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Indonesia has nothing to do with East Timor mayhem JAKARTA (JP): The government regretted any attempt to ruin Indonesia's image in front of the international community and denied all accusations against the country over the recent mayhem in the former province of East Timor.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Indovision's customer service On Feb. 17, I received the annual billing statement from Indovision. As I always had booked the most expensive program package -- in former times "Gold", now "Millennium" -- but never had access to all channels, I used this opportunity to ask for clarification before ...
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Van Niekerk continues JAKARTA (JP): Top seeded Maretha Van Niekerk of South Africa went to the girl's singles final while boy's no. 1 seed Sunil Kumar Sipaeya of India was lobbed out of the 2001 Gas Negara International Junior Tennis Championships.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Light Ornaments, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until March 24. * Painting Hanafi 2001, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until March 20.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Priok probe to be continued JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office will not stop the investigation into the riotous 1984 incident in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, regardless of the peace pact made between victims and military officers.The office's deputy general for general crimes, M.A.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Prosecutors probe alleged scam TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Prosecutor's Office has summoned a number of agricultural cooperative organizers for a second session of questioning in connection with an alleged mismanagement in the disbursement of Rp 14 billion (US$1.41 million) in loans to farmers.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Officials quizzed over markup in car purchase JAKARTA (JP): City administration secretary Fauzi Bowo said on Friday several city officials had been questioned in connection with a reported markup in the purchase of 55 Hyundai Accent sedans for city councillors.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Kampung Sampireun Butik Hotel I am referring to the March 4 article on the Kampung Sampireun Butik Hotel.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

House to return from recess ahead of schedule JAKARTA (JP): Major factions in the House of Representatives proposed on Friday cutting short the legislative body's recess, scheduled for March 30 to May 15, because the memorandum of censure issued to President Abdurrahman Wahid is due for review on ...
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

200 evicted fishermen visit rights body JAKARTA (JP): Representatives from 200 fishing families who are being forced out of their homes in East Ancol, North Jakarta, brought their case to the National Commission on Human Rights on Friday to seek support for their battle against the mayoralty.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Tourist facilities in AnyerFrom Media IndonesiaWhile Anyer and its Carita beach have been intensively promoted as tourist destinations, these places do not seem to have proper facilities (telephone, electricity and roads).
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March. 9, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo Tbk ...
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

U.S. government supports democratic Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The United States has reiterated its continuing support for Indonesia to resolve its internal conflicts by peaceful and democratic means.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Moroccan woman deported JAKARTA (JP): Directorate of Immigration deported a Moroccan woman on Thursday for abusing her stay permit.The 30-year-old Morrocan, identified as Drissiu Sahmoui, left Soekarno-Hatta airport on Garuda Indonesia Airways flight number 962.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Interpol fugitive caught in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: An Indonesian who has been on Interpol's wanted list since last year for his alleged involvement in drug dealing in Belgium and Australia, has been apprehended by police here.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Palangkaraya tense as violence continues PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): The situation got out of hand in the Central Kalimantan capital of Palangkaraya on Friday as hundreds of locals, mostly Dayaks, ran amok, attacking police officers and setting a police truck ablaze.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Disputing groups in Maluku agree to find solutions JAKARTA (JP): Local representatives from disputing groups in the strife-torn area of Maluku agreed on Friday to meet and find a solution to the sectarian clashes which have devoured the province since 1999.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Matahari joins global group JAKARTA (JP): Local leading retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima said it has joined the International Grocers Alliance (IGA) as part of its efforts to bring its service to international standards.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Auto parts exports predicted to rise 22% JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian auto parts producers expect a 22 percent increase in exports this year to about US$550 million, from about $450 million last year.They say the projected increase is the result of increased demand from the United States.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

PSSI promises security for Asian Club Championships MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has given security assurances for the eastern quarterfinals matches of the Asian Club Championships to be held at Mattoangin stadium here from March 21 through March 25.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Rupiah hits 10,000 on political concerns JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah dived to its lowest level in 29 months to end Friday's trading at 10,090 against the U.S. dollar, on rising concerns over the country's ability to put a halt to the constant political bickering in Jakarta.Trading at 9,930 to the U.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Badminton to use new points system SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Open badminton championships, to be held in Surabaya from July 23 to 29, will use a new scoring system enabling European shuttlers to be on a more level playing field with their Asian counterparts.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

National figures pay tribute to economics guru Sumitro JAKARTA (JP): A long list of the country's dignitaries paid tribute and saw off Indonesia's economic guru Sumitro Djojohadikusumo to his final resting place on Friday afternoon.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Megawati will survive till 2004, Amien believes JAKARTA (JP): Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Amien Rais said on Friday that should Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri replace Abdurrahman Wahid as President, she will survive until 2004 if she can maintain a ...
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Rupiah rate March 9 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,458.00 10,458.00 9,908.00 10,008.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

House Commission selects eleven new KPU members JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives Commission II for home and legal affairs selected 11 members on Friday for the new General Election Committee (KPU) who are to be the organizers and adjudicators of the 2004 general election.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Big retailers vs small businessesBy Edy Priyono JAKARTA (JP): Public discourse on the impact of the presence of large retailers on small businesses has recently heated up again, especially in connection with small businesses in the retail trade sector.
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC Rounders 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Virgin Suicides 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Snatch 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Cell 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Family Man ...
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