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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Rupiah Rates March. 7

Rupiah Rates March. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,490.00 9,490.00 10,040.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Women remain target of Indonesian violence

Women remain target of Indonesian violenceSanti W.E. Soekanto, Journalist, Jakarta Spare a thought today for three Indonesian women whose lives ended in a most cruel way.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/State budget graft more than $280 million in 2001

State budget graft more than $280 million in 2001Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) found last year 1,076 cases of irregularities in the state budget, which potentially caused a total of Rp 2.8 trillion (around US$280 million) in losses to the country.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/No names for TNI chief candidates submitted

No names for TNI chief candidates submittedThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Until now, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has not received names of any candidates for the chief post of the Indonesian Military (TNI) from the military leadership, State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Thursday.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Tommy's murder trial expected to start soon

Tommy's murder trial expected to start soonMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court is expected to start soon the murder trial of former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, as the Jakarta Prosecutors's Office submitted the ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Malaria kills 11, infects 400 others in N. Sumatra

Malaria kills 11, infects 400 others in N. SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan An outbreak of malaria has plagued the province of North Sumatra in recent months, claiming the lives of at least 11 children and infecting hundreds of others, according to local health officials.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Bumiputera holds writing contest

Bumiputera holds writing contest JAKARTA: A life insurance company, AJB Bumiputera 1912, has invited journalists, university students and the public to take part in its scientific writing competition for 2002.Its theme is "The Revival of Native Countrymen to Become Rulers in their Own Country.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Task force established to fight smuggling

Task force established to fight smugglingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has established a task force to crack down on smuggling activities which resulted in massive financial losses for the government and hurt local businesses, a senior governmental official said Thursday.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Tigers terrorize villagers in Jambi

Tigers terrorize villagers in Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Police here said on Thursday they are hunting at least five Sumatra tigers that are terrorizing villagers from Sungai Asam in the Kerinci regency.Kerinci Police Chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/'Good life' vs 'good governance'

'Good life' vs 'good governance'Mochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta If you ask people down there what they need most at the moment, good governance or good life, they would say "Good life!"This was a statement of a Malaysian MP, made during his participation in a two-day seminar in Bangkok, ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Papuan tribal leaders to visit Megawati

Papuan tribal leaders to visit MegawatiThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Non-governmental activists criticized the government for arranging a trip to Jakarta for a group of 200 Papuan tribal leaders, who will pay a courtesy call on President Megawati Soekarnoputri during their visit.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Court to face lawsuit over bogus lawyers

Court to face lawsuit over bogus lawyers PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: At least four advocate organizations have decided to sue the South Sumatra high court for allegedly issuing licenses to 40 bogus lawyers.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/JP/12/BEJ

JP/12/BEJ.pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 7, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Subdistrict councils still in the dark about loans

Subdistrict councils still in the dark about loansRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Subdistricts here are still in the dark about how to properly manage the Rp 250 million (US$25,189) soft loan promised to each of them by the city administration, but that has not stopped subdistrict ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/ As part of its efforts to maintain a close relationship with

As part of its efforts to maintain a close relationship with its valued readers', The Jakarta Post is conducting a 2002 Readers' Survey on Pages 17 and 18.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Uniforms are necessary

Uniforms are necessary I refer to a letter from Carol Hodgkiss published in The Jakarta Post on March 5, concerning the wearing of school uniforms uniforms in Indonesia. I can understand she is surprised to see all school students in Indonesia wearing uniforms to school.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/'Good life' vs 'good governance'

'Good life' vs 'good governance'Mochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta If you ask people down there what they need most at the moment, good governance or good life, they would say "Good life!"This was a statement of a Malaysian MP, made during his participation in a two-day seminar in Bangkok, ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/TV stations vie for a bigger share of the advertising pie

TV stations vie for a bigger share of the advertising pieLuas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta The launch of three new commercial television stations and the decision by TVRI to go commercial last year raises questions about the future of the industry.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Train kills two

Train kills two BEKASI: A 60-year-old woman and her four-year-old granddaughter were killed at a train crossing in Wanasari village in Cibitung, Bekasi on Wednesday.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension plan

Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension planBerni K. Moestafa and Febiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government has scrapped the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) controversial debt extension plan, and has instead slapped a three month deadline on bad debtors to repay ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Rights trial regulations 'signed before first hearing'

