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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Scholarship for journalists

Scholarship for journalists JAKARTA (JP): The Netherlands Education Center (NEC) launched a scholarship program on Tuesday for journalists and other professionals to pursue postgraduate studies in the Netherlands.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/RI seeks united ASEAN action against terrorism

RI seeks united ASEAN action against terrorism JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia called on fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday to join hands in fighting international terrorism.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/ABC members reject new scoring system

ABC members reject new scoring system JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Badminton Confederation (ABC) has rejected the new best-of-five scoring system the International Badminton Federation (IBF) has been using since June.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Australia and Indonesia force refugee stalemate

Australia and Indonesia force refugee stalemate JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will deny entry to the Norwegian freighter Tampa, which is stranded in the Indian Ocean carrying 438 asylum seekers after Australia turned down the ship's request to enter its waters, an official said here on Tuesday.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Aceh killings a wake up call

Aceh killings a wake up call CANBERRA, Australia (JP): The article in a prominent Australian weekend newspaper (Aug. 11-12) on the Julok massacre in Aceh, North Sumatra carried the headline "Massacre a wake-up call for new regime".

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Green Card lottery becomes a commodity

Green Card lottery becomes a commodity JAKARTA (JP): If you happen to pass the U.S. embassy on Jl. Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, you will likely see long queues of people eager to apply for visas.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Dual leadership of parties and public office not in conflict

Dual leadership of parties and public office not in conflict Leadership within political parties is still lacking. Last week President Megawati Soekarnoputri said she would not resign as chair of her party amid debate over whether public officials should resign as leaders of political parties.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Energy drinks debate continues

Energy drinks debate continues JAKARTA (JP): Controversy continues to rage over an official order to remove certain energy drinks from store shelves, with one producer insisting its over-the-counter products meet regulations.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Court rules against Freeport on fatal accident

Court rules against Freeport on fatal accident JAKARTA (JP): U.S.-based mining company PT Freeport Indonesia suffered a legal blow on Tuesday when the South Jakarta District Court ruled against it, saying that the firm had spread misleading information about an accident that allegedly ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Legislators oppose govt's plan on BCA divestment

Legislators oppose govt's plan on BCA divestment JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to sell 51 percent of its shares in the publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) could hit a snag as legislators from some big parties have expressed strong objections to the move.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Things parents should know about sprains, wounds

Things parents should know about sprains, woundsBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): As more and more kids and teens take part in sport activities, there is a chance that your child might get an injury even if she or he is careful.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Building sickness syndrome

Building sickness syndromeBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Do you constantly suffer from headaches, coughing and insomnia, or feel tired all the time from causes that seem unclear, even after you have undergone regular medical treatment?If so, you might want to start checking the ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Slum areas most prone to fires: Fire Department

Slum areas most prone to fires: Fire Department JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta fire department has recorded 437 fires over the last eight months with 80 percent of them occurring in slum areas.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Court rules against Freeport

Court rules against Freeport JAKARTA (JP): U.S.-based mining company PT Freeport Indonesia suffered a legal blow on Tuesday when the South Jakarta District Court ruled against it, saying that the firm had spread misleading information about an accident that allegedly claimed four lives at its ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Bambang Sutrisno clarifies

Bambang Sutrisno clarifies As attorneys and legal advisers to Bambang Sutrisno, we hereby issue a statement to clarify recent remarks by the spokesman of the Attorney General's Office (AGO) about Bambang residing overseas, the now defunct Bank Surya, emergency liquidity credit (BLBI) from Bank ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Tommy's alleged accomplice dies of 'heart failure'

Tommy's alleged accomplice dies of 'heart failure' JAKARTA (JP): A retired Army officer who had been detained since Aug.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Britain ready to resume arms exports to Indonesia

Britain ready to resume arms exports to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Britain is ready to resume sales of weapons to Indonesia, saying that it has accepted the assurances from the Indonesian Military (TNI) that these arms would not be used for internal repression, including in Aceh.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Research center LP3ES

Research center LP3ES It was with great interest that I read the article on the 30th anniversary of the Institute for Social and Economic Research, Education and Information (LP3ES) under the title Thirty-year- old research center, first home of famed scholars by Rikza Abdullah, in The Jakarta ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Gymnast Jonathan cautious on SEA Games medal prospects

Gymnast Jonathan cautious on SEA Games medal prospects JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian gymnastics team to the SEA Games will be banking on Jonathan Sianturi for medals, but the veteran national gymnast is cautious on the prospect.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Experts say LoI targets reprieve for businesses

Experts say LoI targets reprieve for businesses JAKARTA (JP): Businesses can expect a recovery in investment activities following the signing of The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Letter of Intent (LoI), experts said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Two killed in Army vs. Police gunfight

Two killed in Army vs. Police gunfight JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Two members of the 611 Infantry Battalion were killed, while another two military officers and two police officers were seriously injured during a gunfight between soldiers and police officers in the district of Serui, Yapen ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/ABC members reject new scoring system

ABC members reject new scoring system JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Badminton Confederation (ABC) has rejected the new best-of-five scoring system the International Badminton Federation (IBF) has been using since June.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Phases of Malaysia's industrial development

Phases of Malaysia's industrial developmentJP/8/KL-industry checked Phases of Malaysia's industrial development Strategically located at the crossroads of East and West trade routes, Malaysia has come a long way since its independence in 1957 to achieve the present status of an ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Corporate governance online

Corporate governance online JAKARTA (JP): A private corporate governance watchdog unveiled on Tuesday a service on its website for companies to assess their corporate governance.Eddie M.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Aug. 28

Rupiah Rates Aug. 28 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,300.00 9,300.00 8,756.00 8,844.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Even the dead can't rest in peace

