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65 articles.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/City needs 14,000 new employees

City needs 14,000 new employeesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith some 94,000 civil servants, the city administration should have more than enough staff to serve some 8.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/SBY wants review of exit tax

SBY wants review of exit tax Endy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post/Kuala Lumpur President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has ordered his chief economics minister Boediono to review the policy of charging Rp 1 million (US$100) each time Indonesians leave the country, to decide if the tax hampers ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/'Go after illegal liquor traders'

'Go after illegal liquor traders'In a bid to curb liquor consumption, particularly among minors, the city administration issued a circular banning supermarkets from selling drinks with over 5 percent alcohol. The Jakarta Post interviewed some residents about the policy.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/10 people die, 185 sick from mice moonshine

10 people die, 185 sick from mice moonshineJonker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, ManadoAt least 10 residents of Bolaang Mongondouw regency in North Sulawesi died and another 185 remained critical on Wednesday after drinking a locally made alcoholic beverage called tikus (mice).
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Govt to boost partnership on rural ICT development

Govt to boost partnership on rural ICT developmentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a world that is increasingly connected, even rural farmers can make use of the Internet to broaden their access to global markets.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/FIFA donates to Aceh soccer

FIFA donates to Aceh soccer JAKARTA: Soccer's international governing body FIFA is donating 1,000 pairs of soccer shoes to help the sport get back on its feet in Aceh, a local soccer official said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/JiFFest to screen Polish crime film

JiFFest to screen Polish crime film This weekend, the seventh Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) will hold two screenings of Symmetry, a gripping Brechtian drama from Poland that delves into the arbitrary nature of the legal system.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Govt still debating salary hike

Govt still debating salary hike JAKARTA: The government has yet to decide on the planned salary increase for civil servants next year as related authorities are still making calculations, a minister said.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Antonie Dake: Drawing a line under a critical moment in history

Antonie Dake: Drawing a line under a critical moment in historySabam Siagian & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Few events in Indonesian history produce as much emotion as those surrounding the Sept. 30 to Oct.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Kid lament rampant violence against them

Kid lament rampant violence against themHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome say a slap or two won't hurt, while others say that even the slightest smack will do psychological harm.Let's hear from children about what violence against them really means.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/'Perfect Human' a masterpiece tweaked to the power of five

'Perfect Human' a masterpiece tweaked to the power of fivePaul F. Agusta, Contributor, JakartaIn 1967, Danish filmmaker Jorgen Leth made a short film titled Det Perfekte Mennetske (Perfect Human).
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/On fingerprints

On fingerprints The plan to fingerprint students at Islamic schools as part of the police strategy to fight terrorism will create new problems. The government should think carefully before making this decision. If such a step is taken, it should be applied to all citizens.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/WTO Hong Kong talks head toward another failure

WTO Hong Kong talks head toward another failureSunny Tanuwidjaja, Dekalb, U.S. After the failure to reach agreements in several meetings in Seattle, Doha, and Cancun on the promotion of free and fair trade, developing and developed nations meet again in Hong Kong, from Dec. 13 to 18, 2005.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Safer new S-Class from Mercedes

Safer new S-Class from MercedesNovan Iman Santosa & Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the birthday boy is supposed to get all the presents, in celebrating the 35th anniversary of its presence here PT DaimlerChrsyler Indonesia (DCI) gave a gift to Indonesian automotive society ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Lifting of ban on

Lifting of ban on U.S. terror expert I hail the President's order to lift the ban on U.S. terror expert Sidney Jones. At the same time, this episode shows that there are still reactionary forces in all areas of the government. These need to be identified and destroyed.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/BI hints at steady rate through December

BI hints at steady rate through DecemberThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe central bank has hinted that it will not raise interest rates up until the year's end, even amid rising global rates, signifying once again its intention of maintaining a tight-biased monetary policy without sacrificing economic ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/ADB grants $6.6m for Aceh

ADB grants $6.6m for AcehThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Indonesian government signed three grant agreements on Wednesday totaling US$6 million to help improve livelihoods, rehabilitate natural resources and provide earthquake-resistant housing in the ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/On mining waste

On mining waste Statements by PT Meares Soputan Mining ( The Jakarta Post, Dec. 8 ) about its Toka Tindung operations deserve further comment.This gold mine plans to dump some six to eight million tonnes of mining waste into the pristine waters of Rinondoran Bay in North Sulawesi.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Italian minister to visit Aceh

Italian minister to visit AcehJAKARTA: With the first anniversary of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami approaching, senior officials from donor countries are beginning to visit Aceh to witness the progress that has been made in reconstruction.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Damming China's pristine rivers

Damming China's pristine riversJasper Becker, Project Syndicate Of all China's problems, none will be more critical over the long run than how it resolves the tension between economic development and environmental protection.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/House members oppose exercises with Australia

House members oppose exercises with AustraliaMembers of the House of Representatives Commission I on defense Permadi and Djoko Susilo examine various types of weaponry belonging to the Army Special Forces (Kopassus) at the unit's headquarters near the Central Java town of Surakarta.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/More food aid reaches remote Yahukimo villages in Papua

