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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Embassy to organize Chilean Week

Embassy to organize Chilean WeekVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChile established diplomatic relations with Indonesia exactly 40 years ago.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Democracy is still long way off for Jakarta

Democracy is still long way off for JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen Governor Sutiyoso's tenure expires in 2007, the city will hold a direct election to choose his successor.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Residents of Utan Kayu differ on JIL

Residents of Utan Kayu differ on JILThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThere has been a new acronym added to East Jakarta's Utan Kayu residents' vocabulary: JIL, or the Liberal Islam Network.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/C. Java polio cases rise to 4

C. Java polio cases rise to 4SEMARANG, Central Java: Central Java health office has registered one more child with polio in Pati regency, bringing the number of polio cases reported in the province this year to four.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/JP/7/

JP/7/ Jakob Oetama Jakarta Before the 60th anniversary of Independence Day, (the late) Nurcholish "Cak Nur" Madjid and Paramadina University took initiatives to participate in the celebration of the historic day.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/National plus schools

National plus schools I refer to the article The myth of national plus schools in RI (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 3).I partly agree with the writer.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Don't insult chess

Don't insult chess From Media IndonesiaIn a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers).

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Business executives and diplomats meet, party at Rovers gatherings

Business executives and diplomats meet, party at Rovers gatheringsVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIf it's a break from your busy routine that you're after, it's important to pick the right place and time, and the right people to share it with.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Polio and ignorance

Polio and ignorance With so much bad news around us we often strive to be cautious optimists. Take the national polio immunization week; should we be optimistic about the vaccinations reaching nearly 90 percent of the country's children as of Thursday, a day before the end of the week? ...

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Pressure rising for justice in Munir case

Pressure rising for justice in Munir caseIda Indawati Khouw and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Leiden/SemarangPressure is mounting both at home and overseas for the government to ensure that justice is done in the Munir murder case.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/'Eyes in the Sky' patrol over Malacca to start soon

'Eyes in the Sky' patrol over Malacca to start soonIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDefense ministers from four Southeast Asian countries -- Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore -- will launch the "eyes in the sky" coordinated air patrol over the Strait of Malacca next Tuesday from ...

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Airliners told to double-check passengers for safety reasons

Airliners told to double-check passengers for safety reasonsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAir passengers who are annoyed at being asked to provide their identity cards in random ticket checks should realize the process is for their own good, airlines and the transportation minister say.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/TNI wants to retain rich foundations

TNI wants to retain rich foundationsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) wants to keep running its many rich cooperatives and foundations but is offering to give up its other businesses to the state.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Bogor 'springs' develop bottled water business

Bogor 'springs' develop bottled water businessTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe writing on the bottle -- "taken from a spring" -- does not necessarily mean the picturesque pastoral setting the words conjure up.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Govt urged to link BSD and airport

Govt urged to link BSD and airport JAKARTA: Tangerang city and airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II want the central government to build a toll road connecting Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Inter-faith dialog the way forward

Inter-faith dialog the way forwardJohan Fernandez The Star Asia News Network/Selangor, Malaysia Los Angeles is often referred to as a city where the minority is the majority.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Indonesian Night organized in Seoul

Indonesian Night organized in SeoulJAKARTA: As part of Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations, the Indonesian Embassy in South Korea organized "Indonesian Night" recently in Seoul, the embassy said in a press release sent to The Jakarta Post.Indonesia celebrated its Independence Day on Aug. 17.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/RI economy improves but oil prices risky: ADB

RI economy improves but oil prices risky: ADBUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaObserving the recent improvement of investment to Indonesia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained its optimism about the country's economy, revising its full-year growth outlook slightly up to 5.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/U.S. team begins probe into crash

U.S. team begins probe into crashApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanA team of U.S. investigators and local experts began a probe on Thursday to find the cause of Mandala Boeing-737 crash that killed 149 people in Medan, North Sumatra on Monday.The team from the U.S.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Kartini statue to go to Monas

Kartini statue to go to Monas JAKARTA: The Kartini statue will be moved to the eastern part of the National Monument (Monas) park from its site on Jl. Pangeran Diponegoro in Central Jakarta.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Islam, democracy and politics in Indonesia

Islam, democracy and politics in IndonesiaHidayat Nur Wahid, Jakarta The relationship between Islam and democracy will be a defining issue for this country in the future, as it is now.The challenge is that so many believe that the two are in basic conflict.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/West Java tells Christians to respect government regulations

West Java tells Christians to respect government regulationsYuli Tri Suwarni and Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/JayapuraGuaranteeing there would no more pressure from hard-line Muslim groups to close down churches, West Java Governor Danny Setiawan asked Christian congregations to ...

