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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Officers' detention extended

Officers' detention extended JAKARTA: Army's Special Force (Kopassus) Commander Maj. Gen. Amirul Isnaini has approved the 30-day extension of detention of three officers alleged to have killed Papuan proindependence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Govt promotes low-cost apartments

Govt promotes low-cost apartments SURABAYA: Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno called on developers on Tuesday to build more low-cost apartments for the poor.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan pledges expulsion of guilty members

PDI Perjuangan pledges expulsion of guilty membersAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has pledged to expel any members found using banned substances or engaging in immoral acts, as it seeks to take the moral lead ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Hospital exonerated in malpractice lawsuit

Hospital exonerated in malpractice lawsuitMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court ruled in favor of Medistra Hospital on Tuesday in a malpractice suit filed by a dentist who lost the sight in one eye after surgery to remove a tumor at the hospital last ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/High blood pressure, the silent stalker for stroke

High blood pressure, the silent stalker for strokeInjil Abu Bakar, General practitioner, Boston, Massachusetts "I felt fine. I looked fine. I was able to do what I wanted. I had no idea my blood pressure was rising until I had a stroke.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/World Cup and history is just a month away

World Cup and history is just a month awayThe Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo The kickoff of soccer's World Cup finals to be cohosted by Japan and South Korea is only one month away.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/PDI Perjuangan shifts stance, backs Mega's E. Timor visit

PDI Perjuangan shifts stance, backs Mega's E. Timor visitAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri flexed her muscles as chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) on Tuesday, urging party leaders to support her plan to attend ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Key witness in Bulog case admits document forgery

Key witness in Bulog case admits document forgeryMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A key witness in the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) corruption case admitted on Tuesday that he had falsified documents about the use of Rp 40 billion (US$4.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/U.S. credibility at stake in Middle East

U.S. credibility at stake in Middle East Egypt continues to be among the countries trying to bring peace in the Middle East. Its Ambassador to Indonesia, Ezzat Saad, talked to The Jakarta Post's Claire Harvey, about his country's stance on Palestine. The following is the excerpt of the interview.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Indra in AMI-Sharp Award team

Indra in AMI-Sharp Award team JAKARTA: Jazz musician Indra Lesmana and pop singer Adi Kla have been appointed as members of a team in charge of establishing categories of the music genres to vye for the upcoming AMI-Sharp Awards.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Anniswati Cup to prepare women's chess players for 2003 SEA Games

Anniswati Cup to prepare women's chess players for 2003 SEA GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Worried about its medal prospects in the 2003 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Indonesia is set to launch the Anniswati Cup, an open chess tournament for women, at the end of this month.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Officials failing to submit wealth reports warned

Officials failing to submit wealth reports warnedAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri gave the nod on Tuesday to a proposal tabled by the chief of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) to dismiss government officials and legislators who ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Gang of thieves uncovered

Gang of thieves uncovered MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police in North Sumatra arrested on Monday two soldiers and a policeman for selling stolen motorcycles in the neighboring province of Aceh.The two soldiers were identified by their initials, FR, alias As, and Pon.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Military says no to civilian governor

Military says no to civilian governorAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors close to the Indonesian Military (TNI) rejected on Tuesday a pledge from the largest faction on the City Council, the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), that the next Jakarta governor ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Thousands to demonstrate for Riau islands province

Thousands to demonstrate for Riau islands provinceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Social and economic activities in four islands in Riau is expected to lay down on Thursday when thousands of people take to the streets in the biggest rallies ever, to demand for a separate province.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Government to issue policy to protect steel industry

Government to issue policy to protect steel industryAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is mulling various options for protecting the local steel industry against cheaper imported products, and a decision is expected within a few days, according to a top industry ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Mega orders probe into Ambon attack

Mega orders probe into Ambon attackThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri instructed Maluku authorities to make a thorough investigation into the deadly attack on Soya village and to take tough action against those involved in the violence that has derailed the two-month-old ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/RI lifters bag six Asian medals

RI lifters bag six Asian medals JAKARTA: Indonesia's three men's and three women's lifters brought home six bronze medals from the Asian Junior Weightlifting Championships at Khongkaen City, Thailand.The event was held from April 22 to April 28 and featured 174 athletes from 25 countries.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Rp 33b needed to close brothel

