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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Two foreigners jailed

Two foreigners jailed JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta District Court sent two foreigners to prison for five months each for accessing cellular phone numbers belonging to seven Indonesians.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Pakpahan not involved in 1994 riots: Witnesses

Pakpahan not involved in 1994 riots: Witnesses JAKARTA (JP): Witnesses testified yesterday in defense of Muchtar Pakpahan, saying they received a letter calling for the cancellation of a strike which the labor leader was convicted of.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Where to go in Surabaya:

Where to go in Surabaya:Music and Entertainment * Tunjungan Crystal Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 102-104: - Lounge Bar: Stief's Band, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, open at 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. - Lobby: Solo Piano, daily, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. * Mirama Hotel, Jl.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Message from the Ambassador of India

Message from the Ambassador of India AUGUST 15 is an auspicious and momentous day for the people of India. This year, it is a landmark occasion because India celebrates the 50th anniversary of Independence.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Many nations -- one world

Many nations -- one world IN the 50 years since India gained independence, it has not only drawn up a credible foreign policy, but has also charted a steady course in what has mostly been a turbulent international environment.India gained freedom when the world was divided by the Cold War.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/'RCTI' plan special round-the-clock shows

'RCTI' plan special round-the-clock shows JAKARTA (JP): RCTI will go on air around the clock for eight days from Sunday to mark Indonesia's 52nd independence day and its eighth anniversary.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Music performance at Senayan

Music performance at Senayan JAKARTA (JP): Music performances at the east parking lot of the Senayan stadium on Sunday are expected to be the highlight of celebrations marking the 52nd anniversary of Indonesian independence.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Jakarta is not a dream city, governor says

Jakarta is not a dream city, governor says JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta is not a dream city and many people who migrate here fail to make it and become a burden on the administration, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Problem with tradesman

Problem with tradesman I have lived for over five years in this beautiful country which I love from the depths of my heart.I have a nice little family with a beautiful wife from Malang and two children, and more than one reason to be proud of them.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Road diversions on Sunday

Road diversions on Sunday JAKARTA (JP): Roads within and around the Monas Park will be closed on Sunday because of ceremonies being held to mark the 52nd independence day, the Land Transportation Agency said yesterday.In addition to the roads immediately bordering Monas, Jl.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/The Indian constitution and its loopholes

The Indian constitution and its loopholesBy G.S. Edwin COLRUBATORE, Tamil Nadu (JP): When India achieved independence on Aug. 15, 1947 it was an occasion of great joy and celebration.Every Indian, however humble and lowly, tasted of freedom and the gift of hope.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/On Gandhi Elementary School

On Gandhi Elementary School On behalf of Gandhi Memorial School, we deeply regret to read an article (a letter) with the headline Gandhi Elementary School published in The Jakarta Post, dated Aug. 7, 1997 on page four.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Doll Exhibition: by Siana Kristiani, at Galeri TC, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A South Jakarta, 11.30 a.m. to 12 a.m., until Sept. 13.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Message from the President of the Republic of India

Message from the President of the Republic of India FIFTY years is not long in the life our ancient nation. But, the Golden Jubilee of our Freedom is imbued with a profound significance.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/RI powerlifters grab gold, silver in Finland

RI powerlifters grab gold, silver in Finland JAKARTA (JP): Two Indonesian powerlifters won a gold and a silver respectively at the 1997 World Games in Finland last week.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Ratelindo's service disappointment

Ratelindo's service disappointment As a telecommunication service company, Ratelindo identifies customer satisfaction as its top priority. But my experience with this company's service has been disappointing.I have already read numerous complaint letters in newspapers about the company's service.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Post Cold War political dust needs time to settle

Post Cold War political dust needs time to settleBy Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA (JP): The triangular relationship between the three great powers in the Asia Pacific -- China, Japan and the U.S. -- is crucial for stability, peace and prosperity in the region.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/HIV/AIDS figure has risen to 558

HIV/AIDS figure has risen to 558 JAKARTA: The number of people found with HIV and AIDS in the country increased from 550 in June to 558 by the end of July, an official said.Director general for the prevention of communicable disease at the Ministry of Health, Hadi M.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Telephone bill woes

