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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Farmers' battle at Cancun

Farmers' battle at Cancun In the touristic resort of Cancun in Southern Mexico, farmers from various parts of the world gathered at the momentous WTO Ministerial Meeting from Sept. 11 to Sept. 14, 2003.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Pertamina gets new chief

Pertamina gets new chiefFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has named Ariffi Nawawi as president director of state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina to replace Baihaki Hakim, raising concern among some that the firm, once infamous as the country's largest den of corruption, ...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Police HQs may be next bombing targets

Police HQs may be next bombing targetsDamar Harsanto and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Amid their aggressive campaign to arrest suspected terrorists behind the string of bombings in the country, police revealed on Wednesday that terrorists were ready to strike back, with ...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Sutiyoso fires official for graft

Sutiyoso fires official for graft JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso fired City General Election Commission (KPUD) secretary Ismet Hasan on Tuesday over allegations of corruption. Ismet was replaced by Abdul Ahmad, former deputy head of the City Sanitary Agency.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Alleged serial bomber may face life sentence

Alleged serial bomber may face life sentenceTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors demanded on Wednesday a life sentence for Abdul Jabar, the alleged bomber of the residence of the Philippines ambassador in 2001 and two churches in Jakarta in 2000.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/PDI Perjuangan, Golkar register with KPU

PDI Perjuangan, Golkar register with KPUMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two major political parties registered on Wednesday with the General Election Commission (KPU) to contend the 2004 general elections.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/STPDN must end boot camp

STPDN must end boot campM. Taufiqurrahman Andi Hajramuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar Demanding that the death of Wahyu Hidayat, a student at the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Bandung, West Java, be the last incident of its kind on the campus, the House of Representatives told ...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/'We can't blame police without the full story'

'We can't blame police without the full story' The recent arrest of some Indonesian nationals, who had formerly fought in Afghanistan, for their alleged links to terrorist networks and activities has sparked public criticism from activists.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Security tightened ahead of Bali ASEAN summit next month

Security tightened ahead of Bali ASEAN summit next monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 4,000 soldiers and police are being prepared to safeguard the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, to be held on the resort island of Bali next month, a government official says.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Two terrorist accomplices get seven-year prison terms

Two terrorist accomplices get seven-year prison termsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Denpasar District Court handed down two seven-year jail sentences to two men found guilty of assisting and harboring terrorists involved in the Oct. 12, 2002, deadly bomb attacks.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Chinese seaman drowned in Merauke

Chinese seaman drowned in Merauke JAYAPURA, Papua: A Chinese citizen was found dead in the Maro river in Merauke, Papua, on Tuesday after being swept away by the strong current, police said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Network of port-cities to boost ASEAN economy

Network of port-cities to boost ASEAN economySiswo Pramono, Deputy Director for Global Organization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta Waterways in Southeast Asia, particularly the straits of Malacca, Lombok, Ombay and Wetar, are among the most strategic and busiest in the world.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/RI upset over UNSC failure to adopt resolution on Israel

RI upset over UNSC failure to adopt resolution on IsraelFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expressed regret on Wednesday over the failure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a resolution on the Middle East, saying a veto by the United States ...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Helicopter needed to lift wreckage

Helicopter needed to lift wreckage PEKANBARU, Riau: The Air Force needs a helicopter to lift the wreckage of a historic warplane found last month in a forest in Pelalawan regency, Riau province, an officer said on Wednesday.Spokesman for the Pekanbaru Air Force Base Capt.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Three scientists win Habibie Award

Three scientists win Habibie Award JAKARTA: Three scientists were awarded on Wednesday the Habibie Award by the Human Resources Development Foundation for their achievements in science and technology.The three scientists were Bambang Hidayat, Sangkot Marzuki, and I Made Bandem.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/'Number of families needing free rice up to 400,000'

'Number of families needing free rice up to 400,000'Yuli Tri Suwarni and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Semarang The number of poor families slated to receive free rice in those regencies worst affected by the devastating drought across the country has increased to almost 400,000, Minister ...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Art gathering attempts to redifine 'international art'

Art gathering attempts to redifine 'international art'Margaret Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta Terrorism mounts worldwide. Iraq continues to smolder while Iran, North Korea and Cancun heat up.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Helicopter needed to lift wreckage

Helicopter needed to lift wreckage PEKANBARU, Riau: The Air Force needs a helicopter to lift the wreckage of a historic warplane found last month in a forest in Pelalawan regency, Riau province, an officer said on Wednesday.Spokesman for the Pekanbaru Air Force Base Capt.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Bandung told to regreen hill to stop landslides

Bandung told to regreen hill to stop landslidesYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Environmentalists urged the government on Wednesday to soon reforest Patrol Hill near the village of Wangonjaya in Cikalong Wetan subdistrict, Bandung, West Java, in order to prevent further landslides.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Kuta Karnival shows Bali reatin its festive spirit