Rp 33b needed to close brothel JAKARTA: The city administration announced on Tuesday that it would need Rp 33 billion (US$3.3 million) for the acquisition of 1.6 hectares of land occupied by the illegal Boker brothel in Ciracas, East Jakarta, which would be closed on public demand.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/TNI approves joint probe into Ginandjar

TNI approves joint probe into Ginandjar One of the fattest cats suspected of corruption has taken another hit as the legal noose tightens once again around one of Golkar's top leaders and current Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ginandjar Kartasasmita.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Officers' detention extended

Officers' detention extended JAKARTA: Army's Special Force (Kopassus) Commander Maj. Gen. Amirul Isnaini has approved the 30-day extension of detention of three officers alleged to have killed Papuan proindependence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Golkar asks legislators to honor replecement deal

Golkar asks legislators to honor replecement dealKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Golkar Party's board of executives appealed to party legislators who face mid-term substitutions to soon vacate their posts for their successors for the sake of party unity.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Reconciliation: Not just ending the violence

Reconciliation: Not just ending the violenceIgnas Kleden, Sociologist, The Center for East, Indonesian Affairs, Jakarta The development of conflict resolutions are at a critical juncture and face serious challenges that stem from the changing conditions of local communities, in the volatility of ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Labor unions od state firms support privatization

Labor unions od state firms support privatizationMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Federation of State-Owned Enterprise Labor Unions (FSP- BUMN) said it would support the government's crucial privatization program, as long as it was carried out in a transparent way.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Television channels have vast space for more than mindless shows

Television channels have vast space for more than mindless showsSimon Marcus Gower, Principal, Harapan Bangsa, High School, Kotamodern, Tangerang, Banten Recently the number of network television channels available in Indonesia has increased and so, for the viewing public, it would seem that ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Laksamana appoints new IBRA deputies

Laksamana appoints new IBRA deputiesDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi has named three new deputy chairmen at the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) as part of a major shake-up in the high profile agency.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Are instructions to take strict measures effective?

Are instructions to take strict measures effective? Each outbreak of violence in Ambon is always followed by an instruction from Jakarta to take strict measures against those responsible.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Pertamina delays new fuel price statement

Pertamina delays new fuel price statementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina delayed on Tuesday announcing the new fuel prices for the month of May as labor groups are preparing for a massive rally.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/'Mendoan', Purwokerto's trademark fare

'Mendoan', Purwokerto's trademark fareAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Purwokerto, the capital of Banyumas regency in Central Java, is known as the kripik town thanks to the popularity of local delicacies, tempe kripik and mendoan.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/'Sutiyoso? I don't think I like him'

'Sutiyoso? I don't think I like him'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's five-year term will end in October.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Stop polemic on review to constitution: Megawati

Stop polemic on review to constitution: MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is also chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), has instructed her party executives to stop arguing over the amendment to the 1945 Constitution.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Gang of thieves uncovered

Gang of thieves uncoveredMEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police in North Sumatra have arrested two military personnel and a policeman accused of selling stolen motorcycles to the neighboring province of Aceh.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Venezuelan media and the coup

Venezuelan media and the coupDuncan Campbell, Guardian News Service, London Traditionally, in a coup, the first thing taken over is the broadcasting service. It is part of coup lore that the airwaves need to be secure so that the correct version of events can be swiftly relayed to the public.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Telkom denies charges of unfairness towards ISPs

Telkom denies charges of unfairness towards ISPsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom denied on Tuesday charges that it had created an unfair policy that hurt many Internet service providers in the country but helped boost its own ISP ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/BPN, where are my documents?

