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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Santia finally gets Dutch visa

Santia finally gets Dutch visa JAKARTA: After a delay forced her to put off her travel plans, national cyclist Santia Tri Kusuma was granted a visa by the Dutch embassy to race in the Netherlands.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/MeesPierson provides philanthropic consulting service

MeesPierson provides philanthropic consulting serviceMeesPierson, the wealth management and trust division of Fortis Bank, recently opened its representative office in Indonesia to provide premium services here, particularly in the field of philanthropy advisory services.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Yus-Soetadi promise free education

Yus-Soetadi promise free educationConcerned that many children have no opportunity to continue their studies due to economic hardship, Depok mayoral candidate Yus Ruswandi is pledging to make education free for students from poor families if he is elected.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Kiosks, homes catch fire

Kiosks, homes catch fire JAKARTA: Fire gutted seven kiosks near the Rawasari traditional market in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, on Sunday.No one was hurt in the incident, which took place sometime after midnight.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

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JP/5/STUDENTStudents earn good money during election campaignThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe first day of the gubernatorial election campaign in West Sumatra province has brought unexpected benefits to the university students of Padang city.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/When free speech becomes an act of sedition

When free speech becomes an act of seditionMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta We frequently shake our heads in frustration at the misconduct and profiteering of public officials.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Making economic growth environment-friendly

Making economic growth environment-friendlyJoseph E. Stiglitz, Project Syndicate British Prime Minister Tony Blair has promised that the G-8 meeting on July 6-8 at Gleneagles, Scotland, which he will chair, will focus on two of the most important and longstanding global problems -- Third-World ...

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Harun-Farkhan see Depok as religious, competitive city

Harun-Farkhan see Depok as religious, competitive cityFor Harun Heryana, encouraging people to practice their respective religions is a major part of human resource development.He believes skills and intelligence are of little use without principles.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/More toddlers die from severe malnutrition

More toddlers die from severe malnutritionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, JayapuraDespite the millions of dollars in relief aid pledged to the tsunami-ravaged province of Aceh, children are suffering from severe malnutrition in several areas, with two infants dead.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Culture of terror

Culture of terrorOn Thursday, U.S. President George W. Bush announced that Congress would extend the government's surveillance and law enforcement powers to track down potential terrorists.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Government defends new land decree amid strong protests

Government defends new land decree amid strong protestsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has defended the controversial presidential decree that allows the government to forcibly take over privately owned land that has been earmarked for development purposes, even when owners fail to agree ...

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/What is bilingual education?

What is bilingual education?Jan Dormer Malang, East Java Apparently, misconceptions abound as to the nature and purpose of bilingual education.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Party launches campaign against poverty, malnutrition

Party launches campaign against poverty, malnutritionFormer president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's daughter Zannuba Arifah Chafsoh reads out a statement to mark the declaration of an Anti-Poverty Movement and the establishment of Task Force Against Malnutrition in a ceremony held at Donohudan Haj ...

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/WFP,TNT fight malnutrition through walk

WFP,TNT fight malnutrition through walkThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 1,500 people took part in the Fight Hunger-Walk the World 2005 held on Sunday by the World Food Program (WFP) and multinational logistics company TNT, to raise Rp 250 million to fight hunger and malnutrition in Indonesia.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Cristiano Ronaldo in the thick of things in Aceh

Cristiano Ronaldo in the thick of things in AcehMoch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's whistle-stop visit to Banda Aceh on Saturday encountered a hitch when crowd control problems forced the cancellation of a coaching clinic.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/House 'won't intervene' in Cepu oil dispute

House 'won't intervene' in Cepu oil disputeLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives has softened its stance on the ongoing negotiations between state oil and gas firm Pertamina and U.S.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/33 Papua infants infected with HIV

33 Papua infants infected with HIVJAYAPURA, Papua: A senior official revealed on Friday that 33 infants in Papua province had been infected with HIV. The virus was transmitted to them through their mothers, said Papua Health Office Director Tigor Silaban.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/JP/5/GRAFT

JP/5/GRAFTWest Java official denies involvement in Rp 100b markup case Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungA former West Java official denied on Friday that he had been involved in a markup scam worth Rp 100 billion (US$10.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/'Is this country that poor?'

'Is this country that poor?'Malnutrition has surfaced in parts of the country, including in one of the nation's wealthiest cities, Jakarta. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their thoughts on the alarming number of malnutrition cases being reported in recent months.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Women go for lighter, sleeker laptops

Women go for lighter, sleeker laptopsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFor Mandy, 28, owning a portable computer is a must for her job at a noted film production company in the country.As her job requires high mobility and flexibility, Mandy never leaves her home without her 12-inch notebook.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Rights body, police sign agreement

Rights body, police sign agreement JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and the National Police signed an agreement on Friday on cooperation in handling human rights abuse cases.National Police chief Gen.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/'Posyandu' lacks volunteers, fails to enhance health services

'Posyandu' lacks volunteers, fails to enhance health servicesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIt was a Tuesday morning when a group of women gathered to chat on a narrow veranda of the house of a subdistrict head in Pangkalan Jati Baru, Depok.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Double railway track to ease overcrowding

Double railway track to ease overcrowdingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState railway operator PT Kereta Api (KA)'s Jakarta division revealed Sunday that it would start the development of double- line linking Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta and Serpong in Tangerang early next year.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Dayak, Madurese women hold meeting

Dayak, Madurese women hold meetingYOGYAKARTA: Members of a communication forum for Dayak and Madurese women, or Dara Arum as the forum is named, gathered here in Yogyakarta on Saturday for a six-day meeting to discuss peace- keeping efforts between the two conflicting communities.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Government starts revitalization of farming sectors

Government starts revitalization of farming sectorsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Purwakarta, West JavaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono officially initiated on Saturday a revitalization plan for the country's agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector as part of the government's efforts to ...

