In this task, given a sentence in the English language, your task is to convert it into the Bahasa (Indonesian) language.
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Question: "We are regretful to say that after nearly a year and a half of battling cancer, our brother and bass player Ben Marlin has passed away just about the stroke of 5 a.m. this January 2nd, 2008."

Answer: "Kami dengan berat hati menyatakan setelah satu setengah tahun berperang dengan kanker, saudara dan pemain bass kami Ben Marlin telah meninggal dunia sekitar pukul 5 pagi tanggal 2 Januari 2008."


Question: It is seen as a prototype for a national merger between the Liberal and National parties.

Answer: Hal ini terlihat seperti prototype untuk merger nasional antara partai Liberal dan Nasional.


Question: An additional effect is to reduce the international prestige of the conduct of President Hugo Chávez creating doubts about a possible Venezuelan implication in said kidnapping.

Answer:
Efek tambahannya adalah untuk mengurangi gengsi internasional dari kepimpinan Presiden Hugo Chavez menciptakan keraguan tentang keterlibatan Venezuela yang dikatakan sebagai penculikan.