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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Abdurrahman breaks glasses

Abdurrahman breaks glasses SURABAYA: Abdurrahman Wahid, the chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Moslem movement and leader of the Forum for Democracy, was forced to cancel a seminar appearance at the last minute on Tuesday because he broke his glasses.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/New deregulatory measures planned

New deregulatory measures planned JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry Tunky Ariwibowo said here yesterday that the government is preparing new deregulatory measures to improve the business climate and industrial efficiency in the country.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Wanted rapist of night bus passenger captured

Wanted rapist of night bus passenger captured JAKARTA (JP): Police on Tuesday evening arrested a man believed to have participated in a gang rape on a hitchhiker last week in front of the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) in Cawang, East Jakarta.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Telkom charts own strategy for human resources management

Telkom charts own strategy for human resources management PT Telekomunasi Indonesia's commitment to human resources development is evident from the moment one steps into the elevators at its headquarters in Jakarta.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/KFC appoints new french fries supplier

KFC appoints new french fries supplier JAKARTA (JP): PT Fast Food Indonesia, the franchisee of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Indonesia, has appointed PT Sekar Bumi, a private frozen food company, as the sole supplier of french fries.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/U.S. makes last minute check on Indonesian labor

U.S. makes last minute check on Indonesian labor JAKARTA (JP): The United States is currently making a last minute check on the condition of Indonesian workers, which is crucial in deciding whether or not to continue granting trade privileges to Jakarta.A team from the U.S.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Five firms, one institution win management awards

Five firms, one institution win management awards JAKARTA (JP): Five private companies and the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) won management awards last night from the Manila-based Asian Institute of Management and the Hong Kong- based Far Eastern Economic Review magazine.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Say it more often with letters

Say it more often with letters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians aren't writing enough, an official of the Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication says.Director of Post Marsoedi said the 294.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/YKCI may sue 3 entertainment firms

YKCI may sue 3 entertainment firms JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Creative Arts Foundation (YKCI) is considering suing three businessmen in the entertainment industry because they are refusing to pay royalties for the music they use for commercial purposes.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Ticket for Utut to Grand Prix PCA

Ticket for Utut to Grand Prix PCA JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's leading chess wizard Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto secured a ticket to the Grand Prix PCA professional chess tourney next Monday in London after scoring the third place at the Lloyd Bank Masters on Tuesday.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Seven nabbed for trying to bribe police officers

Seven nabbed for trying to bribe police officers JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have collared seven people, including four traffic violators, for attempting to bribe officers on duty."Don't ever bribe traffic police anymore.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/GATT promises better dispute settlement

GATT promises better dispute settlement JAKARTA (JP): The new principles of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which will take effect early next year, promise more hope for developing nations in negotiating trade disputes with industrial countries, Coordinating Minister ...

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Limited number of doctors accepted as civil servants

Limited number of doctors accepted as civil servants JAKARTA (JP): More than 2,000 doctors who have dedicated their services to the public were denied entry into the civil service when the Ministry of Health limited recruitment to 300 this year.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/APEC wants free trade in 2020

APEC wants free trade in 2020 JAKARTA (JP): A special task force of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum yesterday handed President Soeharto their report which calls for establishing an Asia- Pacific free trade region by the year 2020.C.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/One-way traffic create problems

One-way traffic create problems Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Tubagus M. Rais has said that the one-way traffic policy, which was introduced in some areas in the city to alleviate traffic congestions, has failed."It even creates new problems," Rais said yesterday.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Rhino couples sent home

Rhino couples sent home BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Several Sumatran rhinoceros couples will soon be returned from Britain to their original habitat in southern Sumatra because they failed to produce any offspring.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Cases of irregularities involving Rp 8.65 billion reported

Cases of irregularities involving Rp 8.65 billion reported JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications yesterday reported several cases of irregularities in the state-run companies under its supervision, which happened over the last 18 years and involves Rp 8.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/U.S. about-face on China policy

