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Searching for all articles published on 2001-08-02 ...
48 articles.
Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Military training for tae kwon do team JAKARTA (JP): The national tae kwon doins being groomed for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are to have their discipline and fighting spirit boosted in a two-week military-style training stint.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

99 missing in Nias flood MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Twenty-eight people are dead and 99 more are missing after storms hit two districts in Nias regency, North Sumatra early on Tuesday morning.The death toll is expected to rise.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Approved FDI jumps by 113.2% in first half JAKARTA (JP): The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said on Wednesday that approved foreign direct investment (FDI) jumped by 113.2 percent to US$4.96 billion in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

U.S. must prevent chaos in RIBy Tom PlateWhy U.S. must not let Indonesia devolve into anarchy LOS ANGELES: The problem with moral purity of the political kind is that it can produce consequences of the most immoral kind.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Flawed compromise A treaty to tackle global warming, a phenomenon that if unchecked will result in coastal towns and cities across the world disappearing under rising sea levels before the century is out, has finally been agreed after several years of tortuous negotiations.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

A tale of two systems in Jakarta's transport This is the first of two articles on transportation in Jakarta by Heru Dewanto, who heads the Center for Technology and Industry Development.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Activist says councillors plan overseas trips JAKARTA (JP): City councillors are again planning to travel overseas -- this time to Japan and Argentina -- to engage in comparative studies in disaster and garbage management, following their controversial trip to Los Angeles last month, an ...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Rupiah Rates August. 1 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,925.00 9,925.00 9,378.00 9,472.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Government has no reason to delay back pay: Andi JAKARTA (JP): The delayed disbursement of additional back pay derived from salary hikes of civil servants over the last six months shows the central government's mismanagement of regional autonomy, an observer said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Customs boasts faster service JAKARTA (JP): Responding to exporters' concern, customs and excise claim its export inspection service has saved more time through improved efficiency, after the government took over the task from state owned PT Superintending Company of Indonesia (Sucofindo) on ...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Artist Dodog Soeseno's imagery of a fertile EdenBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): Traditionally, the Garden of Eden is interpreted as a place of great happiness, the abode of the earth's first creatures. Many also believe it was this garden where humankind became forever marked with sin.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Blast injures 6 people JAKARTA (JP): The Atrium Plaza in Senen, Central Jakarta, was rocked on Wednesday by a bomb that exploded at 8:10 p.m. just in front of the shopping mall's entrance, injuring six people.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

E. Java province opens radio station SURABAYA (JP): East Java Governor Imam Utomo launched on Wednesday a new radio station, JT-FM 92.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

'Code Red' virus fails to wreak havoc after much hype JAKARTA (JP): The much hyped computer virus, Code Red, failed to wreak havoc on Internet systems in Indonesia and other countries on Wednesday, the day it was scheduled to attack for the second time this month.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

10-year sentence sought for blast suspects JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors on Wednesday sought a 10-year sentence for the two suspects who allegedly hurled a grenade at the Malaysian embassy compound here last year.However only one of the suspects, Iswadi H.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Gun smuggling attempt foiled MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The police foiled an attempt on Wednesday to smuggle arms into the restive regency of Poso at Soekarno-Hatta seaport, Makassar.The police arrested a suspect identified as Are, 35, who was carrying two .
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Council asked to approve controversial theater project JAKARTA (JP): The city administration asked the city council to approve the controversial Great Theater project in Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) on Wednesday.E.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Inflation rate expected to slow: BPS JAKARTA (JP): For most Indonesians, life is still difficult with the price of most goods and services soaring, as mirrored by the increasing inflation rate in the first seven months of this year.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Foreign tourist arrivals up in June, BPS report JAKARTA (JP): The number of foreign visitors arriving in Indonesia rose slightly in June to 388,900 from 367,000 in the previous month, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Wednesday.The bureau attributed the 5.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Power's corrupting effect (Former President Abdurrahman) Wahid was keenly aware of the need to attack widespread corruption and cronyism to promote democracy in Indonesia. Facing fierce resistance from those with ties to the old regime willing to resort to terrorism against opponents.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

NU to stay out of politics, Salahuddin says JAKARTA (JP): An executive of the largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) said on Wednesday that it would better for the organization to stay out of politics to enable it to focus on social and religious activities.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

No clues in Semarang bombing, say police SEMARANG (JP): Police have yet to find any clues in the recent bombing at Christ Alfa Omega Tabernakel Bethel Church in Semarang, which injured two women on Tuesday.Central Java Police chief Insp. Gen. M.A.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 1, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Yori's photos a loving tribute to old buildingsBy Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): Traces of the legacy of history found in old buildings and architecture are recorded in the extraordinary pictures of photographer-cum-architect Yori Antar.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts: Hierarchy by Koniherawati, Seniwati Showspace, Jl. Raya Ubud (Phone: 0361 975485), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 29. * Kebiar Seni VII Taksu, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), until Oct. 2.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Megawati 'won't reopen' ministry of information JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) secretary-general Sutjipto said on Wednesday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri would not reestablish the information ministry, as feared by many activists and figures in the ...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

