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63 articles.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Bombing suspect expresses remorse

Bombing suspect expresses remorse JAKARTA: A suspect in the Marriott hotel bombing, Masrizal, alias Tohir, told the court on Tuesday he regretted his involvement in the terrorist attack on Aug. 5, 2003.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/1,000 hectares of forest burned in Riau

1,000 hectares of forest burned in Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: The dry season this year has fueled forest fires in Riau province that have razed 1,008 hectares of forest in the past six months, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Hundreds of school buildings in disrepair

Hundreds of school buildings in disrepair TEGAL, Central Java: At least 425 or some 40 percent of 1,090 school buildings in Tegal regency are in a state of disrepair due to age and natural disaster.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Govt considers auctioning tons of smuggled sugar

Govt considers auctioning tons of smuggled sugarFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Abdul Khalik, JakartaThe government is likely to auction the 73,000 tons of illegal sugar of the Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud) as the police cannot store it as evidence.National Police chief Gen.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Train slams into Isuzu, driver killed

Train slams into Isuzu, driver killed SEMARANG: A executive-class train heading east to Semarang from Jakarta crashed into a Isuzu Panther van on Wednesday here, killing the driver of the van, Edward Manusiwa.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Turtles under threat in W. Sumatra, Yogyakarta

Turtles under threat in W. Sumatra, YogyakartaSyofiardi Bachyul and Slamet Susanto, Padang/YogyakartaThe theft of eggs of three protected turtle species in West Sumatra is threatening the very existence of the turtles, researcher Harfiandri Damanhuri has warned.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Slumping Angie to employ Aussie physical trainer

Slumping Angie to employ Aussie physical trainerEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Angelique Widjaja, Indonesia's top-ranked tennis player, will employ an Australian physical trainer to help her improve her game.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Govt toughens stance on mining

Govt toughens stance on miningMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry will issue new regulations to establish strict conditions for firms operating in protected forests, in a bid to minimize environmental destruction.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Iraq's oil supply vital for stability

Iraq's oil supply vital for stabilityA.F. Alhajji, Project Syndicate In recent months, Iraq's oil production has grown to more than two million barrels per day. At this rate, current oil output and oil exports now exceed post-invasion predictions.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Elderly couple murdered at home

Elderly couple murdered at homeTheresia Sufa, BogorAn elderly couple were found dead on Wednesday at their home in the Agricultural Research housing compound, Pasir Mulya-Ciomas subdistrict, West Bogor district, with gashes to their heads and faces.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Golkar offers solid coalition

Golkar offers solid coalitionKurniawan Hari, JakartaWith the presidency appearing to slip through its fingers, Golkar Party is proposing a permanent coalition among parties that control the most seats in the House of Representatives to ensure a strong and effective government.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/House told to delay in debating TNI bill

House told to delay in debating TNI billThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA military analyst and a legislator called on lawmakers on Wednesday to delay the deliberation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill, as the draft was flawed."It is not wise for the House to endorse the bill now.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Indonesia and Malaysia show Muslims can practice democracy

Indonesia and Malaysia show Muslims can practice democracyLee Kuan Yew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore In March, Malaysia, with a population of 25.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Chinese tourist disappointed by illegal levies

Chinese tourist disappointed by illegal levies I am Chinese. Indonesia and China are two great countries in Asia. This year I have had the chance to visit Indonesia twice.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/New Jakarta Police chief vows to improve police skills

New Jakarta Police chief vows to improve police skillsEvi Mariani, JakartaNewly installed Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani promised, on his first day in office on Wednesday, that he would improve the skills of police personnel and their working systems.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Busway evaluation to be delayed by 3 months: CTS

Busway evaluation to be delayed by 3 months: CTSBambang Nurbianto, JakartaThe much-awaited evaluation of the busway, which was supposed to be made public last week, could be another three months away.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/NU to remain neutral in runoff

NU to remain neutral in runoff JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) pledged on Wednesday to stay neutral in September's runoff.Acting NU chairman Masdar F.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/What is F-Cell and how safe is it?

