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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 12, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 12, 2003Exhibitions* Photo Japanese Face, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until May 30.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Euro hits record high on U.S. economy fears

Euro hits record high on U.S. economy fearsAssociated Press, Frankfurt, Germany The surging euro rose above US$1.15 on Friday, reaching a level it hadn't touched since it was less than a month old in 1999 and making many wonder how high it can go.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Saudi Arabia reconsiders TKIs

Saudi Arabia reconsiders TKIs JAKARTA: Irritated by the government's decision to suspend the dispatch of Indonesian workers (TKI) to the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is considering calling a stop to recruiting workers from Indonesia.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Residents seek refuge from violence in Aceh as war looms

Residents seek refuge from violence in Aceh as war loomsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Blang Badeh state elementary school in Bireuen regency, some 250 kilometers east of Banda Aceh, has become a makeshift refugee camp for hundreds of people fleeing violence in their ...
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Substandard projects to be rejected

Substandard projects to be rejected JAMBI: Governor Zulkifli Nurdin pledged on Sunday that he would reject any road projects in the province that did not meet required standards.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/IMF to recommend loans for Brazil

IMF to recommend loans for Brazil BRASILIA, Brazil: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team praised Brazil's economic performance and said it will recommend the release of US$9 billion in loans to the country.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/GSM makes an attempt to EDGE forward

GSM makes an attempt to EDGE forwardZatni Arbi, Columnist, zatni@cbn.net.id If you think that terms like GSM, CDMA, 2G, 3G, WAP and GPRS are confusing enough, be really prepared for more confusion in the years ahead as operators introduce new technologies that promise more bandwidth, more support ...
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Mon, 12 May 2003

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JP/5/capt12JP/Nani FaridaLIFE IN A REFUGEE CAMP: A mother feeds her children in a refugee camp in Blang Bladeh, Bireun regency.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/U.S.-S'pore trade pact a good news for RI

U.S.-S'pore trade pact a good news for RIAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaThe newly signed free trade pact between the United States and Singapore will also benefit Indonesia as it will increase investment on the industrial islands of Batam and Bintan, chairman of the Batam Industrial ...
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Non-Jakartans dominate Japanese speech contest

Non-Jakartans dominate Japanese speech contestSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Brimming with confidence, a teenager takes a deep bow to pay respects to the audience packing the Japanese Cultural Center hall at the Summitmas I building on Jl. Jend. Sudirman in South Jakarta.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

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JP/5/capt12JP/Nani FaridaLIFE IN A REFUGEE CAMP: A mother feeds her children in a refugee camp in Blang Bladeh, Bireun regency.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

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JP/5/capt12JP/Nani FaridaLIFE IN A REFUGEE CAMP: A mother feeds her children in a refugee camp in Blang Bladeh, Bireun regency.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

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JP/5/capt12JP/Nani FaridaLIFE IN A REFUGEE CAMP: A mother feeds her children in a refugee camp in Blang Bladeh, Bireun regency.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Ciracas street vendors play tag with fate

Ciracas street vendors play tag with fateTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 120 street vendors evicted from Jl. Raya Ciracas in East Jakarta earlier this month have reopened their stalls, defying the mayoralty's public order officers, who promised to relocate them.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Connecting your old notebook to a LAN

Connecting your old notebook to a LAN Let's face it: A lot of us are still using the old notebook computers with a first-generation Pentium processor. You can even see a 286-based notebook on display in some computer stores.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/China unveils new tax rules to battle SARS

China unveils new tax rules to battle SARSReuters, Beijing China has unveiled new tax and insurance measures to fight the SARS virus, which has killed and infected more of its people than any other nation.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Govt needs to make known criteria for passing exams

Govt needs to make known criteria for passing examsSyamsir Alam Center for International Education Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia Jakarta This year's school final exams may be a decisive moment for the Ministry of National Education in its efforts to improve education in the country.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/U.S. House passes US$550b tax cut bill

U.S. House passes US$550b tax cut billAgence France-Presse, Washington The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday voted to cut taxes by US$550 billion over 10 years, giving President George W. Bush a large part of his economic stimulus plan.The bill passed by a vote of 222 to 203.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Rehab center opens in Yogyakarta

Rehab center opens in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Police in Yogyakarta have established a rehabilitation center in Kalasan, Sleman, some 15 kilometers east of downtown Yogyakarta to cope with the increasing number of drug addicts.Yogyakarta Police chief Sr. Comr.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Acehnese stock up on food

Acehnese stock up on foodThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acehnese scrambled to store basic commodities on Sunday, one day before the deadline for separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to abandon its demand for independence and disarm -- two non- negotiable prerequisites for peace talks to resume.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/JP/4/scene

