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Searching for all articles published on 2002-06-14 ...
54 articles.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002

'Bambang a liability to Mega' JAKARTA: State Secretary/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo sustained another blow as noted scholar Nurcholish Madjid called him a liability to President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

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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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Megawati's snowball It will surprise no one -- apart, perhaps, from President Megawati Soekarnoputri herself -- that her reported support for Sutiyoso to be reelected as governor of Jakarta is inviting so much controversy and debate.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

University entry test unchanged JAKARTA: There will be no significant change to the upcoming state university admittance tests compared with previous ones, apart from changes to the examination committee.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Formosa eyes North Korea TAIPEI: Formosa Plastics Group Chairman Y. C. Wang is visiting North Korea seeking investment opportunities in its steel industry, it was reported here Thursday.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

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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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

'Cabinet cracks the last thing business community needs'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparent cracks between economic ministers over whether Indonesia should maintain policies sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could prove costly to efforts to speed up ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Teams for crucial bills discussed JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) is expected on July 1 to set up two teams to deliberate the much-awaited bills on political parties and general elections.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

JP/13/L03 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 13Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,231.00 8,231.00 8,775.00 8,687.00Australian dollar 1 5,252.44 4,679.32 4,992.98 4,938.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

TV owners share World Cup joyMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Soccer is the world's most favorite sport and attracts fans from all walks of life. The ongoing World Cup in Korea and Japan can be enjoyed by everyone, including the poor.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Squatters left untouched by govt welfare programsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Imagine a squalid three-by-four-meter house under a large water pipe on the Western Flood Canal in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Court verdict on Manulife upsets CanadiansRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta Commercial Court declared on Thursday insurance firm PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) bankrupt in a hugely controversial decision which some say would further deteriorate investors ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Elza's dossiers sent to prosecutors JAKARTA: Police submitted details of bribery charges involving Elza Syarief, a lawyer for murder-accused Hutomo "Tommy" Mandalaputra, to the Jakarta Prosecutors' Office on Thursday.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Tarmidi defies Megawati's order, enters race for Jakarta governorshipAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City chapter chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Tarmidi Suhardjo defied on Thursday party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri's support for ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Sicilian puppet theater to delight JakartansSonitha, Contributor, Jakarta Did you know that "puppets" comes from the Latin word pupus meaning little child?When talking about puppets, one might think of the ones that fit over the hand.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Indonesia must respect business contracts, says IFCA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite recent signs of improving economic fundamentals, foreign investors are still reluctant to invest in Indonesia due to legal uncertainties and breaches of business contracts by the Indonesian side.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Domestic spat nearly costs life JAKARTA: A teenager was seriously wounded on Thursday when he smashed a window with his hand in anger after his father assaulted his mother.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

2002 Asiad boxers to prove their worthMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's boxing hopefuls for the 2002 Asian Games are set to prove if they still deserve places on the squad when they take part in the Asian Boxing Championships in Kuala Lumpur next week.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change TradingVolume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Gambler accused of briberyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man believed to be an agent of an illegal gambling operator has attempted to bribe an anti-drug abuse activist.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Pakistan sticks to peaceful negotiations Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has sent special envoy Najmuddin A. Shaikh to brief Indonesian leaders on the latest situation between Pakistan and India. Shaikh spoke to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his mission to Indonesia on Monday.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Audit commission seeks help from defiant mastersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) has sought the help of the House of Representatives (DPR) to force state officials to submit their wealth declarations.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Funding for E. Timor militias came from state: WitnessTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Money to fund prointegration militias to launch a campaign against independence supporters in East Timor three years ago had come from the former Indonesian province's ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Jakarta's Governor The battle for the position of governor of Jakarta has begun. The "defending champion" Sutiyoso seems to be in a favorable position following recent rumors that the President supports him.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

RI leaders lazy, weak, not serious: Nurcholish MadjidBernie K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How do we explain the sight last Wednesday of the Indonesian delegation shopping in one of Rome's most expensive arcades while attending a world summit on hunger?Bad timing maybe, but a note by ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Theater group touches lives of rural childrenTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta At the beginning and end of the show Cerita dari Kampung Anak Wayang (Stories from Puppet Children Village), the children say in harmony: "Greetings of friendship, love and peace.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Pets help lift your dampened spiritsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Are you hungry, honey?" a woman's voice said in the kitchen, with the tone one usually uses with a child. "Yes you are," she added affectionately without waiting for an answer.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Students at a loss over future studiesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many students who want to continue their studies at university are at a loss because they do not really know what subject to major in and which university to go to.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Analysts doubt divestment planDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Given the failed sale of Bank Niaga, the government will find it difficult to carry out its ambitious plan of selling three more banks this year, analysts said.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Govt bans 12 haj service firms JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has revoked the operational licenses of 12 companies that offer special haj services as they have failed to live up to their promises.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

