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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Give UN power to enforce peace

Give UN power to enforce peaceBy Jonathan Power LONDON (JP): We must always be thankful for small mercies, even if they are handed down for the wrong reasons. President Bill Clinton's turn around on sending U.S.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/A viable option for the Asian student

A viable option for the Asian student Every young student in the developing world has thought of studying abroad at one time or another. But to many, even to the most qualified, this remains an elusive dream due to financial constraints and other factors.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Police arrest two swindlers

Police arrest two swindlers BANYUMAS, Central Java: Police arrested two men on charges of embezzling hundreds of millions of rupiah from job seekers, to whom they had promised well-paid jobs in neighboring Malaysia.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/City eyes convention business

City eyes convention business JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will continue the aggressive promotion of tourism linked to the convention business, an official of the City Tourism Office says.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/NU promises to defend Presiden Soeharto

NU promises to defend Presiden Soeharto KENDAL, Central Java (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Moslem organization, has reiterated its promise to defend President Soeharto against any attempt to unseat him by unconstitutional means.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Back in business in the heart of Asia

Back in business in the heart of AsiaBy President Fidel V. Ramos As we begin another year, we stand on new ground of confidence in ourselves and hope for the future.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/'Civil servants need military mentality'

'Civil servants need military mentality' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's civil servants need to acquire a new, more disciplined mentality if they are to cope with the growing challenges confronting them, according to a senior official of the home affairs ministry.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/French arrogance

French arrogance It's a dilemma that at first glance doesn't seem to be much of a dilemma at all.On a second look, it seems even less so.New French President Jacques Chirac is under pressure from the military to allow a resumption of its nuclear testing program in the South Pacific.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Cahaya Sakti to increase production

Cahaya Sakti to increase production JAKARTA (JP): PT Cahaya Sakti Furintraco, which claims to control 60 percent of the panel furniture market in Indonesia with its Olympic brand, plans to expand its manufacturing capacity by up to threefold.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange As of June 9, 1995--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Name Price Previous Change Volume Value Market PER P/BV ...

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/'Pollution caused by ignorance'

'Pollution caused by ignorance' JAKARTA (JP): The top managers of many manufacturing companies are either ignorant or misinformed about the pollution that their plants are emitting, according to State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/KONI needs the best for Games

KONI needs the best for Games JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian National Sports Council (KONI) Wismoyo Arismunandar warned all sport officials on Saturday against giving false reports on the athletes being groomed for the 17th Southeast Asian Games in December.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/City contractors' pre-qualification

City contractors' pre-qualification JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has invited small-scale contractors to join the pre-qualification process to handle city projects.Chairman of the Pre-qualification Team Harun Al Rasyid said over the weekend that the registration will be closed on July 31.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Sanskrit language

Sanskrit language I have read with great interest the letters by Mr. Masli Arman and Ms. Anita on the subject of Bahasa Indonesia and Sanskrit in your issue of June 9,1995.To have a love for one's own language and to promote it is both patriotic and commendable.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Muhammadiyah tries to avoid politics

Muhammadiyah tries to avoid politics JAKARTA (JP): Barely a month away from its 43rd congress, Muhammadiyah, Indonesia's reformist Moslem organization, is already having to deflect attempts to drag it into politics.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Self confidence vital over E. Timor

Self confidence vital over E. Timor JAKARTA (JP): A feeling of self-confidence is essential for Indonesia in dealing with critics of Jakarta's policy on East Timor, a prominent political scientist said on Saturday.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Succession -- a time bomb?

