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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Professional bodies interact to maneuver political culture

Professional bodies interact to maneuver political cultureBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): At first I was hopeful that the recent congress of educationists would generate stimulating discussions.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Tansil denies misusing Bapindo funds

Tansil denies misusing Bapindo funds JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Eddy Tansil yesterday denied that he had misused the funds loaned to him by Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) and that he was the cause for the bank losing Rp 1.3 trillion $448 million.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Riau ready for Koran recital meet

Riau ready for Koran recital meet PEKANBARU, Riau: Delegates to the national Koranic reading contest, more popularly known as the MTQ, began arriving here on Thursday for Sunday's event.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Productivity boosting widely misunderstood

Productivity boosting widely misunderstood JAKARTA (JP): The idea of improving productivity has been widely misunderstood by companies in Indonesia, says a businessmen.Vice Chairman of the Supervising Board of Strategic Industries (BPIS) Giri S.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Economists ask for leniency in U.S. trade policy

Economists ask for leniency in U.S. trade policy JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian economists expressed their dissatisfaction in a World Net dialogue here yesterday over the U.S. policy on trade with Indonesia.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/An open letter for Amir Santoso

An open letter for Amir Santoso I'm appalled to see that in the middle of the recent press-ban fury, some of our more senior political scientists still fail to grasp the essence of the situation.This is particularly evident in the recent "Insight" piece in The Jakarta Post written by Dr.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Malaysia bars RI's batik sarong

Malaysia bars RI's batik sarong JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian batik sarong is barred from entering Malaysia because of protectionist barriers, the Malaysian embassy's chief commissioner of trade, Sukandar Abdul Latif, said.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Japan's GDP to rise 1.1%

Japan's GDP to rise 1.1% TOKYO (AFP): A Japanese research institute said yesterday it raised its forecast for Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) to 1.1 percent in the year to March from the previous estimate of 0.5 percent.Sanyo Investment Research Ltd., a research unit of Sanyo Securities Co.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Yayuk leads RI squad to Federation Cup

Yayuk leads RI squad to Federation Cup JAKARTA (JP): Yayuk Basuki leads a team of three which desperately needs a lucky draw to carve out another piece of history at the Federation Cup women's tennis team championship finals in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Producers to ease cement shortage

Producers to ease cement shortage JAKARTA (JP): Cement producers yesterday pledged to increase supplies to ease domestic shortages, but proposed that the government increase local reference prices to encourage new investments to expand production capacity.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Bataks can contribute to Indonesian democracy

Bataks can contribute to Indonesian democracy JAKARTA (JP): The social system of the Bataks, the largest tribe in North Sumatra, places its members in a position to help develop democracy in Indonesia.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Govt told flexibility best long-term security policy

Govt told flexibility best long-term security policy JAKARTA (JP): The government must be more accommodating and receptive to people's demands according to Vedi Hadiz.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Injuries reported in Dili commotion

Injuries reported in Dili commotion JAKARTA (JP): Several people were injured yesterday when a student demonstration turned into a commotion when police tried to disperse them, the local military said yesterday.Maj. L.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Five-star hotel at Lippo Village to open soon

Five-star hotel at Lippo Village to open soon JAKARTA (JP): The Imperial Century Hotel and Resort, a five- star hotel-cum-luxury resort in Tangerang, a fast growing town 23 kilometers west of Jakarta, will be opened in September, the hotel management said.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Repeat offender shot dead

Repeat offender shot dead Police shot dead a hardcore repeat offender while he was trying to flee when police asked him to reveal the hideout of his accomplices in East Jakarta Wednesday morning.Maj.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Governor sued for slander

Governor sued for slander BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Hundreds of spectators flocked to the city's district court on Tuesday to see the trial of Governor H.M. Said, who was accused by lawyer H.M. Fachrie Doemas of ruining the latter's reputation, Antara reported.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Media and entertainment

Media and entertainmentFrom ProspekThere are many publications, particularly newspapers and periodicals, which entertain the public. But when it comes to the contents and techniques of presentation, we must make a further examination of the materials.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Subdistricts given more autonomy over finances

Subdistricts given more autonomy over finances JAKARTA (JP): More than 260 subdistricts in the city now have greater freedom in managing their own finances under a bill on the subdistrict financial management system just passed by the City Council.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): The listing of Indofood Sukses Makmur shares on the market here yesterday fueled a strong buying mood, driving most share prices towards a recovery in active trading.The broad-based Composite Index gained 7.08 points to close at 460.29 from 453.21 on Wednesday.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Soeharto dedicates national days to the poor

Soeharto dedicates national days to the poor WONOGIRI, Central Java (JP): President Soeharto yesterday dedicated the national Agriculture Day, Cooperatives Day and Family Planning Day to the poor people of Indonesia.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Man who stalked women on wheels captured at last