JP/4/sceneSaudi Arabia looks elsewhere for workers OR Saudi Arabia reconsiders TKIs JAKARTA: Irritated by the government's decision to suspend the dispatch of Indonesian workers (TKI) to the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is considering calling a stop to recruiting workers from Indonesia.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/TV drama on founding fathers

TV drama on founding fathers JAKARTA: The Bung Karno Foundation (YBK), in cooperation with the Esthetics Science and Technology (SET) Foundation, which is led by noted film director Garin Nugroho, will produce sinetron (teleseries) on the country's founding fathers.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Free cataract treatment in Tangerang

Free cataract treatment in Tangerang TANGERANG: Hundreds of residents received free cataract treatment from Friday to Sunday at the Balaraja community health center in Telagasari, Balaraja district, Tangerang regency.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

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Checked By RichUnlimited potential of telematics in cars Mahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta Incorporating new technology in mass-produced automobiles has always been a risky business, because it is prone to a number of unpredictable external developments, especially, an adverse consumer ...
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Bakery employee killed in explosion

Bakery employee killed in explosion JAKARTA: An employee at a bakery in the Metropolitan Mall in Bekasi died when a stove exploded on Sunday afternoon.Yadi, 25, an employee at Raisan bakery, was working when the stove exploded at about 3 p.m., causing a fire in the store.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Low-cost military engagement for Aceh settlement sought

Low-cost military engagement for Aceh settlement soughtImanuddin Razak, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, iman@thejakartapost.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/JAKARTA: An employee at a bakery in the Metropolitan Mall in

JAKARTA: An employee at a bakery in the Metropolitan Mall in Bekasi died when a stove exploded on Sunday afternoon.Yadi, 25, an employee at Raisan bakery, was working when the stove exploded at about 3 p.m., causing a fire in the store.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Profit-taking to limit stock gains: Analyst

Profit-taking to limit stock gains: AnalystDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock index is expected to rise again this week driven by the current positive sentiment, but gains would be limited by an early "technical correction" after a hefty 4.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/MTI urges Sutiyoso to seriously look into Rp 820b irregularities

MTI urges Sutiyoso to seriously look into Rp 820b irregularitiesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Transparency Society (MTI) said Governor Sutiyoso was ultimately responsible for irregularities in the administration uncovered by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/

checked Pre-Safe technology minimizes road accidentsAnto Nurdiyanto Contributor JakartaFor DaimlerChrysler, the latest innovations in technology have always been the key in the entire manufacturing process of its products.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Malaria outbreak kills 12 in Riau

Malaria outbreak kills 12 in RiauThe Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau A malaria outbreak has hit Mandah district in the Riau regency of Indragiri Hilir over the past two weeks, claiming at least 12 lives.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

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JP/5/capt12JP/Nani FaridaLIFE IN A REFUGEE CAMP: A mother feeds her children in a refugee camp in Blang Bladeh, Bireun regency.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Support needed for national drive against HIV/AIDS

Support needed for national drive against HIV/AIDSSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is appealing for public support to help it reach the goal of its national strategy against HIV/AIDS.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Rice distribution scam probed

Rice distribution scam probed PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Central Sulawesi Supervisory Agency has been instructed to probe alleged irregularities in the distribution of some 170 tons of rice to poor families in Central Lore district.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Number of victims a yardstick of military success

Number of victims a yardstick of military success With the probability of military action against separatism in Aceh, The Jakarta Post held on Friday a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt. Gen.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

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JP/5/capt12JP/Nani FaridaLIFE IN A REFUGEE CAMP: A mother feeds her children in a refugee camp in Blang Bladeh, Bireun regency.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Indonesian Cabinet risks commiting war crimes

Indonesian Cabinet risks commiting war crimesEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy chief editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At first glance, the government appears to have laid out a carefully and well thought-out plan for its combined operations in Aceh, which it will likely launch this week.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Newmont to begin divestment in 2006

Newmont to begin divestment in 2006A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara The foreign shareholders of copper and gold mining company PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara will start selling a 3 percent stake in the company in 2006.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Call for limit on political parties meets opposition

Call for limit on political parties meets oppositionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political analysts lambasted the alumni of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) who have called for a limit on the number of political parties to contend the 2004 general election, saying that ...
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Minister ready to challenge VP

Minister ready to challenge VP JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz is likely to face a tough challenge from Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah in a battle for the leadership of the United Development Party (PPP).
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Sutiyoso told to delay busway project

Sutiyoso told to delay busway project JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has been told to delay the implementation of a busway project connecting Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in Central Jakarta because more preparation is needed.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Mega sole candidate from PDI-P

Mega sole candidate from PDI-P JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has named Megawati Soekarnoputri as the party's sole candidate for the 2004 presidential election.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Macroeconomic stability? By what definition?