Succession -- a time bomb?By Hendardi JAKARTA (JP): Presidential succession became a public debate last month after Admiral Sudomo, the chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council, said that President Soeharto has always wanted a civilian vice president.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Some tips on getting the most out of your PC

Some tips on getting the most out of your PCBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Assembling your own PC is fun, and you can choose the best components for it. Recently, another friend of mine asked me to help assemble a new PC for him.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Weekly Stock Exchange Review

Weekly Stock Exchange Review JAKARTA (JP): Having been overbought over the previous few weeks, the market finally ran out of steam as share prices plunged across the board last week.The JSX Composite Index failed to break the psychological level of 500, closing at 491.75, down 1.67 points (0.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Campaign on law and order

Campaign on law and order JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Dibyo Widodo is scheduled to launch a community law and order campaign at the North Jakarta police office on Wednesday.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Insult

Insult A letter published in the June 3, 1995 issue of The Jakarta Post struck me as not being quite right. One reader suggested that another should see a psychiatrist.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Military tells NGOs to be more active

Military tells NGOs to be more active JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Wiranto urged activists of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on Saturday to continue improving their roles as mediators between the government and people's interests.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Message from Ambassador Eusebio A. Abaquin

Message from Ambassador Eusebio A. Abaquin June 12, 1995 marks the 97th anniversary of Philippine Independence, a momentous and special day for Filipinos everywhere.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/The economy is picking up

The economy is picking up With a GNP growth rate of 5.1 percent in 1994, the Philippine economy is expected to register stronger expansion of 7.0 percent in 1995 and 7.3 percent in 1996. This growth is expected to be supported by GDP growth of 6.3 percent and 6.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Official sees problems in launching ID number plan

Official sees problems in launching ID number plan JAKARTA (JP): The implementation of the city administration's program to give every Jakartan an identification number will likely be hindered by various problems, including the coordination of related offices, an official says.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/RI's foreign policy priorities: Regional or global?

RI's foreign policy priorities: Regional or global? JAKARTA (JP): Where should Indonesia's foreign policy priorities lie? With the region or with the world?International relations experts said on Saturday that Indonesia must maintain a comprehensive approach in its foreign policy, by engaging in ...

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Japan's apology

Japan's apology We are glad that in the end Japan has felt it proper to extent an apology to other Asian countries. This kind of attitude deserves commendation.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. TV Series: Voltron 3:05 Riang Ria 3:30 TV Series: The Crystal Maze 4:30 School Quiz: Cepat Tepat 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Technology Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreign Affairs report 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV ...

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Market stumps govt

Market stumps govt The Indonesian government has often admitted to being flabbergasted by the market because what it reckons is often quite different from what the market forces say.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Prestige plays key role in food choices

Prestige plays key role in food choices JAKARTA (JP): People's choices about food have to do with prestige as well as traditional beliefs, experts said on Saturday in a seminar that sought to understand why local food was losing out to foreign cuisine.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Panin plans rights issue

Panin plans rights issue JAKARTA (JP); Panin Bank, a publicly listed private bank, plans to issue 60.18 million rights shares, each with a face value of Rp 1,000 (44 U.S. cents), a bank executive said.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Salt water enters Semarang

Salt water enters Semarang SEMARANG, Central Java: Loss of mangroves, rampant sand quarrying and excessive ground water exploitation have caused sea water to intrude deep into the capital city, an academic said on Saturday.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Bad traffic around Karawaci

Bad traffic around Karawaci TANGERANG (JP): The ongoing massive road and building construction at the Lippo Karawaci (previously called Lippo Village) mega project has led to daily traffic congestion around the area over the past few days.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Debate on rugby

Debate on rugby My congratulations to Mr. Farid Baskoro for his letter (The Jakarta Post,June 7, 1995).After Mr. Baskoro's letter, The Jakarta Post will be obliged to face the hard reaction from active readers. It is the price of being an open-minded and courageous newspaper.Do not worry Mr.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Bekasi murder still unsolved

Bekasi murder still unsolved JAKARTA (JP): After six weeks of investigating, police are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of tunnel in the brutal killing of a married woman in Bekasi.City police spokesman Lt. Col.

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Mon, 12 Jun 1995

JP/Woman sought over nude photos

Woman sought over nude photos JAKARTA (JP): Malaysian police are looking for a young Indonesian woman believed to be a member of a prostitution racket, after they found explicit photographs of her engaging in sexual acts.

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