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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Ojek thief caught and killed by mob

Ojek thief caught and killed by mob JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents beat a man to death after allegedly catching him trying steal an ojek (motorcycle taxi) from its driver in Cipari village in Cikupa, Tangerang, on Wednesday night.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Maj. Bayu faces four years imprisonment for Aceh killings

Maj. Bayu faces four years imprisonment for Aceh killings JAKARTA (JP): A military prosecutor demanded on Sunday that a court martial in the Aceh capital of Banda Aceh imprison a former battalion commander to four years prison and dismiss him from the Armed Forces.The prosecutor said that Maj.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/3,000 drop-outs in East Kalimantan

3,000 drop-outs in East Kalimantan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The crisis has led to some 3,080 students becoming school drop-outs in the province in the past year.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Gold price rise catches debtors

Gold price rise catches debtors NGANJUK, East Java: Two hundred elementary school teachers in Nganjuk who took out debts linked to the price of gold have been caught short by sharp rises in the price of the precious metal.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Return my cell phone

Return my cell phone My name is Daisy, and I am from Ghana. I have been in Jakarta for one month. I have a Nokia mobile phone.On the night of Friday, Jan. 15, several people robbed me of my Nokia cellular phone in Mangga Besar. They had asked me to join them to go swimming.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/7 questioned over mosque murder

7 questioned over mosque murder JAKARTA (JP): Police are still investigating the murder case of a mosque caretaker, who was found dead on Saturday morning at the Al-Jihad Grand Mosque compound on Jl. H. Juanda in Ciputat, South Jakarta, a police chief said on Sunday.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Public phones fixed 'for holiday'

Public phones fixed 'for holiday' JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta office of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom has assigned 48 employees to repair and maintain 135 public telephones in busy locations.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Ways to better RI English skills

Ways to better RI English skillsBy A. Chaedar Alwasilah BANDUNG (JP): Success in implementing educational programs depends on many variables. Mixed in are teachers, student motivation, textbooks, bureaucrats' attitude and government policy.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Astra International unlikely to be declared bankrupt

Astra International unlikely to be declared bankrupt JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest automaker, PT Astra International, is unlikely be taken to bankruptcy court by its creditors despite the current stalemate in debt talks, a joint venture securities house has said.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/West Natuna pipeline project to be bid soon

West Natuna pipeline project to be bid soon JAKARTA (JP): The West Natuna gas contractors will soon hold a tender for the construction of the underwater pipeline megaproject to channel natural gas from the gas fields west of the Natuna islands to Singapore.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Is it possible to print and scan with the same device?

Is it possible to print and scan with the same device?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Is scanning the reverse of the printing process? Canon, one of the companies that have accumulated the largest numbers of patent rights in the world, apparently thinks so.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/SME loan collateral liquidation to end

SME loan collateral liquidation to end JAKARTA (JP): Three Indonesian business associations have urged the government to stop liquidating collateral belonging to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) held by state banks.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Local auto sales dropped 83% in 1998: Association

Local auto sales dropped 83% in 1998: Association JAKARTA (JP): Domestic automobile sales in 1998 nosedived 83 percent, according to the latest report from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries.The 68,413 vehicles consisted of 46,398 commercial vehicles and 11,613 passenger vehicles.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Cilacap refinery upgraded

Cilacap refinery upgraded JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina has increased the capacity of its refinery in Cilacap, Central Java, to 348,000 barrels of oil per day from 300,000 barrels.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/PGI demands equal protection for people of all religions

PGI demands equal protection for people of all religions JAKARTA (JP): The Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) demanded last week that the government make good of its repeated promise to give equal protection to people of all religions.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Thousands of school buildings in disrepair

Thousands of school buildings in disrepair JAKARTA (JP): More than 100,000 elementary school buildings across the country are in a state of serious disrepair as a result of old age and poor maintenance, a legislator reported on Saturday.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks

Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC: Ants 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Strike 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Grid Runners 13:00 15:15 17:30 19:45 Best Men 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Rush Hour 14:15 16:55 19:05 ...
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Calligraphy Exhibition: by Yoesoef Effendie, at Jl. Mesjid I/19, Pejompongan, West Jakarta (Phone: 5733912), Jan. 18. * Batik, Furniture Exhibition: Batik dan Antik, at Galeri TC, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194278), Sunday, at 10:30 a.m.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Much-maligned ABRI

