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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/IPB activities halted after student clash

IPB activities halted after student clash JAKARTA (JP): The rector of Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), Professor Soleh Solahuddin, temporarily stopped lessons at the campus yesterday following a clash involving hundreds of students on Tuesday.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Aneka Tambang not affected by rupiah depreciation

Aneka Tambang not affected by rupiah depreciation JAKARTA (JP): State-owned nickel and gold producer PT Aneka Tambang is not adversely affected by the rupiah depreciation because most of the company's products are destined for export, a senior official said.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/City vows to go ahead with Blok P cemetery relocation

City vows to go ahead with Blok P cemetery relocation JAKARTA (JP): Despite objections from city councilors, the municipality will continue the relocation of Blok P cemetery in South Jakarta to make way for the mayoralty's new office.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/When haze becomes hazier

When haze becomes hazier The Indonesian government and those of neighboring countries have been extremely worried by the serious impact of the haze coming from burning forests in Kalimantan and Sumatra.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Ung Hoat invited to SEA Games opening

Ung Hoat invited to SEA Games opening JAKARTA (JP): Cambodian First Prime Minister Ung Huot has been invited to attend the SEA Games opening ceremony here on Oct. 11.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Help, Telkomsel

Help, TelkomselFrom Suara PembaruanAbout a week ago I found could no longer use my mobile phone to make outgoing calls, although I could still receive incoming calls. Apparently, outgoing calls were being blocked by Telkomsel.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Six die of diarrhea

Six die of diarrhea TENGGARONG, East Kalimantan: Six residents of Kutai regency died of diarrhea in an outbreak which started in May, Antara reported yesterday.Head of the Kutai health office Said Suharmani said the six died because they failed to receive treatment in time.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Journey into the spirit of the times of the Asmat

Journey into the spirit of the times of the AsmatBy Teguh Ostenrik JAKARTA (JP): Perhaps it would be interesting to look at the problem facing Asmat art in the context of a worldwide phenomenon.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Plan replacement of medium-size buses hailed

Plan replacement of medium-size buses hailed JAKARTA (JP): The Organization of City Land Transportation Owners has welcomed the municipality's plan to replace medium- size buses -- Metromini, Kopaja and Mikrolet -- with larger vehicles.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Teravainen targets Ericsson Masters

Teravainen targets Ericsson MastersBy Bobby Allen Wilson BINTAN, Riau (JP): Peter Teravainen is tired after an exciting run, but is planning to muster enough energy to make the US$500,000 Asia Pacific Ericsson Masters here his sixth tournament in six weeks.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/'Pakpahan's critical remark is neutral'

'Pakpahan's critical remark is neutral' JAKARTA (JP): An expert witness testified yesterday that comments made by labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan, being tried for subversion, should be regarded as neutral personal statements.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Diana: The touch of an angel

Diana: The touch of an angel Death is something usual and always part of our life, but when it comes to the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, it becomes an "unusual" thing. I only realized how important she was to the world after her death.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa Mother Teresa is a real Nobel Peace prizewinner. Neither Israeli warlord Menachem Begin nor East Timorese opportunist Ramos Horta are.What she has done is to fight the invasion of materialism in every corner of the globe.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Garuda to stop Jakarta-Jeddah flight via Batam

Garuda to stop Jakarta-Jeddah flight via Batam JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will discontinue its Jakarta-Batam-Jeddah-London flights in October due to the lack of passengers.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Hockey field problems delay Games turf installation

Hockey field problems delay Games turf installation JAKARTA (JP): The SEA Games hockey field turf installation has been delayed because of a communication problem between the Indonesian Hockey Association and the Games Organizing Committee.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Rupiah, stocks follow on regional weakness

Rupiah, stocks follow on regional weakness JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah and stock prices weakened yesterday following general weakness in the region, dealers and stock brokers said.The rupiah was moving in tandem with the region, with spot rupiah closing at 2,935/38 against the U.S.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Lunar eclipse in E. Timor

Lunar eclipse in E. Timor DILI, East Timor: Locals beat on electricity poles and created deafening noise to greet the lunar eclipse that appeared over East Timor on Tuesday.The noise, which started at 9 p.m.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Economic laws must be updated: Lawyer

