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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Lentera helps distribute correct information on AIDS

Lentera helps distribute correct information on AIDSBy Lewa Pardomuan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The thunder of rock music echoed in every corner of a well-known discotheque in this court city of the ancient Javanese kings that night.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Shares continue to fall in Tokyo

Shares continue to fall in Tokyo TOKYO (Agencies): Share prices continued to fall on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday with investors sitting on the sidelines to watch the impact of a possible U.S. interest rate hike.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

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JP/jsk INDECENT EXPOSURE: Two West Tebet fire victims, over excited with a visit of city councilors to the fire site, are trying to attach the pictures of President Soeharto and Vice President Try Sutrisno atop ...

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Firm to build Sheraton hotel in Bogor

Firm to build Sheraton hotel in Bogor JAKARTA (JP): The Mega Guna Group will invest US$55 million to build a five-star hotel with 320 rooms together with a residential resort and golf course at Citeureup in Bogor, West Java.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/ The Timor debate

The Timor debate Like a stubborn pain that comes and goes but refuses to fade entirely, the East Timor issue continues to surface now and then with a level of irritation that could to a certain extent impair Indonesia's relations with other countries.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia shrugged off the odds as the host

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia shrugged off the odds as the host nation whipped South Korea 4-1 to advance to the final of the Uber Cup world women's team badminton championships at an emotion-charged, tension-filled Senayan indoor stadium last night.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Batam airport to accommodate jumbo jets

Batam airport to accommodate jumbo jets JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Research and Technology B. J. Habibie said yesterday that Hang Nadim airport on Batam Island, located some 20 kilometers southeast of Singapore, will be able to handle jumbo jets next year.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Govt warns paging firms from over coverage

Govt warns paging firms from over coverage JAKARTA (JP): The government is threatening to revoke the licenses of radio paging companies which violate the limits of their areas of operations.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Misinformation to the contrary - no rebuilding in Tebet

Misinformation to the contrary - no rebuilding in Tebet JAKARTA (JP): City councilors criticized city officials, yesterday, over their conflicting remarks about the planning of Tebet fire site."There is no consistency over the site planning of the area.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Moslem leaders plan conference on Moro

Moslem leaders plan conference on Moro JAKARTA (JP): The official Indonesian anger at a conference on East Timor in the Philippines has spread to non-governmental organizations, who say they are ready to highlight poor treatment of members of the Moslem Moro rebel organization in retaliation.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/ASEAN resists labor rights link to trade

ASEAN resists labor rights link to trade JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed strong opposition yesterday to the move by some developed countries to link international labor standards with trade agreements.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Across the Archipelago

Across the ArchipelagoMarsinah inspires workers' protest SEMARANG: Some 500 textile workers took inspiration from the dead labor activist Marsinah as they went on strike on Tuesday to press for a salary increase.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

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Oil refinery to operate JAKARTA (JP): An export-oriented oil refinery (Exor I) in Indramayu, West Java, will start trial production on June 1, H. Gianto, an executive of the state oil company Pertamina announced on Monday.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/TV Today: Wednesday, May 18 1994

TV Today: Wednesday, May 18 1994TVRI 2:30 p.m. Cartoon: Prince Valiant 3:05 Children Program 3:30 Science World 4:05 Comedy 4:30 Documentary Film 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Indonesian Lessons 6:05 Indonesia the Beloved Country: South Kalimantan 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Langka Tapi ...

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Indonesia attacks Dutch for stalling on toxic waste

Indonesia attacks Dutch for stalling on toxic waste JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia yesterday criticized the Netherlands for stalling on the issue of taking back dozens of unwanted containers of toxic waste now piling up at Indonesian ports.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Prosecutors insist they have a strong case against Tansil

Prosecutors insist they have a strong case against Tansil JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors, whose case against Eddy Tansil was torn apart by the defense last Saturday, insisted yesterday that the charges against the businessman will stand.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Plastic and shoe factory workers protest dismissal, substandard

Plastic and shoe factory workers protest dismissal, substandard wages JAKARTA (JP): Twenty five former employees from two factories in Tangerang and Bogor went to the Ministry of Manpower yesterday to complain about their dismissals and the substandard wages they received prior to them.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Your Letters

