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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Hard Rock Cafe apologizes

Hard Rock Cafe apologizes In response to Dr. Sandra's letter entitled Falling glasses at the Hard Rock in The Jakarta Post, April 22, we would like to inform you that the case was settled between Hard Rock Cafe and Dr. Sandra on April 24.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Six airport cameras fail to spot bombers

Six airport cameras fail to spot bombersMulta Fidrus and Damar Harsanto, Tangerang/Jakarta A total of six cameras above Gate 3 and Gate 4 at the lobby of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport terminal F all failed to monitor the events leading up to the bomb that exploded and injured 11 people ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/RI needs comprehensive labor policy

RI needs comprehensive labor policyWahyu Susilo, Executive Secretary, Consortium for Indonesian Migrant Workers Advocacy, wahyusus@hotmail.com, Jakarta International Labor Day or May Day (May 1) celebrates the contribution of workers around the world.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/World history unfolds through deadly germs

World history unfolds through deadly germsPana Janviroj, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Who would have thought that a tiny bacteria, perhaps from an animal raised in a heavily-populated southern Chinese city, could cause so much panic?It certainly doesn't puzzle some historians, ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/ITB offers new entry test for 45 million

ITB offers new entry test for 45 millionYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java In a bid to free itself from state subsidies, the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) will allow applicants to pay Rp 45 million (about US$5,000) and take a special test to enter the institute, where ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Part 2 of 2 Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast track

Part 2 of 2 Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast trackDjisman S. Simandjuntak, Executive Director, Prasetiya Mulya Business School, Jakarta After stage one, stage two would follow in form of export- driven, factor-based growth.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Kadir eager to watch successes as a coach

Kadir eager to watch successes as a coachThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former national karate star Abdul Kadir seems to be relishing his new role as a trainer of the Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games hopefuls, expressing keenness to pass over his knowledge and skills to his juniors.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Indonesia revises SARS death report

Indonesia revises SARS death reportEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Taiwanese thought to be the first person to die from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Indonesia died from a heart attack, the Ministry of Health and World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Shangri-La labor dispute officially over

Shangri-La labor dispute officially over JAKARTA: After over two years of protracted litigation, the management of Shangri-la Hotel and dozens of its former workers agreed to end their dispute by signing a landmark joint agreement.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Doctor named graft suspect

Doctor named graft suspect MEDAN, North Sumatra: Prosecutors have named a doctor from a local hospital a suspect in the embezzlement of money earmarked for health projects last year.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/PT Johnson accused of antiunion bias

PT Johnson accused of antiunion biasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers of multinational fragrance company PT S.C.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Abuses against migrant workers still rampant

Abuses against migrant workers still rampantEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Driven by her family's poverty and lured by her neighbors' success stories as migrant workers (TKIs), then-15-year-old Nur Fita, defied her dissenting parents, left her bamboo and thatch house in Blitar, East Java, ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Govt does not help migrant workers to compete abroad

Govt does not help migrant workers to compete abroadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The low quality of human resources, the constant changes in the official procedures and mostly, the absence of a strong political commitment from the government have greatly contributed to the country's failure to ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Nike clarifies

Nike clarifies I am writing in response to an article published in The Jakarta Post on April 25. The article, Workers still in search of adequate attention, includes factual inaccuracies and fails to include a number of key points related to Nike's presence in Indonesia.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates

KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) will screen nine candidates for the final three seats on the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) on Thursday.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Kournikova to compete in Indonesia

Kournikova to compete in Indonesia JAKARTA: Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova has confirmed she will play in the US$225,000 Wismilak International in Bali, Indonesia, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 16.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/'I am afraid of possible bomb threat'

'I am afraid of possible bomb threat' The latest bomb blast at Soekarno-Hatta Airport has increased people's awareness about security in the city, especially in public places. Some residents have expressed their doubts about the police's vigilance in uncovering bomb threats.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/'Separatism in NTT no threat'

'Separatism in NTT no threat' KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The military commander overseeing East Nusa Tenggara, Col. Inf. Moeswarno Moesanip, has dismissed plans to unite the Indonesian side of West Timor with the independent East Timor, saying the threat was not serious.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Kadir content to participate from the stands

Kadir content to participate from the standsThe Jakarta Post JakartaFormer national karate star Abdul Kadir seems to be relishing his new role as a trainer of Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games hopefuls, expressing keenness to pass on his knowledge and skill.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Victitious character Bogler voice of regular Balinese

Victitious character Bogler voice of regular BalineseI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Mead, Bateson, Geertz and Covarrubias, or their contemporaries like Vickers and Picard, might have been able to describe Bali and the Balinese to the world in various scholarly ways.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Hear about pedicab crossing the road?