Rights trial regulations 'signed before first hearing'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To let the human rights trial proceed unhindered, the government plans to issue two regulations on witness protection, along with rehabilitation and compensation for ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/On Kuala Namu airport project

On Kuala Namu airport project This is in regard to a news story titled Japan ready to fund new airport development in North Sumatra by reporter Apriadi Gunawan, which ran in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 16, 2002.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Ambon people's hopes for peace needs support

Ambon people's hopes for peace needs support Muslims and Christians in Ambon have, surprisingly, shown their enthusiasm and happiness by going around the city in cheerful convoys and exchanging visits during the last three days.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Former militiaman gets six years for murder

Former militiaman gets six years for murderMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An East Timorese militiaman was sentenced on Thursday to six years imprisonment for the second-degree murder of a New Zealand peacekeeping force soldier two years ago.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Ministers vs ambassadors in charity soccer

Ministers vs ambassadors in charity soccerMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Organizers confirmed on Thursday that a charity soccer game between ambassadors and "Gotong Royong" Cabinet ministers will take place at the Bung Karno Sports Complex on Saturday.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/10-year jail term sought for blind woman

10-year jail term sought for blind woman MEDAN, North Sumatra: Prosecutors demanded on Thursday that a blind woman be sentenced to 10 years in jail and fined Rp 150 million on charges of possessing 112 ecstasy pills.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan anticipates threat from Golkar Party

PDI Perjuangan anticipates threat from Golkar PartyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just a few hours after the Attorney General's Office decided to detain Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung, the party fought back and vowed that they would go further by ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/RI hosts Malay language seminar, literature congress

RI hosts Malay language seminar, literature congressFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaMalay linguists and experts from Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam will gather in Makassar, South Sulawesi next week to discuss ways to replace foreign language terms with Malay.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/JP/12/BEJ

JP/12/BEJ.pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 7, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Pests threaten rice in Bengkulu

Pests threaten rice in BengkuluThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Pests threaten thousands of hectares of rice in South Bengkulu, while food aid continues flowing in to 12 villages facing starvation in Rejang lebong regency.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Mega is yet to get TNI chief candidates

Mega is yet to get TNI chief candidatesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Until now, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has not received names of any candidates for the chief post of the Indonesian Military (TNI) from the military leadership, State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Thursday.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension plan

Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension planBerni K. Moestafa and Febiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government has scrapped the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) controversial debt extension plan, and has instead slapped a three month deadline on bad debtors to repay ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Crime creeps into school playgrounds

Crime creeps into school playgroundsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of Jakarta have been feeling increasingly insecure these days, with the specter of crime seemingly hanging over the entire city.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Ginandjar may join Akbar in jail soon

Ginandjar may join Akbar in jail soonTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another Golkar heavyweight may soon have to face the music for past graft and corruption practices.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Leptospirosis death toll increases

Leptospirosis death toll increasesAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another person was killed by the postflood infectious disease leptospirosis on Thursday, bringing the death toll to nine.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Ba'asyir sues Singapore government

Ba'asyir sues Singapore government JAKARTA: Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir has filed a Rp 1 trillion ($US101 million) defamation and libel lawsuit against the Singapore government.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Dropping debt extension plan the right thing: Analsysts

Dropping debt extension plan the right thing: AnalsystsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts welcomed the government's decision to reject a controversial plan for allowing debtors under the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) extra time to meet repayments, saying the move ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Dealing with debtors

Dealing with debtors The Cabinet finally moved to take a strong line against the country's largest debtors, threatening to take resolute legal action against uncooperative debtors within the next four months.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Government scraps IBRA's controversial debt repayment plan

Government scraps IBRA's controversial debt repayment planBerni K. Moestafa and Febiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has scrapped the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) controversial debt extension plan, and has instead slapped a three month deadline on bad ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Maintaining livelihood

Maintaining livelihood What happens if there is no harmony in the relationship between a company and its employees.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/JP/8/SCENE

JP/8/SCENERI institutions use nuclear power DENPASAR: At least 2,000 government and private institutions here have been using nuclear power, and 10,000 pieces of equipment throughout the country generate radiation, according to Nuclear Power Supervisory Board (Bapeten) head M. Ridwan.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Betawi support Fauzi Bowo as governor

Betawi support Fauzi Bowo as governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the Betawi People's Forum (Forkabi) announced on Thursday they would support City Secretary Fauzi Bowo in the upcoming gubernatorial election, at the same time voicing their opposition to the reelection of Governor Sutiyoso.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Indonesia hosts Malay seminar, congress

