Sjahril's defense: Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Sjahril Sabirin's

Sjahril's defense: Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Sjahril Sabirin's
team of lawyers reiterated in the Central Jakarta District Court
on Wednesday that their client's case was tainted by a personal
revenge motive relating to former president Abdurrahman Wahid.
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Public services in Aceh: Public services in restive Aceh were
gradually returning to normal on Wednesday, a day after the 25th
anniversary of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). Page 7

Millions unable to go to school: Millions of school-age children
throughout Indonesia have been unable to continue their
education, due in large part to the lingering effects of the 1997
financial crisis. Page 8

Businesses must get ready for free trade: President Megawati
Soekarnoputri called on the country's businesses to be prepared
for the looming trade liberalization era despite current economic
woes at home. Page 18