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47 articles.
Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/11 firms to float shares despite bearish market

11 firms to float shares despite bearish marketBy Aloysius Unditu JAKARTA (JP): At least 11 companies will launch initial public offerings (IPO) within the next three months despite the bearish condition of the market.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Tsunami destroys Irian Jaya homes

Tsunami destroys Irian Jaya homes JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A tsunami hit the village of Anus village in Bonggo subdistrict here Saturday evening leaving 200 people homeless.Antara reported yesterday that at least 50 houses were leveled by the tsunami.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Body of Canadian lies in wait in Bali

Body of Canadian lies in wait in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The body of Canadian Lance Edward Green lies in wait here at the Sanglah Central General Hospital, as hospital officials await word on whether he will be sent back to his family or cremated in Bali.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Kalimantan farmers get buffaloes

Kalimantan farmers get buffaloes PANAJAM, East Kalimantan: One thousand families yesterday began receiving a contribution of 1,200 water buffaloes from the government aimed at helping them improve their rice harvest.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Executive on probation for Rp 18b bank fraud

Executive on probation for Rp 18b bank fraud JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court placed the president of a private company on 10 months probation yesterday for illegally withdrawing Rp 18 billion (US$5.41 million) from HongkongBank.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/E. Timor youths stage rally

E. Timor youths stage rally YOGYAKARTA: Over a hundred East Timorese youth held a peaceful rally outside the provincial legislature here yesterday to observe the Nov. 12, 1991 Dili incident.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Police to safeguard money withdrawal

Police to safeguard money withdrawal JAKARTA (JP): City Police will deploy thousands of its personnel to safeguard the massive deposit withdrawals by customers of the 16 liquidated private banks starting today, its spokesman said.Lt. Col. E.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Global poverty

Global poverty Mr. Buhari Abdu in his letter on Nov. 11 about corruption in Asia and Africa mentioned "the UN global poverty report released on June 12, 1997".
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Indonesians eye Australian property

Indonesians eye Australian property JAKARTA (JP): PT Procon Indah, a property consultant collaborating with Jones Lang Wootton, will hold an Australian property exhibition here to lure a crowd of prospective buyers among Indonesia's high-income group.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Councilor backs call to scrap new haj rules

Councilor backs call to scrap new haj rules JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) faction of the City Council has backed a call by haj instructors to scrap a numerical system for grouping pilgrims.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Breakaway 1995 by Maud Van Der Lely, Vajaraporn Sukanich, Miryung Muir, Jeannette Bijlmer, at KOI Gallery Restaurant, Jl. Mahakam I/2, South Jakarta, daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., until Nov. 16.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Suspected heroin traffickers nabbed

Suspected heroin traffickers nabbed DENPASAR, Bali: Police here arrested two suspected drug traffickers at a hotel in Kuta beach Sunday and seized two packs of heroin weighing 0.4 grams.Bali deputy police chief Col.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Woods to play in Phuket

Woods to play in Phuket JAKARTA (JP): Golfing superstar Tiger Woods of the United States is to join a world-class field for the 1998 Johnnie Walker Classic, scheduled to be held at the spectacular Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket, Thailand, from Jan. 20 to Jan. 25.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Govt demands permit for live TV broadcast

Govt demands permit for live TV broadcast JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Information R. Hartono warned private television stations yesterday against illegal live broadcasts.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/'Wayang' gets modern makeover in exhibition

'Wayang' gets modern makeover in exhibitionBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Imagine a wayang with a walkman -- a male puppet wearing a trendy shirt with a batman logo on it, stylish hairstyle, boots, grinning broadly as he listens to the music.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Labor exporters seek for Nasiroh's release

Labor exporters seek for Nasiroh's release JAKARTA (JP): The association of Indonesian labor export companies, Apjati, will seek leniency from the Saudi Arabian government to release Indonesian worker Nasiroh, convicted of murder, in the upcoming Ramadhan fasting month.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 TV Series: Adventure of Pinochio 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 Drama: Mahole 6:00 News: Lintasan Berita ...
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Soldier stabbed to death by hoodlums in East Jakarta

Soldier stabbed to death by hoodlums in East Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): A soldier was stabbed to death Tuesday allegedly by a group of hoodlums at the Center for the Promotion of Small- scale Industry in Penggilingan, East Jakarta, police said yesterday.City Police spokesman Lt. Col. E.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Students attack bus after fender bender

Students attack bus after fender bender PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Hundreds of students from the state Sriwijaya University attacked a city bus Tuesday after it crashed into a student's car.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Worker strikes rock East Java

Worker strikes rock East Java JAKARTA (JP): East Java has been rocked by a series of strikes in the past three days involving thousands of workers from three major companies; kretek cigarette-maker PT. Gudang Garam, bicycle maker PT WIM Cycle and processed food manufacturer PT Sekar Laut.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Ship traces Dutch seafaring history

Ship traces Dutch seafaring history BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Archeologists, excavating an area near the Martapura River, have discovered a steel ship believed to be a vestige of the Dutch colonial era.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/China's Zhang Lian-wei jets in for Volvo Masters

China's Zhang Lian-wei jets in for Volvo Masters KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): China's Zhang Lian-wei has returned from the European Tour in an attempt to win the Volvo Masters of Malaysia for the third year in a row.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Over-investment drives Indonesian economy to stagflation

Over-investment drives Indonesian economy to stagflation The Indonesian government has finally reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a reform package aimed at stabilizing the country's monetary crisis.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Free medical treatment for drivers

Free medical treatment for drivers BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Health Agency and the Bogor's Land Transport Owners Association (Organda) have reached an agreement to provide free medical treatment to minivan drivers.A.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Crisis will be a blessing in disguise: IMF chief