Kuta Karnival shows Bali reatin its festive spiritMarian Carroll, Contributor, Kuta, Bali Bali's first ever Kuta Karnival that opened last week, featuring a nasi campur of activities, is a grassroots initiative to show the world it has not lost its festive spirit.The carnival began on Sept.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/BI to maintain limit on banks buying IBRA assets

BI to maintain limit on banks buying IBRA assetsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Wednesday the central bank would not relax the current limits on banks acquiring assets held by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Youth program ship docks in city

Youth program ship docks in city JAKARTA: The Nippon Maru, part of a Southeast Asian youth program, will be docked at the Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta from Sept. 16 to Sept. 19.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Mega concerned about flag

Mega concerned about flag JAKARTA: The proposed Rp 3.5 billion (US$411,765) budget to relocate Bendera Pusaka (original national flag) from the State Palace to the independence room at the National Monument (Monas) apparently has gotten President Megawati Soekarnoputri seriously concerned.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/New hope in Indonesia's economy

New hope in Indonesia's economyAndrew Steer, Country Director Indonesia, The World Bank, Jakarta This week the government has published its eagerly awaited economic policy package for the next 18 months.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Sister Borowka, carer for lepers

Sister Borowka, carer for lepersP.J.Leo, The Jakarta Post, Alor, East Nusa Tenggara The people of these remote islands affectionately call her Mama Putih (White mama).
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Alatas special envoy for Myanmar

Alatas special envoy for Myanmar JAKARTA: Former foreign minister Ali Alatas said here on Wednesday he would soon leave for Myanmar as a special envoy of President Megawati Soekarnoputri to urge for the release of pro- democracy leader Aun San Suu Kyi.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Residents must clean environment

Residents must clean environmentFrom Suara Karya Now that the wet season is fast approaching, it is high time for the Jakarta administration to take action to prevent flooding.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Govt sends new LoI to IMF

Govt sends new LoI to IMFThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has sent a new Letter of Intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund, paving the way for the disbursement of the Fund's next loan tranche to the country.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Jungle justice, tigers kill illegal loggers

Jungle justice, tigers kill illegal loggersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of illegal loggers in the forests of Senepis, Bulu Hala and Santa Hulu in Dumai regency, Riau, have been preyed upon by tigers over the last three years, officials said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Farmers to bear the brunt of water resource bill

Farmers to bear the brunt of water resource billMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Karawang/Yogyakarta A group of farmers from one of Java island's premier rice-growing areas expressed their opposition to the water resources bill currently being deliberated by the House of ...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Govt expects higher revenue from SOEs

Govt expects higher revenue from SOEs JAKARTA: The government said on Wednesday dividend revenue from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) was expected to be higher than initially projected this year.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Woman arrested for Rp 2b heist

Woman arrested for Rp 2b heist JAKARTA: A woman, identified as Sri Sulastri, 38, was arrested for stealing jewelry and cash valued at Rp 2 billion (US$235,294) in at least three separate incidents in South Jakarta.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Year in jail demanded for editor

Year in jail demanded for editor JAKARTA: Prosecutors demanded on Wednesday a one-year jail sentence for the executive editor of Rakyat Merdeka daily for insulting President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/One senior GAM leader killed: TNI

One senior GAM leader killed: TNITeuku Agam Muzakir The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, AcehGovernment troops claimed on Wednesday that they have killed one senior leader of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).Indonesian Military (TNI) Operation Spokesman Lt. Col.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Relatives of detained activists told to sue police

Relatives of detained activists told to sue policeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra urged the wives and relatives of Muslim activists in detention to file lawsuits against the police if they think there is sufficient evidence that the arrests ...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Karet Tengsin fire victims need baby food, medicines

Karet Tengsin fire victims need baby food, medicinesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fire victims in Karet Tengsin subdistrict, Central Jakarta, are in desperate need of food, particularly baby food, for about 100 infants and toddlers.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Residents try to prepare for floods

Residents try to prepare for floods Jakartans anticipate flood in modest wayTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the rainy season nears and sporadic showers fall, residents living near the Ciliwung River have started raking out piles of rotting garbage in anticipation of the ...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Chinese seaman drowned in Merauke

Chinese seaman drowned in Merauke JAYAPURA, Papua: A Chinese citizen was found dead in the Maro river in Merauke, Papua, on Tuesday after being swept away by the strong current, police said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/JAKARTA: DHL, the world's leading express and logistics

JAKARTA: DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, said Wednesday that it was collaborating with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) in an initiative to help ASEAN shape economic policies to further regional trade.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/TV Program: Thursday, September 18, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, September 18, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Magic Show8:00 TV Drama9:00 Business Magazine10:00 Music11:30 Music1:00 p.m.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/BI opposes plan to set up supervisory board