Telephone bill woes On Aug. 11 I accompanied an American friend to BCA Bogor to help her pay her first phone bill. There were many people waiting so I asked the woman in charge how long it would take before we were served. She was very abrupt and replied that she had no idea.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/India making strides in frontier technologies

India making strides in frontier technologies IN 50 years, India has made credible advances in space and nuclear technology, biotechnology and computer software.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Bakrie subsidiary gets $25m loan

Bakrie subsidiary gets $25m loan JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Brycon Indonesia, a subsidiary of Bakrie Brothers' PT Bakrie Building Industries, secured a US$25 million syndicated loan yesterday from four foreign banks led by American Express Bank.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Six arrested for 'Putauw' possession

Six arrested for 'Putauw' possession JAKARTA (JP): Three foreigners and three Indonesians have been arrested this week for allegedly being involved in the distribution and possession of nearly two kilograms of third- grade heroin, locally called Putauw.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Govt to accelerate land title issuance

Govt to accelerate land title issuance JAKARTA (JP): The government has issued a decree to help it in its struggle to complete the issuance of land titles for 75 million plots across the country.State Minister of Agrarian Affairs Soni Harsono said Government Decree No.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Crooks sought for killing maid

Crooks sought for killing maid JAKARTA (JP): Police are still looking for a gang of four criminals who are believed to have killed a housemaid and kidnapped the wife and mother-in-law of a businessman during a burglary at a house in North Jakarta on Wednesday.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Bali Cliff, Pecatu: Frog Dance, Saturday, Balinese Theater, Ramayana Ballet, Monday, Kecak Dance, Tuesday and Saturday, Legong Dance, Wednesday, Mask Dance, Thursday, Jegog Orchestra, Friday, Tektekan Calonarang, Sunday, from 8.30 p.m.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Indosawit boosts output

Indosawit boosts output JAKARTA (JP): The Indosawit Group plans to double its crude palm oil (CPO) output to one million tons by 2000.Indosawit president director Goh Ceng Beng said yesterday the rise in production would be due to the company's ongoing expansion program.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Govt's commitment to privatize state companies remains

Govt's commitment to privatize state companies remains JAKARTA (JP): Director General for State-owned Enterprises, Bacelius Ruru, asserted yesterday the government remained strongly committed to privatizing state-owned companies in a bid to improve their efficiency and strengthen their operations.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Rights body stands up to government

Rights body stands up to government SALATIGA, C. Java (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights asserted its independence and challenged the government to dissolve it if its recommendations on rights violation cases were left unheeded.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Games soccer players 'can't play for clubs'

Games soccer players 'can't play for clubs' JAKARTA (JP): National Sports Council chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar said yesterday that he did not want soccer players playing for their clubs in international matches when they should be training for the 19th SEA Games here in October.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Megawati offers referendum to end PDI rift

Megawati offers referendum to end PDI rift JAKARTA (JP): The ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), Megawati Soekarnoputri, offered yesterday to hold a referendum to solve the protracted conflict within the minority party.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Eight injured in traffic collision

Eight injured in traffic collision SERANG, West Java: Eight people were seriously injured when a passenger bus collided with a truck in Serdang village in the regency yesterday.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/India's democracy after 50 years

India's democracy after 50 years India is commemorating its golden jubilee today. Political scientist J. Soedjati Djiwandono, from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, takes a look at the future of the world's largest democracy.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Ministry criticized over photocopying cost

Ministry criticized over photocopying cost JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Mining Professionals has criticized the Ministry of Mines and Energy's move to charge mining contractors for photocopying Contracts of Work (COW).

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Multi to provide telecoms services

Multi to provide telecoms services JAKARTA (JP): PT Multi Eka Karma, a company controlled by the Army, signed here yesterday an agreement with GN Comtext of Britain to serve value-added telecommunications services in Indonesia.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Indonesia floats rupiah

Indonesia floats rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia finally bowed yesterday to market forces and floated the rupiah, abandoning its policy of protecting the currency within a set trading band.Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad and Bank Indonesia (the central bank) Governor J.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Keep investor confidence: Soeharto

Keep investor confidence: Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto called on financial authorities yesterday to maintain and enhance investor confidence to avoid capital flight.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/11 hurt in plane crash

11 hurt in plane crash SEMARANG (JP): A small passenger aircraft owned by Air Deraya Service crashed into a residential area yesterday injuring at least 11 passengers and local residents. No casualties were reported.Sgt.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Better implementation of housemaid ruling urged