Macroeconomic stability? By what definition?D.A. Simarmata, School of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, matabm@centrin.net.id Macroeconomic stability are some of the most frequent words heard today, either from officials or from those in business.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/U.S.-Singapore trade pact good news for Indonesia

U.S.-Singapore trade pact good news for IndonesiaAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly signed free trade pact between the United States and Singapore will also benefit Indonesia as it will increase investment on the industrial islands of Batam and Bintan, chairman of the Batam ...
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Acehnese don't need war but good governance, justice: ICG

Acehnese don't need war but good governance, justice: ICGMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instead of launching a military operation in Aceh, the government must establish good governance in the strife-torn province to win the hearts of the long-suffering Acehnese people and ...
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Mon, 12 May 2003

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checkedCatering to today's more hedonistic customersRoy Goni Contributor Jakarta For almost two decades, American car manufacturers have been struggling to narrow the quality gap with their competitors.
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Mon, 12 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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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/RI forex reserve up to $34.8b

RI forex reserve up to $34.8b JAKARTA: Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves increased by US$227.50 million in the second week of May to $34.08 billion, Bank Indonesia said.The central bank said in a statement late last week that the increase was mainly attributed to the earnings from oil and gas.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Fields remain untilled

Fields remain untilled MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Hundreds of thousands of hectares of fields in North Barito regency, Central Kalimantan, have been deserted by would-be investors.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Textile makers seek help as quota set to end

Textile makers seek help as quota set to endAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's textile and garment industry will still be able to secure its overseas markets when the current quota system set by the U.S.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Lawyer charged with bribery represents client in assault case

Lawyer charged with bribery represents client in assault caseTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elza Syarief, the controversial lawyer of Hutomo "Tommy Mandala Putra, is back in court, not as a defendant for allegedly bribing witnesses but as a defense lawyer.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Rehab center opens in Yogyakarta

Rehab center opens in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Police in Yogyakarta have established a rehabilitation center in Kalasan, Sleman, some 15 kilometers east of downtown Yogyakarta to cope with the increasing number of drug addicts.Yogyakarta Police chief Sr. Comr.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Governor said to conceal more wealth

Governor said to conceal more wealthYuliansyah, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan The State Officials' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) came to the conclusion that South Kalimantan Governor Sjachriel Darham had concealed his wealth and should, therefore, be dismissed.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/BLT challenges global shipping firms, expands to Middle East

BLT challenges global shipping firms, expands to Middle East With the country's shipping industry still dominated by foreign players, not many local shipping firms dare to plunge into the business especially with the country's unfavorable shipping policy.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Council to investigate lost Sheraton shares

Council to investigate lost Sheraton sharesZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A council member said the recent disclosure of the city's dwindling equity in the Sheraton Media hotel has raised two major questions: why does the hotel have such huge outstanding debts and who were the ...
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Betawi people want jobs

Betawi people want jobs JAKARTA: Leaders of the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR), a non- governmental organization that often supports Governor Sutiyoso, met with the governor on Friday to convey a list of requests.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/IMF to recommend loans for Brazil

IMF to recommend loans for Brazil BRASILIA, Brazil: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team praised Brazil's economic performance and said it will recommend the release of US$9 billion in loans to the country.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Police urged to crack down on illegal weapons

Police urged to crack down on illegal weaponsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The North Sumatra provincial legislature has demanded a crackdown on illegal weapons here following a series of armed robberies, which have claimed five lives over the past week.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Next year wrong time to issue sovereign bonds: Economists

Next year wrong time to issue sovereign bonds: EconomistsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Contrary to what some foreign investment bankers have suggested, local economists say that early next year would not be the right time to issue sovereign bonds given the country's low international ...
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/'Military operations will kill civilians'

'Military operations will kill civilians' President Megawati Soekarnoputri has ordered the military to prepare for deployment to Aceh in case the peace deal with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) cannot be saved. These developments have caused concern and fear among the Acehnese living in the capital.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/TV Program: Monday, May 12, 2003

TV Program: Monday, May 12, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Aceh peace possible

Aceh peace possible A poor peace is better than a great war, so the old adage goes.Recently, life in Aceh has been peaceful as a result of negotiations, not a military victory. This peace must be maintained and improved. A military operation must not be too hastily considered.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Schroeder visit to revive relations

Schroeder visit to revive relationsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned visit of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to Indonesia is expected to revive relations between the two countries, which have been sluggish since the early days of the 1998 reform era.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/Trial of smiling Bali bombing suspect starts

Trial of smiling Bali bombing suspect startsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The first session of the Bali bombing trials will start on Monday with the "smiling suspect" Amrozi bin H Nurhasyim as the first defendant among the 33 suspects apprehended so far.
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Mon, 12 May 2003

JP/We are indebted to the May victims

We are indebted to the May victims Today, the families and the civitas academica of the Trisakti University will hold the fifth commemoration of the heroic death of four Trisakti students on May 12, 1998.
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