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43 articles.
Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/400 traders refuse to move to new market

400 traders refuse to move to new market JAKARTA (JP): About 400 traders of Jembatan Lima in West Jakarta are still resisting the authority's order to vacate the market to pave the way for renovation.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/English makes a comeback in Malaysia

English makes a comeback in Malaysia The English language, which for many years took a back seat in favor of Malay, is making a comeback in the former British colony, writes Anil Noel Netto for Inter Press Service.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Tensions in Korea

Tensions in Korea Last Saturday's bloody incident in Seoul suggests hopes for reunification of the divided Koreas remain as forlorn as ever, despite efforts made by countries in the Asia-Pacific region for a peaceful Korean reunion.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/The worst of excuses

The worst of excuses KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A 65-year-old man detained for raping a minor is hoping for leniency because he said only the tip of his penis penetrated the girl's vagina, police said yesterday.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/RI businesses told to be more outward looking

RI businesses told to be more outward lookingBy Riyadi BANGKOK (JP): Large Indonesian businesses should focus on overseas markets to help improve nonoil exports, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said yesterday.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Two detainees die in Purwokerto

Two detainees die in Purwokerto PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Two detainees may have been beaten to death by security officers for attempting to escape, a police officer said yesterday.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Youth group protests Golkar nomination list

Youth group protests Golkar nomination list JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta chapter of the Angkatan Muda Pembaharuan Indonesia (AMPI) has protested the list of Golkar candidates nominated to be Jakarta provincial councilors.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Bibliography on Indonesia published

Bibliography on Indonesia published JAKARTA (JP): The United States Library of Congress released a two-volume bibliography of English-language resources on Indonesia last week.Unveiling Indonesia - Indonesian Holdings in the Library of Congress: A Bibliography was compiled by A.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Japanese shuttlers see hot weather as problem

Japanese shuttlers see hot weather as problem JAKARTA (JP): Japanese shuttlers will have to deal with Indonesia's hot weather as they prepare for the A King Asia Cup Championship tomorrow at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Conflict-ridden PDI predicts vote rise

Conflict-ridden PDI predicts vote rise BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party is confident of increasing its vote in the May 29 general election, despite deep-seated internal conflicts and election rules it has branded restrictive.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Historical sites under threat

Historical sites under threat SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Dozens of the 88 historical sites across the province are under serious threat, a senior local official said yesterday.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Programs set to combat global poverty

Programs set to combat global poverty The development aid pie is shrinking, and as Dipankar de Sarkar of Inter Press Service writes, the least developed countries may end up getting the smallest slice.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Four suspected in Kalimantan unrest

Four suspected in Kalimantan unrest JAKARTA (JP): The authorities believe at least four people were behind the latest wave of ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan, a senior military officer said yesterday.Maj. Gen.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/A meeting of religion and science

A meeting of religion and scienceBy Th. Sumartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): In his book One World, The Interaction of Science and Theology (Princeton 1986), John Polkinghorne raised several interesting points. Science and theology share many common things, such as scrutinizing aspects of reality.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/'Pakpahan never uttered antigovt statements'

'Pakpahan never uttered antigovt statements' JAKARTA (JP): A prosecution witness told the court trying labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan yesterday that he had not heard Pakpahan utter any antigovernment statements between August 1995 and July 1996.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Council receives complaints about PPP candidates

Council receives complaints about PPP candidates JAKARTA (JP): A communication forum of native Jakartans has opposed the nomination of three PPP members for the May general election yesterday.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Women's cagers start SEAG training

Women's cagers start SEAG training JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Basketball Association started its women's training program yesterday, though only three players showed up.With only seven months remaining before the 19th SEA Games scheduled to begin here Oct.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/American begins hunger strike at quarantine

American begins hunger strike at quarantine JAKARTA (JP): Jack Gilbert West, an American quarantined for allegedly misusing his visa and possessing obscene photographs, started yesterday his hunger strike protesting his arrest and incarceration.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/RI to get 40 percent of Busang

RI to get 40 percent of BusangBy Prapti Widinugraheni JAKARTA (JP): The battle for the right to develop East Kalimantan's huge Busang gold mine ended Sunday night with Indonesia owning 40 percent of the joint venture, the United States' Freeport McMoran Copper and Gold 15 percent and ...
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Robber shoots policeman dead

Robber shoots policeman dead JOMBANG, East Java: One of two cornered robbers who failed in their attempt to plunder a gold shop Sunday fatally shot a police officer during a high-speed chase, police said yesterday.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/UNESCO may withdraw from Kutai park

UNESCO may withdraw from Kutai park JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is threatening to pull out of its involvement in the Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan if the reported plan to mine coal there materializes.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/RI to increase milk imports