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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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Jakarta Fair to be opened twice by President and VPMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the first time ever, the 2002 Jakarta Fair will be opened twice in two separate ceremonies by Vice President Hamzah Haz and President Megawati Soekarnoputri respectively.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Chinese opera arrives in Jakarta The theatrical attractions are unmistakable: jumping and spinning high in the air, the kind of weapon handling normally seen in the circus, and high-pitched singing. Yes, this is the Chinese opera.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Ministerial delegation to visit East TimorFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a sign of good will to build a good relationship with the new state of East Timor, a high-powered delegation is leaving for Dili on Friday to discuss various bilateral issues.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

M-WEB's CEO resigns JAKARTA: M-WEB Indonesia's CEO Stephen Gilmore tendered his resignation on Thursday following a worldwide management restructuring by its South Africa-based holding company Myriad International Holdings (MIH).
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Govt forms independent probe team for MalukuFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Oktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has established an independent team to ensure an impartial investigation into the three years of sectarian conflict in Maluku.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

New fares introduced following driver protestApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Mayor Abdillah of Medan, the North Sumatra capital, introduced new fares for public minivans on Thursday following a protest by hundreds of minivan drivers grouped under the Association of Medan Public Minivan ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

NGOs set up monitoring posts, plan to sue PLNOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), concerned about the poor service provided by the State Electricity Company (PLN) here, started the operation on Thursday of monitoring and complaint ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Debtors on trial by the press The media play a critical role in the perception of facts. Human interest, emotion, alleged disclosures, and so on are potent forces that the media thrive upon. Credibility and honesty are critical and should be our highest priority. Consider this example.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

TNI's political neutrality a myth: AnalystsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bill on general elections, which provides that members of the military will be able to vote and be elected in the 2004 general election, is a good start but on its own is insufficient to take the military out ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

TNI, Police highest blood donors TANGERANG: The Armed Forces (TNI) and Police blood donor club remains the most generous donor in Tangerang, according to data from the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in Tangerang. From 1997 to 2001, the group has donated 5,500 units of blood.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Build national spirit Being Indonesia is choosing a long and difficult way. But that is what the founding fathers chose, making the pluralist country of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.It is not easy to maintain this national concept and spirit.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Coca-Cola reaffirms profit outlook SYDNEY: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd., an Australian and regional soft drinks maker, Thursday reaffirmed its net profit outlook for calendar 2002.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

'Sutiyoso doesn't deserve another term as governor' The race to become the next governor of Jakarta is heating up. The incumbent Sutiyoso, who was severely criticized for his handling of the recent flooding, has stated his readiness to serve a second term.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Debtors on trial by the press The media play a critical role in the perception of facts. Human interest, emotion, alleged disclosures, and so on are potent forces that the media thrive upon. Credibility and honesty are critical and should be our highest priority. Consider this example.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Nippon, Sumitomo to tie up TOKYO: Two major Japanese steelmakers, Nippon Steel Corp. and Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd., agreed Thursday to merge their stainless steel businesses to strengthen competitiveness.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Poverty alleviation programs exclude those without IDsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are many theories to explain why the government's various programs to eliminate poverty have been futile.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Debtors on trial by the press The media play a critical role in the perception of facts. Human interest, emotion, alleged disclosures, and so on are potent forces that the media thrive upon. Credibility and honesty are critical and should be our highest priority.Consider this example.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Tanners ask for export tax on leathersAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Tanners Association has renewed calls for the government to reimpose export tax on raw leather to ensure sufficient supplies at home, noting that many local tanneries have been closed or were ...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Debtors on trial by the press The media play a critical role in the perception of facts. Human interest, emotion, alleged disclosures, and so on are potent forces that the media thrive upon. Credibility and honesty are critical and should be our highest priority. Consider this example.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

M-WEB's CEO resigns JAKARTA: M-WEB Indonesia's CEO Stephen Gilmore tendered his resignation on Thursday following a worldwide management restructuring by its South Africa-based holding company Myriad International Holdings (MIH).
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

'Becak' drivers attack officers A fight broke on Thursday between North Jakarta public order officers and around 200 becak (pedicab) drivers in Sungai Bambu subdistrict in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Aceh's 'peace' thrives on 'sustainable violence'Aboeprijadi Santoso, Radio Netherlands, Amsterdam A year after the Presidential Order No.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002

Minister decries inefficiency JAKARTA: State Minister for Administrative Reform Feisal Tamin said on Thursday that continuing inefficiency in state departments and offices was the result of a lack of oversight.
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