More food aid reaches remote Yahukimo villages in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, YahukimoMore helicopters have been sent to drop emergency food aid in outlying villages of the famine-stricken Papua regency of Yahukimo.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Semen Padang to storm markets

Semen Padang to storm marketsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West SumatraCement producer PT Semen Padang, a subsidiary of publicly listed cement giant PT Semen Gresik, is planning to expand its business in Jakarta and Banten by setting up a new packaging plant as well as allocating most ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/On mining waste

On mining waste Statements by PT Meares Soputan Mining ( The Jakarta Post, Dec. 8 ) about its Toka Tindung operations deserve further comment.This gold mine plans to dump some six to eight million tonnes of mining waste into the pristine waters of Rinondoran Bay in North Sulawesi.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/'Antara' embarks on aggressive expansion

'Antara' embarks on aggressive expansionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt the age of 68, state news agency Antara is expanding from its core business of real-time news to television and radio news in a bid to cope with tougher media competition in the country.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Lifting of ban on

Lifting of ban on U.S. terror expert I hail the President's order to lift the ban on U.S. terror expert Sidney Jones. At the same time, this episode shows that there are still reactionary forces in all areas of the government. These need to be identified and destroyed.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/'Perfect Human' a masterpiece tweaked to the power of five

'Perfect Human' a masterpiece tweaked to the power of fivePaul F. Agusta, Contributor, JakartaIt could simply have been an ordinary behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of a feature film. You know, the kind they slip in as a neat special feature on DVDs.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Documentary shows RI on and off the screen

Documentary shows RI on and off the screenPaul F. Agusta, Contributor, JakartaIt could simply have been an ordinary behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of a feature film.You know, the kind they slip in as a neat special feature on DVDs.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Orang Laut tribe stays true to the sea

Orang Laut tribe stays true to the sea Fadli The Jakarta Post/BatamMuhammad Din was busy fixing his fishing net in the kitchen of his modest wooden house on Air Mas island, Nongsa district in Batam, Riau Islands province.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/JIFFEST-review-5Obstructions

JIFFEST-review-5ObstructionsJP/19/OBSTR'The 5 Obstructions': (abu2 tua) A masterpiece tweaked to the power of 5Paul F. Agusta Contributor/JakartaIn 1967, Danish filmmaker Jorgen Leth made a short film titled Det Perfekte Mennetske (Perfect Human).
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Jero picked to head PGI

Jero picked to head PGI JAKARTA: New chairman of the Indonesian Golf Association (PGI) Jero Wacik is being called upon to produce the country's first world-class golfer.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Mercedes-Benz has had long presence here

Mercedes-Benz has had long presence hereThis year may be the 35th anniversary of PT DaimlerChrysler Indonesia (DCI), which locally assembles and imports German marque Mercedes-Benz, but the brand's presence here has an even longer history.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/KPU chairman gets 7 years

KPU chairman gets 7 yearsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGeneral Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in jail for corruption in a high profile case that could eventually implicate other prominent figures, including some ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Security problems disrupt reconstruction work in Calang

Security problems disrupt reconstruction work in CalangNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehAlmost a year after the tsunami devastated Aceh, survivors from the decimated city of Calang are still living in makeshift shelters because of the slow pace of reconstruction.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/House may seek police help in graft probe into lawmakers

House may seek police help in graft probe into lawmakersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives' disciplinary body may turn to the police for assistance in its investigation of the alleged embezzlement of relief funds by lawmakers, the chairman of the body, Slamet Effendi Yusuf, said ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Beer stock sale to fund students

Beer stock sale to fund students JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration will use the money raised form the sale of its shares in beer company PT Delta Djakarta to provide free schooling for elementary and junior high school students next year, Tempo Interaktif reported on Wednesday.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Fine Arts Spirit of Change by Wayan Santrayana, Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay, until Dec.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Susilo wants review of departure tax policy

Susilo wants review of departure tax policyEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has ordered his chief economics minister Boediono to review the policy of charging Rp 1 million (US$100) each time Indonesians leave the country, to decide if the tax ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Why the East Asian Summit matters

Why the East Asian Summit mattersBarry Desker, Singapore The Kuala Lumpur meeting of regional leaders on Dec. 14 was a historic event whose future impact is likely to be as significant as the first ASEAN Summit held in Bali in February 1976.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Hotels must report guests to police

Hotels must report guests to policeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police are requiring all hotels across the capital to report the identities of their guests to police as soon as they check in.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Govt blamed for unfinished probe into Munir assassination

Govt blamed for unfinished probe into Munir assassinationTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHuman rights campaigners on Wednesday blamed the slow investigation into last year's murder of pro-democracy activist Munir on President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's reluctance to unravel the case and ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Company trains scouts to treat waste

Company trains scouts to treat wasteAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBoy scout instructors from several provinces were amazed by how well students of State Junior High School No.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/East Asia forum seeks community beyond borders

East Asia forum seeks community beyond bordersEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur The inaugural East Asia Summit concluded here on Wednesday with 16 leaders vowing to work towards building a community that is defined by their shared strategic, geopolitical and economic interests rather ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Lifting of ban on

