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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Film * English Film Festival organized by British Council (Phone: 031 5689958) at Mitra 21 Jl. Yos Sudarso, July 23-24.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Pertamina to supply natural gas to ammonia plant in East Kalimantan

Pertamina to supply natural gas to ammonia plant in East Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina signed on Wednesday a 20-year contract to supply natural gas to a large ammonia plant, which is partly controlled by Mitsubishi Corp of Japan, in East Kalimantan.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: The Matrix 14:15 16:55 19:20 21:45 Tarzan 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Letters From A Killer 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 8 MM 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Analyze This ...

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/RI eases immigration rules

RI eases immigration rules JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Justice has issued a decree to allow visitors to enter Indonesia without a visa through five airports and 12 seaports, an official said on Wednesday.Director General of Immigration M.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Bank restructuring cost estimated at $82b

Bank restructuring cost estimated at $82b JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto said on Wednesday the cost for restructuring and recapitalizing the country's battered banking sector was estimated at Rp 550 trillion (US$82.09 billion), or about 50 percent of gross domestic product.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Current economy-class public transport fares maintained

Current economy-class public transport fares maintained JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Communications Giri Suseno Hadihardjono said on Wednesday the government would not increase economy class fares on public transportation given the damage the economic crisis had caused to people's purchasing power.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Mutilation case draws speculation

Mutilation case draws speculation JAKARTA (JP): The gruesome discovery on Monday of dismembered human body parts at two separate spots in western part of Jakarta has attracted speculation on the part of police officers and criminologists.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Fisherman survives mishap

Fisherman survives mishap MATARAM, Lombok: A fisherman from Lombok who floated in the sea for 17 days returned to his residence in Cilacap, Central Java, early Wednesday Antara reported.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Sanitory conditions claim 21 Tual refugees' lives

Sanitory conditions claim 21 Tual refugees' lives AMBON, Maluku (JP): At least 21 refugees in makeshift refugee centers in Tual, the capital of Southeast Maluku regency, have died in recent weeks from cholera and other communicable diseases.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Conversion Rates

Conversion Rates Bank Bali's conversion rates on July 14, 1999: TT rates Bank notes rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/PLN runs up big losses in Ambon

PLN runs up big losses in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: State-run electricity company PT PLN lost Rp 2 billion during the sectarian violence in the city earlier this year.Director of the provincial branch Kasian Tanjung said on Saturday that income dropped Rp 600 million by the middle of the year.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/AAMCI protests agents arrests

AAMCI protests agents arrests JAKARTA: The Association of Indonesia's Print Media Agent (AAMCI) protested Tuesday the arrest of some of its members by Central Java Police allegedly involved in publishing pornographic materials.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/PRSI to hold simulation ahead of SEA Games

PRSI to hold simulation ahead of SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): To allow the national swimmers to prepare to compete in the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam next month, the Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) will hold a two-day simulation for its 13 swimmers.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Inneke questioned in indecency case

Inneke questioned in indecency case JAKARTA (JP): Movie and television star Inneke Koesherawati was summoned by the National Police on Wednesday and questioned for two hours as a witness in a police investigation into alleged violations of indecency in several publications here.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Government urged to alter role in cooperatives

Government urged to alter role in cooperatives JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of major political parties said on Wednesday that the new government should refrain from intervening in the affairs of cooperatives to allow strong growth of the movement.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Motorola to launch new models

Motorola to launch new models JAKARTA (JP): United States mobile phone maker Motorola will launch wireless phones of the V-series in new colors as well as its latest innovative L-series next month.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Observers tell KPU to speed up pace

Observers tell KPU to speed up pace JAKARTA (JP): A United States-based poll watchdog has suggested the General Elections Commission (KPU) speed up the tabulation and announcement of election results, warning that the poll's credibility would otherwise be eroded.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Governor Sutiyoso sues Hotel Mulia for Rp 15b

Governor Sutiyoso sues Hotel Mulia for Rp 15b JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso, in a hearing at the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday, demanded the management of five-star Hotel Mulia, PT Jakarta Country Club, pay a Rp 15.13 billion (US$2.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Ginandjar to sound out Japan's loan commitment

Ginandjar to sound out Japan's loan commitment JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Economy and Finance Ginandjar Kartasasmita will leave for Tokyo on Monday to secure loans already committed by the Japanese government to Indonesia's current budget and to discuss budget financing needs for ...

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Panwaslu-KPU row over poll results takes new turn

Panwaslu-KPU row over poll results takes new turn JAKARTA (JP): Controversy over the official Election Supervisory Committee's authority to validate results of the poll in the absence of approval by the General Elections Commission (KPU) continued on Wednesday.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Mia ready for Singapore, Indonesia opens

Mia ready for Singapore, Indonesia opens JAKARTA (JP): After a two-month break in which she gained a considerable amount of weight, Indonesian women's singles player Mia Audina says she is ready to compete in the Singapore and Indonesia opens next month.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Sutiyoso defends capital as one of many corrupt cities

Sutiyoso defends capital as one of many corrupt cities JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday corruption "was a commonplace activity in the country" and that the Ministry of Home Affairs' revelation of Jakarta's substantial involvement in Rp 2.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/West Sinjai landslide devastates locals

West Sinjai landslide devastates localsBy Jupriadi UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi (JP): Sadness lingered among residents of the hamlets of Rumbia and Pattiro in Bonto Salama village, West Sinjai district, where a major landslide killed 11 inhabitants on July 3.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Strategy replaces ideology for new Israeli PM Barak

Strategy replaces ideology for new Israeli PM BarakBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): Syria's President Hafez al-Assad has seen a lot of Israeli leaders over the past quarter-century -- and he has already publicly described Israel's new prime minister, Ehud Barak, as "a strong and honest man".