Your Letters Byron and Nixon I refer to the comments which appeared on May 3, 1994, in "The Listening Post" by Byron Black. More sensible are the contents of the letter by Mr. Iwan Satyanegara published in "Your Letters" the following day.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

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JP/arh TEARS OF JOY: Yuliani Santosa (left), Indonesia's second singles player, bursts into tears in the arms of Uber Cup team manager Lutfi Hamid soon after beating South Korea's Ra Kyung Min in the decisive match of a 3-0 victory over South Korea.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Thais set to relocate `embassy row'

Thais set to relocate `embassy row' JAKARTA (JP): The Royal Thai Embassy will soon join other foreign missions in relocating its office to "embassy row" on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, more popularly known as Jl. Kuningan.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/General appeals to East Timor administrators to unite

General appeals to East Timor administrators to unite DILI, East Timor (JP): The Armed Forces (ABRI) is urging politicians and the entire administration in East Timor to unite and throw their support behind Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares.ABRI Chief of Socio-Political Affairs Lt. Gen. H.B.L.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Former home minister slams government on corruption

Former home minister slams government on corruption JAKARTA (JP): Former home minister Gen. (ret) Rudini said yesterday that the clean-up of government must start at the top.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/New Zealand Premier Bolger strikes a chord with Soeharto

New Zealand Premier Bolger strikes a chord with Soeharto JAKARTA (JP): New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger ended his visit in Indonesia yesterday having created closer ties with President Soeharto, but he now faces mounting criticisms at home for the way he treated the East Timor issue.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Indorama out to dominate polyester market

Indorama out to dominate polyester market JAKARTA (JP): PT Indorama Synthetics, which will become the largest polyester producer in Indonesia next year, yesterday reported a 12 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 50.30 billion (US$23.4 million) last year.Vice president director S.P.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Activist set free as 21 colleagues face jail terms

Activist set free as 21 colleagues face jail terms JAKARTA (JP): A vocal student activist walked out from the Cipinang Correctional Institution yesterday, on the eve of a court verdict that may send 21 other activists to a prison like the one he left.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/By Richard Pedler

By Richard Pedler JAKARTA (JP): Despite appearing in two successive 1970s World Cup Finals, Holland has been one of the most talented teams never to win the World Cup. In 1974, the team succumbed to overconfidence following a dream start to the final.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Where to go in Jakarta, May 18

Where to go in Jakarta, May 18Jangan hapus: JAMZ, Dai-ichi HotelMusico The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/RI supports privatization of tin research body

RI supports privatization of tin research body JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia supports the privatization of the London-based International Tin Research Institute (ITRI), which is now under the management of the Association of Tin Producing Countries (ATPC), to improve its services to tin users ...

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Adrianus to fight Aussie in first title defense

Adrianus to fight Aussie in first title defense JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation lightweight champion Adrianus Taroreh will make his first title defense against Australia's Darren Miller here tomorrow.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Assistants to APEC Leaders set date for Informal-Summit

Assistants to APEC Leaders set date for Informal-Summit NUSA DUA, Bali (JP): The first meeting of the Special Assistants to the Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group yesterday agreed to a date for the second APEC leadership economic meeting (ALEM).

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/S. Korea unlikely to beat Indonesia in Thomas Cup

S. Korea unlikely to beat Indonesia in Thomas Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is the odds-on favorite against dark- horse South Korea in this evening's semifinal at Senayan indoor stadium.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/A quick look at Yogyakarta's sex business

A quick look at Yogyakarta's sex business YOGYAKARTA (JP): Susi is an unlicensed tourist guide who has been operating in the Sosrowijayan area here for more than a year. Unlike most guides, she's prepared for sexual engagement with her guests.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/First environmental directory launched

First environmental directory launched JAKARTA (JP): HIDUP Indonesia, the trade association of companies dedicated to promoting environmental products, services and technology, yesterday launched the country's first environmental directory.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Lentera shares AIDS information with housewives

Lentera shares AIDS information with housewives SLEMAN, Yogyakarta (JP): Women of the Ngaglik neighborhood recently enjoyed an unusual arisan (informal lottery) as they gathered at the house of the community unit chief.

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Wed, 18 May 1994

JP/Other Opinion

Other Opinion The right of assembly The question of licenses needed for various purposes has once again come to the fore. Among the reasons is the fact that Police Brig. Gen. (ret.) Mrs.

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