Lifting of ban on U.S. terror expert I hail the President's order to lift the ban on U.S. terror expert Sidney Jones. At the same time, this episode shows that there are still reactionary forces in all areas of the government. These need to be identified and destroyed.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/ASEAN and China form strategic partnership

ASEAN and China form strategic partnershipJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta A new era has dawned in East Asia. ASEAN and China have forged a Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity. This partnership will have positive implications that go beyond the relationship between ASEAN and China.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Chevrolet Estate braves unchartered waters in RI market

Chevrolet Estate braves unchartered waters in RI marketUndeterred by the current economic upheaval, PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) is making a brave move in silently launching the Chevrolet Estate, which will be available by the time you are reading this article at its dealerships.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Polio vaccination reaches over 95%

Polio vaccination reaches over 95% JAKARTA: Despite heavy rain and the enormous logistical difficulties in reaching 24 million children across the country, the third round of a polio vaccination drive targeting children under five successfully reached over 95 percent, WHO and UNICEF said in a ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Cluster of bird flu cases feared

Cluster of bird flu cases fearedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHeavy rain over the past week may have contributed to five new cases of suspected avian influenza, the head of the avian influenza surveillance unit at Sulianti Saroso Hospital said on Wednesday.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Riri Riza plans to return film award

Riri Riza plans to return film awardJAKARTA: In response to blasphemy allegations made by the World Hindu Youth Organization (WHYO) to Garin Nugroho's movie Opera Jawa (Requiem from Java), young film director Riri Riza said he wanted to return the award he received from Bali International Film ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Indofood to lay off more workers

Indofood to lay off more workersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAiming to boost efficiency, the world's largest instant noodle maker, PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, has dismissed thousands of workers and plans to keep on doing so until at least 3,500 workers have been laid off by the end of the year.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Encouraging ASEAN

Encouraging ASEAN During the annual ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur this week, including the ASEAN + 3 (China, Japan and South Korea) summit on Monday and the first East Asia Summit on Wednesday, there were at least three interesting issues: ASEAN reproaching Myanmar, the tension between Japan with ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Indonesia and the United States: A re-energized relationship

Indonesia and the United States: A re-energized relationship JP/6/SETHIndonesia and the United States: A re-energized relationshipS.P.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/JP/18/BRIEFS

JP/18/BRIEFSNew shopping at Bali Collection NUSA DUA: An exclusive shopping complex called Bali Collection, within the Nusa Dua resort complex, will be officially opened on Dec. 15.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Australia donates braille books

Australia donates braille books BANDUNG, West Java: The Australian government donated 2,400 braille books on Wednesday for distribution to special schools for the blind across the country.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, December 15, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, December 15, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Adam Family Three8:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus1:00 p.m.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Man nabbed trying to use fake card

Man nabbed trying to use fake card JAKARTA: Police arrested a man, identified as Jatmiko, for attempting to use a fake credit card to purchase a bed at Mega Glodok in Central Jakarta, Antara reported."The suspect attempted to buy a Romance spring bed priced at Rp 2.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/UIN to train women preachers

UIN to train women preachers JAKARTA: The British Government has signed an agreement with the Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) on the holding of a development workshop for women preachers in Banten.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Sampoerna Foundation clarifies

Sampoerna Foundation clarifies First of all, I, on behalf of the Sampoerna Foundation, would like to express our deepest gratitude for your coverage related to our latest project to build a high school in Yogyakarta.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Lifting of ban on U.S. terror expert

Lifting of ban on U.S. terror expert I hail the President's order to lift the ban on U.S. terror expert Sidney Jones. At the same time, this episode shows that there are still reactionary forces in all areas of the government. These need to be identified and destroyed.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Riri Riza plans to return film award

Riri Riza plans to return film awardJAKARTA: In response to blasphemy allegations made by the World Hindu Youth Organization (WHYO) to Garin Nugroho's movie Opera Jawa (Requiem from Java), young film director Riri Riza said he wanted to return the award he received from Bali International Film ...
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/An attractive, alternative destination

An attractive, alternative destinationAndrew Charles, Contributor, Canggu, BaliBali is suffering from the effects of the latest bombing -- not as badly as after the attacks in 2002 -- so I was curious as to where people are going now.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, December 15, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, December 15, 2005Exhibitions* Painting by Riduan Thompkins at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 18 * Photo Zimbabwe - Permata Afrika by Deniek G.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Riau tribe stays true to the sea

Riau tribe stays true to the seaFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamMuhammad Din was busy fixing his fishing net in the kitchen of his modest wooden house on Air Mas island, Nongsa district in Batam, Riau Islands province.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/Indonesia and the United States: A re-energized relationship

Indonesia and the United States: A re-energized relationshipS.P. Seth, Sydney What has impressed the United States most about Indonesia, leading to the lifting of the ban on military ties, is the unwavering commitment of the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono government to fight terrorism.
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Thu, 15 Dec 2005

JP/16 people die of measles in West Seram

16 people die of measles in West SeramM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonSixteen West Seram residents have died of measles in the past three weeks, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
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