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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Ziv/Jakarta's overpaid, underworked councillors in it for the money

Jakarta's overpaid, underworked councillors in it for the moneyby Daniel Ziv in JakartaJakarta's hard-working city councilors will celebrate the pensive holy month of Ramadhan and the painful Oct. 1 fuel price hike with a very special holiday gift.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Planned giant plantations threatens Borneo forests

Planned giant plantations threatens Borneo forestsTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, West Kalimantan Millions of hectares of forest on Borneo are at risk if the government proceeds with a plan to open the world's largest palm oil plantation on the island, environmental activists said.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/KPK told to probe BNI-police case

KPK told to probe BNI-police case JAKARTA: Indonesian Police Watch has called for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to take over the investigation into former National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar and former detectives chief Comr. Gen.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/;JP;BBN;Antara;

;JP;BBN;Antara; ANPAj..r.. Nightspots-closure-ramadhan JP/8/ 15 nightspots shut for Ramadhan JAKARTA: The City Public Order Agency closed two entertainment venues on Thursday, bringing the total to 15 premises closed during the Islamic fasting month.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Safari park ruled free of bird flu

Safari park ruled free of bird flu BOGOR, West Java: Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono declared on Saturday the Indonesian Safari Park here free from bird flu virus.The minister made the announcement following a three-hour inspection of the park.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/On radicalism

On radicalism I was deeply disturbed and saddened by the interview of Nur Syam published in your paper under the title Radicalism, a reaction to West's failures (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 18).

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/15 nightspots shut for Ramadhan

15 nightspots shut for Ramadhan JAKARTA: The City Public Order Agency closed two entertainment venues on Thursday, bringing the total to 15 premises closed during the Islamic fasting month.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Hotel regulars prefer to stay home these holidays

Hotel regulars prefer to stay home these holidaysBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis year well-to-do Setiawati and her family will have a different Idul Fitri holiday.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/JP/4/Bali

JP/4/BaliBali lawmakers call for rapid execution of militantsThe Jakarta Post DenpasarThe Bali provincial legislative council has sent a letter to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to push for an immediate execution of three death row inmates involved in the 2002 Bali terror attacks.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Can etiquette save a nation?

Can etiquette save a nation?M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The age-old question about the wellspring of corruption -- whether it is part of human nature or conditioned by circumstances -- will remain an intellectual debate for years to come.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55

Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players of its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government may consider taxing it only if the commodity's price rises to between ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Batam workers demand job security

Batam workers demand job securityFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamHundreds of people gathered in front of PT NOK, an electronics component manufacturer in Batam's Batamindo Industrial Zone (KIB), which is better known as the Muka Kuning Industrial Zone.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/

The signing of a peace agreement to end intra-state conflict in some ways constitutes a dangerous political gamble. The signatories never know for sure whether future courses of events will turn out according to their expectations.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Jakarta's overpaid, underworked councillors in it for the money

Jakarta's overpaid, underworked councillors in it for the moneyDaniel Ziv, Jakarta Jakarta's hard-working city councilors will celebrate the pensive holy month of Ramadhan and the painful Oct. 1 fuel price hike with a very special holiday gift.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Politics of frustration one cause of 'terrorism'

Politics of frustration one cause of 'terrorism'Ralf Dahrendorf, Project Syndicate Does extreme poverty breed violence and ultimately revolution? Many people believe that it does, and seek to explain phenomena ranging from guerrilla insurgencies to Islamist terrorism accordingly.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Zheng He exhibit displayed in Medan

Zheng He exhibit displayed in MedanMEDAN, North Sumatra: A photographic essay retracing the journey of Chinese explorer Zheng He is on display in Medan.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/'Mudik' should not be every year'

'Mudik' should not be every year'It has become a tradition for many Muslims living in, but not from, Jakarta to take part in the annual exodus to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri. They often spend most of their savings for tickets and presents for all the family members back home.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Don't let Aceh wait

Don't let Aceh wait The experience of an executive of a Medan-based non- governmental organization (NGO) in dealing with the organization's donor, an European NGO, can give us a clue as to why the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the tsunami and war- devastated Aceh is criticized by many as ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Cirebon wants international standard seaport

Cirebon wants international standard seaportNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonThe town of Cirebon in West Java is considering plans to build an international-standard port to boost the local economy and reduce the area's dependence on Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/checked -- JSR

checked -- JSR World voyagers find Indonesia the toughest challengeEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaBriton Jason Lewis, 38, has been bicycling, rollerblading, boat- pedaling and paddling canoes intermittently for the last 11 years during his human-powered, round-the-world expedition.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Japan's irreverence