Economic laws must be updated: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Noted corporate lawyer T. Mulya Lubis called on the government yesterday to update all laws related to economic activities to enable Indonesia to compete in the free market era.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Govt to study reported famine

Govt to study reported famine JAKARTA (JP): The Kutai administration in East Kalimantan promised yesterday to investigate reports that villagers were starving in Long Pahangai district after crop failure because of this year's extended dry season, Antara reported.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Holiday Inn, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda 33, Bandung: - Kebun Bambu Restaurant: Guitar performance, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. - Braga Bar and Lounge: Jazz live entertainment at 7:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Diana lived her life

Diana lived her life Diana was neither an inanimate precious object for the decoration of Windsor nor a virgin slave for the procreation of the Royal family. She was a flesh and blood human being and the royal palace was a prison for her. A cage is a cage whether of wood or gold.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Manpower bill will be passed today

Manpower bill will be passed today JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives is scheduled to pass the manpower bill today, claiming that the controversial document has undergone radical changes after two months of deliberation.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Riau residents wake up to a blue sky after rain

Riau residents wake up to a blue sky after rain JAKARTA (JP): People in Pekanbaru, the provincial capital of Riau, celebrated a haze-free, sunny day yesterday after overnight heavy rain.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Student arrested for theft

Student arrested for theft JAKARTA (JP): A high school student has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the theft of an ojek (motorcycle taxi) in Ciputat, South Jakarta.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Diana mania

Diana mania The mindboggling media coverage and unprecedented outpouring of public grief over the death of Princess Diana is not only grotesque but will provide behavioral sociologists with a new bone to gnaw on.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/World class runners take part in BHIM

World class runners take part in BHIM JAKARTA (JP): American Maurice Green heads a list of thirty world ranked runners in the Bob Hasan Invitational Meet (BHIM) at Senayan Madya stadium on Sept. 19 and Sept. 20.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Little Princesses

Little Princesses Amid all the hype about Diana, I couldn't help but worry about all the little girls (mine is aged five) who live and dream in a world of princesses. Suddenly and rudely they've learned that some princesses are mortal.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/PT Indal ties up with Japan

PT Indal ties up with Japan SURABAYA (JP): Publicly listed PT Indal Aluminum Industry, through its subsidiary PT Indal Investindo, has set up two joint ventures with Japanese companies to manufacture car spare parts in Gresik, East Java, and Bekasi, West Java.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/High school student killed in N. Jakarta street fight

High school student killed in N. Jakarta street fight JAKARTA (JP): Another senior high school student was killed yesterday during a street fight in North Jakarta, raising the death toll from student brawls to eight in less than two months.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Youths protest leader's death

Youths protest leader's death KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Dozens of youths held a protest Monday at Kalabahi Hospital in Alor regency, accusing doctors of negligence that led to the death of a community leader, Antara reported yesterday.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Seminar on board cruiser

Seminar on board cruiser JAKARTA (JP): Gramedia, Grasindo and the Jakarta Consulting Group (JCG) will jointly hold a management seminar in four cities and onboard the Awani Dream cruiser.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/ICI boosts Indonesian presence

ICI boosts Indonesian presenceJP/msa JAKARTA (JP): ICI Plc's move earlier this year to take over Unilever's chemical division will significantly boost the company's presence in Indonesia, a senior company executive said here yesterday.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/RI delays boxers' trip to Hungary

RI delays boxers' trip to Hungary JAKARTA (JP): Lack of funds has forced Indonesia to postpone its plan to send boxers to the world championships in Hungary, from Oct. 18 to Oct. 26.National boxing coach Ferry Moniaga said Tuesday: "This has been decided by the Indonesian Boxing Association.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Cathay adds Jakarta flights

Cathay adds Jakarta flights JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong-based air carrier Cathay Pacific plans to double its flights between Hong Kong and Jakarta to twice a day, starting Oct. 26.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/IPB holds conference

