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  • Stimulus to spur economy to 5%

    Tue, 01/06/2009 - 7:11 AM
    Having earmarked Rp 50 trillion (US$4.9 billion) for a stimulus package to help the country survive the economic crisis, the government said Monday the money could help the economy grow by as much...

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  • Ex lawmaker gets 8 years for graft

    Tue, 01/06/2009 - 7:05 AM
    The Corruption Court appeared in no celebratory mood Monday, despite the holiday period, as it handed down its verdict to former legislator Al Amien Nur Nasution, sentencing him to eight years in...

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  • Sleepy heads bemoan new school hours; Roads clearer

    Tue, 01/06/2009 - 7:01 AM
    Students and teachers in Jakarta were left scratching their sleepy heads Monday — at least the ones that woke up on time — and trying to figure out the reasoning behind the Jakarta...

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    Indonesia will increase the airport exit tax to Rp 2.5 million (US$227) from Rp 1 million beginning Jan. 1 for those without a tax number (NPWP), whereas those with a NPWP will be exempt from it. What do you think?

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