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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Public beaches must remain public domain

Public beaches must remain public domain One particular development scheme is upsetting Yogyakarta's Sultan Hamengku Buwono X.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/City to work with private sector on waste recycling

City to work with private sector on waste recycling JAKARTA (JP): The city administration revealed plans yesterday to cooperate with a private foundation and a Canadian firm to recycle garbage.Assistant to the city secretary in charge of development affairs, Prawoto S.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Rumors of more unrest rock West Java

Rumors of more unrest rock West Java JAKARTA (JP): Rumors of further religious and ethnic unrest rocked Bandung and several West Java towns yesterday.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/4 spikers yet to join training camp

4 spikers yet to join training camp JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association is still waiting for four of its players, including stars Imam Agus Faisal and Loudry Maspaitela, to join the 19th SEA Games centralized training program.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Gymnastic body to send six athletes to U.S. and Russia

Gymnastic body to send six athletes to U.S. and Russia JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Gymnastics Association plans to send six athletes to train in the United States and Russia.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/The origin of man

The origin of man I was interested to read R. Daryadi's letter Darwin's evolution theory (Jan. 22, 1997) and Garry Sinclair's reply Evolution obstacle (Jan. 27, 1997).I can assure you that I do not accept the idea that I am a descendent of either apes or monkeys.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Warner Bros. enters local retail business

Warner Bros. enters local retail businessBy Hyginus Hardoyo JAKARTA (JP): Good news for lovers of Warner Bros. cartoon characters. Products featuring animated characters from Batman and Bugs Bunny to Tweety are on sale here.The products, for people of all ages, can be found at Warner Bros.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Gus Dur may face police questioning

Gus Dur may face police questioning JAKARTA (JP): A Moslem activist filed a complaint with the police yesterday over remarks by popular Moslem leader Abdurrahman Wahid he considered slanderous.Chief of the City Police Detectives Col.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Motorbike racing

Motorbike racing I read with interest an item titled Motorbike street races outlawed (Jan. 15, 1997). The developing city of Hanoi, Vietnam, has the view that motorcycle racing on city streets is endangering lives and as such, stiff measures are being taken to put a stop to this activity.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Customs urged to cast aside past practices

Customs urged to cast aside past practices JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise was urged yesterday to uphold the law and cast aside its past corrupt practices when it resumes its inspection authority on April 1.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Jacky Chan is 'Mr. Nice Guy'

Jacky Chan is 'Mr. Nice Guy'By Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): Jacky Chan seems to love Australia. After First Strike, which was mostly shot around Queensland, his most recent movie, Mr. Nice Guy, was also filmed on the continent. This time, the setting is in the arts capital of Australia, Melbourne.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Tycoon Eka pledges support for Golkar

Tycoon Eka pledges support for Golkar JAKARTA (JP): A top business tycoon expressed his readiness to support the ruling Golkar party in the upcoming general election campaign, Antara reported.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Owners allowed in gutted kiosks

Owners allowed in gutted kiosks JAKARTA (JP): Owners of kiosks in the ravaged Pasar Baru shopping center in Central Jakarta were allowed to enter their shops Thursday.They were owners of kiosks which were on the first floor of the Harco Plaza on Jl. Samanhudi and not destroyed by the fire.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Consumer prices fluctuate

Consumer prices fluctuate JAKARTA (JP): Consumer prices in Jakarta fluctuated from the second week of January to yesterday, according to a city economic bureau survey.The price of rice fell 2.7 percent to 11.1 percent while sugar, salted fish and flour rose by between 3.3 percent and 5.8 percent.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTV Today: Saturday, Feb. 1, l997TVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Classic 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Sports 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Film: Big Brother Jake 4:30 Science Film: Earth Revealed 5:00 News: Siaran Berita TVRI 5:25 Travel: My ...

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Pertamina gets clean audit

Pertamina gets clean audit JAKARTA (JP): State oil company Pertamina yesterday received an unqualified opinion from the Development Finance Comptroller for its 1995/1996 financial report.Pertamina said net profits had increased 55 percent to Rp 853.59 billion (US$371.12 million) from Rp 550.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Merchant in Petronas' bid

Merchant in Petronas' bid JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian Merchant Marine Sdn. Bhd., which PT Berlian Laju Tanker aims to acquire 20 percent of, plans to enter Petronas' tenders.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/'Copyright bill needed for globalization'

'Copyright bill needed for globalization' JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman said yesterday the government-sponsored bills on copyright, patents and trademarks were needed to anticipate globalization and free trade.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Denver art mission tours

Denver art mission tours PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Denver Cultural Exchange Council from the United States began its tour of the province yesterday seeking input about the art and cultural life here.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Great River 1996 sales exceed target

Great River 1996 sales exceed target JAKARTA (JP): Garment maker and retailer PT Great River International (GRI) announced yesterday its sales last year were Rp 256 billion (US$108.66 million), exceeding its Rp 250 billion target.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/'SCTV' to broadcast Asia Cup talk show

'SCTV' to broadcast Asia Cup talk show JAKARTA (JP): The privately owned SCTV TV station is to broadcast a talk show, Road to A King Asia Cup, today at 3.00 p.m.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Belu man does it his way

Belu man does it his way KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A poor father of eight from Belu, about 360 kilometers northeast of here, chopped off his penis when he realized his wife was pregnant again.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/PAL needs more capital

PAL needs more capital JAKARTA (JP): State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has asked the government to convert its long-term loan of Rp 790 billion (US$334.7 million) to the company into equity, according to an executive of the Management Board for Strategic Industries.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/29 arrested over alleged car thefts