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

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JP/5/TRIPKupang officials plan overseas trip as malnutrition widespreadJemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/KupangKupang government officials have arranged a trip to Palmerston in the Northern Territory, Australia to learn from development programs in the state after recent reports of thousands of ...

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/There is no democratic miracle in Lebanon

There is no democratic miracle in LebanonGwynne Dyer, London For the past few months, we have been told by excitable Western journalists that the "cedar revolution" in Lebanon that drove Syrian troops from the country and the pro-Syrian government from office was the dawn of a new era in the ...

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Health ministry says polio vaccine doesn't cause fatalities

Health ministry says polio vaccine doesn't cause fatalitiesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe recent deaths of at least four children has raised concerns over the safety of the polio vaccine administered under the government's nationwide program.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUS33 Papua infants infected with HIVJAYAPURA, Papua: A senior official revealed on Friday that 33 infants in Papua province had been infected with HIV. The virus was transmitted to them through their mothers, said Papua Health Office Director Tigor Silaban.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/On clean environment

On clean environment I refer to your front page article on June 7 titled Susilo wants public to shame dirty cities. It is encouraging to see President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono take up such issues and to press for better education as that's an important part of the long term solution.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/What is bilingual education?

What is bilingual education?Jan Dormer Malang, East Java Apparently, misconceptions abound as to the nature and purpose of bilingual education.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Thousands flock to Passer Baroe Festival

Thousands flock to Passer Baroe FestivalThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThousands of visitors took part in the Passer Baroe Festival, which was held on Saturday over the Ciliwung River.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Tree branches fall onto motorists

Tree branches fall onto motorists JAKARTA: Motorists passing down Jl. Wijiaya II No. 35 in Kemang on Saturday got a nasty surprise when tree branches began raining down on their vehicles, smashing windows and injuring a truck driver.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/JP/5/LAMPUNG

JP/5/LAMPUNG Golkar cowboy heavily favored in Lampung election Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/BandarlampungWearing a cowboy hat and black sunglasses, a man in his 50s holds a little boy for a group of journalists to see.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Nur Mahmudi prioritizes better public services

Nur Mahmudi prioritizes better public servicesNur Mahmudi Ismail's mayoral candidacy has puzzled some of his colleagues because, as former forestry minister, becoming mayor would be a drop in status."It is a mandate given by my party that I cannot reject.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Coming of age, Nikita stays true as gospel singer

Coming of age, Nikita stays true as gospel singerPandaya, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter fading from the media glare for quite some time, Nikita made a surprise public appearance last week.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Defense procurement and military-related debt

Defense procurement and military-related debtAndi Widjajanto, Jakarta Weapons systems procurement should be driven by military strategies developed by the defense ministry to respond to current and potential threats.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Badrul eyes green spaces for houses

Badrul eyes green spaces for housesAs a former Depok mayor, whose term ended in May, Badrul Kamal has reason to believe he is the strongest mayoral candidate.His five-year term gave Badrul plenty of opportunities to meet with public figures and residents.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Depok mayoral candidates offer alternatives

Depok mayoral candidates offer alternativesWith Depok to hold its first direct election on June 26, the five pairs of mayoral candidates are gearing up to garner as many votes as they can from the nearly 900,000 eligible voters during the campaign period from June 9 to June 22.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Polio cases soar to 34

Polio cases soar to 34 JAKARTA: Indonesia has seen six more cases of polio confirmed, bringing the total number of children afflicted with the crippling virus to 34, the World Health Organization reported on Friday.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Rejection of EU constitution

Rejection of EU constitution The rather unconvincing declarations made by the European Union's leadership that the ratification process for the ill- fated European constitution is not yet dead reminds me of the farmer's futile attempt to kick his dead mule back to life.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/PKB prepares disciplinary moves against rivals

PKB prepares disciplinary moves against rivalsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter winning recognition from the government, the National Awakening Party (PKB) under Muhaimin Iskandar is mulling action against members of a rival camp.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

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JP/ /The Philippines: A Reality CheckJamil Maidan Flores Jakarta On the eve of the observance of the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence, there seems to be little to celebrate, if you go by all the bad news bannered by the newspapers and blared by the other media.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Part 1 of 2: Democracy, defense and development

Part 1 of 2: Democracy, defense and developmentJuwono Sudarsono, Jakarta From a centralized government backed by the military for more than 32 years under President Soeharto, Indonesia today remains the focus of attention of many policymakers and academicians.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

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DONEHalaman 4 -- Melbourne Melbourne University Guided by a lecturer, Asian students engage in a discussion during a tutorial at Melbourne University, Australia. Students are encouraged to express, argue and defend their views.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Callers find it hard to reach President Susilo

Callers find it hard to reach President SusiloHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is not exactly like a subtle rejection by a fellow who dutifully gives his number and asks you to call him but never picks up the phone.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 13, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 13, 2005Exhibitions* Fine Arts Black is Black by M. Faisal (Iconk) at Galeri Nasional Indonesia Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No.14 Central Jakarta, until June 14 * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/G-33 upbeat WTO members will accept special treatment offer

G-33 upbeat WTO members will accept special treatment offerZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Group of 33 developing countries is upbeat about its chances that World Trade Organization members will accept its proposal on the implementation details of special and differential treatment in ...

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Comprehensive plan and special body needed to fight terrorism

Comprehensive plan and special body needed to fight terrorismRidarson Galingging, Jakarta We have yet again experienced a terrorist attack.

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Mon, 13 Jun 2005

JP/Studying in Singapore, Malaysia less costly

Studying in Singapore, Malaysia less costlyT.Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Studying abroad has long been the choice of many students who want to have an international experience while enjoying quality education.

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