Much-maligned ABRI The province of Aceh is once again the center of Indonesian political attention. This is because of the Wibawa military operation and the attack of soldiers on unarmed civilians, which caused the death of at least four and wounded many more.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Bandung Propertindo in court

Bandung Propertindo in court JAKARTA (JP): Property firm PT Para Bandung Propertindo was taken to commercial court on Thursday by three small-scaled firms.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Passengers flock to bus terminals, railway stations

Passengers flock to bus terminals, railway stations JAKARTA (JP): All of the city's major bus terminals and railway stations were inundated on Sunday by thousands of people anxious to travel home to celebrate the Idul Fitri holiday.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Shadow Cabinet

Shadow Cabinet Everybody knows it. Its correct political term is "Shadow Cabinet", or like the Lady in Waiting, it may be called the Cabinet in Waiting. Shadow Cabinets are in fact present in both Britain and Australia, i.e. the opposition party. Our culture does not need opposition.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Luwu clashes continue in run-up to Idul Fitri

Luwu clashes continue in run-up to Idul FitriBy Jupriadi LUWU, South Sulawesi (JP): On more person died on Sunday as clashes continued between armed residents in the Sabbang district of Luwu regency, bringing the death toll from the week-long strife to six.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/A matter of rights

A matter of rights In past years anyone who was branded as a member or supporter of the PKI (Indonesian Communist Party) had to face death, whether physically or socially.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/SIA gives scholarship

SIA gives scholarship JAKARTA (JP): Singapore Airlines and the Wipara Foundation awarded on Saturday scholarships to 235 eligible students.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Democracy in Nigeria

Democracy in Nigeria With all the demoralizing news coming out of Africa lately, it is worth taking note of a bright spot in Nigeria.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Idul Fitri for presidents past and present

Idul Fitri for presidents past and present JAKARTA (JP): The Idul Fitri Muslim holiday on Tuesday will be the first for B.J. Habibie as President of Indonesia. It will also be the first for Soeharto as an ordinary citizen after celebrating it as the head of state for 32 consecutive years.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/The cult of intolerance

The cult of intolerance In recent days Muslims have seen the end of the fasting month rapidly approaching. Clearly this has created a deep sense of happiness and rejoicing among believers who have endured the month of Ramadhan successfully.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Golkar apologizes for past mistakes

Golkar apologizes for past mistakes JAKARTA (JP): The dominant ruling group Golkar apologized to the public on Sunday for its past mistakes. The apology, given in the Idul Fitri spirit of asking forgiveness of one another, was thought by many to be long overdue.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Idul Fitri revelers brave congestion, rains and flooding

Idul Fitri revelers brave congestion, rains and flooding JAKARTA (JP): Some crisis-stricken residents are preparing to gather with families and celebrate Idul Fitri with whatever they have, braving much larger risks than in previous years.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaMondayMaghrib 6:18 p.m.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Bars, cafes face gloomy trade during Idul Fitri holidays

Bars, cafes face gloomy trade during Idul Fitri holidays JAKARTA (JP): Most the capital's noted bars, cafes and restaurants, including those in five-star hotels, are projected to record a drastic downturn of between 25 percent to 50 percent in sales during the Idul Fitri holidays from last year's ...
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Palm sugar makers stuck in bitter bind of debt

Palm sugar makers stuck in bitter bind of debtBy Agus Maryono PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): For all his 60 years, Munarjo can still agilely climb a 12-meter-high palm tree.Two empty sap-collecting bamboo tubes, each about 50 cm long, hang from his waist.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/One soldier dies in latest Aceh violence

One soldier dies in latest Aceh violence JAKARTA (JP): A soldier was killed by Keudu Karieng villagers early Sunday morning in the Meurah Mulia district of North Aceh, shortly after the visit of outgoing chief of the Armed Forces (ABRI) General Affairs Lt. Gen. Fachrul Razi on Saturday.
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Mon, 18 Jan 1999

JP/Agriculture minister joins outcry on rice import tax

Agriculture minister joins outcry on rice import tax JAKARTA (JP): Agriculture minister Soleh Solahuddin has sided with analysts in faulting the state minister of food affairs and horticulture's proposal for a 40 percent duty on rice imports.
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