Hear about pedicab crossing the road? BOGOR: Thousands of pedicab drivers staged a rally on Wednesday at the Bogor legislative council to ask the administration to revoke its new policy banning them from crossing the Paledang to Pasar Anyar road.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/UNHCR, IOM pledge to help RI deal with illegal migrants

UNHCR, IOM pledge to help RI deal with illegal migrantsRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali With the number of illegal immigrants living in Indonesia falling drastically, international refugee and migration organizations would continue to help the country dealing with migrants and ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis Cup

Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top seed Indonesia chalked up its first win with a 3-0 rout of Hong Kong in the Asia-Oceania Qualifying matches of the Junior Davis Cup competition here on Wednesday.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/'U.S. Bioterrorism Act to hurt local SMEs'

'U.S. Bioterrorism Act to hurt local SMEs'Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The implementation of the U.S. Bioterrorism Act will particularly hurt Indonesia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that export food and agricultural products to the U.S.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Team set up to audit Miranda's wealth

Team set up to audit Miranda's wealth JAKARTA: The Public Servants Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) is considering establishing a team to audit the wealth of Miranda Goeltom, a deputy governor of Bank Indonesia who was questioned by the commission on Tuesday, an official said.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Illegal RI migrants face U.S. deportation

Illegal RI migrants face U.S. deportation NEW YORK, U.S. (JP): A total of 1,901 illegal Indonesian migrants in the United States are facing deportation for failing to present complete immigration documents.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Violence increases in Aceh as peace process in danger

Violence increases in Aceh as peace process in dangerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Armed encounters between government troops and rebels are increasing in troubled Aceh as calls mount in Jakarta for the replacement of the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC), a Swiss-based non- governmental organization ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Life insurance firms shift investment to mutual funds

Life insurance firms shift investment to mutual fundsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Long-term investment funds held by life insurance companies in Indonesia have increased significantly, but their investment income has dropped due to falling interest rates, prompting many of them to ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Asia-Pacific region to spur antipeople smuggling

Asia-Pacific region to spur antipeople smugglingRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Ministers from the Asia Pacific region wound up their two-day conference on combating people smuggling on Wednesday with a pledge to forge closer cooperation among member countries ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/'Separatism in NTT no threat'

'Separatism in NTT no threat' KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The military commander overseeing East Nusa Tenggara, Col. Inf. Moeswarno Moesanip, has dismissed plans to unite the Indonesian side of West Timor with the independent East Timor, saying the threat was not serious.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates

KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) will screen nine candidates for the final three seats on the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) on Thursday.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Govt expects higher growth

Govt expects higher growthDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono projected higher economic growth for next year on the back of improvements in investment and exports, provided the upcoming 2004 legislative elections runs smoothly.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis Cup

Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis CupMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaTop seed Indonesia chalked its first win with a 3-0 rout of Hong Kong in the Asia-Oceania Qualifying matches of the Junior Davis Cup competition here on Wednesday.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/First Bali bombing suspect formally charged

First Bali bombing suspect formally chargedWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Bali/Jakarta State prosecutors on the resort island of Bali on Wednesday formally charged Amrozi, a prime suspect in last year's Bali bombing that killed more than 200 people, and said he could face the death ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Plantation pays $1.1 million fine for burning land

Plantation pays $1.1 million fine for burning landThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and a Malaysian plantation company agreed on a US$1.1 million penalty, which the latter must pay for causing haze by illegally burning plantation land in Riau.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Press, journalists still left unprotected

Press, journalists still left unprotectedMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThough violence against journalists is dropping, it continues to hamper journalists in the reform era, observers say.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/More artists stand behind 'raunchy' singer Inul

More artists stand behind 'raunchy' singer InulThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's dangdut world is seeing one of the most important developments now as singer Inul Daratista, whose "sensual" movements on stage have enraged some ulemas and fellow artists, has received strong support from ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Part 2 of 2 IMF inhibiting RI's improvement, inflating inequity

Part 2 of 2 IMF inhibiting RI's improvement, inflating inequityRizal Ramli, Former Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Jakarta Reform of the tax system is necessary to increase fiscal autonomy and reduce dependence on foreign borrowing.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/5,400 city assets undocumented