Better implementation of housemaid ruling urged JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian Women's Congress executive has stressed the importance of improved implementation of the Jakarta Administration's housemaids welfare legislation."Regulation No.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Looking back to Indonesia-India ties

Looking back to Indonesia-India ties JAKARTA (JP): Few countries can say they have shared both a historical and empathic bond with Indonesia for over half a century.India, which celebrates its golden independence anniversary today, has been intrinsically linked to Indonesia.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/New Kijang van pushes up Astra revenues

New Kijang van pushes up Astra revenues JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest automaker PT Astra International reported an impressive result in the first semester of this year on the back of increased demand for Toyota Kijang and Honda motorcycles, the company said.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 Travel: My Country 2:35 Children's Film: Kelley 3:10 Children's Dance: Aneka Tari Daerah 3:35 Talk Show: Sambung Rasa 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:10 Film: Home Green Home 5:25 Variety Show: Serba-Serbi 5:30 ...

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Salim's move is purely business

Salim's move is purely businessBy Aleksius Jemadu BANDUNG (JP): The Salim Group's move to sell Indocement's 50.1 percent stake in the world's largest noodle-maker to a Singapore based bread-maker, QAF Ltd, has come under fire recently.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Three most-wanted bank robbers nabbed

Three most-wanted bank robbers nabbed JAKARTA (JP): West Jakarta Police have arrested three alleged ringleaders of a notorious gang believed to have been involved in robbing bank customers in and around the city for at least two years.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/India, Pakistan look to brighter times ahead

India, Pakistan look to brighter times ahead Fifty years ago today (Aug. 14) the British empire lost the jewel in its crown. The British withdrew from India leaving that vast country of nearly 400 million people partitioned.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Amazing portrayal of Hemingway in 'In Love and War'

Amazing portrayal of Hemingway in 'In Love and War'By Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): The New Yorker's Anthony Lane compared cinema to souffle: light and fluffy if you do it quickly, leathery and sunken if you don't.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Banning land mines

Banning land mines In the next few days, President Bill Clinton will decide if Washington should support the ban (on land mines). Final negotiations on a treaty to bar the production, stockpiling and export of these mines will go forward in Canada next month.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/India still popular with most nations

India still popular with most nationsBy Gwynne Dyer LONDON (JP): The astonishing thing about India, after fifty years of independence, is that it is liked by practically everybody. Being an Indian ambassador abroad must be one of the least stressful jobs in the world.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Mount Semeru erupts

Mount Semeru erupts SURABAYA: Residents living around Mt. Semeru in Lumajang, East Java have been put on alert due to small eruptions of the volcano, Antara reported yesterday.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/India comes of age

India comes of age A country enjoying 50 years of independence is, by historical standards, a relatively young nation. But India, which celebrates its golden jubilee today, is also an ancient nation with a myriad of people and cultures that have helped shape human civilization as we know it.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Prejudice against ethnic Chinese tycoons remains

Prejudice against ethnic Chinese tycoons remainsBy Tjipta Lesmana JAKARTA (JP): The controversy over the plan to sell 50.1 percent of Indocement's Indofood to Singapore-based QAF Ltd has subsided following a recent government statement.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Corruption has become illness, ex-justice says

Corruption has become illness, ex-justice says SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian legal system is ailing with the as yet incurable diseases of corruption, collusion and manipulation, a former justice lamented.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Anniversary of scout movement

Anniversary of scout movement PURWOREJO, C. Java (JP): Vice President Try Sutrisno said yesterday Indonesians should place the interests of the nation above personal or group interests.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post "Building English Skills Through Newspaper + Radio" Produced by American Language Center in cooperation with The Jakarta Post and Radio Sonora FM 100.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/RI, Malaysia call for closer co-op

RI, Malaysia call for closer co-op JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and Malaysia concluded a three-day joint commission meeting yesterday stressing the need for closer cooperation and demarcation of exclusive economic zone borders and boundary lines between the two countries.

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 14, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 950 ...

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Fri, 15 Aug 1997

JP/No change in govt approach to stability, says historian

No change in govt approach to stability, says historian JAKARTA (JP): A senior historian said yesterday the government has not made any significant changes in its staunch approach toward stability in 52 years of independence.

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