29 arrested over alleged car thefts JAKARTA (JP): City Police have arrested 29 men over 106 vehicles stolen in Jakarta and its surrounding areas in the last three weeks.Chief of the City Detectives for General Affairs Lt. Col.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Exodus

Exodus With the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan now only a little more than a week away, the yearly exodus of millions of people leaving the capital city for their homes in the provinces is gaining momentum.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997

Where to go in Jakarta, for Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997Music * Hotel Aryaduta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Los Morenitos Vocal Group, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Los Paraguas Vocal Group, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:15 p.m. to 11 p.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Canadian youths study local culture

Canadian youths study local culture BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A group of 25 Canadian youths arrived here earlier this month for a 115-day program under the Indonesia- Canada Youth Exchange Program to study the culture and traditions of West Aceh.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/'No political motives behind ship's visit'

'No political motives behind ship's visit' JAKARTA (JP): The commander of the French helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc, Captain Bruno Sifantus, said the ship's current visit to Indonesia had no political motives.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Injuries force Ferguson to juggle Man. Utd lineup

Injuries force Ferguson to juggle Man. Utd lineupBy Vic Mills LONDON (JP): Manchester United goes into the last round of games before a two-week break for World Cup fixtures a point clear of Arsenal and Liverpool at the top of the Premiership.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/January worst month ever for fire deaths

January worst month ever for fire deaths JAKARTA (JP): The city fire agency's monthly evaluation has found this month to be the worst on record for fire victims with six people killed and one injured.Fire department records show this was the first time six people had died in a month.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/NU seeks political balancing act

NU seeks political balancing act Abdurrahman Wahid, more popularly known as Gus Dur, has never stopped making controversial moves.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Govt audits pension funds

Govt audits pension funds JAKARTA (JP): The government will audit pension funds at least every five years, Ministry of Finance spokesman Agus Haryanto said yesterday.Agus said auditing could occur any time there was an indication that a pension fund was violating regulations.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 31, 1997: -------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ...

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Military threatens tougher measures against rioters

Military threatens tougher measures against rioters JAKARTA (JP): The authorities will get tougher on rioters to prevent Rengasdengklok and Tasikmalaya-style mob violence from happening again, Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Students queried over stickers

Students queried over stickers PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Four students have been questioned by police for producing and selling stickers calling for people to boycott the May 29 general election.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Garuda prepares 24 jets for pilgrimage

Garuda prepares 24 jets for pilgrimage JAKARTA (JP): The country's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will deploy 24 jets to transport the 197,615 Moslems going on pilgrimage to Mecca this year, company president Soepandi said Thursday.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturday Maghrib 6:20 p.m.Sunday Imsak 4:25 a.m. Subuh 4:35 a.m.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Perumka moves to avoid repeat of ticket chaos

Perumka moves to avoid repeat of ticket chaos JAKARTA (JP): People queuing for long-distance train tickets at Jakarta stations from today should be more certain of obtaining tickets than hundreds of prospective travelers yesterday.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Businessmen told to pay alms

Businessmen told to pay alms JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja lamented businessmen's low awareness of paying alms saying only 15 of 350 businessmen registered with Bazis, the board which oversees Islamic alms collection, had made donations.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Local activists blast Wolf over rights review

Local activists blast Wolf over rights review SEMARANG (JP): An Indonesian human rights activist blasted American Congressman Frank Wolf's assessment of Indonesia's human rights record in East Timor as ungrounded and politically motivated.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/RI to sign maritime accord

RI to sign maritime accord JAKARTA: The Australian Federal Government plans to sign a maritime boundaries agreement with Indonesia in Perth, Western Australia, on March 14, 1997.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Bukit Asam given 1 year to return state funds

Bukit Asam given 1 year to return state funds JAKARTA (JP): The government has given state-owned coal miner PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam a year to deliver funds collected from private coal-mining contractors, an official said yesterday.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Garuda to cut operating costs

Garuda to cut operating costs JAKARTA (JP): State-owned airline Garuda Indonesia is planning to cut its operating costs by 20 percent this year.Garuda finance director Achmad Subianto said Thursday the cuts would affect accommodation, catering and transportation for crews.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Aspiring musician Muji lives on monkey business

Aspiring musician Muji lives on monkey businessBy Joko Sarwono BOGOR, West Java (JP): Muji Cahyono, from the East Java town of Malang, never imagined he would walk from house to house with a monkey on a lead performing in front yards and alleys.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Soeharto, Try to attend 'Takbir'

Soeharto, Try to attend 'Takbir' JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto and Vice President Try Sutrisno are scheduled to attend the Takbiran prayer on the eve of Idul Fitri at Monas (the National Monument) on Feb. 8.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Legislators complain of being overburdened

Legislators complain of being overburdenedBy Dwi Atmanta JAKARTA (JP): Legislators complained yesterday of too great a burden with draft bills galore expected to be finished by the end of their terms.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Customs blames surveyor for textile smuggling

Customs blames surveyor for textile smuggling JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise blames under weighing and under invoicing of shipments of imported textiles and textile-related products worth more than US$5,000 for rampant smuggling of those products.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/A shameful nuke deal

A shameful nuke deal Taipei may sigh in relief at Pyongyang's decision to allow -- at a price -- Taiwan to dump nuclear waste on North Korean soil, but the furor the deal has caused should serve as a wake-up call for countries dependent on nuclear energy.

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Sat, 01 Feb 1997

JP/Bomb hoax

Bomb hoax I am writing in reference to your article titled Bomb hoax delays Cathay Pacific (Jan. 31, 1997) which appeared on Page 3.

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