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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Ambon at standstill from days of unrest

Ambon at standstill from days of unrest AMBON, Maluku: The situation remained tense in the riot-torn city here on Tuesday as most activities were paralyzed after four consecutive days of communal clashes.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: End of Days 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Nightwatch 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Deep Blue Sea 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Thomas Crown Affair 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Inferno ...

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/DPR supports Texmaco loans from BNI

DPR supports Texmaco loans from BNI JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) endorsed on Tuesday the almost US$1 billion in loans the publicly listed Texmaco Group obtained from state Bank BNI as normal business transactions.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/10,000 students have tried drugs: Official

10,000 students have tried drugs: Official JAKARTA (JP): At least 10,000 junior and senior high school students in the city are believed to have experimented with drugs, particularly shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine), an official said on Tuesday.The number represents 0.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Mob damages 50 houses in Kudus

Mob damages 50 houses in Kudus SEMARANG: A group of 40 people threw stones and vandalized 50 houses in Gondoharum village, Jekulo district, in Kudus Monday night.Kudus Police chief Lt. Col. Imam Wahyudi said on Tuesday there were no injuries in the incident.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Probosutedjo, Soeharto on losing end in workers' suit

Probosutedjo, Soeharto on losing end in workers' suit JAKARTA (JP): A judge at the Central Jakarta District Court ruled on Tuesday that former president Soeharto and businessman Probosutedjo pay Rp 435 million (US$54,375) for unlawfully dismissing 80 handicapped workers from their jobs at a ...

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/World AIDS Day more than just spouting the message

World AIDS Day more than just spouting the messageBy Chris W. Green In conjunction with the World AIDS Day, which falls on December 1, attention is being drawn to escalating number of the AIDS victims worldwide and tireless efforts to arouse public's awareness on the deadly AIDS threat.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/West Java dominates tae kwon do National C'ships

West Java dominates tae kwon do National C'ships JAKARTA (JP): West Java brought home the Vice President trophy after dominating the three-day first LG Cup national tae kwon do championships by bagging nine gold medals, three silver and three bronze.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Discovery of bodies a clue to East Timor turmoil

Discovery of bodies a clue to East Timor turmoilText and photos by IGGP Bayu Ismoyo BELU, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): At 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25, a team from the central board of the National Commission on Human Rights and an assistance team led by commission member H.S. Dillon, Maj. Gen.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Zarina dissmises lawyers over inattention

Zarina dissmises lawyers over inattention JAKARTA (JP): Unable to provide serious legal counsel and assistance in her latest case, drug trafficking suspect Zarina Mirafsur fired two of her lawyers -- Roy Rening and Pascalis Pieter -- on Monday. "The decision to sack Roy and Pascalis is definite.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Utut breaks world simultant chess record

Utut breaks world simultant chess record JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Super Utut Adianto broke the world record playing a marathon 28.5-hour simultant chess game against 833 players in Surabaya, East Java.Utut broke the world record playing for two days, totaling 28.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Painting Exhibition, at the gallery of CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), Dec. 7-11.Performances * Concert: A Great Pops and Classics Concert, in the Balai Adika Ballroom of Hotel Majapahit - Mandarin Oriental Surabaya, at Jl.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/We need clarifications

We need clarifications The The Jakarta Post's editorial of Nov. 23, 1999, reports on the latest progress on the truth about East Timor and the urgency to question Gen. Wiranto on this matter.Since his ascent to the military's top job I have continuously regarded Wiranto with esteem.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Astra back in black

Astra back in black JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Astra International announced on Tuesday a net profit of Rp 330 billion (US$47.1 million) for the first nine months of the year, compared to Rp 1.84 trillion in losses in the corresponding period last year.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Harimurti takes over as new Atma Jaya rector

Harimurti takes over as new Atma Jaya rector JAKARTA (JP): Harimurti Kridalaksana, a professor in Indonesian linguistics and literature at the University of Indonesia, was inaugurated on Tuesday as the new rector of Atma Jaya University until 2003, replacing Thomas Suyatno.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Foreign investors urged to buy assets from IBRA

