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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Documentary films at French Center

Documentary films at French Center JAKARTA (JP): The French Cultural Center on Jl. Salemba Raya, Central Jakarta, is screening 20 documentaries including French and Indonesian works.The event which will run from Feb.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Lebaran and conflict management

Lebaran and conflict management Idul Fitri has just past. The atmosphere in Jakarta and other major cities is still hushed after millions of its inhabitants left for the villages.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Rumors of fresh riots persist in Pontianak

Rumors of fresh riots persist in Pontianak JAKARTA (JP): The West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak was tense but calm yesterday as rumors of fresh ethnic violence in other areas persisted, residents said yesterday.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/House to pass nuclear bill by the end of this month

House to pass nuclear bill by the end of this month JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives will pass the controversial bill on nuclear power in its plenary meeting scheduled for Feb. 26, a legislator said yesterday.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/City to buy land in Condet

City to buy land in Condet JAKARTA (JP): The city intends to buy land in Condet in the 1998/1999 fiscal year, Deputy Governor for Economic and Development Affairs, TB. M. Rais said Saturday.He was responding to a plea from the body in charge of native Betawi culture for the city to buy land there.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Three fires hit N. Jakarta in the last three days

Three fires hit N. Jakarta in the last three days JAKARTA (JP): Fires have hit three places in North Jakarta in the last three days, leaving hundreds of people homeless. No fatalities have been reported.The first fire gutted 200 shanties on Jl.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Nickell wins again

Nickell wins againBy Djanwar Madjolelo JAKARTA (JP): The incredible run of the team captained by Nick Nickell continued at the Summer NABC in Miami Beach as it rallied from a 36 IMP half-time deficit to win the 1996 Spingold Koncok- Out Teams 107-94.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Cocoa disease in Sumatra

Cocoa disease in Sumatra JAKARTA (JP): At least 3,000 of the 13,000 hectares of cacao estates in North Sumatra have suffered from pest attacks damaging cocoa beans, an official said yesterday.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Our women in Saudi Arabia

Our women in Saudi Arabia Minister of Women's Roles Mien Sugandhi will soon leave for Saudi Arabia on a high-powered mission to investigate reports about hundreds of Indonesian women being involved in a low- profile flesh trade in the Holy Land.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Rp 3.5 billion for seven tribes

Rp 3.5 billion for seven tribes JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Giant copper and gold company PT Freeport Indonesia has given seven indigenous tribes living around its Timika mine Rp 3.5 billion (US$1.46 million) in aid.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Traditional markets quiet, commodity prices up

Traditional markets quiet, commodity prices up JAKARTA (JP): Traditional markets were still quiet as the Idul Fitri holiday ended yesterday, while commodity prices were higher than usual.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Idul Fitri mood prevails in the city

Idul Fitri mood prevails in the city JAKARTA (JP): The Idul Fitri mood lingered in the city yesterday with most government offices, roads, businesses and shopping centers remaining largely empty.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Dai-ichi Hotel, Jl. Senen Raya 135, Central Jakarta: - Morgan's 1072 Classic Disco: - Boombastic Band, Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Smart Band, Wednesday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. - Rhythim Nine Band, Thursday, 9 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., Saturday, 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Stampede victims remain in hospital

Stampede victims remain in hospital JAKARTA (JP): Five victims of a stampede at a Bogor shopping center were still being treated at two hospitals yesterday.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Press freedom will need 'brains, sweat and tears'

Press freedom will need 'brains, sweat and tears'By Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): Mass communications expert M. Budyatna praised the Indonesian press yesterday for continuing to produce objective reports despite the tight regulations of the 1982 Press Law.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Transparent riot probe demanded

Transparent riot probe demanded JAKARTA (JP): The Communion of Churches in Indonesia called yesterday for a transparent and comprehensive investigation of the recent religious and ethnic riots.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Govt urged to be wise in tackling Busang gold mine

Govt urged to be wise in tackling Busang gold mine JAKARTA (JP): The government should tackle the problem of the gold mine in Busang, East Kalimantan, soon and wisely if it wants to maintain foreign investors' confidence in Indonesia, analysts said over the weekend.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Clinton's speech

Clinton's speech The transcendent ability to speak punctually for one hour and fit in a guest appearance on the popular Larry King Live show in the morning and on CNN at night, covering a wide range of complex subjects including political, economic and social issues befitting the State of Union ...

