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Searching for all articles published on 2001-06-13 ...
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Burhanuddin who? We mean no disrespect to Burhanuddin Abdullah, but his appointment as the government's new economic czar on Tuesday prompted more questions about President Abdurrahman Wahid's intentions or priorities in resolving the country's economic problems.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Bata to open 60 new stores this year JAKARTA (JP): PT Sepatu Bata, partly owned by Dutch firm Lagfin B.V., plans a major expansion program despite the country's ongoing economic uncertainty.Sepatu Bata president G.L.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Military leaders hold hearing with House JAKARTA (JP): In a show of unity amid moves to involve them in the ongoing conflict between politicians, senior Indonesian Military (TNI) officials attended on Tuesday a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Wajo plans lake festival MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Wajo regency will organize a large, colorful festival beside Tempe Lake in August in conjunction with national independence celebrations.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Rupiah rate June 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,745.00 11,745.00 11,189.00 11,301.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Lampung textiles arrive for Jakarta anniversaryBy Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): An exhibit of antique textile art that relies mostly on embroidery for its major design features has arrived for the first time in the capital.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Father beats up alleged rapist of his daughter JAKARTA (JP): Upon knowing that his five-year-old girl had been raped, an angry father, Hutapea, beat up the alleged culprit, who was his own neighbor, in Bekasi on Tuesday morning.Hutapea, a resident of Jl.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Man killed after stealing money JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents killed one of two thieves caught red-handed stealing money from a car belonging to PT. Ilung Pratama on Jl. Sapta, Tebet, South Jakarta, on Tuesday afternoon.Tebet police subprecinct chief Comr.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

A child with diabetes can lead a normal, healthy lifeBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): When we eat food -- milk, rice, eggs, fat or protein -- the food is broken down into small molecules such as glucose, amino acids, fatty acids and fiber.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Environmental desecration I visited Makassar recently and stayed at Hotel Sedona where the service and facilities were great. I really enjoyed the vibrancy and friendliness of Makassar, the fresh air and its relative cleanliness compared to Jakarta.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Makassar students renew protest MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Fifty students of the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) put on a theater roadshow in Makassar on Tuesday as part of a renewal of their protest against the government's plan to raise fuel prices and electricity rates.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Local women discover two bodies in Pidie BANDA ACEH, ACEH (JP): More than 100 women who were combing a forest in Pidie regency on Tuesday found a dead body of a man believed to be one of several men reported missing since the Indonesian Military conducted an operation there three days ago.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Police returning to state terrorism: Hasnan Habib The recent police raid on the Asia-Pacific Labor Solidarity Conference on Neoliberalism and an attack by an anticommunist group on its participants, including dozens of foreigners, indicate that authorities have again employed state terrorism, ...
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Jakarta commodity bourse will soon trade CPO JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) will trade crude palm oil (CPO) beginning next week in a bid to lure more traders into the newly established futures exchange bourse.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Two gang members shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives shot dead two members of the Red Axe gang who attempted to escape arrest early on Tuesday.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Where to go in Surabaya:Films* Monthly French Film, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 p.m.* The 6th French Film Festival in Indonesia, at Mitra 21: Taxi 2, 2:15 p.m., June 15, 4:55 p.m., June 16, 7:05 p.m., June 17.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Southwest Pacific Forum 'should not eclipse ASEAN' JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of foreign affairs Ali Alatas has said that the establishment of the projected Southwest Pacific Forum should not in any way reduce the importance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Hints of unfair practices found in Indomaret operation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian antimonopoly watchdog said on Tuesday it had found indications of unfair business practices by retail chain Indomaret.Didik J.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Government rejects workers' demands on ministerial decrees JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid turned down on Tuesday the demands of the Federation of All Indonesian Workers Union (FSPSI) to nullify two controversial ministerial decrees on labor issues but agreed to give some concessions to ...
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

World champions home with a strong plea JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's badminton players who arrived on Tuesday at about 6.00 p.m. at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, called on the government to pay more attention to athletes, especially after their retirement.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