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Taiwan seeks RI's help at UN

Taiwan seeks RI's help at UNJAKARTA: Taiwan, a country of 23 million people, is seeking Indonesia's help for its bid to join the United Nations and maintain peace in the volatile Taiwan Strait, the head of the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Jakarta said.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/N. Sumatra deputy gov. set for rejection

N. Sumatra deputy gov. set for rejectionApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanNorth Sumatra provincial council members are likely to reject Deputy Governor Rudolf Pardede as acting governor after governor Teuku Rizal Nurdin died in the Mandala Boeing 737-200 crash in Medan on Monday.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Drug dealer continues running business from cell at Cipinang

Drug dealer continues running business from cell at CipinangAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity police have revealed that a drug convict has managed to continue running his drug dealing operation from behind bars, thanks to the leniency accorded by prison officials.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/'The interest rate hike will send investors away'

'The interest rate hike will send investors away'To curb the rapid fall of the rupiah against foreign currencies, Bank Indonesia increased its benchmark interest rate, a move that obliges commercial banks to raise their interest rates.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Melawai traders struggle on in fire aftermath

Melawai traders struggle on in fire aftermathThe Jakarta Post JakartaIt has been 10 days without income for Yusuf, a coffee vendor at the recently burned down Melawai market in South Jakarta, because there is nothing left at the market except debris and ashes.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Melawai traders take initiative to survive

Melawai traders take initiative to surviveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIt has been 10 days without income for Yusuf, a coffee vendor at the recently burned down Melawai market in South Jakarta, because there is nothing left at the market except debris and ashes.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Thank you from America

Thank you from America In the wake of your own massive tragedy, we are so touched here in the United States that you would offer help to our hurricane Katrina victims in the southern part of our country.JOANNE SCHWARZER Arcadia, U.S.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/New envoys submit credentials to Susilo

New envoys submit credentials to SusiloThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono received on Thursday credential letters from newly appointed ambassadors from the Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Myanmar during a state ceremony at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Batavia aircraft makes emergency landing

Batavia aircraft makes emergency landingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA Batavia Air Boeing 737-200 aircraft made an unscheduled landing at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang en route to Batam on Thursday, but all 113 people on board were unharmed, Antara reported.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/UI business center launches micro awards scheme

UI business center launches micro awards schemeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the year 2005 having been declared by the United Nations as International Year of Microcredit, the University of Indonesia's Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Center launched its Global Micro-entrepreneurship Awards (GMAs) ...

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Prosecutor accused of selling evidence, illegal gun ownership

Prosecutor accused of selling evidence, illegal gun ownershipAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter gathering more evidence and questioning several witnesses, Jakarta Police said on Thursday that they would charge Hendra Ruhendra, a prosecutor at the Cibinong Prosecutor's Office, West Java, ...

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/MRP election supervisory member resigns

MRP election supervisory member resignsNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraAsmirah, a member of the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) assigned to elect members of the Papua Representative Council (MRP), resigned on Thursday, only a day after she was elected.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Thank you from America

Thank you from America In the wake of your own massive tragedy, we are so touched here in the United States that you would offer help to our hurricane Katrina victims in the southern part of our country.JOANNE SCHWARZER, Arcadia, U.S.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Pertamina must use more local oil: Govt

Pertamina must use more local oil: GovtRendi A. Witular and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has instructed state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina to reduce crude oil imports and instead increase the use of locally produced oil to help minimize fuel subsidy spending.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Pertamina may soon be allowed to buy local oil at market prices

Pertamina may soon be allowed to buy local oil at market prices Rendi A. Witular and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government has instructed state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina to reduce crude oil imports and instead increase the use of locally produced oil to help minimize fuel ...

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Nasr, a poet in perpetual exile

Nasr, a poet in perpetual exileM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Palestinian-born cultural theorist Edward Said once said that living in the world as an exile could be an enriching experience.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Birdie run gives Lidya her second RI women's amateur open

Birdie run gives Lidya her second RI women's amateur openThe Jakarta Post, Karawaci, Banten Defending champion Lidya Ivana Jaya fired five birdies for the lone below par score of the tournament on Thursday to retain her Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Gleneagles, a substantial step forward

Gleneagles, a substantial step forwardTony Blair, Financial Times, London This week, I am visiting China and India. Almost every day, we hear news of the extraordinary economic transformations gripping these countries. Over the past 20 years, China's gross domestic product growth has averaged 9.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/PLN told to pay market rates

PLN told to pay market ratesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA working committee of the House of Representatives' budget commission has decided to retain the subsidized fuel quota set for state power firm PLN, as a result of which the company will have to pay market prices for overquota fuel.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/JP/7/JULIE (VIEWPOINT)

JP/7/JULIE (VIEWPOINT)Julie D. Hackett Jakarta Tragedy is tragedy, as it brings humanity to its knees, regardless of the geographical location or the demographic that is affected.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Cop cleared of rights abuse charges

Cop cleared of rights abuse chargesAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe Human rights court in Makassar has acquitted one of two senior police officers accused of committing gross human rights violations in Abepura, Papua, of all charges on Thursday.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Pundong seeks to recapture past ceramics glory

Pundong seeks to recapture past ceramics glorySinggir Kartana, Contributor, Bantul, YogyakartaUntil about five years ago, the Pundong subdistrict of Bantul, in Yogyakarta province, was very popular for its ceramics.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/24 youths join exchange program

24 youths join exchange programKANDANGAN, Hulu Sungai Selatan: Twenty-four youths from Bali, Medan and Palembang began on Thursday a youth exchange program in Hulu Sungai Selatan, South Kalimantan province.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/SBY cracks down on oil smugglers

SBY cracks down on oil smugglersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has summoned PT Pertamina's board of directors to a meeting on Friday after police announced their findings on the involvement of the state oil and gas firm's officials in the ...