What is F-Cell and how safe is it?During a one-day seminar on alternative energy, a Singaporean raised a question: Are fuel-cell powered cars safe for passengers considering that hydrogen is flammable and has the potential to explode?Andreas Truckenbrodt, director of fuel cell and ...
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/KONI rouses shuttlers toward Olympic gold

KONI rouses shuttlers toward Olympic goldEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The national badminton training camp manager urged shuttlers to repeat its gold feat in the upcoming Olympics as the National Sports Council (KONI) received financial support to send its 39- strong delegation to Athens on ...
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Senegalese drug dealer sentenced to death

Senegalese drug dealer sentenced to deathUrip Hudiono, JakartaThe South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday Senegalese Sech Osmane to death for illegally possessing and trafficking 2.4 kilograms of heroin. The court also fined the defendant Rp 100 million (US$11,173).
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/World champ joins Bali shooting event

World champ joins Bali shooting eventMusthofid Jakarta Twice world champion Eric Grauffel of France will be competing in the AustralAsia Championship -- an inter-continental practical shooting event -- to held in Bali in November, the organizing committee said.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Poverty eradication first

Poverty eradication first As our Independence Day approaches (Aug. 17) let us ponder the multidimensional problems facing the country, including poverty.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 22, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 22, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Kata-kata by I Wayan Sila, at Maya Ubud Resort and Spa, until Aug. 20. * Painting My Myths Paintings by Freddy Sitorus, Danes Art Veranda, Jl. Hayam Wuruk, until Aug. 15.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Safe strait, stable world

Safe strait, stable world The parade of 17 warships from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore in the Strait of Malacca on Tuesday was more than a show of force to enhance the security and safety of commercial ships sailing through the narrow waters between Sumatra and the Malaysian peninsula.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/NGO alliance demands audit of World Bank loans to Indonesia

NGO alliance demands audit of World Bank loans to IndonesiaP.C. Naommy and M. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaNon-governmental organizations grouped in the Coalition Against Debt (KAU) called for the establishment of an independent body to audit World Bank loans to the country to determine whether or ...
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Government to probe suspected pollution from Newmont mine

Government to probe suspected pollution from Newmont mineAbdul Khalik and Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta The government has said it will launch an investigation into PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR), a subsidiary of U.S.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Investment in gas sector reaches $112.6 million

Investment in gas sector reaches $112.6 millionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the government has yet to issue regulations on the gas sector, private firms have started building a network for gas distribution, showing great confidence in the future prospects for the business.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Councillor faces diploma trouble

Councillor faces diploma trouble TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) announced on Tuesday that one of 45 councillors voted into office in the April 5 legislative election might not be allowed to take her seat in the council because she allegedly used a ...
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/JP/5/FLU

JP/5/FLUVaccination drive planned as bird flu returns ID Nugroho, Surabaya/JakartaBird flu, which ravaged the poultry industry in Asia several months ago, has resurfaced in several parts of Indonesia, killing thousands of chickens on Java island.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Top seeds through to 2nd round of Milo tourney

Top seeds through to 2nd round of Milo tourneyMoch. N. Kurniawan, Medan, North Sumatra Top seeds breezed to the second round of the US$11,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championship here on the opening day on Wednesday, when Sutiyoso made his first appearance at a tournament in his ...
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Council agrees on creation of N. Kalimantan province

Council agrees on creation of N. Kalimantan provinceRusman , SamarindaThe East Kalimantan legislative council approved on Wednesday plans to create the North Kalimantan province, which will comprise one municipality and three regencies.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Street vendors resist relocation

Street vendors resist relocation JAKARTA: Sidewalk vendors at the entrance to Pasar Minggu bus terminal, South Jakarta, resisted being relocated to a hall inside the Pasar Minggu traditional market, which they considered to be a poor location for business."No buyers will come there ...
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Illegal bird trade still rampant across Indonesia, NGO says

