1.   Jakarta recently allowed the province to adopt elements of Islamic law, and there is spirited debate here about whether an independent Aceh should be an Islamic state.

2.   Several other provinces subsequently adopted similar provisions.

3.   Some provinces have already adopted bidding systems, he said.

4.   To overcome the shortage of teachers, the province has adopted a system of rotating visiting teachers and has combined classes when studying certain subjects.

5.   It also allowed the province to adopt Islamic law, but insisted it would not countenance independence.

6.   It also allowed the province to adopt Islamic law but insisted it would not countenance independence.