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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/15 firms invest Rp 1.3 trillion in provincial plantations

15 firms invest Rp 1.3 trillion in provincial plantations JAKARTA (JP): Fifteen companies have signed agreements on the establishment of plantations under a transmigration scheme with a total investment of Rp 1.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/New chief for Bukit Barisan

New chief for Bukit Barisan MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Bukit Barisan Military Command, which oversees Aceh, the northern part of Sumatra, now has a new chief.Brig. Gen. Arie J. Kumaat, who headed the Military's Intelligence Agency, was inducted on Thursday to replace Maj. Gen. A.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Workers of PT Cometa Can Corp. end four-day strike

Workers of PT Cometa Can Corp. end four-day strike JAKARTA (JP): Workers of PT Cometa Can Corp., a West Jakarta- based can factory, ended their four-day strike at noon yesterday after their representatives and the company's management reached an agreement on their demands.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Non-oil exports show signs of recovery

Non-oil exports show signs of recovery JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Trade and Industry Hartarto said yesterday that Indonesia's non-oil exports have showed signs of recovering following a decline in the first quarter of this year.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Buddhist monks complain of rights abuses in Walubi rift

Buddhist monks complain of rights abuses in Walubi rift JAKARTA (JP): A group of Buddhists monks and laypersons visited the headquarters of the National Commission on Human Rights yesterday to complain about alleged brutalities by opponents in the dispute befalling the Buddhist Council (Walubi).

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Few attend Saigon Kick's lackluster show

Few attend Saigon Kick's lackluster showBy Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): Rock band Saigon Kick painstakingly entertained their Jakarta fans during their one off performance at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center's Plenary Hall last Saturday night.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Computer exhibition to begin

Computer exhibition to begin JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Computer Entrepreneurs Association (Apkomindo) will hold its third exhibition, IndoComtech '94, at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center from Sept. 7 to Sept. 11.A spokesman for the association, Chris I.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/No Smoking at the Michael Franks show

No Smoking at the Michael Franks showBy Lenah Susianty JAKARTA (JP): It might have been the first smoke-free concert ever held in the country. The star of the grand opening of the Blue Note jazz club and restaurant, American jazz vocalist Michael Franks, asked spectators not to smoke.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Religious leaders support RI stand on abortion in Cairo

Religious leaders support RI stand on abortion in Cairo JAKARTA (JP): The leaders of Indonesia's Moslem and Roman Catholic communities threw their support behind the government's fight against abortion as a means of population control yesterday.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Motorists who bribe officers to face trial: Hindarto

Motorists who bribe officers to face trial: Hindarto JAKARTA (JP): City Police Chief Maj. Gen. Mochammad Hindarto yesterday said that motorists believed to have attempted to bribe police officers on duty will be brought to court.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Mayor against court decision on land row

Mayor against court decision on land row JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Mayor Pardjoko said that he will appeal to the Jakarta High Administrative Court against the decision of the District State Administrative Court on a land dispute in Lebak Bulus.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Tagore revisits Indonesia through dance drama `Chitrangada'

Tagore revisits Indonesia through dance drama `Chitrangada'By Linda Owens JAKARTA (JP): The legacy of Indian culture in Indonesia endures in the language, in the literature, in the architecture and in the performing and visual arts. As an Indian, Dr.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Chinese in Singkawang support family planning

Chinese in Singkawang support family planningText and photos by Lewa Pardomuan SINGKAWANG, W. Kalimantan (JP): An old Chinese saying states, "The more children you have the wealthier you will be.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Peace commission lauded

Peace commission lauded DILI, East Timor: The church's recent initiative to form Commission for Peace and Justice has been widely praised by local community leaders.They hope that the commission will help create more respect for human rights in the predominantly Roman Catholic province.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Better protection for forests

Better protection for forests UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: Governor HZ Basri Palaguna pledged Saturday to intensify forestry control.Palaguna said forestry development faced major challenges such as the increasing amount of unproductive land, fires and illegal logging by nomadic farmers.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Wardens' welfare to be improved: Oetojo

Wardens' welfare to be improved: Oetojo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman yesterday promised to improve the welfare of prison guards more commensurate with the heavy responsibility they shoulder.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Bapindo staffers blame Subekti in loan scandal

Bapindo staffers blame Subekti in loan scandal JAKARTA (JP): Two middle management executives of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo) blamed their former boss Subekti Ismaun for the Rp 1.3 million ($620 million) loan scandal at the government bank.Both M.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Two state banks take over management of Kanindo

Two state banks take over management of Kanindo JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of two state banks, Bank Bumi Daya and Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), has taken over the management of the debt-ridden PT Kanindo Success Textile until it is ready for acquisition by a third party.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Moro peace talks begin amid air of optimism

Moro peace talks begin amid air of optimism JAKARTA (JP): The second round of formal peace talks between the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Philippine government began in high spirits here yesterday as both sides expressed confidence in the ultimate success of the current meetings.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m Cartoon: I'm Telling 3:05 Science Film: Langka dan Unik 3:30 Science Film 4:00 Students' Quiz 4:30 Flora & Fauna: Heart of Courage 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Harmoni Kehidupan 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:45 Sebaiknya Anda Tahu ...

