Photo A: Strike

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WAITING IN VAIN: Commuters wait in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, for transportation to Kebayoran Lama in South Jakarta and Kebon Jeruk in West Jakarta. Many passengers were stranded on Friday as public bus crews went on strike to demand that fares be increased following the fuel price hike.

Photo B: Toy

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SPONGEBOB FEVER: A motorcyclist purchases an inflatable toy of cartoon figure Spongebob the Squarepants on Jl. Penjernihan, Central Jakarta. The cartoon series currently being aired by a private TV station has become a favorite among local children. The toy is priced at Rp 20,000 (US$2.15).