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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Clarification needed

Clarification needed I work as a dentist (civil service registration number 140243579) at the public health center in Tanjung Batu, Tujuh Belas district, Singkawang, West Kalimantan. Allow me now to inquire about the status of my employment.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Ford opens second store

Ford opens second store JAKARTA: PT Ford Motor Indonesia opened its second Superstore, called the Ford Jakbar Superstore, on Jl. Jend. S. Parman, West Jakarta, on Monday.The opening followed the recent launch of Ford's first dealership, the Ford Jaksel Superstore, on Jl. T.B.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Vietnam approves $134 mln steel plant - media

Vietnam approves $134 mln steel plant - media HANOI: The government has approved a plan by the state-run Vietnam Steel Corporation (VSC) to build a US$133.9 million steel plant in southern Vietnam using domestic funds, official media reported on Monday.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/City warned not to build Kelapa Gading sports complex

City warned not to build Kelapa Gading sports complex Residents of Kelapa Gading housing complex in North Jakarta have threatened legal action against the city administration if it allows the construction of a sport complex to continue.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/75 artists rally at mayor's office

75 artists rally at mayor's office TANGERANG: Some 75 artists from the Tangerang Arts Council staged a rally at the municipal administration office on Monday to demand the administration provide them a space to put on exhibitions and performances.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Senior officers may be involved in Theys' murder

Senior officers may be involved in Theys' murderTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investigation into the killing of Papuan pro-independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay last year points at the possible involvement of high ranking officers, National Military Police Chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A.B.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Experts at odds over legislators from former province of E. Timor

Experts at odds over legislators from former province of E. TimorKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political and legal experts are at loggerheads over the continued presence of four legislators at the House of Representatives representing East Timor which declared its independence ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Evi leads at Anniswati chess event

Evi leads at Anniswati chess eventThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Evi Lindiawati pulled clear at the top of the standings after four rounds of blitz matches in the inaugural Anniswati Memorial Cup chess tournament at the Peninsula Hotel here on Monday.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/'Confiscated planes not missing'

'Confiscated planes not missing'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The customs and excise directorate claimed on Monday that the three smuggled microlight airplanes it had confiscated on Feb.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Two night spots reopen despite Sutiyoso's closure

Two night spots reopen despite Sutiyoso's closureAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso could not conceal his annoyance on Monday after being questioned by reporters about two night spots in West Jakarta, which he had raided earlier, that had reportedly resumed ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Poverty hampers effort to stop child labor

Poverty hampers effort to stop child laborThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Severe economic hardship and political instability have undermined efforts to eradicate child labor in the country, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Monday.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Yawning gap worsens unabated crisis: Mega

Yawning gap worsens unabated crisis: MegaI Wayan Juniartha and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Purwokerto President Megawati Soekarnoputri said the unabated crisis the country was facing had been exacerbated by the yawning gap between the political classes and the masses.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/North Jakarta conversion has caused salinization

North Jakarta conversion has caused salinizationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The conversion of wetland in the northern coastal areas of Jakarta for luxury housing estates has contributed to salt contaminating groundwater.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Gusmao, the real statesman

Gusmao, the real statesman One man stood out among the many dignitaries who attended Sunday's celebrations to usher in East Timor's independence in Dili.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/C. Java woman gets death penalty for drug smuggling

C. Java woman gets death penalty for drug smugglingMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A 27-year-old woman fell to the floor when the Tangerang District Court handed down the death penalty to her for her attempt to smuggle a kilogram of heroin into the country from Nepal.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Rupiah reaches highest level since September

Rupiah reaches highest level since SeptemberDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah broke through the psychologically important barrier of Rp 9,000 on Monday, its highest level against the U.S.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Gusmao, the real statesman

Gusmao, the real statesman One man stood out among the many dignitaries who attended Sunday's celebrations to usher in East Timor's independence in Dili.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Decolonization of East Timor

Decolonization of East Timor On Sunday at midnight (May 20), East Timor became independent (the writer wishes to extend his congratulations to the people of East Timor as well as to President Xanana Gusmao).The writer remembers a similar happy event more than 50 years ago.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Locals get tennis lessons from ITA coaches