Japan's irreverence A senior ASEAN official recounted that during a reception that brought together the 10 member states of the regional organization and dialog partners from East Asia, the Chinese foreign minister remarked to his Japanese counterpart that they should learn from Germany.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Alexandria leads in Jababeka chess tourney

Alexandria leads in Jababeka chess tourneyMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta WGM Nana Alexandria of Georgia pulled clear to be on top after five rounds of the 11-round Jababeka Women's International Chess Tournament here on Sunday.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Flash flood cuts off main road on Flores

Flash flood cuts off main road on FloresYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangA key highway connecting two regency capitals, Maumere and Larantuka on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, has been cut off since Friday morning as the Namon Kewa bridge collapsed after being overwhelmed by ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Walhi seeks to expand volunteer support network

Walhi seeks to expand volunteer support networkEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe donation Ester made to the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) could be considered, at Rp 50,000 (US$5), a token offering.However, her act of giving should not be overlooked.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Monorail to go on in spite of raging internal dispute

Monorail to go on in spite of raging internal disputeBambang Nurbianto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite questions about financing, troubled joint venture firm PT Jakarta Monorail (JM) is confident it can complete the first five kilometers of the city's monorail system ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Students give Down's syndrome kids courage

Students give Down's syndrome kids courageAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter finishing a 25-meter swim, several children with Down's Syndrome continued on with a 100 meter run to cross the finish line in a biathlon inside the British International School (BIS) in Bintaro, Tangerang on ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Govt may proceed with coal export duty plan

Govt may proceed with coal export duty planUrip Hudiono and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players towards its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government is mulling charging the tax only if the commodity's price rises to between US$50 ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/JP/5/WORKER1

JP/5/WORKER1Batam workers demand job securityFadli The Jakarta Post/Batam Hundreds of people gathered in front of PT NOK, an electronics component manufacturer in Batam's Batamindo Industrial Zone (KIB), which is better known as the Muka Kuning Industrial Zone.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Terrorism is the world's concern

Terrorism is the world's concernIntolerance is the basis of all the terrorism that has become endemic throughout the globe.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/UN holds events on 60th birthday

UN holds events on 60th birthdayJAKARTA: The United Nations Information Center (UNIC) in Jakarta is holding a five-day public event from Oct. 24 to Oct. 28 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the United Nations, the UN Information Center (UNIC) said.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Scroll of Honor for Jakarta

Scroll of Honor for Jakarta We refer to the article Activists slam habitat award for Jakarta, published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 4. The city of Jakarta is a megacity with more than 10 million inhabitants. About 20 percent, or two million, are living in kampongs or slums.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Why not protest against bombers?

Why not protest against bombers? When are we going to see Muslim Indonesians protesting against the Muslim fanatical bombers that are killing fellow Indonesians and destroying the tourism business?Let's see the good Muslims stand up for their beliefs rather than living in denial.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Bambang Nurbianto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak

Bambang Nurbianto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite questions about financing, troubled joint venture firm PT Jakarta Monorail (JM) is confident it can complete the first five kilometers of the city's monorail system from Casablanca to Karet, South Jakarta, by March ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Supreme Court

Supreme Court trading RI women? We refer to the news item Want to marry RI woman? Pay Rp 500m in deposit (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, page 2).We are outraged and disturbed when reading the subject article.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok district

Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok districtMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangAfter years of aborted planning, the Tangerang regency is to finally built a haj dormitory for Banten province in Bojong Nangka, Legok, about 15 kilometers south of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Hotel regulars prefer to stay home these holidays

Hotel regulars prefer to stay home these holidays Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThis year well-to-do Setiawati and her family will have a different Idul Fitri holiday.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Why not protest against bombers?

Why not protest against bombers? When are we going to see Muslim Indonesians protesting against the Muslim fanatical bombers that are killing fellow Indonesians and destroying the tourism business?Let's see the good Muslims stand up for their beliefs rather than living in denial.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Don't let Aceh wait

Don't let Aceh wait The experience of an executive of a Medan-based non- governmental organization (NGO) in dealing with the organization's donor, an European NGO, can give us a clue as to why the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the tsunami and war- devastated Aceh is criticized by many as ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/JP/4/police

JP/4/policePolice gear up for Idul Fitri securityThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/Semarang/SurabayaThe National Police are planning to beef up security this week ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday by deploying more than 33,000 officers across the country to ensure the safety of holidaymakers.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Abdul Khalik

Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaDozens of Japanese expatriates and foreign bird lovers flocked to Bukit Gantole in Puncak, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday to watch the arrival of thousands of the Oriental Honey-Buzzard, Chinese Goshawks and the Japanese sparrow hawks from the Northern ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Forgive convicted Australians

Forgive convicted Australians Indonesia should have mercy on the nine Australians arrested for attempting to traffic heroin from Bali to Australia.These young people have made a mistake in their lives and now they face the consequences of their deed. However, these young lives should be spared.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, October 25, 2005

TV Program: Tuesday, October 25, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Channel Dangdut8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Surakarta heats up with protest against raids

Surakarta heats up with protest against raidsBlontank Poer The Jakarta Post/SurakartaTension heightened in the Central Java town of Surakarta as hundreds of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and the Surakarta Islam Followers Coalition ready to stage protests ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Shops bustling ahead of Idul Fitri

Shops bustling ahead of Idul FitriBANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Clothing shops were bustling with activity on Saturday as the Idul Fitri holiday drew nearer.In order to cope with the mounting demand, shop owners have hired extra shopkeepers.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Jababeka holds bazaar for poor neighbors

Jababeka holds bazaar for poor neighborsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter queuing for almost half an hour, Aminah, 34, received a ticket to buy a package of basic commodities in a bazaar at the Jababeka Industrial Estate in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java on Sunday.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Rental rates continue upward trend

Rental rates continue upward trend The average asking gross rent of mid-up leased apartment units continued to climb upwards in the second quarter of this year, partly due to the increase in the oil price in the first three months.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Taufik gets pacemaker implanted

Taufik gets pacemaker implantedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTaufik Kiemas, husband of former president Megawati Soekarnoputri, is recovering from heart surgery after doctors implanted a pacemaker on Sunday, a close confidant said.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Susilo addresses WB meet on flu scare

Susilo addresses WB meet on flu scareRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile efforts to prevent global flu pandemic here have been deemed inadequate, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appealed on Sunday for nations worldwide to seriously seek prevention measures for the disease.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/RI parts industry sees promising growth

RI parts industry sees promising growthThe Jakarta Post JakartaWith electronic and automotive products still in high demand the Indonesian parts industry will see high growth next year, a Japanese trade organization official says.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55

Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players of its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government may consider taxing it only if the commodity's price rises to between ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Tusy Adibroto, 50, is an executive with the Agency for the

Tusy Adibroto, 50, is an executive with the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) with an office on Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta:Of course, I will celebrate Idul Fitri in my hometown because it is good time for me to meet with my parents and relatives.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Witnesses testify against Newmont

Witnesses testify against NewmontMANADO, North Sulawesi: The court trial on the alleged pollution of Buyat Bay here was resumed on Friday in Manado with a panel of judges listening to four witnesses' testimonies.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-55

Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players towards its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government is mulling charging the tax only if the commodity's price rises to ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Airport official fired over lights

Airport official fired over lights JAKARTA: An official has been dismissed for allowing 160 runway lights to go missing from the main runway at Soekarno- Hatta International Airport.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Industrial estate holds bazaar for poor neighbors

Industrial estate holds bazaar for poor neighborsAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter queuing for almost half an hour, Aminah, 34, received a ticket to buy a package of basic commodities in a bazaar at the Jababeka Industrial Estate in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java on Sunday.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/City to find way to stop taxi crimes

City to find way to stop taxi crimesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile many Jakartans now think twice before hailing a taxi, taxi companies, government agencies and the police have yet to find an effective way to stop the growing number of robberies committed inside cabs.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/JP/5/EXODUS

JP/5/EXODUSPolice, private firms spoil motorists ahead of Idul FitriIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaHidayat, a factory worker in Surabaya, is pleased to hear the news that the Surabaya Police are going to provide a security service for motorists returning to their hometowns ahead of the ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Govt 'lacks support' to fight terrorism

Govt 'lacks support' to fight terrorismWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Malang/JakartaIslamic organizations are not giving their full support to the national fight against terrorism in the world's largest Muslim nation, an Islamic university rector says.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Can etiquette save a nation? Mien Uno has the answer

Can etiquette save a nation? Mien Uno has the answerJP/24/ETIQUETTECan etiquette save a nation? Mien Uno has the answer M.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Govt to give cash to Aceh flood victims

Govt to give cash to Aceh flood victims KUTACANE, Southeast Aceh: The government will provide Rp 4 million (about US$400) in cash for each family affected by the flash flood in Southeast Aceh regency, Aceh, Minister of Social Services Bachtiar Chamsyah said on Saturday.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Police provide escorts for Idul Fitri traffic

