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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 14, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Dili riots stem from social injustices: Bishop

Dili riots stem from social injustices: Bishop JAKARTA (JP): East Timor Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo says last week's flurry of religious and ethnic violence were only the tip of the iceberg and that the locals' frustrations stem from numerous social injustices.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * Last week we studied the colon; now let's take a look at its long-tailed pal. The semicolon, like the colon, is, alas, rarely to be found in the English writing of Indonesians; one suspects that it is also uncommon in Indonesian prose.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Good Vibration 3:05 Langka & Unik 3:30 Science Program 4:05 Student Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:30 Drama 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Cultural Program 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 You Should Know 7:00 Evening News 7:30 ...

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/LSMs self-reliant?

LSMs self-reliant? It would not be an exaggeration to say that local LSMs (NGOs) in Indonesia are mushrooming. This is because many people are not satisfied with the results of rapid national development, which has brought unexpected problems.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/National Games costs organizers Rp 23.5b

National Games costs organizers Rp 23.5b JAKARTA (JP): The National Games (PON) next year will cost the organizers Rp 23.5 billion (US$10.68 million), nearly Rp 5 billion higher than the budget or the previous sporting meet in 1993.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Bangka residents take protest to DPR

Bangka residents take protest to DPR JAKARTA (JP): About 1,000 farm families on Bangka Island, southern Sumatra, are struggling to regain their land that they claim has been grabbed by a palm oil plantation company.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Kabuki demonstration stirs up crowd at TIM

Kabuki demonstration stirs up crowd at TIMText by C.G. Asmara photos by Mulkan Salmona JAKARTA (JP): For those familiar with the all-male Japanese theater genre Kabuki but not aware of its history, the fact that it began as an all-female popular street performance in 1603 (or the start of the Edo ...

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/State forestry firms reap Rp 207.2 billion in profits

State forestry firms reap Rp 207.2 billion in profits JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Forestry Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo announced yesterday that before-tax profits of state-owned forestry companies surged last year and are continuing to soar this year.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/PDI House members visit Koja

PDI House members visit Koja JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Democratic Party members of the House of Representatives said yesterday that they would help Koja Utara residents get appropriate compensation.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Myanmar minister visits W. Java

Myanmar minister visits W. Java BANDUNG, West Java: Myanmar's Minister of Cattle Breeding and Farming Brig. Gen. Maung Maung paid a courtesy call on Vice Governor Sampurna here yesterday.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Sarwono wants better environmental reporting

Sarwono wants better environmental reporting JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja yesterday called on Southeast Asian journalists to strengthen their reporting about the environment by going beyond simply looking at cases.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Small business loans

Small business loans We greatly welcome the new small business loan scheme to be launched next month by state banks. But observation of past schemes warns against premature optimism.

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Fri, 15 Sep 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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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Union wants Social Security Law enforced

Union wants Social Security Law enforced JAKARTA (JP): The All-Indonesia Workers' Union urged the government yesterday to enforce a 1992 law requiring companies to enroll their workers in a state-owned social security program, saying that firms have already had three years of grace.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/U.S.'s Odyssey plans alliance in Indonesia

U.S.'s Odyssey plans alliance in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Odyssey Telecommunications International Inc., a satellite telecommunications company set up by TRW of the United States and Teleglobe of Canada, is seeking a partner in Indonesia with which to operate a global telecommunications system.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Asian nuclear politics intensifies

Asian nuclear politics intensifiesBy Edward Neilan TOKYO (JP): Japan's assertion of leadership worldwide in condemning the recent nuclear tests by France and China has the accidental benefit of superb timing.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Platform for Action supports press freedom

Platform for Action supports press freedom BEIJING (JP): Women journalists are hopeful that the Platform for Action to be adopted by the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women today will help them in their efforts to achieve and preserve freedom of expression.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/New firm to produce peroxides

New firm to produce peroxides JAKARTA (JP): Sinar Mas Group, through its holding company PT Sinar Mas Tunggal, has established a new joint venture company with NOF Corporation and Marubeni Corporation, both of Japan, for the production and sale of organic peroxides in Indonesia.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Arief criticizes 'political patronage' system

Arief criticizes 'political patronage' system SEMARANG (JP): Academic Arief Budiman questions the inappropriateness of Indonesia's political system which appoints the Ministry of Home Affairs as patron of all political organizations."It sounds absurd.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Public phones out of order

Public phones out of order PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Most public coin phones in Palembang are broken from rough handling and vandalism, a local official said yesterday.HZ.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Consensus unlikely as Beijing talks wind up

Consensus unlikely as Beijing talks wind upBy Santi WE Soekanto BEIJING (JP): Despite repeated expressions of optimism from officials, the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women looks set to conclude today without consensus on its two major documents, the Platform for Action and the ...