13 people killed in train-truck collision PEKALONGAN, Central Java (JP): At least 13 people were killed and eight others injured after a train, the Empu Jaya, traveling between Purwokerto (Central Java) and Jakarta hit an intercity bus at a railway crossing close to the Kemisik River in ...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Illegal immigrants stranded in Lombok MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): The 251 illegal Middle Eastern immigrants stranded on Bima island last month have been moved here where their legal status will be determined.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Three injured in jail brawl JAKARTA (ANTARA): Three Cipinang prison inmates were injured in a brawl between two rival groups on Wednesday, two days after police conducted an intensive cell-to-cell search for weapons and dangerous objects inside the state penitentiary.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Housemaid steals employer's valuables TANGERANG (JP): A housemaid stole valuables from the house of her employer, TV presenter Detty Supandi, on Jl. Maleo XIII No. 14, Bintaro Jaya, Tangerang, on Tuesday, police announced on Wednesday.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

'No sex business in Monas, please' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has pledged to properly manage the area around Monas, which is currently disorganized and has become a hot spot for the sex industry.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Variety Show 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

'Defiant' police officer goes on hunger strike JAKARTA (JP): One of eight police officers being detained by National Police on charges of insubordination, has gone on a hunger strike because of unfair treatment, one of the officers' 40 lawyers said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Indonesia suffers second defeat JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian men's basketball team, preparing for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, suffered its second straight defeat in the Philippines National Basketball League (NBL) invitational, beaten 66-75 by the University of Manila team ...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Hanrahan breaks mark to share the lead JAKARTA (JP): Thailand-based American Greg Hanrahan broke the Taman Dayu Golf Club's course record during the second day of the Rp 350 million (US$35,000) 2001 Olympic Open at the Pandaan, East Java-based course by carding a five-under-par 67 for an ...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Discipline vital to the nation I think a lack of discipline in various sectors has so far been one of the main causes of stagnation in development, as well as corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN).
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

No compromise with separatists JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) will never compromise with secessionists, Trikora Military Commander Maj. Gen. Mahidin Simbolon said here on Wednesday.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Last act of mismanagement The move by Ministry of Finance secretary general Widjanarko to abruptly end state-owned PT Superintending Company of Indonesia (Sucofindo)'s contract to inspect non-oil exports at preshipment points on Aug. 1 is bizarre indeed.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Astra sees profit if rupiah stays below 9,500 to dollar JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed auto manufacturer PT Astra International said it was hoping to end the year in profit, despite a first half net loss of Rp 993.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Indonesia's exports, imports slow in June, says BPS JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's international trade activities slowed in June, with both exports and imports down from the previous month.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

'No foreign intervention to free Irian hostages' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government vowed on Wednesday to use peaceful means in its attempt to release two Belgians held hostage by armed separatist rebels in Irian Jaya.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Suffering creatures I would just like to write to say how much I applaud The Jakarta Post in being so supportive of conservation and environmental issues.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Autonomy revives hopes on sharia lawBy Fajar Nursahid JAKARTA (JP): The recent passage of a bill granting special autonomy for Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, which includes a provision for the implementation of sharia (Islamic laws) for Muslims there, has revived discussion on the subject.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Dept. Store owner's relative kidnapped, Rp 7b ransom JAKARTA (JP): A man was kidnapped on Saturday evening, apparently because he was mistaken for his brother, owner of the country's largest retail chain PT Matahari Putra Prima, a police officer said on Wednesday.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

'Ngerit' mass cremation rite liberates dead soulsText and photos by I Wayan Juniartha GIANYAR, Bali (JP): Even the scorching sun had no power to stop dozens of youths in Tulikup village, which lies on the border between Gianyar and Klungkung regencies, some 27 kilometers east of Denpasar, from ...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Witness calls $95m disbursement a graft JAKARTA (JP): An expert witness of the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) Hadi said the disbursement of some Rp 904 billion (US$95 million) to Bank Bali could be categorized as corruption, as Bank Indonesia derived it from the account of the state ...
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Taiwan sends back thousands of RI workers every month JAKARTA (JP): Taiwan sends back 2,000 Indonesian migrant workers each month due to their lack of skills and ability to speak Mandarin, Indonesian migrant worker supplier agency (PJTKI) official said.
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Thu, 02 Aug 2001

Parties scramble to get their members into new Cabinet JAKARTA (JP): With only a few days remaining before a new Cabinet line-up is announced, political parties are jostling with President Megawati Soekarnoputri or her aides and Vice President Hamzah Haz to get their candidates into the Cabinet.
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