Police provide escorts for Idul Fitri trafficSemarang, AntaraThe owners of a "car salon" in Semarang say their profit is increasing ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Sutiyoso hands over baton to city police

Sutiyoso hands over baton to city policeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta police will be in charge of coordinating all security personnel in the city during the Idul Fitri holidays, in a bid to solidify security arrangements.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Court's ruling carries no sanctions: Experts

Court's ruling carries no sanctions: ExpertsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIs there is any way at all to push for a bigger education budget as ordered by the Constitutional Court in accordance with the amended 1945 Constitution?The answer is apparently no.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/JP/5/PARLOR

JP/5/PARLORCar salon business thrives ahead of Idul FitriSemarang/AntaraThe owners of a "car salon" in Semarang say their profit is increasing ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Car salons offer holiday 'makeovers'

Car salons offer holiday 'makeovers'Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaHidayat, a factory worker in Surabaya, is pleased to hear the news that the Surabaya Police are going to provide a security service for motorists returning to their hometowns ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Supreme Court

Supreme Court trading RI women? We refer to the news item Want to marry RI woman? Pay Rp 500m in deposit (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, page 2).We are outraged and disturbed when reading the subject article.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Legislators demand execution of bombers

Legislators demand execution of bombersThe Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe Bali provincial legislative council has sent a letter to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to push for an immediate execution of three death row inmates involved in the 2002 Bali terror attacks.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Parties input on evaluation of ministers not sought

Parties input on evaluation of ministers not soughtRendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolitical parties should restrain themselves from interfering in the performance appraisal of Cabinet members that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was now conducting, a minister says.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Inquisition in Indonesia

Inquisition in Indonesia Civilians rampaging like wild elephants in the jungle, trampling on the rights of the people; making kangaroo court judgments on what people can think or say or do; condemning the populace if they don't conform to narrow self-righteous mind think; issuing dictums, or ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Walhi's 25th year: From a "nice child" to youth filled with angst

Walhi's 25th year: From a "nice child" to youth filled with angstEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaOn Oct.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/JP/5/MEDAN

JP/5/MEDANZheng He exhibit displayed in MedanMEDAN, North Sumatra: A photographic essay retracing the journey of Chinese explorer Zheng He is on display in Medan.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/On radicalism

On radicalism I was deeply disturbed and saddened by the interview of Nur Syam published in your paper under the title Radicalism, a reaction to West's failures (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 18).

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/On death penalty

On death penalty In response to the letter Forgive convicted Australians (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 20) from a New Zealander, I would like to see the death penalty for drug pushers in Australia. It is well known that drug crimes in Asia bring the death penalty, so there is no excuse.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/GAM faces tough job to prove commitment

GAM faces tough job to prove commitmentAleksius Jemadu, Singapore The signing of a peace agreement to end intra-state conflict in some ways constitutes a dangerous political gamble. The signatories never know for sure whether future courses of events will turn out according to their expectations.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/RI parts sector sees promising growth

RI parts sector sees promising growthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWith electronic and automotive products still in high demand the Indonesian parts industry will see high growth next year, a Japanese trade organization official says.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Challenge for govt: Spending enough for education, or else

Challenge for govt: Spending enough for education, or elseRiyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post/JakartaBelieve it or not: Just nine regular citizens, mostly teachers from the small town of Banyuwangi, East Java, have set the wheels in motion that could lead to the possible impeachment of President ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Press freedom in Indonesia improving: Watchdog

Press freedom in Indonesia improving: WatchdogThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has made further progress in terms of press freedom over the past 12 months, according to Reporters Without Borders' 2005 Worldwide Press Freedom Index.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Bird migration draws tourists, bird-watchers to Puncak area

Bird migration draws tourists, bird-watchers to Puncak areaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDozens of Japanese expatriates and foreign bird lovers flocked to Bukit Gantole in Puncak, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday to watch the arrival of thousands of the Oriental Honey-Buzzard, Chinese Goshawks ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/;JP;RELEASE

;JP;RELEASE ANPAa..r.. Scene-police-graft KPK told to probe BNI case JP/4/SCENE KPK told to probe BNI-police case JAKARTA: Indonesian Police Watch has called for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to take over the investigation into former National Police chief Gen.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/JP/5/FLOOD

JP/5/FLOODFlood cuts off main road on FloresYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/KupangA key highway connecting two regency capitals, Maumere and Larantuka on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, has been cut off since Friday morning as the Namon Kewa bridge collapsed after being overwhelmed ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/JP/10/DIPLO

