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PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian General News - Sept 14
14 Sep 2007 02:35:48 GMT
Source: Reuters
Following are the leading business stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on Sept. 14. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Telephone: Editorial: +62-21-384-6364. Fax: +62-21-344-8404 or Help Desk: +803-061-2124 (toll free).

KORAN TEMPO

- QUAKE VICTIMS COMPLAIN OF NO HELP IN NORTHERN BENGKULU

Earthquake victims in northern Bengkulu complained they had received no help and there was a shortage of food, forcing them to eat anything they found.

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MEDIA INDONESIA

- 40 PERCENT STATE EMPLOYEES ABSENT IN BOGOR

Around 40 percent of state employees in Bogor, West Java, were absent on the first fasting day, an official city administrator said.

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THE JAKARTA POST

- NO TSUNAMI AFTER EARTHQUAKE

The Indonesian meteorology and geophysics agency said the 7.9 Richter earthquake that rattled western Sumatra did not trigger a tsunami despite its intensity.

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