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39 articles.
Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Nahdlatul Ulama begins final preparations for congress

Nahdlatul Ulama begins final preparations for congress BAGU, West Nusa Tenggara (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization began final preparations for its congress here yesterday against the backdrop of activities held by NU rival factions.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/2,000 stray dogs killed

2,000 stray dogs killed CIREBON, West Java: About 2,000 stray dogs have been killed over the past year here in a bid to combat rabies, Antara reported Saturday.A.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Five former comfort women to sue Inten

Five former comfort women to sue Inten YOGYAKARTA (JP): Five former jugun ianfus, women forced into serving the sexual needs of Japanese troops during World War II, threatened Friday to sue Minister of Social Services Endang Kusuma Inten Soeweno over a compensation fund dispute.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Municipality urged to be more responsive to residents' needs

Municipality urged to be more responsive to residents' needs JAKARTA (JP): An urban expert urged the municipality Saturday to be more open-minded in dealing with several land-use alteration cases, including the one in Kemang, South Jakarta.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Sutoyoso says subway project to start in 1998

Sutoyoso says subway project to start in 1998 JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said yesterday that the city would start construction of the long-awaited subway project sometime next year, following the beginning of the three-tier transit system construction in February.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Railway line to be built

Railway line to be built PAREPARE, S. Sulawesi: A railway line linking Ujungpandang and Manado, the provincial capitals of South Sulawesi and North Sulawesi respectively, will be built to boost regional economic development, Antara reported Saturday.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Tambang Timah's profit decreases

Tambang Timah's profit decreases JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Tambang Timah has announced a 10.26 percent drop in net profit to Rp 100.6 billion (US$29.58 million), or Rp 200 per share, to September this year from Rp 112.1 billion in the same period last year.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:00 p.m. News: Berita 14 2:30 My Country 2:35 Cartoon Film: The Big Valley 3:10 TV Drama: Termakan Isyu 3:35 Religious Teachings: Buddha 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Creative Program: Karya Tepat Guna 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show 5:30 Documentary: Pahlawan ...
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Jakarta stock prices to remain weak this weak

Jakarta stock prices to remain weak this weak JAKARTA (JP): Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) are expected to remain weak this week as worries about unfavorable third quarter results could further worsen market sentiment.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Worker crushed to death

Worker crushed to death JAKARTA (JP): A 24-year-old construction worker was crushed to death by a crane's platform loaded with heavy steel blocks Saturday evening in Cibitung, 45 kilometers east of here.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Armed robbery remains mystery

Armed robbery remains mystery TANGERANG (JP): Local police detectives are still in the dark about the recent shooting of a goldsmith trader, who was also a used car broker, by two men in front of the victim's house in Karawaci.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Tangled up in the Net

Tangled up in the Net For quite some time, my family has enjoyed the pleasure of the Internet. That is, being able to surf the World Wide Web, find information, communicate with friends and relatives abroad, etc.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/The dilemma facing Palestine's Yasser Arafat

The dilemma facing Palestine's Yasser Arafat LONDON: Israel's failed attempt to assassinate Hamas leader Khaled Mesh'al in Jordan on Sept. 25, 1997 has ironically slowed the downward spiral in Israeli-Palestinian relations.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Two tribesmen beaten to death

Two tribesmen beaten to death JAMBI: Two Kubu tribesmen living in the Sei Ruan Ilir village next to the Batanghari river here were beaten to death in a brawl late last month.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Nokia launches product in the Forbidden City

Nokia launches product in the Forbidden CityBy Johannes Simbolon BEIJING (JP): The Finnish telecommunications firm Nokia entered Beijing's Forbidden City -- the former residence of Chinese emperors -- last Monday to launch its latest cellular phone, the Nokia 6110 -- in front of more than 100 ...
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Center for tropical fruit opens in Bogor

Center for tropical fruit opens in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Bogor Institute of Agriculture rector Soleh Solahuddin opened a new center for tropical fruit studies here Saturday.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/House asks 'TVRI' for live coverage of Mar'ie

House asks 'TVRI' for live coverage of Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has officially asked the state-owned television station TVRI to broadcast its hearing with Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad live tomorrow, an official of the House said over the weekend.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/There must be more than one VP candidate: Academician

There must be more than one VP candidate: Academician JAKARTA (JP): Political scientist Maswadi Rauf of the University of Indonesia has suggested that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the elected president offer more than one vice presidential candidate, but asked them to show wisdom ...
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Networking in Asia, the West

Networking in Asia, the WestBy Peter Verhezen This is the first of two articles exploring the concept of networking in Asian and Western communities. JAKARTA (JP): In an Aug.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/New printing technologies focus on speed and quality