JP/10/DIPLOBosnia offers help to build generator (2x15)ACEH: The government of Bosnia Herzegovina has offered help to build a power generator in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, to help the tsunami-ravaged province of Indonesia reduce its dependency on power supplies from North Sumatra.H.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Fake driver's license makers arrested

Fake driver's license makers arrested JAKARTA: The police have arrested five people suspected of involvement in fabricating thousands of driver's licenses.Soekarno-Hatta airport police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Rewriting the antiterror law

Rewriting the antiterror lawMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani, Jakarta Long unguarded coastlines, poverty, rampant corruption, a crippled legal system and widening social and economic gaps accompanied by mushrooming religious extremism have made Indonesia an easy target for terrorists.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Cirebon wants int'l standard port

Cirebon wants int'l standard portNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post/CirebonThe town of Cirebon in West Java is considering plans to build an international-standard port to boost the local economy and reduce the area's dependence on Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Motorists to be hit with higher parking fees

Motorists to be hit with higher parking feesDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile parking operators are yet to file an official request, Governor Sutiyoso has already thrown his weight behind moves to double parking fees from the current Rp 2,000 (20 U.S. cents) to Rp 4,000 per hour.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/JP/6/Watch

JP/6/WatchHigh-end watches - a lucrative businessBy Susanna Tjokro s_tjokro@yahoo.com "It's a status symbol, just like a vehicle. However, while you can't bring your car into the meeting room, you certainly can wear your watch in a business meeting," says my former boss about her Rolex.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Inquisition in Indonesia

Inquisition in Indonesia Civilians rampaging like wild elephants in the jungle, trampling on the rights of the people; making kangaroo court judgments on what people can think or say or do; condemning the populace if they don't conform to narrow self-righteous mind think; issuing dictums, or ...

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Walhi's 25th year: From a nice child to angst-filled youth

Walhi's 25th year: From a nice child to angst-filled youthEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOn Oct.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Police launch massive effort for Idul Fitri

Police launch massive effort for Idul FitriThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang/SurabayaThe National Police are planning to beef up security this week ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday by deploying more than 33,000 officers across the country to ensure the safety of holidaymakers.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Walhi seeks to expand its support network

Walhi seeks to expand its support networkEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe donation Ester made to the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) could be considered, at Rp 50,000 (US$5), a token offering. However, her act of giving should not be overlooked.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Govt 'lacks support' from Muslim organizations to fight terror

Govt 'lacks support' from Muslim organizations to fight terror Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post/Malang/JakartaIslamic organizations are not giving their full support to the national fight against terrorism in the world's largest Muslim nation, an Islamic university rector says.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/The history of education budget controversy

The history of education budget controversy The issue of the amount of money for the education budget began in August 2002 when the People's Consultative's Assembly convened for its fourth amendment to the 1945 Constitution.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Wrestling team putting youth over experience

Wrestling team putting youth over experienceMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While familiar faces predominate in other sports, leading to repeated warnings of the lack of regeneration in national sports, the country's wrestling team has youth firmly on its side.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Bosnia to build power plant

Bosnia to build power plantBANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Bosnia Herzegovina government has expressed interest in investing in the construction of geothermal and coal-powered power plants in Aceh.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Bosnia offers help to build generator

Bosnia offers help to build generatorACEH: The government of Bosnia Herzegovina has offered help to build a power generator in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, to help the tsunami-ravaged province of Indonesia reduce its dependency on power supplies from North Sumatra.H.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok district

Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok districtMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangAfter years of aborted planning, the Tangerang regency is to finally built a haj dormitory for Banten province in Bojong Nangka, Legok, about 15 kilometers south of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/checked -- JSR

checked -- JSR World voyagers find Indonesia the toughest challengeEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaBriton Jason Lewis, 38, has been bicycling, rollerblading, boat- pedaling and paddling canoes intermittently for the last 11 years during his human-powered, round-the-world expedition.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Scroll of Honor for Jakarta

Scroll of Honor for Jakarta We refer to the article Activists slam habitat award for Jakarta, published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 4. The city of Jakarta is a megacity with more than 10 million inhabitants. About 20 percent, or two million, are living in kampongs or slums.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/Batang Police step up security

Batang Police step up securityBATANG, Central Java: The Batang Police will station marksmen in areas prone to robbery on the northern coastal highway of Java. The marksmen will be deployed a few days before the Idul Fitri holiday in early November, said Batang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Muhari.

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Mon, 24 Oct 2005

JP/More coaches provided as the number of travelers surge

More coaches provided as the number of travelers surgeTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post/JakartaResponding to travelers' concerns about difficulties in buying train tickets for the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday, state railway firm PT KAI said Sunday that it had added more executive coaches to the ...

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