Supermarket chains build more stores The expansion of supermarket chains has also contributed to an increase in construction activities in the country.

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14 companies to stand trial TANGERANG: The head of the Tangerang Manpower Agency, Apon Suryana, said on Saturday that 14 companies would soon stand trial for violating Law No. 13/2003 on manpower.

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Poor patients still have to pay: UPCEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaDespite the nationwide policy of providing free medical treatment to poor dengue fever patients, some hospitals continue to charge poor patients, according to an investigation by the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC).

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Signs of life seen in infrastructure sectorsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For major construction companies involved in the construction of property and infrastructure, business has almost returned to normal after being hard hit by the country's economic crisis five years ago.

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Local contractors upbeat on 2004 outlookRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesian population growth of 1.4 percent to 1.9 percent per annum constitutes a source of optimism for the country's construction sector, which has started showing signs of recovery during the past two years.

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Muara Angke forest needs slight touch to revivalDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaThe protected mangrove forest in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, has long served as a haven for different animals and as a research center for university students.

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'Social contracts might make politicians think'The non-governmental organization Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) recently asked several councillors to sign a social contract that would bind them to live up to their election promise to work for the interests of the public.

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