Illegal bird trade still rampant across Indonesia, NGO saysP.C. Naommy, JakartaA non-governmental organization has alleged that smuggling and trading in endangered bird species continue unabated, despite legislation that prohibits the illegal activities.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/JP/7/LET

JP/7/LETQuick Count is only PredictionFrom Koran TempoThe Economic and Social Research, Education and Information Institute (LP3ES) has challenged all parties to verify the quick-count method it is using to determine the results of the July 5 presidential election.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Moerdani still in ICU

Moerdani still in ICU JAKARTA: Ailing former Armed Forces chief and defense minister Gen. (ret) L.B. Moerdani has remained in the intensive care unit since he was admitted to the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital in Central Jakarta on July 8 after suffering a stroke.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Puteh stripped of powers in Aceh

Puteh stripped of powers in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri officially stripped Abdullah Puteh of his powers as Aceh governor and administrator of the civil emergency on Wednesday.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/'How about idols who are good maths, science?'

'How about idols who are good maths, science?'Some people say the increasing number of talent contests aired on TV are good to boost competition and a sporting attitude among the young. Others are more critical and believe that real talent and hard work are overlooked in the process.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Volunteers required to monitor TB patients

Volunteers required to monitor TB patientsLeony Aurora, JakartaNovita Dewi, 23, remembered a neighbor who lived in a house behind hers in Bandung, who had "this coughing fit every morning, sometimes so hard that he couldn't breathe".
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Change comes slowly at the Supreme Court

Change comes slowly at the Supreme CourtMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaAlmost 10 months after launching its reform blueprint, the Supreme Court (MA) is yet to undergo radical changes that would improve its credibility.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Champion marksman to join Bali shoot

Champion marksman to join Bali shootMusthofid, Jakarta Twice world champion Eric Grauffel of France will be competing in the AustralAsia Championship -- an intercontinental practical shooting event -- to be held in November in Bali, the organizing committee said.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Bird flu back in some regions

Bird flu back in some regionsZakki P. Hakim, JakartaCases of bird flu have recurred in some parts of previously affected areas in Indonesia, but the government says it has taken measures to prevent the deadly disease from spreading to new areas.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/United States has bowed down to terrorists before

United States has bowed down to terrorists beforeRaul J. Palabrica, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila For giving in to the demand of the Iraqi kidnappers of Angelo de la Cruz instead of following the United States' no-negotiation policy with terrorists, the administration of ...
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Teenagers awarded for exemplary social service

Teenagers awarded for exemplary social serviceA. Junaidi, Jakarta Three teenagers have proven to the nation that despite their young age, they have been able -- probably even more so than adults -- to inspire other young people to overcome adversity and move toward a better life.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Auto industry in search of alternative fuel

Auto industry in search of alternative fuelDaimlerChrysler Southeast Asia Pte Ltd. presented the first fuel- cell powered car in Southeast Asia to Singapore's National Environment Energy on July 19, which was followed by the opening of BP's first hydrogen refueling station to support the project.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/BNI records profit, changes logo

BNI records profit, changes logoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's third largest lender, Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), said on Wednesday it expects to post a net profit of more than Rp 1.5 trillion (US$167.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Five provinces get new police chiefs

Five provinces get new police chiefsAbdul Khalik, JakartaNational Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar installed on Wednesday five new provincial police chiefs as part of the force's latest reshuffle.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Tough punishments for people who litter

Tough punishments for people who litter After having traveled recently to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, I am asking myself: Why is Jakarta the only city of the four where trash is found virtually everywhere, in residential areas, along busy streets, in parks, in rivers and so on.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Poisonous fish sent to Denpasar