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/New Orleans tragedy: When color matters

New Orleans tragedy: When color mattersJulie D. Hackett, Jakarta Tragedy is tragedy, as it brings humanity to its knees, regardless of the geographical location or the demographic that is affected.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Verdict on Depok poll to be reviewed

Verdict on Depok poll to be reviewedJAKARTA: The Supreme Court has assigned five justices to review the controversial ruling of the West Java High Court, which annulled the result of the Depok mayoral election.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/BCA upbeat about lending expansion despite rate hike

BCA upbeat about lending expansion despite rate hikeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite an increase in its loan interest rates, Bank Central Asia (BCA) remains optimistic that they will be able to meet their own full-year loan forecast, according to one executive.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/'Eyes in the Sky' to start next week

'Eyes in the Sky' to start next weekIvy Susanti The Jakarta Post/JakartaFour Southeast Asian countries -- Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore -- will launch the "eyes in the sky" coordinated air patrol over the Strait of Malacca next Tuesday from Subang Airbase in Kuala Lumpur.Col.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, September 9, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, September 9, 2005Exhibitions* Painting Gema Bunga ke Panorama by Sidik W. Martowidjoyo, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 9.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Islam Hijacked in Europe

Islam Hijacked in Europe Ahmed Al-Rabei Distributed by the Common Ground News Service - Partners in Humanity Washington D.C.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Ngudi Mulyo housewives get to make their own film

Ngudi Mulyo housewives get to make their own filmSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Bantul, YogyakartaNgatemi, 43, and 11 other housewives never imagined they would someday make a film about themselves.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Sri Lankan terror expert arrested in Maluku

Sri Lankan terror expert arrested in MalukuM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonA Singapore-based professor and expert on terror issues was arrested for traveling around Maluku without proper research documents, a senior police officer revealed on Thursday.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Stitch in time needed to keep Trusmi batikmakers in business

Stitch in time needed to keep Trusmi batikmakers in businessNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonDespite the fame of Indonesian batik, batikmakers across the country are struggling to stay afloat.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/S. Korea vows $15.2m for Aceh and Nias

S. Korea vows $15.2m for Aceh and NiasJAKARTA: South Korea has pledged US$15.2 million for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the tsunami-hit areas in Nanggroe Darussalam Aceh and North Sumatra provinces, the South Korean Embassy announced.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/UFS to invest $45 in new Kalimantan plant

UFS to invest $45 in new Kalimantan plantUnited Fiber System (UFS) Ltd., a Singapore listed forestry-based company, announced on Thursday that its local unit PT Mangium Anugerah Lestari (MAL) would invest US$45 million in a new plant in Kota Baru, South Kalimantan.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Papuana opt stay with Indonesia

Papuana opt stay with Indonesia JP/7/letPapuans opt to stay with Indonesia I refer to Jusuf Wanandi's article entitled Papua problem and the international community (The Jakarta Post, Sept.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Annual Nusa Dua Festival set to kick off

Annual Nusa Dua Festival set to kick offWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa DuaThe annual Nusa Dua Festival, which is set to open on Friday afternoon, is expected to promote the country's art and culture, sports, and entertainment, and will also feature a local and international culinary ...

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/100 homes razed in Bogor fire

100 homes razed in Bogor fire BOGOR: A huge fire razed at least 100 houses in Ciheleut village, Bogor, on Wednesday evening.No one was injured in the blaze, with residents of the densely populated neighborhood managing to evacuate before the fire escalated.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Birdie run gives Lidya her second RI women's amateur open

Birdie run gives Lidya her second RI women's amateur open The Jakarta Post, Karawaci, Banten Defending champion Lidya Ivana Jaya fired five birdies for the lone below par score of the tournament on Thursday to retain her Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Bush can learn from Susilo on disasters handling

Bush can learn from Susilo on disasters handlingKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, JakartaU.S. President George W.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Religious ministry requests more money

Religious ministry requests more money JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has requested an additional Rp 350 billion (about US$34.14 million) for its budget this year to help finance programs aimed at improving relations between religious groups.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Parking insecurities

Parking insecurities I find the very idea of "Secure Parking" charging anything for their services at all quite repellent, never mind the proposed doubling of their current rates.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/Fire kills 3 sisters

Fire kills 3 sistersMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Three sisters perished in a grisly fire on Jl. Abdul Kadir in Makassar on Wednesday night, while their eldest sister, Indah, escaped the flames.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005

JP/S. Korea the winning team at Asian Archery Grand Prix

S. Korea the winning team at Asian Archery Grand PrixMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korea took the golds in the men's and women's recurve team events of the 3rd Asian Archery Grand Prix on Thursday, ending up with the lion's share of medals in the five-day championship.

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