U.S. about-face on China policy Our Asia Correspondent Harvey Stockwin comments on the latest developments in Sino-American relations, as the U.S. elevates commerce to top priority and relegates human rights pressure on China. HONG KONG (JP): A few weeks ago U.S.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Limited access for foreign players in Indonesia league

Limited access for foreign players in Indonesia league JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesia Football Federation (PSSI) will only give foreign players limited access to Liga Indonesia, the country's brand new soccer league, at least for this season, an official says.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/RI to set up national information infrastructure

RI to set up national information infrastructure JAKARTA (JP): Professionals, academic experts and executives of private and state-owned companies are expected to cooperate in establishing a high-tech information infrastructure to improve competitiveness of Indonesian businesses, an executive ...

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Management principles of Bank Bali appreciated

Management principles of Bank Bali appreciated Bank Bali must rank as one of Asia's most outstanding companies if its tally of Asian Management Awards is considered a gauge of excellence.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Producers moan about high tariffs on plastic materials

Producers moan about high tariffs on plastic materials JAKARTA (JP): Plastics producers yesterday spoke out against high tariff protection for materials which has led to substantial increases in production costs.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Tarzan 3:05 Children's Creativity 3:30 TV Series: Gunsmoke 4:30 Scouts Program 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Arabic Lessons 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:25 Koran Recital 6:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 7:00 Evening News ...

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Workers, management stick to their guns

Workers, management stick to their guns JAKARTA (JP): Negotiations between the workers and management of PT Cometa Can Corp., a West Jakarta-based can factory, began yesterday, as the strike there entered its second day.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Prudent management lead firms to excellence

Prudent management lead firms to excellence It may come as a surprise to some that this year's two recipients of the Asian Management Awards from Indonesia in the category of Financial Management do not hail from the world of finance or banking.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Police break NGOs meeting

Police break NGOs meeting SURAKARTA: A meeting of 15 non-governmental organizations at the headquarters of the Yaphi Foundation was dispersed by police on Wednesday because it did not have authorities permission.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/`Attorney General's office not slow in handling Kanindo case'

`Attorney General's office not slow in handling Kanindo case' JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of the Attorney General's Office yesterday rejected the allegation that his office has been slow at investigating the debt scandal at the Kanindo textile company.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Cipulir fire still a mystery

Cipulir fire still a mystery Police were still at loss over the cause of fire which gutted the Cipulir Plaza in South Jakarta Monday.Lt. Col.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Rumors on bad debtors

Rumors on bad debtors We were encouraged by the central bank's (Bank Indonesia) announcement last April that it was conducting special examinations of problem banks and of companies suspected of being in trouble with servicing their debts.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/The 25-year-old `Trubus' has sizable circulation

The 25-year-old `Trubus' has sizable circulationBy Samsudin Berlian JAKARTA (JP): Once, it was recommended to close down but now, entering its 25th anniversary, the Trubus hobby and agricultural magazine enjoys a relatively sizable circulation and loyal readers.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/More on feminism

More on feminism It was surprising to read Melody Kemp's strong reaction to John Thomas' evaluation of feminism and femininity in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 18, 1994. It is of course her right to express her comments about matters and it is also John Thomas' right to express his.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Design of Awards trophy based on history

Design of Awards trophy based on history The Asian Management Awards trophy presented to award recipients at last night's awards ceremony in Jakarta is designed and executed in glass by award-winning international artist Impy Pilapil.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Food producers told to affix `halal' label

Food producers told to affix `halal' label JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) yesterday appealed to all food, beverage and drug manufacturers to have their products labeled halal (permitted in Islam), to reassure their Moslem consumers.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Govt to collect $11m in radio frequency fees

Govt to collect $11m in radio frequency fees JAKARTA (JP): The government will collect some Rp 24 billion (US$11 million) from private radio stations throughout the country for fees of frequency utilization rights (BHP), an official said.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/The Asian Management Awards Year IV