Locals get tennis lessons from ITA coachesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two American tennis coaches are seeking to help develop Indonesian tennis as they began a series of coaching clinics here on MondayThe clinics are being organized by the country's tennis governing body, Pelti.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Four injured in attack on protesters

Four injured in attack on protesters SEMARANG, Central Java: A demonstration held by the Democratic Front for Poverty Eradication (FDPRM) turned violent on Monday when the group was attacked by dozens of people claiming to be members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Response to Frank Richardson

Response to Frank Richardson First of all, I would like to thank Frank Richardson for his comment in The Jakarta Post's May 16 edition about my article, Indonesian Press: Walking a tightrope (The Post, May 14).Mr.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Kostrad to stage antiriot exercise in Ambon

Kostrad to stage antiriot exercise in AmbonOktovianus Pinontoan The Jakarta Post AmbonThe Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) will hold an antiriot exercise in the Maluku provincial capital of Ambon in July in a bid to help end the prolonged conflict and restore security and order in the ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Art expo to be held at Erasmus Huis

Art expo to be held at Erasmus Huis JAKARTA: A Flemish artist, Rudi Corens, will present a contemporary jewelry, carpet and sculpture exhibition at the Erasmus Huis Dutch cultural center in South Jakarta, for a week, starting from Thursday evening.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Kostrad to stage exercises in Ambon to help end prolonged conflict

Kostrad to stage exercises in Ambon to help end prolonged conflictOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) will hold training exercises in the Maluku provincial capital of Ambon in July in a bid to help end the prolonged conflict and restore ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/[b]It said they filed a complaint with claim's department: Is that

It said they filed a complaint with claim's department: Is that the claim's department for SQ or for Soekarno-Hatta airport? And why is the letter writer upset with SQ when, according to the details of his letter, his bag was likely broken into upon landing at Soekarno-Hatta by airport baggage ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Hendrawan, a true champion

Hendrawan, a true championNovan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou/Jakarta A week before heading to Guangzhou, China, for the 2002 Thomas and Uber Cup badminton championships, Hendrawan was struggling with two big problems.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/GAM warns of attacks on state facilities

GAM warns of attacks on state facilitiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acehnese separatist rebels have warned civil servants to stay away from state facilities, which they plan to attack.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Telkom's Q1 net profit jumps 46%

Telkom's Q1 net profit jumps 46%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned domestic telecommunications firm PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) announced on Monday that first quarter net profit soared by 46 percent, mainly driven by its cellular unit.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Once again questioning the Jakarta Charter

Once again questioning the Jakarta CharterFranz Magnis-Suseno SJ, Professor of Social Philosophy, Driyarkara School of Philosophy, Jakarta In this newspaper (May 15) Wisnu Pramudya pleaded for a more informed view on the question of introducing syariah, or Islamic law, in Indonesia.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Orangutans abused: NGO

Orangutans abused: NGO JAKARTA: A non-governmental organization (NGO) complained on Monday about the condition of a protected species of orangutan (pongo pygmaeus) in the Gunung Mesigit conservation park in West Java.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/House to hold hearing on E. Timor

House to hold hearing on E. Timor JAKARTA: The House of Representatives' Commission I on defense and foreign affairs will invite State Secretary Bambang Kesowo and Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda next week to seek clarification of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to East Timor.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/IBRA and IMF differ on Bank Niaga divestment plan

IBRA and IMF differ on Bank Niaga divestment planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the sale of the government's 51 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Niaga should be carried out as scheduled, although the government has hinted that it might back down from the ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Gus Dur lashes out at Islamic caucus

Gus Dur lashes out at Islamic caucusTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman Wahid, familiarly known as Gus Dur, lashed out at the possible establishment of a caucus of Muslim political leaders, saying it would be of no benefit to the people.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/GAM congratulates East Timorese

