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The Jakarta administration demolishes Menteng Stadium. A violation of the law on preserving the nations cultural heritage?

August 1, 2006

STOP that machine, shouted Victor Sitanggang as he hurried towards the Central Jakarta Municipal Police head of security and public order, Harianto Bajuri. The face of the chairperson of the legal affairs division of the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Soccer Association reddened. His finger pointed accusingly at the four bulldozers that were destroying the Menteng Stadium on Wednesday last week.

Victors shouts momentarily interrupted the work o

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