The Asian Management Awards Year IVBoard of Judges - Indonesia Drs Rachmat Saleh Pres. Commissioner Bank Muamalat Drs John A. Prasetio Managing Director Prasetio, Utomo & Co. Dr Djunaedi Hadisumarto Assistant for Econ. Affairs Menko Ekku & Wasbang H.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/PPP congress haggles over electoral board

PPP congress haggles over electoral board JAKARTA (JP): Delegates to the congress of the United Development Party (PPP) last night began deliberating the formation of the seven-member electoral board that will select the new party leadership today.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Siemens and Bimantara form power partnership

Siemens and Bimantara form power partnership JAKARTA (JP): Siemens AG of Germany and Power Gen. of Britain will likely join the Bimantara Group in constructing two coal- fired power generating units in Paiton, East Java, with a combined capacity of 1,200 megawatts (MW) at a cost of US$2.1 billion.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Firms asked to set up union

Firms asked to set up union Governor Surjadi Soedirdja is urging companies operating in the city with more than 25 workers to set up local chapters of the All Indonesia's Workers Union.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Indonesia must step up professionalism

Indonesia must step up professionalism THERE will be no outright givens, no certainties of investment and economic prosperity, in the fiercely competitive business times looming ahead, management experts warn.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Bintang criticizes PPP congress from the sidelines

Bintang criticizes PPP congress from the sidelines JAKARTA (JP): United Development Party (PPP) chairmanship aspirant Sri Bintang Pamungkas, who has been relegated to the sidelines of the ongoing party congress, accused party leaders yesterday of engineering the gathering to protect their ...

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Motorist extorted

Motorist extorted Recently, at the corner of Jl. Laswi and Jl. RA Martadinata in Bandung, my wife drove through a traffic light that turned orange just as she entered the intersection and she was stopped by a policeman. The policeman said that she had driven through a red light.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/PPP faces mounting obstacles in regions, delegates say

PPP faces mounting obstacles in regions, delegates say JAKARTA (JP): As the elites of the United Development Party (PPP) wrestle over leadership positions at their ongoing congress, some regional cadres warn that the party must never abandon its supporters in the outlying areas.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued to improve on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday after the broad-based Composite Index broke the 500-barrier last week.The JSX broad-based index ended 1.17 points higher at 5190.26 yesterday, as compared to 509.09 on Tuesday.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Tax imposed on CPO exports to protect local producers

Tax imposed on CPO exports to protect local producers JAKARTA (JP): The government, beginning today, will introduce an export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) products to protect local producers and to stabilize domestic cooking oil prices.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Technology key to global business world

Technology key to global business world A fundamental comprehension of technology and how it can be implemented effectively to develop business has become vital in the global business world.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Asian Management Awards well recognized in Indonesia

Asian Management Awards well recognized in Indonesia It was a glittering evening of thanks and appreciation last night at the Jakarta Hilton International as representatives of six Indonesian companies stepped forward to receive the 1993 Asian Management Awards.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Sex-less night life

Sex-less night life BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: City authorities are confident that they can develop attractive tourism in the city without resorting to sex and gambling industries.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Riau festival opened

Riau festival opened North Jakarta Mayor Suprawito opened the exhibition of Riau Sea People, a food and culture festival representing the Riau coastal area, at the Bahari Museum in North Jakarta yesterday.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Young adults' behavior

Young adults' behavior It happened in the Pondok Indah mall's cinema on the afternoon on Aug. 26, 1994 while watching the film Speed. There were about 15 young, white adults sitting in the front row about high school student age.

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Thu, 01 Sep 1994

JP/Human resources management a vital component of business success

Human resources management a vital component of business success A company is only as good as the people who work in it, according to the oft-quoted business adage.Low morale, poor management and dissatisfaction on the job will inevitably result in poor performance.

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