Poisonous fish sent to Denpasar KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Flores Regency Police sent on Wednesday the sample of cooked puffer fish to a forensic laboratory in Denpasar, Bali to bring to light the death of five local residents in Sina Malaka subdistrict here.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Dismissal of school committees to be recommended

Dismissal of school committees to be recommendedDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe City Council commission overseeing public welfare revealed on Wednesday that it had received reports from parents on burdensome school fees and would recommend the dismissal of the school committees responsible.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/BMW X3 for the adventurous young (and rich)

BMW X3 for the adventurous young (and rich)Novan Iman Santosa, JakartaFollowing the successful BMW X5 sports activity vehicle (SAV), PT BMW Indonesia launched last Thursday the BMW X3 sports activity vehicle (SAV) at Plaza Senayan in Central Jakarta.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Tourism must benefit the poor, says expert

Tourism must benefit the poor, says expertSari P. Setiogi, JakartaThe government needed to ensure its tourism policies benefited the poor, who often ended up worse off after tourism, an expert warned on Tuesday.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/JP/5/FLU

JP/5/FLUVaccination drive planned as bird flu returns ID Nugroho Surabaya/JakartaBird flu, which ravaged the poultry industry in Asia several months ago, has resurfaced in several parts of Indonesia, killing thousands of chickens on Java island.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/TV Program: Thursday, July 22, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, July 22, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/'Fruit of paradise' grows in Cibodas

'Fruit of paradise' grows in CibodasTheresia Sufa, BogorThe fig tree (Ficus carica) brought to Indonesia by President Megawati Soekarnoputri from her visit to Libya in November 2003 had grown well in Cibodas Botanical Gardens, producing its first fruit.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/2019: Deadline for democracy in Indonesia

2019: Deadline for democracy in IndonesiaMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, Washington As anticipation grows in the lead-up to the Sept.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/KPU to destroy ballot papers

KPU to destroy ballot papers JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) decided on Wednesday that perforated ballot papers in the July 5 polls could be disposed of only after a president is installed on Oct. 5.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Costly tuition again draws complaints

Costly tuition again draws complaintsThe Jakarta Post, Semarang/Jayapura/PadangThe new academic year began on Monday after a three-week holiday, and as in previous years, parents complained about the high tuition and education costs.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Will Thaksin pass the test of time?

Will Thaksin pass the test of time?Pana Janviroj, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The year of national elections in Asia is coming to a close. Indonesia is about to round up its presidential election and new leaders have been installed in Malaysia, India and South Korea.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/People impressed by honesty

People impressed by honestyFrom Suara KaryaThe provisional results of the presidential election on July 5, show that extraordinary campaign teams were not necessary to win. What counted was honesty, and the honesty of a candidate was what encouraged people to vote for them.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/TNI, police told to leave C. Sulawesi

TNI, police told to leave C. SulawesiTiarma Siboro and Ruslan Sangadji, Jakarta/PaluSeveral non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called for the withdrawal of reinforcement troops and police personnel from Central Sulawesi on Wednesday for their failure to stop renewed attacks in Poso and Palu.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Tangerang asks EU's help on pollution issues

Tangerang asks EU's help on pollution issuesMulta Fidrus, TangerangThe Tangerang regency administration is seeking the assistance of the European Union to help deal with devastating environmental problems, including severe river pollution caused by industrial waste and coastal erosion.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/Police increase security ahead of September runoff

Police increase security ahead of September runoffThe Jakarta Post, MedanNational Police Chief Da'i Bachtiar announced on Wednesday he would instruct police nationwide to remain on high alert ahead of the Sept. 20 presidential runoff.
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Thu, 22 Jul 2004

JP/West Java councillors may get Rp 3.5 billion 'welcome money'

West Java councillors may get Rp 3.5 billion 'welcome money'Yuli Tri Suwarni and Slamet Susanto, Bandung/YogyakartaAfter approving a Rp 500 million clothing allowance for new councillors, the West Java provincial council approved another Rp 3.
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