IPB holds conference BOGOR, West Java: An expert says genetic engineering has played an important role in accelerating development of agricultural products, international trade and the global environment.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Nuansa Decoratif by Sutopo, Djoko Maruto, Petrus Pranagung at Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.1 Blok B 13-14 Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Sept. 14.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/'Soldier' arrested in Tangerang

'Soldier' arrested in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): A man claiming to be a soldier has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a motorcycle from a parking lot in Sukasari district, Tangerang, police said.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 10, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo ...
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/City govt to rebuild Miss Tjitjih playhouse

City govt to rebuild Miss Tjitjih playhouse JAKARTA (JP): The Miss Tjitjih playhouse, which was destroyed by fire in April, will soon be rebuilt with funds from the Jakarta administration and a community of West Javanese living here.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/PT Freeport's fund should be rearranged

PT Freeport's fund should be rearranged JAKARTA (JP): The distribution of PT Freeport Indonesia's development fund should be rearranged so that it will not cause problems or conflict among Irian Jaya tribes that receive it, a human rights official says.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/RI painter gets ASEAN art award

RI painter gets ASEAN art awardBy Ati Nurbaiti MANILA (JP): Yuswantoro Adi became Indonesia's first painter to win in the ASEAN Art Awards, receiving the grand prize trophy and a cash prize of US$10,000 from Philippine First Lady Amelita M. Ramos here yesterday.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Time to put house in order

Time to put house in orderBy Rob Goodfellow and M. Dwi Marianto YOGYAKARTA (JP): In a recent article, the Australian historian Gary Hughes examined a document which described in gruesome detail the unprovoked slaughter of old men, women and children by police.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/President will open Mustika Sheraton Hotel

President will open Mustika Sheraton Hotel JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto will open Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Hotel next week, the first hotel owned by the Mustika Ratu Group.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Family Matters 3:10 Science Film: Animal Odyssey 3:35 Religious Teachings: Islam 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Orchestra Film 5:00 Arabic Lessons 5:30 Children's Story: Hadiah 6:00 News: Lintasan ...
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Dongjin expands petrochemical plants

Dongjin expands petrochemical plants JAKARTA (JP): Petrochemical producer PT Dongjin Indonesia will invest about US$25 million to expand the production capacity of its petrochemical plants in Cilegon, West Java, the company said yesterday.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/RI-U.S. relations still strong

RI-U.S. relations still strong JAKARTA (JP): Senior government officials reaffirmed that ties between the United States and Indonesia remained strong and expressed their commitment to overcome irritants which have snagged relations over the past year.Visiting U.S.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Economic growth to slow down, Ginandjar says

Economic growth to slow down, Ginandjar says JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economic growth would slow down this year but likely recover the next as the currency crisis was only temporary, State Minister of National Development Planning Ginandjar Kartasasmita said here yesterday.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/More comments pour in on Juwono's statement

More comments pour in on Juwono's statement JAKARTA (JP): Government officials and observers joined yesterday a growing chorus of opposition to a recent suggestion that people with military background were better able to lead the country for at least another five years.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/ASEAN holds essay, photo contest

ASEAN holds essay, photo contest JAKARTA (JP): To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), an essay, poster and photo competition is being held.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Police shoot dead alleged gold robber, arrest fifth suspect

Police shoot dead alleged gold robber, arrest fifth suspect JAKARTA (JP): A suspect in last month's gold robbery in Grogol, West Jakarta -- where a police sergeant was killed in a shooting spree -- has been shot dead.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/Man drowns in North Jakarta

Man drowns in North Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A man who was missing and presumed drowned, after falling into the Jakarta North Sea three days ago, was found dead yesterday, relatives said.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/No special autonomy for East Timor: Alatas

No special autonomy for East Timor: Alatas JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas rejected yesterday South African President Nelson Mandela's call to award special autonomy to East Timor to end prolonged conflict over the territory.
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Thu, 11 Sep 1997

JP/RI's multimedia access lowest in SE Asia: ITU

RI's multimedia access lowest in SE Asia: ITUBy I Christianto GENEVA (JP): Indonesia has the lowest level of multimedia access in Southeast Asia, according to a recent report published by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
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