Crisis will be a blessing in disguise: IMF chief JAKARTA (JP): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Michel Camdessus predicted yesterday that Indonesia's battered economy would recover from its financial crisis in less than three years.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Student dies while drag racing

Student dies while drag racing JAKARTA (JP): A technical high school student, who was drag racing friends, died on Tuesday when his motorcycle hit a trailer truck on Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan in North Jakarta.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Russo-Chinese summit: Leaders' bear hugs without beef

Russo-Chinese summit: Leaders' bear hugs without beef China seems anxious to develop "strategic partnerships" these days, first with the United States during Jiang Zemin's recent visit there, and now with Russia during Boris Yeltsin's just completed visit to China.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Tamara to make 1st move in Utut-Karpov match

Tamara to make 1st move in Utut-Karpov match JAKARTA (JP): Top model and actress Tamara Bleszynsky is scheduled to make the first move in the chess match between Utut Adianto and Anatoly Karpov of Russia here from Nov. 21 to Nov. 25.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/No. 20 deadline given for sports bodies plans

No. 20 deadline given for sports bodies plans JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 13th Asian Games task force has urged all sports organizations to submit their proposals by Nov. 20.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Two million get toothache monthly

Two million get toothache monthly JAKARTA (JP): Two million Indonesians complain every month that toothaches disrupt both their productivity at work and social life, and caused other physical and mental problems, according to Minister of Health Sujudi.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Music awards draw few nominations

Music awards draw few nominations JAKARTA (JP): Pop girl-group AB Three, Dewa 19 and grandmother Elvie Sukaesih, queen of dangdut music, have been nominated for most of the sub-categories in the upcoming 1997 Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) music awards.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Indonesian-Fijian dictionary

Indonesian-Fijian dictionary JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Linguists from Cendrawasih University (Uncen) in Jayapura and Papua New Guinea's National University are working on an Indonesian-English-Fijian dictionary to bridge the gap between the countries.Rector of the UNCEN, Frans A.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 12, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Inflation quite high: Hartono

Inflation quite high: Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia recorded a 1.99 percent inflation rate in October, the highest month-on-month increase in the last 10 years, Minister of Information R. Hartono announced here yesterday."The inflation rate from January to October this year was 7.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Hotel Grand Aquila, Jl. Dr. Djundjunan No. 116, Bandung - Paparazzi Club: Fix Band, Sweet Rock Band, on Nov. 13. Valencia, Comedian Top 40 Band, Nov. 14. As band, All Round Band, Nov. 15. New Freedom, Nov. 16.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Three die of fish poisoning

Three die of fish poisoning PALU, Central Sulawesi: Three of five residents of Bajugan village in Buol Tolitoli regency, died Tuesday morning of fish poisoning, Antara reported.Grandmother Hamsiah, 70, and her grandchildren, Engo, 13, and Syamsuddin, 12, died after eating some fish.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Two student skirmishes disrupt city traffic

Two student skirmishes disrupt city traffic JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of senior high school students were involved in two separate street brawls respectively on Jl. Salemba Raya and an intersection on Jl. Pemuda in Central Jakarta yesterday, causing heavy traffic jams on nearby roads.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Andromeda drops lawsuit against govt

Andromeda drops lawsuit against govt JAKARTA (JP): Bank Andromeda withdrew its lawsuit yesterday against Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad and Governor of Bank Indonesia Soedradjad Djiwandono over the closure of the bank citing national interest as the reason.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Myanmar's path to openness

Myanmar's path to opennessBy Jusuf Wanandi YANGON (JP): The Myanmar government has made the decision to open up the country, although some parts of the leadership are still ambivalent about this.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Eleven poor provinces need urgent action

Eleven poor provinces need urgent action YOGYAKARTA (JP): An expert says the future poverty alleviation program should concentrate on areas with the poorest communities in eleven provinces.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Harmoko vague over vice presidency talks

Harmoko vague over vice presidency talks JAKARTA (JP): House Speaker Harmoko was vague yesterday over speculation that House leaders would discuss the next vice presidential candidacy with a team of presidential advisors scheduled to visit the legislative body today.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Perbanas supports merger of weak and small banks

Perbanas supports merger of weak and small banks JAKARTA (JP): The Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) pledged its full support yesterday in the merger of weak and small banks in a bid to strengthen the country's banking sector.Perbanas' deputy chairman B.S.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/TV coverage

TV coverage The newly enacted Broadcasting Law seems to have the potential to clash with public interests. Its first test case, which made nobody happy, took place Monday when the government abruptly banned a planned live TV broadcast from the House of Representatives.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Pulogebang bus terminal project put on hold

Pulogebang bus terminal project put on hold JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta mayoralty has postponed indefinitely the construction of Pulogebang Bus Terminal, which was scheduled to start in July, a city councilor said yesterday.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/RI, Mozambique sign deal

RI, Mozambique sign deal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Mozambique signed an agreement yesterday on economic and technical cooperation aimed at enhancing ties between the two countries which were only formally established in November 1991.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Probe 'demolition' of disputed bus shelter: Councilor

Probe 'demolition' of disputed bus shelter: Councilor JAKARTA (JP): City councilors urged the municipality yesterday to make a full investigation into a missing bus shelter on Jl. Prapanca Raya in Kemang, South Jakarta.
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Thu, 13 Nov 1997

JP/Thai drug users may keep SEA Games golds

Thai drug users may keep SEA Games golds JAKARTA (JP): Two Thai athletes, who were found guilty of using banned substances in last month's SEA Games, may not have to forfeit their gold medals.
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