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55 articles.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Ancol to provide free tickets

Ancol to provide free tickets JAKARTA: Ancol Dreamland will provide free tickets on June 21 in commemoration of Jakarta's 475th anniversary during the Jakarta Rumahku, Aku Cinta Jakarta (Jakarta, my home, I love Jakarta) festival.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Tenganan people care for enviromnent

Tenganan people care for enviromnentRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The large drum at the tower beats 21 times as a wakeup call to residents of quiet Tenganan Penggringsingan village near Candi Dasa resort in Karang Asem, around 100 kilometers east of Nusa Dua.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/TV Program: Thursday, June 13, 2002

TV Program: Thursday, June 13, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/'Don't expect too much from the police'

'Don't expect too much from the police' People are disappointed by the failure of the police to solve many of the past bombing cases in the country, especially in Jakarta. Many have expressed their pessimism over the police's ability to find the perpetrators in the latest bomb blasts.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/No action taken to restore damaged Lake Tondano

No action taken to restore damaged Lake TondanoYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado Locals and tourists are no longer able to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tondano, some 37 kilometers north of here in Minahasa Regency, as it has been suffering from serious environmental deterioration for many ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/ASEAN's task at hand

ASEAN's task at handBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id To the world's dismay and horror, 15 days later after India tested its nuclear weapons on May 13, 1998, Pakistan tested their own.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/PDI-P divided over Sutiyoso's nomination

PDI-P divided over Sutiyoso's nominationAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) were still divided on Wednesday about the endorsement by party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso for the ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year

Bali resorts are heading for a more promising yearRita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali The word "resort" always conjures up a picture of a serene and integrated holiday site surrounded by white sandy beaches or a lush mountainous panorama where you can escape from your hectic life ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Two men robbed and shot

Two men robbed and shot JAKARTA: A group of robbers on motorcycles shot two men who were traveling in a Kijang van along Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, before making off with Rp 235 million.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Foreign country plotted to free E. Timor: Witness

Foreign country plotted to free E. Timor: WitnessTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A witness testifying on behalf of the defendants in the 1999 East Timor atrocities case said on Wednesday that a book prepared by Australian intelligence showed a well-planned plot to lead ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Alienation and insecurity are constant threats

Alienation and insecurity are constant threatsLee Kwan Yew, Senior Minister, Singapore The immediate threats to security in the region are not state- related tensions or dangers of conflicts. These threats come from non-state terrorist Islamic groups.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Where to go in Bali: Thursday, June 13, 2002

Where to go in Bali: Thursday, June 13, 2002Exhibitions* Painting Balinese Women, at Duta Wijaya office complex, Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar, June 15 to July 15. * Painting Humanity and Eccentricity by Made Kaek, Gallery 9, Jl AA Gede Rai, Lod Tunduh, Ubud, until June 18.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Mulia seizure order withdrawn

Mulia seizure order withdrawn JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court withdrew on Wednesday its decision to seize Hotel Mulia Senayan after the hotel paid its Rp 15 billion (US$ 1.7 million) debt to the city administration.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Association calls for higher duty on sugar

Association calls for higher duty on sugarAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Sugar Association has renewed calls on the government to raise the import duty on sugar imports to protect local producers as many other countries do including European countries and the United ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/'RCTI' responds

'RCTI' responds Soccer has become a global industry aimed at profit-making. Kirch Media spent a huge sum of money to secure the World Cup 2002 broadcasting license from FIFA. Kirch Media required that RCTI pay US$5 million for the right to broadcast in Indonesian territory.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Govt makes new pledges to IMF as Cabinet cracks

Govt makes new pledges to IMF as Cabinet cracksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti and Minister of Finance Boediono have made a new economic reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite signs that the ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Italy takes part in Bandungtex

Italy takes part in Bandungtex JAKARTA: Italian textile machinery makers are taking part in the international textile, garment machinery and accessories exp Bandungtex 2002, in Bandung, West Java, which was opened Wednesday, a release said.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Judge orders Unocal to trial