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Give women a chance

Give women a chance I hail from India, a country that can proudly boast several successful women who have contributed to its lifestyle, business and politics.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Rupiah from heaven rains in Medan

Rupiah from heaven rains in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: It rained money in Medan on Wednesday as some 100 people scrambled for bills of Rp 5,000 to Rp 20,000, after they had set fire to doors and broke into an office of a multilevel marketing firm.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Sex education

Sex education I wish to comment on the issue of UN members agreeing to promote sex education, which was reported in the July 4 edition of The Jakarta Post.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/'King of Sex' on the loose

'King of Sex' on the loose BANYUMAS, Central Java (JP): If you are wondering why you remain "powerless" although you have regularly popped foreign- brand drugs for your erectile dysfunction, police here are offering an answer.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Military confirms Aceh rebels' arrest

Military confirms Aceh rebels' arrest JAKARTA (JP): Teuku Umar Military chief Col. Syarifuddin Tippe confirmed on Tuesday the military arrested 20 alleged Aceh separatists in Tennom, West Aceh regency last week, while a human rights group urged the military to find the whereabouts of at least 32 ...

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:30 Soccer: Copa America (live) 10:00 Music 10:30 Interval 2:00 p.m.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Indonesia's own rice museum

Indonesia's own rice museum When in Indonesia, I always read with pleasure The Jakarta Post, appreciating the variety of subjects and opinions.The Aug. 4, 1998, issue featured an article by Ruth Youngblood about the International Rice Research Institute in Los Banos, the Philippines.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Police announce new identity of mutilated body

Police announce new identity of mutilated body JAKARTA (JP): Based on a detailed description given by family members, city police on Wednesday identified a mutilated body discovered earlier this week as Sumarsana, 33, an employee of plastic household manufacturer PT Lion Star in Cengkareng, ...

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Bring Soeharto to international court, demand Irianese students

Bring Soeharto to international court, demand Irianese students JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Students in Jayapura called for former president Soeharto to be tried at the International Court of Justice for crimes against humanity.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition by D. Tjandra Kirana, at the Chedi Gallery, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Gianyar, Ubud (Phone: 0361 975963), until July 26. * Painting Exhibition: Kanvas Putih, by Ruri, at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nusa Dua (Phone: 0361 771234), until July 19.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Glass painter Sulasno: A man of many talents

Glass painter Sulasno: A man of many talentsBy Israr Ardiansyah YOGYAKARTA (JP): Sulasno's physical features have not changed much since he was a poor bricklayer. He is less than 160 centimeters tall, muscular, his long hair tied back.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/U.S. warns Indonesia over East Timor violence

U.S. warns Indonesia over East Timor violence JAKARTA (JP): A visiting U.S. official warned Indonesia on Wednesday that its relations with the world community, including the U.S., would suffer if it failed to stop rampant violence in East Timor ahead of a self-determination ballot there in August.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 14, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Pornography: A social menace?

Pornography: A social menace?By Johannes Nugroho SURABAYA (JP): Recent outrage expressed by socioreligious groups over the allegedly pornographic pictures of certain Indonesian female celebrities has fueled a national debate on the issue.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Cross-cultural courtesy

Cross-cultural courtesy This is in response to It's our traditional courteousness, a letter printed in the July 9 The Jakarta Post. RH Usman expressed confusion concerning a presentation given on July 2 at a LIA conference.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Tarzan, lord of the shopping mall

Tarzan, lord of the shopping mallBy Jules Bell JAKARTA (JP): At Taman Anggrek Mall at the moment you can literally climb the walls, go skateboarding or if you are feeling a little less energetic, be entertained in a jungle environment.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Former chief proposes new police watchdog

Former chief proposes new police watchdog JAKARTA (JP): Prominent former national police chief Awaloedin Djamin on Wednesday suggested the establishment of a special commission to supervise the performance of police across the country.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/The looting of Muara Kaman

The looting of Muara Kaman About 1,500 years ago the area around Muara Kaman was the center of a mighty Hindu kingdom, known as Mulawarman. During a recent trip up the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan, I spent a few days in this village.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Compulsory reporting

Compulsory reporting Most media gave little play to Minister of Finance Bambang Subianto's announcement on Monday of the obligation for companies to file with the government annual reports as part of the national drive against corruption, collusion and nepotism.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Economic data underestimates real conditions, says CSFB

Economic data underestimates real conditions, says CSFB JAKARTA (JP): London-based investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) claims Indonesia's official economic data does not reflect the real conditions of the country's improved economic activities.

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Thu, 15 Jul 1999

JP/Media's election coverage biased, say observers

Media's election coverage biased, say observers JAKARTA (JP): Journalists and media observers concluded on Tuesday the majority of the Indonesian media, both print and electronic, had been biased in its coverage of the election campaigning and the June 7 polls.

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