Man who stalked women on wheels captured at last JAKARTA (JP): Police said they have captured a hard core repeat offender believed to have robbed thousands of car-driving women over the past two years."We hope with his arrest, women who drive cars can feel safe now," Lt. Col.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Jakarta grinds to a halt during World Cup semis

Jakarta grinds to a halt during World Cup semis JAKARTA (JP): Yesterday's morning rush hour in Jakarta saw traffic flowing smoothly along the city's normally jam packed streets as people remained glued to their televisions watching the World Cup semifinals.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Sorry, no lunch money: Silalahi

Sorry, no lunch money: Silalahi JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Administrative Reform T.B. Silalahi has ruled out the possibility of providing meal allowances for civil servants now that their daily working hours will soon be extended.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/The demon in our midst

The demon in our midst Its seems the demon so influential in our urban populations has been branching out into our rural areas with an alarming and extensive impact.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/C. Java water crisis deepens

C. Java water crisis deepens TEMANGGUNG, Central Java: The ongoing severe drought is forcing people in two subdistricts here to walk three kilometers each day to obtain water.They have to go that distance to Manggut and Kalimundu villages, which still have water.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Midwives set for course in London

Midwives set for course in London JAKARTA (JP): The government has selected 30 nurse instructors from four colleges in Indonesia to undergo training at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in London.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Telkom's subsidiaries

Telkom's subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance is studying the feasibility for the planned establishment of two subsidiaries by the state-owned domestic telecommunications company PT Telkom.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * A five-star hotel that gets NO stars for English: and I won't tell you which one it is. Ah, but what a fine place to spend a Sunday afternoon at the poolside, after an elegant brunch, a swim and a cocktail. It sports all the facilities, classic architecture and tiptop service.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Police bust two vehicle theft gangs, seize seven cars

Police bust two vehicle theft gangs, seize seven cars JAKARTA (JP): Police announced yesterday that they have busted two gangs of automobile thieves and confiscated at least seven stolen vehicles from them.Maj.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Water park slated for Bekasi

Water park slated for Bekasi BEKASI (JP): The Bekasi regency administration will build a water park similar to that of the Ancol dreamland, North Jakarta, and a sports center in a 7.9 hectare site at the Karang Kitri scout camping ground in the Margahayu subdistrict, East Bekasi.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m World Cup 1994, rerun 4:00 Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural program 6:05 Nusantara the beloved country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Dinamika 8:05 Bintang Nusantara 9:00 World News 9:25 Journal of World Cup ...

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/RI government to pick one more GSM operator

RI government to pick one more GSM operator JAKARTA (JP): The government will hold an open bid to choose a qualified company to operate cellular telecommunications using the latest technology, called the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), an executive says.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Ex-Fretilin leader speaks for RI at UN committee

Ex-Fretilin leader speaks for RI at UN committee JAKARTA (JP): A former leader of an East Timor armed separatist movement spoke in favor of the integration of the former Portuguese colony and said he is proud to be an Indonesian citizen.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Long weekend

Long weekendFrom ProspekThat Saturday is a holiday for employees in the private sector is not new. To add a free day for civil servants is a good policy, so that civil servants can have more time to rest and be together with their families for recreation purposes.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Visitors to JF below target

Visitors to JF below target The organizers of the Jakarta Fair (JF) have indicated that the number of visitors to this year's fair, which has entered its final week, will unlikely reach their target.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Freeport to boost copper supply to its Spanish sister firm

Freeport to boost copper supply to its Spanish sister firm JAKARTA (JP): PT Freeport Indonesia (FI), the Indonesian copper and gold mining subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. (FCX) of the United States will provide its Spanish sister company, Rio Tinto Minera S.A.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Batak photographer searches for roots through pictures

Batak photographer searches for roots through picturesBy Johannes Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): A Batak ethnic photographer, in his bid to search for his cultural roots, has produced a collection of pictures highlighting his people's life and destiny.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Bank Mashill to open four sub-branches this year

Bank Mashill to open four sub-branches this year JAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Mashill Utama, a private domestic bank listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, will expand its business network in Jakarta and West Java.The bank's president, Antonius T.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Star tenors to highlight soccer final match

Star tenors to highlight soccer final match JAKARTA (JP): In the world of opera, the most exotic of all music, sopranos once ruled supreme. From Francesca Cuzzoni (Handel's time - 18th century) to...

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Fri, 15 Jul 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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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/Drought disrupts water supply

Drought disrupts water supply JAMBI, Jambi: A drought has caused the wells of local residents to dry up and has disrupted the supply from the city's clean water supplier company.In the densely populated areas, people are turning to other sources of water, such as the river mouth and swamps.

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Fri, 15 Jul 1994

JP/`Tribal Tech' to perform here

`Tribal Tech' to perform here A jazz group from the United States, Tribal Tech, is scheduled to hold a one-night performance here tomorrow.The presentation of the group's guitarist, Scott Henderson, and bassist, Garry Willis, will take place 9 p.m. at the 21 Concert Hall of Ratu Plaza, Jl. Jend.

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