New printing technologies focus on speed and qualityBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): If the method by which printer makers label their products indicates anything, it wouldn't be easy to find the reasons behind any changes.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Suit against forestry minister adjourned

Suit against forestry minister adjourned PALU, Central Sulawesi: The first session of the lawsuit of PT Iradat Puri against the Forestry Minister and the Central Sulawesi provincial administration at the District Court in Palu was on Saturday adjourned until Nov. 25.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/The number two man

The number two man The five-yearly meeting of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which will elect the republic's president and vice president, is only four months away. But just the same, most people are still reluctant to speak about the future national leadership.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Hit-and-run driver called on to accept responsibility

Hit-and-run driver called on to accept responsibility JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Lama Police in South Jakarta have called on the owner of a white Jimmy jeep to accept responsibility for the death of a father and son killed in a hit- and-run incident yesterday morning.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: Kecil itu Indah 5, by AD Pirous, Barli Sasmitawinata, Nana Bana and others, at Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, at 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Storm destroys houses

Storm destroys houses PURBALINGGA, C. Java: At least 38 houses, 3 mosques and 2 elementary school buildings were destroyed when a storm hit the Central Java regency of Purbalingga Friday.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/NU launches new magazine

NU launches new magazine SEMARANG, Central Java: The central Java branch of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization launched a new magazine here Saturday titled Suara Umat."With the presence of the magazine, NU members can follow NU's policy and development.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/All at sea with PELNI service

All at sea with PELNI service We recently traveled for the first time on state-owned shipping line, PELNI. As we wanted to get some information about prices and ticket purchase beforehand, we went to PELNI's main office in Ujungpandang, which provided us with the details.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Transparency needed to boost public trust

Transparency needed to boost public trust JAKARTA (JP): A political analyst has urged the government to be more open in explaining all aspects of its economic reform package, to avoid public speculations.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Kalijodo to become a green area

Kalijodo to become a green area JAKARTA (JP): The city plans to turn the Kalijodo red-light district in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, into a green area following a fire there on Nov. 2, said an officer.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Jepara riot an indication of people's dissatisfaction

Jepara riot an indication of people's dissatisfaction JAKARTA (JP): The trail of destruction in Bangsri district, Jepara, Central Java, by a crowd following the detention and death of a resident, was an indication of people's vexation over the "prejudiced" arrest, said Jepara regent, Soenarto.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Malaysian writers join cultural camp

Malaysian writers join cultural camp PEKANBARU, Riau: Forty-nine Malaysian writers will attend early next month a cultural camp on Rupat Island, Antara reported Saturday.The activity is being organized by local writers.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Badak NGL's seventh unit starts production

Badak NGL's seventh unit starts production JAKARTA (JP): The seventh unit (train) of PT Badak NGL Co. at Bontang, East Kalimantan, has come on stream with an annual production capacity of 2.3 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the company's general manager, Suhadi, said over the weekend.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Ancient animal skeleton found

Ancient animal skeleton found KUALA KAPUAS, C. Kalimantan: Sei Pasah villagers in the Kapuas Hilir subdistrict here were excited Saturday over the discovery of a skeleton of what they think is an ancient, winged animal.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Haze affects tourism, aviation industries

Haze affects tourism, aviation industriesBy I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Haze from forest fires has become a serious threat to Indonesia's tourism industry because fewer foreigners are visiting the archipelago due to extensive international reporting on the situation.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Bid to change election rules gets support

Bid to change election rules gets support JAKARTA (JP): General elections will be run fairly only when they are jointly organized by the government and the political parties, two leading political scientists said over the weekend.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/City Hall firm on plan to build Betawi kampongs

City Hall firm on plan to build Betawi kampongs JAKARTA (JP): The municipality will continue its plan to reconstruct Betawi (native Jakartan) kampongs to preserve Betawi culture despite objections from a city councilor, an official said over the weekend.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/RI faces hurdles in filling 6 million jobs in S. Arabia

RI faces hurdles in filling 6 million jobs in S. Arabia JAKARTA (JP): Saudi Arabia has some 6 million job openings in the formal sector but many Indonesian labor export companies are unable to send skilled workers.Waleed A.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Rifat and Herkusuma grab Mesran rally title

Rifat and Herkusuma grab Mesran rally title JAKARTA (JP): Rifat Sungkar and his navigator M. Herkusuma won the Mesran junior rally from Bandung to Jakarta yesterday.Rifat and Herkusuma clocked one hour eight minutes and 15 seconds.
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Mon, 17 Nov 1997

JP/Expert says most children suffer from dental cavities

Expert says most children suffer from dental cavities JAKARTA (JP): Ninety-five percent of 2.4 million children between six and 12 years old in Jakarta suffer from dental cavities, an expert said Saturday.
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