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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Students nabbed for alcohol PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Eight high school students in Banyumas, Central Java, were arrested by local police for consuming alcohol at a marketplace on Saturday.Banyumas Police chief Comr.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Engaging in 'Friday politics'By Rachmad Bahari JAKARTA (JP): Political lobbying among parties or interest groups is quite normal. But there is something different about the lobbying after Friday prayers at Al Furqon and Al Azhar mosques in the last two weeks.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

No military option in Aceh Statements by top Indonesian Military (TNI) officers last week signaled mounting pressure on President Abdurrahman Wahid to take a harder line against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), with which he has been negotiating for a peaceful solution to the Aceh problem.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Rupiah set for another bad weekBy Bernie K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah is unlikely to recover from last week's dip to the 10,000 level as worries over lingering political concerns, unresolved unrest in Central Kalimantan, and a planned increase in fuel prices will continue to undermine ...
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Entry of Chinese cars in RI may threaten Japan's dominance JAKARTA (JP): After its successful debut in the motorcycle market, China will come again within the next few months to introduce its multipurpose vans to Indonesia.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

'Gerebeg Besar,' a rite rich in religious meaningBy Kartika Bagus C. SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Since time immemorial, the Javanese have been renowned for their rich variety of customs and traditional ceremonies, which are mostly the acculturation of indigenous and external cultures.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Palangkaraya back to normal after violent incidents PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): The Central Kalimantan capital of Palangkaraya returned to normal on Sunday but tension was still in the air following a series of violent incidents on Thursday and clashes between indigenous Dayaks and ...
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Nation in danger of collapse if instability not resolved: Susilo JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned of the nation's collapse if questions over the national leadership, stability and security are not quickly resolved.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Tight control of school exam fee exemption sought JAKARTA (JP): School principals have urged the city administration to ensure that elementary schools are not collecting money from its students, who are exempted from paying their final exam fees, in other forms.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Wolf in sheep's clothing In an interview in the Feb. 12 edition of Time magazine, the People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais made a most revealing statement. Question: "Do you think Megawati Soekarnoputri is ready to take over?" Amien's answer: "So-so".
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Two corpses found JAKARTA (JP): Two male corpses were found over the weekend at two different locations, a city police spokesman revealed on Sunday.Sr. Comr.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Six arrested for burglary BANDUNG: Police have arrested six people, including a housewife, for a series of burglaries in Bandung, Antara reported on Sunday.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Students firm on national strike JAKARTA (JP): As of Sunday evening, the Student Executive Boards (BEMs) from several universities across the country maintained their commitment to carry on with the planned national strike on Monday to campaign for President Abdurrahman Wahid's resignation.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

First group of haj pilgrims home JAKARTA (JP): A group of haj pilgrims from Bandung arrived at Soekarno-Hatta airport on Saturday marking the start of the month-long return of the approximately 205,000 Indonesians who made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Tiara Bangsa school opens house JAKARTA (JP): The exclusive Tiara Bangsa elementary school which applies both a national and international curriculum, held a one-day introductory open house at its school in Cibubur, East Jakarta on Saturday.
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Mon, 12 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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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Tax incentives for debtors JAKARTA (JP): The government will give tax relief to companies restructuring their debts through the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF).
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Rp 56b plans for Paradiso islands JAKARTA (JP): City-owned firm PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol plans to develop an integrated recreation area called the Paradiso islands, with a total investment of Rp 56 billion (US$5.6 million).
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

The U.S. economy and Europe's hourBy Lei Da SEOUL: The U.S. economy is noticeably and inevitably reverting to the traditional cycle approach after more than 100 months of amazingly uninterrupted growth.Since the end of last year, the U.S.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Major companies in Aceh follow ExxonMobil's lead BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc.'s (EMOI) decision to halt oil and gas production in Aceh province for security reasons has forced other major companies in the area to follow suit.PT Arun NGL Co.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

The consequences of delaying AFTABy Bob Widyahartono JAKARTA (JP): There has been a sudden request by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industries, backed by some legislators, for a delay in the implementation of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA).
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Kostrad to launch new intelligence battalionBy Tiarma Siboro JAKARTA (JP): With unrest, bomb attacks and separatist violence affecting various parts of the country in recent times, many people have condemned the weaknesses of the Indonesian Military's (TNI) intelligence gathering system.
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Mon, 12 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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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Persija crushes PSBL 3-2 in away match JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta-based Persija overpowered PSBL of Bandar Lampung 3-2 in the western division match at Pahoman stadium in Bandar Lampung during the 2001 Bank Mandiri national soccer league on Sunday.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Credit scheme for farmers saved RI from bankruptcy Indonesia has a long history of trying to help farmers through various credit schemes, yet President Abdurrahman Wahid recently remarked about the need to study a microcredit scheme operated by Bank Grameen in Bangladesh.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

ExxonMobil closure threatens LNG exports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Japan and South Korea are in danger of being cut after American oil and gas firm ExxonMobil Corp. temporarily halted operations due to security concerns in Aceh.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

On high school shootings in United States The death rate by shooting of young people under 15 years old is 12 times higher in the United States than in 25 other industrialized nations.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Aid for Bangkalan refugees BANGKALAN, Madura Island: East Java's religious community, the Chinese-Indonesian community in Surabaya and the East Java Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization joint team for refugees, gave aid to Sampit refugees in the village of Maeron and Klambasan in the district ...
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

3 injured in train accident JAKARTA (JP): Three child passengers were injured, one of whom suffered two broken legs, after an electric commuter train from Tangerang was hit by a diesel train from Rangkas Bitung in the Bandan-Angke area of North Jakarta at about 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

No more problems please I would like to comment on a report in Media Indonesia on March 6 which read "USA can support TNI take over" (though based on a misquote of the Washington Post editorial. --Ed.), to prevent Indonesia from falling apart and to restore law and order.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Political tension robs children of fun JAKARTA (JP): Children are the losers in the prolonged bickering between the country's political elite and its ensuing violence, a cultural activist said on Saturday.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

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

Chinese shuttlers shine in All England JAKARTA (JP): Pullela Gopichand of India and Gong Zhichao of China grabbed the men's and women's singles titles of the US$150,000 2001 Yonex All England Open in Sunday's finals matches at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Readers share their knowledge, experienceBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Remember three weeks ago I told you some of the questions that readers of this column had asked me and I had not been able to answer? I was truly flattered when the number of responses I received far exceeded my expectations.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

PDI-P members plot to unseat Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Despite mounting political support for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairperson, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, to lead the country, there have been signs of an effort to unseat her from the party's top ...
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Soeharto's health condition improves JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto is recovering from complications following an appendectomy late last month, his lawyer said on Sunday.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

IMF: Self-reform is mandatory SINGAPORE: Come June, Michael Mussa will resign as chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), whose credibility has eroded spectacularly these past four years. It has failed repeatedly to anticipate financial turmoil.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Groups of provocateurs identified in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Maluku Governor Saleh Latuconsina revealed on Saturday that civil emergency authorities have identified groups of defiant security officers responsible for provoking chaos in the strife-torn province.
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001

Coremap operation handed over to maritime, fisheries ministry JAKARTA (JP): The operational activities of the Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Program (Coremap) were transferred to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries on Friday.
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