New economic czar named JAKARTA (JP): In a second Cabinet shake-up in less than one month, beleaguered President Abdurrahman Wahid reshuffled his economic ministers on Tuesday in a bid to create a more effective economic team.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 12, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Non-Hodgkins lymphoma can be cured if caught earlyBy Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): If you detect a swelling in one or more of your lymph nodes -- in the throat, armpits or groin -- that is tender though not painful to the touch, you probably need to seek medical consultation.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Sutiyoso says no subsidy for public transportation JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso rejected on Tuesday a suggestion that the city subsidize public transportation, saying that none of the 2001 city budget could be spared for such a subsidy."None of the 2001 city budget can be spared for a subsidy.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Manipulation suspected in registration of refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Changes in the results of last week's registration of East Timorese refugees have aroused suspicion in Kupang of the possible manipulation of registration results.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Navy intercepts turtle shipment MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A Navy vessel has intercepted a boat carrying 230 green turtles from Tanimbar, South East Maluku, to the port of Benoa in Bali, Antara reported on Tuesday.Col.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Flea markets for the poorBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Flea markets often surprise us by offering things that cannot be found in supermarkets, shopping malls or other stores. That if you do not mind using or wearing used items.Try strolling along the Kebayoran Lama market in South Jakarta.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Soeharto admitted to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was admitted on Tuesday to the privately-run Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta, due to an uneven heart beat.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Olympic Day Run starts June 24 JAKARTA (JP): National athletes, as well as the general public, are invited to take part in the Jakarta Anniversary Olympic Day Run, to be held here on June 24. The event offers prize money ranging from Rp 50,000 (US$4.5) to Rp 1.5 million.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Council wants disco closed SEMARANG: The legislative council of Semarang has urged the mayoralty to close down Murni Musik disco on Jl. Gajahmada, in compliance with a request from local police, Antara reported on Tuesday.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Traffic police officer hit by bus JAKARTA (JP): A Hiba Utama bus hit and killed a traffic police officer in front of the Holland Bakery store on Jl. Hasyim Ashari in Central Jakarta on Tuesday morning.Chief of Gambir Police subprecinct Comr. Nurhadi said the victim, Adj. Brig.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Official admits national exams are inadequate JAKARTA (JP): The government admitted on Tuesday that the current national final examination is inadequate in testing students' academic ability.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Indonesia CPO export revenue down 30% JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia crude palm oil (CPO) export revenue between January and April this year fell by around 30 percent compared with the same period last year, as a plunge in world CPO demand pressured prices, the government said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Soeharto admitted to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was admitted on Tuesday to the privately-run Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta, due to an uneven heart beat.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Megawati laughs at Abdurrahman's move JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri was reported to have just laughed at President Abdurrahman Wahid's latest Cabinet shake-up on Tuesday, when minister of finance Prijadi Praptosuhardjo became the 11th Cabinet member dismissed by the ...
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

State terrorism in vogue again The raid on an international labor conference last week indicates that the police have again employed state terrorism, says Let. Gen. (ret.) Hasnan Habib.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

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 News 12:30 p.m.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

The WPF: An idea worth pursuingBy Irawan Abidin JAKARTA (JP): The administration of President Abdurrahman Wahid is often criticized for its directions in foreign policy.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Soeharto admitted to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was admitted on Tuesday to the privately-run Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta, due to an uneven heart beat.Hospital spokeswoman Tuti Dwi Patmayanti said Soeharto, who turned 80 on Friday, was taken to the hospital at 1:30 p.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Generating 'chemistry' in an interviewBy Pri Notowidigdo JAKARTA (JP): "Am I ready for the interview?"You have undoubtedly asked yourself this question in the past, prior to a job interview, or maybe you are asking this question now as you prepare for an interview in the not too distant ...
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Paddies face harvest failure MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Paddy fields in Sidrap regency covering an area of 1,000 hectares will not see a harvest anytime soon because of recent floods, Antara reported on Tuesday.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Do police know who they are accountable to?By Adnan Pandupraja JAKARTA (JP): The new Police Bill was submitted to the House of Representatives by Baharuddin Lopa immediately after he had been installed as the Minister of Justice and Human Rights. Together with the then National Police chief Gen.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Gus Dur's team, parties divided over session's agenda JAKARTA (JP): The lobbying team of embattled President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and party leaders agreed on Tuesday to overcome the political stalemate in the special session of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August, but the two ...
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Procon, Jones Lang cut ties JAKARTA (JP): PT Procon Indah and Jones Lang LaSalle have agreed to separate their operations in Indonesia at the conclusion of their Technical Services Agreement, which expires on June 30.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Local junior shuttlers show their strengthBy Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Junior shuttlers from the Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) dominated the opening day of the US$9,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open at the Bhinneka sports hall on Tuesday.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

'Three-in-one' not for Saturdays, Sundays JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has decided to allow cars with fewer than three passengers to pass through some of the restricted traffic areas on the city's main streets which are known as three-in-one areas on Saturdays.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Illegal loggers caught in the act PALU, Central Sulawesi: The agency managing Lore Laban National Park is investigating the case of seven men who were allegedly caught chopping trees in the area.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Trial of East Timor human rights cases delayed JAKARTA (JP): The trial of suspects in the East Timor human right violence cases will not begin within the next four months, Chief Justice Bagir Manan said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

Raid hoodlums, but not vendors, warn experts JAKARTA (JP): The city administration should discriminate in its handling of hoodlums and street vendors. The city should not arrest street vendors and other informal traders as the police arrest hoodlums, experts said on Tuesday.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001

JP/2/DAYAKFollow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of ...
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