Judge orders Unocal to trial LOS ANGELES: A Superior Court judge has ordered the Unocal Corp. to stand trial for alleged human rights abuses related to a pipeline project in Myanmar.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Woman admits harboring fugitive Tommy in her home

Woman admits harboring fugitive Tommy in her homeMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A woman testified on Wednesday that she had allowed Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who was a fugitive, to stay at her house even though she knew it was against the law.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Redesign farm policy

Redesign farm policy President Megawati Soekarnoputri's widely criticized current tour of Europe could still go a long way in serving national interests if her attendance at the second World Food Summit in Rome leads her to full awareness of how vital food security is and how urgent is the need ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Regional governments, PHRI to rate hotels

Regional governments, PHRI to rate hotelsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government has issued a new decree which transfers its decades long authority to assess and rate hotels to regional governments and the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI).R.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Teachers need more preparation for new curriculum

Teachers need more preparation for new curriculumDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Education experts have urged the government to improve teachers' skills before implementing the new, competence-based curriculum as it requires a democratic, open-to-discussion and adventurous learning ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta

Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta With serene and peaceful ambience, resorts surrounding Jakarta witness regular customers wishing to spend their weekends or holiday breaks.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/JP/13/L10

JP/13/L10 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 12Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,230.00 8,230.00 8,774.00 8,686.00Australian dollar 1 5,262.02 4,687.81 5,002.06 4,947.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Papua drops student fees, hikes teacher salaries

Papua drops student fees, hikes teacher salariesR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura With new powers under the special autonomy laws, the provincial legislature in Irian Jaya (Papua) has dropped all fees for elementary and high school students as of the 2002/2003 academic year to give ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Thousands support cement firm reshuffle

Thousands support cement firm reshuffleKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang Thousands of protesters expressed on Wednesday their support of a government plan to dismiss the current management of state cement maker PT Semen Padang, lending fresh backing to the company's privatization efforts.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Indosiar posts Rp 337b profit

Indosiar posts Rp 337b profit JAKARTA: Private television company PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri posted Rp 337 billion (US$386.4 million) in net profit in 2001, a 212 percent increase from the previous year's profit.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Going beyond the first draft of history

Going beyond the first draft of historyEndy Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "The war ended at 11:35 this morning.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 12, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change TradingVolume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Sewage dumped into Tangerang rivers

Sewage dumped into Tangerang riversMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Truck drivers of both Tangerang regency and municipal environmental agencies dump untreated sewage in canals and rivers crossing the Tangerang city.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/President yet to approve Cabinet Secretary's plan

President yet to approve Cabinet Secretary's planFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Secretary/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo seems to be out of favor as the second draft of his proposed office reorganization plan lies unnoticed on the President's desk.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Prefab Balinese houses in great demand

Prefab Balinese houses in great demandWahyoe Boedhiwardhana, Contributor, Denpasar Sitting on a circular bench in a wooden gazebo surrounded by a Balinese tropical garden is like staying in one of the island's palaces. But it is not Bali, it is a busy housing complex in Singapore.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/BI says monetary condition is improving

BI says monetary condition is improvingFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's monetary condition has continued to improve, which bodes well for the recovery of the economy, Bank Indonesia says.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Tasting impressive Balinese coffee flavor

Tasting impressive Balinese coffee flavorWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Indonesian coffee lovers are familiar with local coffees, such as Medan, Lampung and Toraja coffees. Still, Balinese coffee does not ring a bell despite its impressive taste.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Photo A

Photo A PT Unilever Indonesia TbkBRANTAS RIVER AGREEMENT: East Java Vice Governor Imam Supardi (left) and PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk Director A.A. Pranatadjaja (right) shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on the "Brantas Bersih Forum".
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/On Surabaya incident

On Surabaya incident Allow me to make a belated comment on the May 7 letter from David Jardine titled Historical records.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Formosa to expand in Taiwan