Indonesia hosts Malay seminar, congressFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malay linguists and experts from Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam will gather in Makassar, South Sulawesi next week to discuss ways to replace foreign language terms with Malay.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Residents protest Indah Kiat's waste

Residents protest Indah Kiat's wasteMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Residents who live close to the Rawa Kucing dumping site in the Neglasari subdistrict of Tangerang expressed serious concern about the effects of polluted air from the solid waste being disposed there by the Tangerang ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/House fails again to set up team to probe Speaker

House fails again to set up team to probe SpeakerKurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Attempt to uphold justice against House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung, who is implicated in a high-profile financial scandal, experienced another blow on Thursday as ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Political rivalry divulges bribery scandals in Yogya

Political rivalry divulges bribery scandals in YogyaAsip A. Hasani The Jakarta Post YogyakartaHerman Abdurrahman, chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) faction in the Yogyakarta provincial legislative council, is probably the most unlucky local legislator implicated in a corruption scandal.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Rawa Kucing residents complain Indah Kiat's waste

Rawa Kucing residents complain Indah Kiat's wasteMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang Residents who live close to the Rawa Kucing dumping site in the Neglasari subdistrict of Tangerang expressed serious concern on Thursday about the effects of polluted air from the solid waste being disposed ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Timah to raise funds by selling assets

Timah to raise funds by selling assetsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ailing publicly listed tin-mining firm PT Timah announced on Thursday it would sell assets worth Rp 200 billion (US$20 million) in 2002 and 2003 to recover from its serious financial problems.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Military police conclude Theys probe

Military police conclude Theys probe JAYAPURA: The military police team tasked to investigate the murder of Papuan leader Theys Hilo Eluay concluded their investigation on Thursday, saying there was no further evidence to probe. Col.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Six rebels, three troops killed in Aceh

Six rebels, three troops killed in AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Six members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and three members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) died early on Thursday during a clash in Blang Baroh village, Jantho subdistrict, Aceh Besar regency, about 60 ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Papuan leaders to meet Megawati

Papuan leaders to meet MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental activists criticized the government for arranging a trip to Jakarta for a group of 200 Papuan tribal leaders, who will pay a courtesy call on President Megawati Soekarnoputri during their visit.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Dirgantara president ready to quit post

Dirgantara president ready to quit postYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Bowing to pressure from striking workers, the president of state- owned aircraft company PT Dirgantara Indonesian said on Thursday he was prepared to relinquish the top post in the firm.Jusman S.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Relatives of train crash victims seek Rp 198b compensation

Relatives of train crash victims seek Rp 198b compensationThe Jakarta Post, Bandung The relatives of five train accident victims filed a class action suit against PT Kereta Api Indonesia and three other institutions for the fatal collision between Empu Jaya and Gaya Baru trains in Brebes, Central ...
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Man found dead in HI parking lot

Man found dead in HI parking lot JAKARTA: A man was found dead in the parking lot of the Hotel Indonesia (HI) in Central Jakarta at about 12 p.m. on Thursday.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/TV Program: Friday, March 8, 2002

TV Program: Friday, March 8, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment9:00 Cartoon10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Indonesia beats Kiwis 3-0 in Fed Cup

Indonesia beats Kiwis 3-0 in Fed CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian team scored another victory at the Asian/Oceania zone of the 2002 women's team Federation Cup by crushing New Zealand 3-0 in Guangzhou, China, on Thursday.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Pests threaten rice in Bengkulu

Pests threaten rice in BengkuluThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Pests threaten thousands of hectares of rice in South Bengkulu, while food aid continues flowing in to 12 villages facing starvation in Rejang lebong regency.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/The ancient kris back on the cutting edge

The ancient kris back on the cutting edgeSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta If you are a lawyer and want to make your opponent speechless so that you can win the case you defend, you may try this trick.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Former militiaman gets six years for murder

Former militiaman gets six years for murderMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An East Timorese militiaman was sentenced on Thursday to six years imprisonment for the second-degree murder of a New Zealand peacekeeping force soldier two years ago.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002

JP/Akbar's detention schocks Golkar Party

Akbar's detention schocks Golkar PartyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the wake of mounting public pressure, the Attorney General's Office detained House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung over graft allegations on Thursday.
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