5,400 city assets undocumentedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is only able to show title documents for some 2,600 of its total number of 8,000 properties worth Rp 74 trillion (US$8.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Education bill

Education bill unrealisticFrom KompasThe national education bill has caused quite a stir in society, with the introduction of Article 13 paragraph (1)a requiring the teaching of different religious subjects.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Flood hits thousands of homes in E. Jakarta

Flood hits thousands of homes in E. JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The overflow from the Ciliwung River following heavy rains in and around Jakarta from early Wednesday inundated thousands of houses in Kampung Melayu in East Jakarta.The areas affected include parts of Jl.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Painter Shi Hu tells tales of heaven, earth

Painter Shi Hu tells tales of heaven, earthCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta The third Chinese painting exhibition in Jakarta this year, Shi Hu's exhibition, organized by Linda Gallery, excels by its exciting blend of Chinese mystique and Western technique.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/State of emergency retained

State of emergency retained AMBON, Maluku: Maj. Gen. Agustadi, the chief of the Pattimura Military Command, which oversees Maluku, said on Wednesday that recent security improvements in the province were not enough reason to lift the state of civil emergency.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 1, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 1, 2003Exhibition* Painting, Dream Land, by Made Wianta, at Gaya Fusion Of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), 7 p.m., until May 15.Performance* Piano Recital by Steffen Schleiermacher, at Agung Rai Museum of Art, in Ubud, 7:30 p.m., May 1.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Bulog to deliver 40,000 tons of CPO to Russia

Bulog to deliver 40,000 tons of CPO to RussiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) will deliver about 40,000 metric tons of palm oil products valued at US$15 million to Russia within the next three months, part of a $192 million countertrade deal between the two countries, ...

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Cartoonists explore paradox of Bali

Cartoonists explore paradox of BaliThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The front cover of Bogbog magazine's April edition features a cartoon depicting a cow, several ducks and three Balinese farmers in a rice field, which, intriguingly, was located on the rooftops of three adjoining skyscrapers.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/12 Indonesians on death row in KL

12 Indonesians on death row in KL DENPASAR: The government is working to save 12 Indonesians on death row in Malaysia for various crimes, a government official said.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Shangri-La labor dispute officially over

Shangri-La labor dispute officially over JAKARTA: After over two years of protracted litigation, the management of Shangri-la Hotel and dozens of its former workers agreed to end their dispute by signing a landmark joint agreement.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Press and journalists still left unprotected

Press and journalists still left unprotectedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though violence against journalists is dropping, it continues to hamper journalists in the reform era, observers say.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/No time for complacency

No time for complacency Seldom in recent history has an illness done so much damage to so many countries in so short a time as the current outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), which is currently on its way through parts of the world, leaving a trail of ruination in its wake.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Auto theft in Jakarta reaches alarming level

Auto theft in Jakarta reaches alarming levelThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Beware when parking your car. Authorities report that 72 cars are stolen every day in Jakarta, or one car every 20 minutes.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Fakta urges revision of security bylaw

Fakta urges revision of security bylaw JAKARTA: Activists of the Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) rallied on Wednesday at the City Council building to urge the revision of Bylaw No. 11/1988 on security and order.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, May 1, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, May 1, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Comedy10:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast trackDjisman S. Simandjuntak Executive Director Prasetiya Mulya Business School Jakarta After stage one, stage two would follow in form of export- driven, factor-based growth.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Regional autonomy still shuns public: Survey

Regional autonomy still shuns public: SurveyArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After three years of implementation, regional autonomy remains a distant ideal as it has failed to ensure a balance of power between the local governments and the stakeholders, according to a recent study.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/1,901 illegal RI migrants face deportation from U.S.

1,901 illegal RI migrants face deportation from U.S. NEW YORK, U.S. (JP): A total of 1,901 illegal Indonesian migrants in the United States are facing deportation for failing to present complete immigration documents.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/History introduced to children through comics

History introduced to children through comicsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Lebur Ring Klungkung (Annihilated in Klungkung), is a 64-page comic book that depicts the last-ditch battle of the royal house of Klungkung against the invading Dutch colonial forces.

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Thu, 01 May 2003

JP/Indonesia wins seat on world human rights commission

Indonesia wins seat on world human rights commissionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has been elected for the second time to the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights (UNHCHR) amid growing concerns at the increasing number of nations with poor human rights ...

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