RI to increase milk imports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will increase milk imports to the equivalent of 570,360 tons of fresh milk in the first half of this year from 323,000 tons in the second half of last year to cater to growing demand.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Berestain Bears 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Education Program: Diletansia, Piano, Biola dan Gitar 3:30 Science Film: Four Minute Mile 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science and Technology Film: Science World 4:30 Culture: ...
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Surya Semesta shares to cost up to Rp 2,250

Surya Semesta shares to cost up to Rp 2,250 JAKARTA (JP): PT Surya Semesta Internusa (SSI), which will list 20 percent of its capital on the Jakarta and Surabaya stock exchanges, plans to price its shares between Rp 1,000 and Rp 2,250 with a price earnings ratio of between eight and 10.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Malcolm Rifkind gets rough ride in Hong Kong

Malcolm Rifkind gets rough ride in Hong KongBy Diane Stormont HONG KONG (Reuter): British Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind's weekend visit to Hong Kong was short but not particularly sweet.His message was simple.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Minister visits Tunisia

Minister visits Tunisia JAKARTA (JP): Agriculture Minister Sjarifudin Baharsjah began talks yesterday in Tunis to promote Indonesian exports of agricultural commodities.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Police officer stabbed to death

Police officer stabbed to death JAKARTA (JP): A police officer was stabbed to death by one of three men who attacked him after a heated quarrel on Jl. Inpres, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta.East Jakarta Police Chief Lt. Col.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Activating our national potential

Activating our national potential The government has said it would make sure the balance of trade would see a surplus of around US$5,411 million for the 1997/1998 fiscal year.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/A Korean opportunity?

A Korean opportunity? To the volatile Korean mix has been added the stunning defection of a senior North Korean official to the South Korean Embassy in Beijing.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Ansett, MAS flight nightmare

Ansett, MAS flight nightmare Over the Lebaran period, my wife and I went to Penang to visit my father's grave; he was the Judge there, and died in 1933. The journey there was reasonable. We flew with Ansett Australian Airlines to Kuala Lumpur and then to Penang with MAS (Malaysian Airlines).
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Rethinking foreign aid

Rethinking foreign aid With a new administration and a new budget year, the issue of U.S. foreign aid -- what it should do, who should administer it, whether to bother with it at all -- is percolating once again.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Is Russia still a European power?

Is Russia still a European power?By David Hearst MOSCOW: Put to one side the threats and outrage, the humiliation of a fallen military empire unable to crush a band of Chechen separatists in its back yard.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Texmaco in Indian party

Texmaco in Indian party JAKARTA (JP): Giant national textile company PT Texmaco Jaya, in cooperation with garment designer Ghea S. Panggabean, participated in the Indonesia-India Nite party in New Delhi last week.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Seized grenades belong to a soldier: Sutiyoso

Seized grenades belong to a soldier: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said yesterday the three grenades confiscated by police detectives and security officials last week belonged to a member of the military.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 12, 1997: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Sand quarrying on Onrust

Sand quarrying on Onrust JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday he wanted reports on the illegal sand quarrying on Onrust island, one of the Seribu Islands.He said he would ask the city's mining agency to find out if recent reports on the illegal activities were true.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Comics

Comics Due to a late delivery, comics on Rose is Rose and The Born Loser do not appear on today's newspaper.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Posindo's new subsidiary

Posindo's new subsidiary BANDUNG (JP): State postal company PT Pos Indonesia has set up a subsidiary, PT Prima Teleposmart, to distribute state-owned PT Telkom's telecommunication products and services, an executive said yesterday.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Indonesia does will in WTO telecoms pact

Indonesia does will in WTO telecoms pact JAKARTA (JP): Local businesspeople can now enter world telecoms projects but foreign firms are still limited to a 35 percent stake in Indonesian projects after the world telecommunications pact was agreed on last weekend.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Media's future remains bright, Budyatna says

Media's future remains bright, Budyatna saysBy Wirasti Wiryono JAKARTA (JP): The Dean of the University of Indonesia's School of Social and Political Sciences, M. Budyatna, is a mass communications expert, but he never shies away from discussing political issues.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/When will you get married, Dad?

When will you get married, Dad? JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Manpower Abdul Latief is coming under increasing pressure to remarry with the latest call coming from his four children.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Special course for cops starts

Special course for cops starts LIDO, Bogor, West Java (JP): Jakarta Police Chief Maj. Gen. Hamami Nata opened a police ready-to-fight course yesterday for officers at the police school here.
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Tue, 18 Feb 1997

JP/Police trial opens for Tasikmalaya riot

Police trial opens for Tasikmalaya riot BANDUNG (JP): The trial of four former police officers whose alleged mistreatment of a local Moslem teacher caused the Dec. 26 fatal riot in Tasikmalaya, West Java, began yesterday.
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