BPN, where are my documents? I am still waiting for the National Land Agency (BPN) to respond to my application for a land title two years ago. This has caused me some concern.BPN notified some landowners in Depok, West Java, that their land could be certified, which made us very happy.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Workers plan massive rally on May Day

Workers plan massive rally on May DayTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the absence of another rally of protest on the fuel hike -- as the government had planned to announce earlier -- Jakartans will still have to deal with traffic congestion on the main streets on ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Punishing not pleasant but sometimes a must

Punishing not pleasant but sometimes a mustDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com How can you help your child master the impulses and feelings of aggressive behavior? The most important step you can take is to set firm, consistent limits.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Three witnesses in rights trial drop testimony

Three witnesses in rights trial drop testimonyTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The landmark human rights tribunal took a new twist on Tuesday when three witnesses who had testified against four military officers and a police officer accused of the 1999 mass killing in Suai, East Timor ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/NZ Embassy responds

NZ Embassy responds I write in response to a letter written by Aji Saptaji published in The Jakarta Post on April 29, 2002.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Teachers told to upload idealism

Teachers told to upload idealismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar criticized the country's teachers on Tuesday for demanding that the government issue rulings that would help improve their welfare.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Dita fight for exploited workers

Dita fight for exploited workersA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coercion, intimidation, torture and poverty in this "era of freedom" still haunt the life of workers, and also the thoughts of labor champion Dita Indah Sari.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031- 5615246), May 27 to June 3.Performance* Jazz Concert by Gunter Adlerq, Majapahit Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Jl Tunjungan no. 65 (Tel.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Suwisma likely to keep Pertina chairmanship

Suwisma likely to keep Pertina chairmanshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertini) is likely to remain under the leadership of Sang Nyoman Suwisma, the incumbent chairman, for the next four years as the two-star general is to run for reelection ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Setting the course for reform in national education

Setting the course for reform in national educationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Of the many fields the nation needs to reform, education is one of the most urgent. Few, however, have clear answers when asked over the course of its reforms, experts said.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, May 1, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, May 1, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Vendors object to evictions

Vendors object to evictions JAKARTA: Street vendors in front of the British Embassy on Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin, SH in Central Jakarta expressed their skepticism on Tuesday about the Menteng district's plan to evict them.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Australian journalist robbed

Australian journalist robbed JAKARTA: Australian journalist Claire Harvey was robbed on Tuesday afternoon near the office of TEMPO weekly on Jl. Proklamasi in Central Jakarta.Harvey got out of a taxi and was about 20 meters from the TEMPO office when she was approached by two men at about 1:50 p.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/One killed, 45 houses burned down in Aceh

One killed, 45 houses burned down in AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh One person was shot dead and 45 houses were burned down during a clash between Free Aceh Movement (GAM) guerrillas and dozens of security personnel in Buket Makarti village, Tanah Luas, North Aceh, on Tuesday, ...
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/U.S. credibility at stake in Middle East

U.S. credibility at stake in Middle East Egypt continues to be among the countries trying to bring peace in the Middle East. Its Ambassador to Indonesia, Ezzat Saad, talked to The Jakarta Post's Claire Harvey, about his country's stance on Palestine. The following is the excerpt of the interview.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Mayor held as suspect in graft scandal

Mayor held as suspect in graft scandalApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The local prosecutor's office said on Tuesday it has named the mayor of Pematangsiantar in North Sumatra as a suspect in a Rp 700 million corruption scam.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/'Surabaya Post' calls it a day, prompts rally against owner

'Surabaya Post' calls it a day, prompts rally against ownerAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The nation's prolonged economic crisis has claimed a new victim in the publishing industry amid the freedom of expression the national media has been enjoying for the past four years.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Combing hair regularly helps reduce lice infestation

Combing hair regularly helps reduce lice infestationDear Dr. Donya, Some time ago in your regular column you recommended two particular kinds of medication for the elimination of head lice.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Unions unable to improve workers' welfare

Unions unable to improve workers' welfareA'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Judge Suprapto handed down a verdict of two months and 14 days to a young labor activist in Tangerang for stealing a pair of reject sandals from the factory where he worked.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/Marsinah's case

Marsinah's case Marsinah, a film depicting the struggle of slain woman worker Marsinah is about to be launched. This movie, with noted director Slamet Rahardjo at the helm, has generated a lot of public discussion.
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Wed, 01 May 2002

JP/LBH supports police investigation of Elza

LBH supports police investigation of ElzaTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Legal Aid Institute (LBH) in Jakarta voiced its support for a police investigation into bribery allegations against Elza Syarief, a lawyer for Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, ...
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