Foreign investors urged to buy assets from IBRA JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Kwik Kian Gie encouraged foreign investors on Tuesday to be more active in acquiring assets currently managed by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/City reels from growing toll of student violence

City reels from growing toll of student violence JAKARTA (JP): Four high school students have died in three brawls and one accident in the past two days, leaving many city residents shocked by the bloody toll from student violence in the capital.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Aceh enigma: Old sins with long shadows

Aceh enigma: Old sins with long shadowsBy Johannes Nugroho SURABAYA (JP): The saying "Old sins have long shadows" seems to be reverberating in the country's westernmost province Aceh, materializing in the mounting pressure for a self-determination referendum.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung: * Painting Exhibition: Monologue, by I Made Arya Palguna, at Galeripadi Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 329 (Phone: 022 2500578/2504229), Dec. 5 - 19. * Photo Exhibition by Lee Yanor, at Galeri Soemardja, Art and Design Faculty of ITB, Jl. Ganesha 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 3- 17.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Association calls on government to deregulate shipping industry

Association calls on government to deregulate shipping industry JAKARTA (JP): The country's shipowners urged the government on Tuesday to cut taxes and ease bureaucratic procedures in the shipping industry to help it convalesce from its financial turmoil.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Mob burns man to death

Mob burns man to death CILACAP, Central Java: A man identified as Saimun, 45, was burned to death by a mob who suspected he was a thief, in Bulusari village, Gandrungmangu district, early Sunday morning.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Acehnese criticize generals' statements on troubled province

Acehnese criticize generals' statements on troubled province JAKARTA (JP): Acehnese reacted strongly to testimonies given by former top generals on Monday night at the House of Representatives, saying their accountability statements concerning alleged military atrocities in the province ...

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Makro products

Makro products On Nov. 25, 1999, I purchased eight sweet rolls, No 22570628, with the health ministry's permit Number of 228309006258 at the Pasar Rebo branch of Makro's. Knowing that Makro is an international chain, I trusted its efficient management and, supposedly, well trained staff.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Cathay upbeat on RI flights

Cathay upbeat on RI flights JAKARTA (JP): Cathay Pacific expressed optimism on Indonesia's recovery under the newly elected leaders and launched on Tuesday new uniforms and a new first class.Country manager James W.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Comic strips spread the word about AIDS threat

Comic strips spread the word about AIDS threatBy Emma Cameron JAKARTA (JP): Sompret and Kampret are cool. They wear baggy jeans and slouch hats and have goatees. Because they are so cool they inject drugs and because they are friends, they share everything, including needles -- and HIV.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Bob Hasan reelected PASI chairman

Bob Hasan reelected PASI chairman JAKARTA (JP): Muhammad "Bob" Hasan was renamed chairman of the Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI) for his sixth term, which will end in 2004.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Gus Dur to order the release of 18 Timorese prisoners

Gus Dur to order the release of 18 Timorese prisoners JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said on Tuesday that he would order next week the release of 18 East Timorese political prisoners still in Indonesian jails.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Mahathir's victory

Mahathir's victory When confronted with a choice between living in a country with assured economic growth, peace and stability, and living in a nation with promised good governance, better human rights and social justice, most people will opt for the first. That is human nature.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/ATM cards safe over New Years

ATM cards safe over New Years JAKARTA (JP): Anxiety over the effects of the Y2K bug during the transitional period into the next millennium has prompted the banking sector, along with other industries reliant upon computers, to take action.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Government plans to raise taxes paid by affluent

Government plans to raise taxes paid by affluent JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to raise income tax rates for large individual taxpayers in a bid to increase state revenues from the tax sector, a senior tax official said on Tuesday.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/TNI blamed for East Timor killings

TNI blamed for East Timor killings JAKARTA (JP): A government-sanctioned inquiry said on Wednesday that the Indonesian Military (TNI) was directly or indirectly involved in extra-judicial executions in the ravaged territory of East Timor after the Aug. 30 self-determination ballot.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Canada's secret exposed