GAM congratulates East Timorese JAKARTA: The Free Aceh Movement armed wing (AGAM) joined the worldwide chorus of congratulations for the people of East Timor on their independence and the inauguration of Xanana Gusmao as the country's first president.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Number of IDPs drops

Number of IDPs drops DENPASAR, Bali: Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah said on Monday that the number of internally displaced people (IDP) in and around Indonesia's various conflict-torn areas had drastically dropped to 500,000 from 1.3 million last year.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Habibie's testimony damaging for Akbar

Habibie's testimony damaging for AkbarTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president B.J. Habibie's written testimony in the Rp 40 billion Bulog scandal read during a hearing on Monday has solidified the case against his former minister/cabinet secretary Akbar Tandjung.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Rupiah's sharp rise may hurt RI's exports

Rupiah's sharp rise may hurt RI's exportsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian exporters fear that the sharp appreciation of the rupiah against the U.S.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/W. Timor Military consoles pro-RI Timorese refugees

W. Timor Military consoles pro-RI Timorese refugeesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Nusa Tenggara Military district chief Col.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Parade for Thomas Cup heroes

Parade for Thomas Cup heroesNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Indonesia's champion shuttlers, who have just defended the men's team Thomas Cup badminton title here, will have a tight schedule on Wednesday in Jakarta, including a luncheon with President Megawati Soekarnoputri ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/From Guangzhou with pride

From Guangzhou with pride To the delight of many here at home, the men's team 2002 Thomas Cup badminton competition in Guangzhou, China, finished with Indonesia making history once again, bringing home the trophy for the fifth consecutive time and a total of 13 times in all.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Local zoos have no place for animals

Local zoos have no place for animalsRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Going to the zoo must be a good time for children and parents, since thousands of people regularly visit zoological parks in the country every weekend and holiday.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Unfinished business haunts Indonesia-East Timor ties

Unfinished business haunts Indonesia-East Timor tiesAboeprijadi Santoso and Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Dili/Kupang Despite reconciliatory gestures from their leaders, the future of ties between Indonesia and its new neighbor East Timor hangs in the balance due to a legacy of wide-ranging ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/IMF, customs office agree on a reform program

IMF, customs office agree on a reform programRendi A. Witular and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise have agreed on a restructuring program aimed at boosting the performance of the latter, long seen as ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Drug abusers must be handled with care

Drug abusers must be handled with care Drug abuse is widespread among students, and schools have become a popular trading place for drugs. Students are a major target of traffickers as they are easily "challenged" to try new things.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/AGO plan to try absent tycoons sparks criticism from expert

AGO plan to try absent tycoons sparks criticism from expertThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office plan to try several businessmen in absentia will set a bad precedent for Indonesia's judicial system, a legal expert said.
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Laksmi transforms emotion into artistic sufferings and love

Laksmi transforms emotion into artistic sufferings and loveCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta In the minds of many people of old traditions, the roles for which women were destined were silent ones, with tasks mostly relegated to obscurity in a society that focused exclusively on the deeds of ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/General public can help encouraging better zoos

General public can help encouraging better zoos The London-based World Society for the Protection of Animals, WSPA, a non-profit organization promoting animal welfare around the world, recently investigated the condition of animals in several zoos in Indonesia, along with its local ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Chinese-Indonesians still discriminated against

Chinese-Indonesians still discriminated againstMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a sad irony that top shuttler Hendrawan who saved the country in the Thomas Cup championship had to struggle to get his citizenship certificate before heading to China for the tournament a ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Unfinished business haunts RI-Timor Lorosae ties

Unfinished business haunts RI-Timor Lorosae tiesAboeprijadi Santoso and Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Dili/Kupang Despite reconciliatory gestures from their leaders, the future of ties between Indonesia and its new neighbor Timor Lorosae hangs in the balance due to a legacy of wide-ranging ...
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Tue, 21 May 2002

JP/Counterfeit money, drugs destroyed

Counterfeit money, drugs destroyed BOGOR: The Cibinong Prosecutors' Office burned on Monday Rp 5.3 billion (US$570,000) in counterfeit bank notes as well as large quantities of marijuana and heroin that were confiscated from suspects.
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