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/'State-owned PPD, Damri violate regulations'

'State-owned PPD, Damri violate regulations' JAKARTA (JP): Two state-owned transportation companies, PPD and Damri, were among the six bus companies which violated transport regulations during the Idul Fitri exodus, an official said yesterday.City Land Transportation Control Agency Head J.P.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Fun House 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Gita Wicara 3:30 TV Series: Perfect strangers 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 TV Drama: Diantara Kita 4:30 Documentary Film 4:55 Filler and Trailer 5:00 Evening News 5:25 Travel: My ...

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Bad driving sees Idul Fitri death toll reach 50

Bad driving sees Idul Fitri death toll reach 50 SEMARANG (JP): The Idul Fitri death toll from road accidents has jumped again after nine people were killed in crashes in Central Java and West Java Monday.The fatalities come on top of 41 similar deaths in road accidents Sunday and Monday.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Analysts expect JSX share prices to remain strong

Analysts expect JSX share prices to remain strong JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) prices would remain strong, especially with the performances of big capitalized stocks and second line stocks, securities analysts have predicted.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Britain's delayed honor on citizenship in Hong Kong

Britain's delayed honor on citizenship in Hong KongBy Harvey Stockwin HONG KONG (JP): A written answer in the House of Commons, provided by the British Home Secretary Michael Howard on Feb.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Tamara Bank sells shares

Tamara Bank sells shares JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Tamara plans to sell 10 percent of its founding shareholder's stake to an overseas interest.The bank is negotiating with an American investor, Bisnis Indonesia reported yesterday.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Furor grows over stateless citizens

Furor grows over stateless citizens HONG KONG (JP): The stateless problem arose immediately on the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration in 1984 under which Britain agreed to return the whole of Hong Kong to China in 1997.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Use of fish attractor regulated

Use of fish attractor regulated JAKARTA (JP): The government has made it mandatory for fishing companies to get a permit before placing underwater fish attraction devices.Ministry of Agriculture fishery director general F.X.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/KEM owes Rp 5.4 billion

KEM owes Rp 5.4 billion JAKARTA (JP): Gold mining company PT Kelian Equatorial Mining (KEM) in Kutai regency, East Kalimantan, still has an overdue debt of Rp 5.4 billion (US$2.26 million) to the local administration.East Kalimantan Governor H. M.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Saudi envoy denies report on prostitutes

Saudi envoy denies report on prostitutes JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabian Ambassador Abdullah Abdulrahman Alim has said there are no Indonesian women working as prostitutes in his country, as reported in the press recently.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Govt drafting decree on liquor sales

Govt drafting decree on liquor sales JAKARTA (JP): Local alcoholics will find it almost impossible to find drinks at roadside stalls as soon as the new home affairs ministry decree on alcohol comes into force.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Communications service proposed in rural areas

Communications service proposed in rural areas JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Telecommunications Society (Mastel) has proposed the establishment of a cheaper personal communication service in rural areas to boost the telecommunications penetration rate in Indonesia.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Hamami lauds police on duty

Hamami lauds police on duty JAKARTA (JP): Charity did begin at home yesterday for City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata when he willingly gave Rp 150,000 (US$62.60) to 10 policemen on duty at the Senen bus terminal during his tour of inspection around the city.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Dili court to arrest witnesses

Dili court to arrest witnesses DILI: District court prosecutors plan to arrest four witnesses to the Nov. 17, 1996 beating of Gaudensius Mau, the local correspondent of a Jakarta-based news weekly.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Tourists told to beware of Merapi

Tourists told to beware of Merapi YOGYAKARTA: Holidaymakers in the cool resort of Kaliurang are advised to be watchful of a possible eruption of the nearby Merapi volcano.The mountain bordering Yogyakarta and Central Java remains highly active after it erupted on Jan.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Ghosts from the past

Ghosts from the past French President Jacques Chirac's visit to Moscow heightened the controversy surrounding plans to invite Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic to become members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/One killed in fight over woman

One killed in fight over woman JAKARTA (JP): Nali, 38, of Kampung Bali Matraman, Tebet district, South Jakarta, was hacked to death in a fight over a woman, police said yesterday.City Police spokesman Maj.

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Wed, 12 Feb 1997

JP/Loekman guards his independence

Loekman guards his independenceBy Santi W.E. Soekanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Sociologist Loekman Soetrisno, known for his sharp commentaries on many social and political issues, bristles at the question as to whether he considers himself independent.

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