Even the dead can't rest in peace JAKARTA (JP): Heirs of the dead have complained at having to pay illegal levies for renting graves, Antara reported.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Malaysia is a young country, having attained nationhood in

Malaysia is a young country, having attained nationhood in 1957. It is located just north of the equator in the heart of Southeast Asia. A strong stable economy, the country began as a two-commodity economy concentrating on generating wealth from its rich resources in tin and rubber.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

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Tourism: A major source of foreign exchange earning The Tourism Industry has long been identified as a key subsector of the services sector in generating foreign exchange earnings for Malaysia. But the history of the industry is not without it's share of ups and downs.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Govt to review Chandra Asri debt restructuring

Govt to review Chandra Asri debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The government will review the debt restructuring scheme for petrochemical firm PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center in response to findings claiming the scheme favored Japanese lenders while being disadvantageous to the government.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/RI exports to Japan may go up despite slowdown

RI exports to Japan may go up despite slowdown JAKARTA (JP): The state export promotion agency is confident that Indonesia will be able to boost its exports to Japan by eight percent to about US$8 billion (Rp 69.6 trillion) this year, from $7.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Govt wants over $4.1b from CGI

Govt wants over $4.1b from CGI JAKARTA (JP): The government is likely to ask for more than US$4.1 billion from donor countries grouped under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) for the next budget year, citing increasing overseas debt repayments falling due next year.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Except Saturday), Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Political parties reluctant to make leadership changes

Political parties reluctant to make leadership changes The following are excerpts of the interview with sociologist Daniel Sparingga with The Jakarta Post's A. Asip Hasani on the issue of political party leadership.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Aceh's month-long sea blockade 'ineffective'

Aceh's month-long sea blockade 'ineffective' JAKARTA (JP): The month-long sea blockade launched by the Indonesian Navy in waters around the restive province of Aceh to curb arms smuggling has failed to bear fruit.Navy Chief of Staff Adm.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Witnesses presented in Endin's trial

Witnesses presented in Endin's trial JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court presented on Tuesday four witnesses during the trial of Endin Wahyudin in a defamation case filed by two Supreme Court justices.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Law on money politics sought to ensure democracy

Law on money politics sought to ensure democracy JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra has underlined the importance of formulating a special law on money politics to help curb the rising trend of the crime.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Fertilizer disappears in N. Sumatra

Fertilizer disappears in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The gradual disappearance of fertilizer from North Sumatra markets in the last two months has prompted the Indonesian Fertilizer Producers Association (APPI) to decide to import fertilizer for the sake of the farmers.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Effects of sophisticated treatment for kids

Effects of sophisticated treatment for kids Dear Dr. Donya,I would like to know if there is any short or long-term effects for a two-and-half year old child having to go through treatment such as CT scans for the brain and lumbar punctures.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/ABC members reject new scoring system

ABC members reject new scoring system JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Badminton Confederation (ABC) has rejected the new best-of-five scoring system the International Badminton Federation (IBF) has been using since June.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Folly of military option

Folly of military option Various statements from top government and Indonesian Military (TNI) officials about the problem of Aceh in the past week have confirmed our worst fear: The military option has been put back on the front burner once again.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 28, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Mega tells Aceh to focus on autonomy

Mega tells Aceh to focus on autonomy KUALA LUMPUR (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged the Acehnese people on Tuesday to take full advantage of the special autonomy status accorded to them under the new Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Law, but warned that rising separatist moves would ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Court rules against Freeport

Court rules against Freeport JAKARTA (JP): U.S.-based mining company PT Freeport Indonesia suffered a legal blow on Tuesday when the South Jakarta District Court ruled against it, saying that the firm had spread misleading information about an accident that allegedly claimed four lives at its ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Cycling to earn a living in Jakarta

Cycling to earn a living in JakartaBy Sri Muninggar Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): Cycling is more than a way of keeping fit, for some people it is actually how they earn their living.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Registration of foreigners

Registration of foreigners Some time ago The Jakarta Post published an article about how all foreigners staying in Indonesia for more than three months needed to register within a certain period of time.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Rates for tax payment, valid from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2

Rates for tax payment, valid from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 8,500.00Austrian schilling 1 Rp 564.16Australian dollar 1 Rp 4,527.10Belgian franc 1 Rp 192.44Canadian dollar 1 Rp 5,491.31Swiss franc 1 Rp 5,106.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/

Fact and Figures 2000(p)* 2001 (f)* Land area (sq km) 329,735 329,735 Population (million) 23.3 23.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), a revolutionary step

Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), a revolutionary step MSC, a revolutionary step for IT development The Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) aims to revolutionize how Malaysians and others in the region conduct business.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Terrorism in RI: What does intelligence really know?

Terrorism in RI: What does intelligence really know?By Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): The chief of the State Intelligence Agency Hendropriyono hinted recently that international terrorists were entering Indonesia. Jakarta Police Chief Insp. Gen.

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Mt. Slamet fire extinguished

Mt. Slamet fire extinguished PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The fire on Mt. Slamet, which started on Sunday, was totally extinguished on Monday night and about ten trekkers feared to be trapped in the fire were found unharmed, administrator of East Banyumas Forestry Office, Hasan Pamuji said here ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Two killed, four injured in Army vs Police gunfight

Two killed, four injured in Army vs Police gunfight JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Two members of the 611 Infantry Battalion were killed and two police officers seriously injured during a gunfight between soldiers and police officers in the district of Serui, Yapen Waropen regency in Irian Jaya, ...

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Wed, 29 Aug 2001

JP/Regional autonomy laws to be revised

Regional autonomy laws to be revised SURABAYA (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno affirmed here on Tuesday that the regional autonomy laws put into effect early this year would soon be revised to resolve ongoing disputes among the provinces, as well as between provinces and the ...

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