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Easier tax for borrowers

Easier tax for borrowers JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Taxation Fuad Bawazier suggested yesterday that Bank Indonesia, the central bank, raise the amount of bank credits that can be obtained by borrowers without having to produce taxpayer registration numbers from Rp 30 million to Rp 50 ...

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Top shuttlers clear hiccups for second wins

Top shuttlers clear hiccups for second wins JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's shuttlers received another scare en route to scoring their second successive wins in the World Cup badminton championships here yesterday.Top seed Ardy B.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Signs visible for Spratly solution

Signs visible for Spratly solutionBy Eichi Furukawa JAKARTA (JP): The Spratly Islands issue is regularly mentioned by the press. They are always described as "oil rich" and hence the six surrounding countries are wrangling for territorial rights over the islands.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Port management, customs office to boost services

Port management, customs office to boost services JAKARTA (JP): PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II, the state-owned firm which manages the Tanjung Priok port and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise yesterday assured importers that they would continue improving services at the harbor.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Rice prices may rise by 1.2-1.8% each month

Rice prices may rise by 1.2-1.8% each month JAKARTA (JP): Head of the National Logistics Agency (Bulog), Beddu Amang, said yesterday that rice prices are likely to climb by between 1.2 and 1.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/'Waterworld' a venture into familiar territory

'Waterworld' a venture into familiar territoryBy Jason Tedjasukmana JAKARTA (JP): Riding a wave of criticism and curiosity comes the planet's most expensive movie ever.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/900 hotel workers given paid leave during renovation

900 hotel workers given paid leave during renovation JAKARTA (JP): As many as 900 out of 1,300 employees working at the Hotel Borobudur Inter-Continental will be sent home with paid leave during the hotel's 14-month renovation program which will take effect on Oct. 16.Jusuf L.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/UI adult program has a lot of weaknesses: Dean

UI adult program has a lot of weaknesses: Dean JAKARTA (JP) : Dean of the University of Indonesia's School of Social and Political Sciences M. Budhyatna admitted yesterday that the adult education program, opened by his school this year, has a lot of weaknesses."I'm not making any excuses.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Compensation for crash victims

Compensation for crash victims JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned insurance company PT Astek has paid a total of Rp 531 million (US$231,574) in compensation for seven Bouraq Indonesia Airlines workers killed in plane crash in Irian Jaya early last month.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/'Don't be too optimistic about RI-Australia ties'

'Don't be too optimistic about RI-Australia ties' JAKARTA (JP): Despite the seemingly sturdy foundation of ties between Jakarta and Canberra, a political analyst warns against over confidence about establishing a ripple-free relationship.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Short memories in Manila

Short memories in Manila She has been vilified as the woman who shamefully spent state money on shopping sprees, while most of her countrymen wallowed in abject poverty.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/City transit system needs breakthrough

City transit system needs breakthrough JAKARTA (JP): A transportation expert of Trisakti University urged the city administration yesterday to adopt a clear-cut megapolitan strategy on transportation and urban development to help solve problems of the chronic congestion in the city.F.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Irian tribe joins family planning

Irian tribe joins family planning WAMENA, Irian Jaya: Despite low education levels, villagers of the Baliem Valley, Jayawijaya regency, are eagerly participating in the government-sponsored family planning programs.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday. Poolside - BBQ Night with Angklung and Kolintang music entertainment, Wednesday. Notte Italiana music by Capo Dastro, Thursday.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Nine nations discuss 'Education for All'

Nine nations discuss 'Education for All' JAKARTA (JP): Education ministers and experts from nine of the world's most populous nations began a meeting in Indonesia yesterday to hammer out the concept of "Education For All" as a way of eradicating illiteracy.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/'Perspektif' talk show axed

'Perspektif' talk show axed JAKARTA (JP): Perspektif, a popular talk show broadcasted by privately-owned television station Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV), will be off the air for good as of tomorrow.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Mayoralty sued in land dispute

Mayoralty sued in land dispute JAKARTA (JP): A 57-year-old woman is suing the South Jakarta mayoralty for the return of a piece of land she says was unlawfully confiscated from her, together with Rp 1.3 billion (US$590,909) in compensation.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Gambling rife in Palu

Gambling rife in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi : Head of the Central Sulawesi branch of the United Development Party H.M. Nawir expressed his disappointment yesterday with the local government's failure to eradicate gambling.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Survey confirms value of condoms in AIDS prevention

Survey confirms value of condoms in AIDS prevention DEPOK, West Java (JP): Religious leaders in Indonesia may abhor the campaign to promote condom usage, but a recent survey in Thailand found that it has effectively cut the rapid spread of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).Nicholas J.

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Fri, 15 Sep 1995

JP/Villages to be submerged for reservoir

Villages to be submerged for reservoir BANJARNEGARA, Central Java (JP): Nine villages covering 950 hectares in three districts of Banjarnegara regency will be submerged next year to provide a reservoir for a hydro-electric power plant.

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