BI opposes plan to set up supervisory boardRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) is opposing a plan to set up a supervisory board for the central bank to boost its accountability, saying that the proposal lacked clarity.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Angie stumbles in Polo first hurdle in Shanghai, turns hopes to doubles

Angie stumbles in Polo first hurdle in Shanghai, turns hopes to doublesAgencies, Jakarta Indonesian tennis star Angelique "Angie" Widjaja suffered an early exit at the Polo Open women's tennis tournament on Wednesday in a rain-interrupted first-round match in Shanghai, China, Antara reported.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Agus reelected Bogor regent

Agus reelected Bogor regent BOGOR: Incumbent Bogor regent Agus Utara Effendi was reelected for the second period of 2003-2008 on Wednesday with Albert Pribadi as his deputy.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 18, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 18, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Festival Kuta Karnival, a one-month long multi-events festival under the theme A Celebration of Life a Remembrance of Love, until Oct. 12. More information on WWW.Gokuta.com :Sept.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Councillors to defy protests against overseas trip

Councillors to defy protests against overseas tripSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Despite protests from activists and other local people, as many as 19 members of the Central Java legislative council are going ahead with their plan for an overseas trip.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/RI regrets UNSC failure to adopt resolution on Israel

RI regrets UNSC failure to adopt resolution on IsraelFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government expressed regret on Wednesday over the failure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a resolution on the Middle East, saying a veto by the United States prevented ...
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/President Megawati criticizes nation's lack of discipline

President Megawati criticizes nation's lack of disciplineFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri criticized the nation by saying that the people lacked the discipline and commitment to bring the country out of the prolonged crisis.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Red Cross seeks greater public involvement

Red Cross seeks greater public involvementSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) marked its 58th anniversary on Wednesday with a call for greater public participation in providing first aid as a lifesaver to disaster victims.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/What Camp David accords did for peace in the Middle East

What Camp David accords did for peace in the Middle EastMarianna Belenkaya, RIA Novosti, Moscow On Sept. 17, the world commemorated the 25th anniversary of the historic Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Is Sharon really going to have Arafat killed?

Is Sharon really going to have Arafat killed?Gwynne Dyer, Columnist, London "Killing (Yasser Arafat) is definitely one of the options," said Israel's deputy prime minister Ehud Olmert last Sunday. "We are trying to eliminate all the heads of terror, and Arafat is one of the heads of terror.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Temporary nature: Yesterday's powerful, today's weak

Temporary nature: Yesterday's powerful, today's weakMushahid Hussain, Inter Press Service, Ulan Bator History is testimony to the fact that like the mortality of individuals, the power of empires and nations is fleeting.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/New reform agenda

New reform agenda The new reform agenda the Indonesian government has designed to replace the International Monetary Fund program, which will end later this year, is impressive, yet highly ambitious.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/KPC workers strike, minister angry

KPC workers strike, minister angryEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After resuming work for about three hours on Wednesday morning, about 2,300 workers of East Kalimantan-based PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) went on strike again, angering many parties, including the government.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Patra Bali strives to repeat past glory

Patra Bali strives to repeat past gloryPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The black and white pictures on the wall of the eclectic Cellar Underground emulate the sense of classicality.U.S. defense secretary Caspar Weinberger chats with his Indonesian counterpart Gen. M.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Three scientists win Habibie Award

Three scientists win Habibie Award JAKARTA: Three scientists were awarded on Wednesday the Habibie Award by the Human Resources Development Foundation for their achievements in science and technology.The three scientists were Bambang Hidayat, Sangkot Marzuki, and I Made Bandem.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Senayan regreening to cost Rp 20 billion

Senayan regreening to cost Rp 20 billionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bung Karno sports complex management (BP GBK) will begin the regreening of the complex's eastern parking lot in Senayan, Central Jakarta next month, at a cost of Rp 20 billion (US$2.36 million).
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/NU leaders hold four-day crisis meeting

NU leaders hold four-day crisis meeting JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), began on Wednesday a four-day leadership meeting here to respond to various issues, including an internal dispute within the party it founded, the National Awakening Party (PKB).
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Sculptor Sunaryo records time and history

Sculptor Sunaryo records time and historyCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Sunaryo's installation at the CP Open Biennale 2003 is as spectacular as its subject matter.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Violence marks forced eviction in Cengkareng

Violence marks forced eviction in CengkarengBambang Nurbianto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 25 people were injured in violent clashes on Wednesday between police and public order officers and residents of Kampung Baru, Cengkareng Timur subdistrict, West Jakarta.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Agus reelected Bogor regent

Agus reelected Bogor regent BOGOR: Incumbent Bogor regent Agus Utara Effendi was reelected for the second period of 2003-2008 on Wednesday with Albert Pribadi as his deputy.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2003

JP/Bank Mandiri president says difficult boost lending

Bank Mandiri president says difficult boost lendingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The president of giant state-owned Bank Mandiri, E.C.W.
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