Formosa to expand in Taiwan TAIPEI: Taiwan's Formosa Plastics Group plans to invest an additional NT$72.2 billion (US$2.12 billion) to expand a petrochemical complex in the island's south, it was reported Wednesday.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Globalization narrows gender gap: World Bank

Globalization narrows gender gap: World BankA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic globalization has been proven able to reduce gender inequalities across the world, a senior economist at the World Bank said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Indonesia's major donors see slow progress in poverty reduction

Indonesia's major donors see slow progress in poverty reductionDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's major donors from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) have emphasized that the country's progress in certain structural reform programs has been slow, resulting in ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Police reluctantly acquisce to military authority in Maluku

Police reluctantly acquisce to military authority in MalukuYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite its objection, the National Police have quickly adjusted itself to the new structure of security forces in Maluku, which sees the Indonesian Military (TNI) in command.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Dorodjatun makes new promises to IMF as Cabinet cracks

Dorodjatun makes new promises to IMF as Cabinet cracksDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaCoordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti and Finance Minister Boediono have made a new economic reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite signs that the ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Oracles opens business conference in China

Oracles opens business conference in ChinaThe Jakarta Post, Beijing Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison confirmed on Wednesday the company's commitment to doing business in China, saying there was a bigger risk in not investing in China than in investing in China.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Italy takes part in Bandungtex

Italy takes part in Bandungtex JAKARTA: Italian textile machinery makers are taking part in the international textile, garment machinery and accessories exp Bandungtex 2002, in Bandung, West Java, which was opened Wednesday, a release said.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Administrative discipline

Administrative discipline The end of the assistance agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Indonesian government has raised controversy. The controversy indicates a shift in making a strategic decision in government.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard

Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard Fadli Contributor Batam The hotel business, including the resort hotels on Batam and the nearby island of Bintan, has been booming in the past three years despite a setback in the hotel industry in the other parts of the country.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/At least three envoy candidates disqualified

At least three envoy candidates disqualifiedKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least three ambassadorial candidates have been disqualified by legislators for their poor track record and lack of knowledge about the countries in which they were soon to be posted.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Military agrees to quit politics by the year 2004

Military agrees to quit politics by the year 2004Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The move to remove the Indonesian Military (TNI) and Police from politics by 2004 won backing from legislators on Wednesday, including those from the Indonesian Military/National Police faction in the House ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Match words with actions, experts tell Megawati

Match words with actions, experts tell MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts here praised on Wednesday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Vatican, but also urged her to provide similar excellent ...
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Lifters forced to scrap Greece outing

Lifters forced to scrap Greece outingMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lack of financial support from the National Sports Council (KONI) has resulted in a late cancellation of an already-planned trip to Greece by a weightlifting team.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Sitor's poems evoke beauty

Sitor's poems evoke beautyLie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta Sitor Situmorang has a lot to offer to Indonesian literature, particularly in terms of versification. He is most noted for the lyrical nature of his poems.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Residents complain of sewage disposal

Residents complain of sewage disposalMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post TangerangWhen people call the environmental agency to pump out the contents of their septic tanks, many do not realize that the truck drivers dump the untreated sewage in canals and rivers crossing Tangerang city.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Police ineffectual in war against crime

Police ineffectual in war against crimeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police are the main agents in society assigned to ensure security, right? However, in the event that they are powerless to crack down on widespread crime, the public must be prepared to defend itself.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/The 'Islam-nationalist' divide, one obstacle to progress

The 'Islam-nationalist' divide, one obstacle to progressMochtar Buchori, Legislator, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Jakarta, mbuchori@indo.net.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Damar Harsanto

Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The police are the main agents in society assigned to ensure security, right ? However, in the event that they are powerless to crack down on widespread crime, the public must be prepared to defend itself.
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002

JP/Soldiers questioned over recent police post attack

Soldiers questioned over recent police post attackApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The Military Police in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, are questioning three Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers for their alleged role in an attack on the Serbelawan Police subprecinct post ...
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