Canada's secret exposed Our ugly family secret is getting out.Canada's shameful record on native rights -- especially our treatment of the Innu living in Labrador and Quebec -- is on global display.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 30, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Access to refinery silts up

Access to refinery silts up JAKARTA (JP): The waterway to the fuel harbor of state oil and gas company Pertamina in Cilacap, Central Java has silted up over the past several years, hampering ships from leaving the harbor, a Pertamina official said on Monday.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Irian Jaya chruch leaders say flag raising not a separatist sign

Irian Jaya chruch leaders say flag raising not a separatist sign JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The plan to hoist the 'Morning Star' flag is just the way the Irianese express their demand for justice and more respect for human rights, church leaders say here.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/YLKI for 25% Idul Fitri fare hike

YLKI for 25% Idul Fitri fare hike JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) objected on Tuesday to the Association of Public Land Transportation Owners (Organda) Jakarta branch's proposal to increase inter-city bus fares by 50 percent during the upcoming annual Idul Fitri holidays.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Gus Dur wants Benjamin as new Chief Justice

Gus Dur wants Benjamin as new Chief Justice JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid proposed on Tuesday National Commission on Human Rights member Benjamin Mangkoedilaga be named the new chief justice of the Supreme Court.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Wicaksana signs debt restructuring deal

Wicaksana signs debt restructuring deal JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed trading and distribution company PT Wicaksana Overseas International has entered into a principle agreement with its creditors to restructure US$126 million in debts through debt buyback, debt-to-equity swaps and ...

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Explaining the Papuans wish to secede from Indonesia

Explaining the Papuans wish to secede from IndonesiaBy Neles Kebadabi Tebay This is the first of two articles exploring the resentment of the people of Irian Jaya (Papuans) which was fostered by the adverse government practices during Soeharto's 32-year-long authoritarian rule.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Garuda to resume KL flights

Garuda to resume KL flights JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia Airlines said on Monday it would reopen the route linking Medan, North Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, using Boeing 737's starting in March 2000.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Indonesia-Australia ties: What went wrong?

Indonesia-Australia ties: What went wrong?By Hal Hill and Chris Manning This is the second of two articles exploring the low ebb in the Jakarta and Canberra ties. CANBERRA (JP): Where do we go from now?Recent experience has surely taught us that there are no quick fixes.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Police point to drowning in slaying of woman, daughter

Police point to drowning in slaying of woman, daughter TANGERANG (JP): Preliminary results of a police investigation revealed on Tuesday that the four children alleged to have killed their mother and sister may have drowned them in a water tank at the family's house.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Sutiyoso puts blame on inspection bodies

Sutiyoso puts blame on inspection bodies JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso blamed on Tuesday the four inspection agencies' overlapping supervision of the city administration's inefficiency.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Hamzah hands over post, wants to focus on party

Hamzah hands over post, wants to focus on party JAKARTA (JP): Hamzah Haz who on Tuesday handed over his post of Coordinating Minister of People's Welfare and Poverty Eradication to Basri Hasanuddin, asserted his resignation was purely motivated by his desire to focus on party affairs.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Indonesia's conversion rates on Nov. 30, 1999: Bank notes rates Buying Selling Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,388.00 7,462.00Australian dollar 1 4,701.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/IBRA threatens to take legal action against Hashim

IBRA threatens to take legal action against Hashim JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday it would take legal action against businessman Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo if he failed to settle his obligations with the government.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Ocean floor graveyards

Ocean floor graveyards A Boeing-767 passenger airplane owned by EgyptAir exploded in mid-air recently near Nantucket Island (U.S.) on its way from New York to Cairo. All of the 214 passengers, including the crew, perished and all found their graveyard at the bottom of the sea.

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Wed, 01 Dec 1999

JP/Government drops charge against Sofyan

Government drops charge against Sofyan JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's office on Tuesday dropped the graft charges against businessman Sofyan Wanandi, saying that it had no proof to support the allegation.

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