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Exim Bank raises loan

Exim Bank raises loan JAKARTA (JP): State-owned Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia (Exim Bank) is listing its US$59 million floating rate notes due in 1999 on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, the bank said yesterday.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/PPP congress ends with new board lineup

PPP congress ends with new board lineup JAKARTA (JP): The congress of the United Development Party (PPP) last night endorsed the formation of the 21-strong party's central executive board (DPP) and six-person advisory board (MPP).

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/2,000 Chinese seek citizenship

2,000 Chinese seek citizenship PALU, Central Sulawesi: Some 2,073 out of 2,681 registered Chinese descendants in Central Sulawesi have applied for Indonesian citizenship, Vice Governor H.M. Sulaiman said.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Jakarta to become waterfront city

Jakarta to become waterfront city Deputy Governor for Economics and Development Tb. M. Rais said that the city administration plans to transform Jakarta into one of the most beautiful waterfront cities in Southeast Asia.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/The Listening Post

The Listening Post * Implications often make it difficult to comprehend what you are reading. There is, obviously, the desire to communicate something; but for reasons of taste, tact, and politeness (or politics!) the writer chooses not to be blunt about what he wants you to know.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Companies told to operate night fleet

Companies told to operate night fleet The head of the City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Agency (DLLAJ), J.P.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Helplessness pervasive among Indonesians

Helplessness pervasive among Indonesians JAKARTA (JP): A pervasive feeling of helplessness is still reigning over most Indonesians, and they have a tendency to remain silent in the face of injustices or other difficulties, a scholar says.Dr.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Council will summon City Hall spokesman

Council will summon City Hall spokesman The City Council has said it will summon the spokesman for the city administration, Soesilo Darmoadji, and seek an explanation concerning his letter addressed to the council urging its members not to be easily provoked by reporters' questions.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Labor supply firms get 6-month reprieve

Labor supply firms get 6-month reprieve JAKARTA (JP): The government has postponed the enforcement of stricter rules regulating the lucrative but highly disorderly business of sending Indonesian workers overseas.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Responsible parenthood big question to minors' behavior

Responsible parenthood big question to minors' behaviorBy Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Remember James Bulger? He was the toddler murdered last year by two 10-year-olds in Liverpool, Great Britain.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Moros granted greater autonomy

Moros granted greater autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Representatives of the Philippine government have agreed to delegate greater autonomy to the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in the judiciary and education fields.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Three killed in road collision

Three killed in road collision SEMARANG: Three people were killed and 15 others injured when two minibuses collided head on along the Kalimas highway in Mijen on Wednesday.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Firearms safety

Firearms safety "Never, never let your gun pointed be at anyone," opened Victorian Mark Beaufoy's famous verses giving advice to his son on hunting and firearms safety. "That it may unloaded be, matters not the least to me," he continued.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Arief Budiman to sue varsity

Arief Budiman to sue varsity SALATIGA, Central Java: Satya Wacana Christian University Lecturer Arief Budiman plans to sue the college's rector and foundation for slandering his name and reputation.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Ismail Hasan re-elected PPP chief

Ismail Hasan re-elected PPP chief JAKARTA (JP): Ismail Hasan Metareum was re-elected chairman of the Moslem-oriented United Development Party (PPP) yesterday after a tense day-long deliberation.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Wolf -- fresh air in world of films seeking sensasionalism

Wolf -- fresh air in world of films seeking sensasionalismBy Sean Cole JAKARTA (JP): Yes, "the animal is out" but it leaves no scars as it exits the screen and joins the audience.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices continued gaining ground on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) yesterday amid a strong selling pressure on industrial issues.The broad-based Composite Index managed to book another increase ending the day 2.4 points higher at 512.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/New RI soccer league to be named Dunhill

New RI soccer league to be named Dunhill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian professional soccer league became reality after the country's soccer governing body agreed to re- name it.The Indonesian League was renamed the Dunhill League after the cigarette producer agreed to pay Rp 4.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Night buses

Night busesFrom MerdekaAccording to a report in a newspaper the state-owned transportation company is to operate night buses from 10:00 p.m. to morning in Jakarta. The decision was made on consideration that the society badly needs night transportation.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/How it should not be

How it should not be In politics There's less gallantry But more idolatry In business There's plenty of "Conglomeradery" But no comradery In love There's love without marriage But also marriage without love In bed There's less foreplay But more foul play In gastronomy There's fast food ...

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Police closer to disclosing murder case of Sembiring

Police closer to disclosing murder case of Sembiring JAKARTA (JP): Police announced that they have identified the gang members who allegedly killed ex-convict Johny Sembiring."We've come closer to disclosing the case.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Port seeks ADB loan

Port seeks ADB loan JAKARTA (JP): The state-owned seaport company, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III, has asked the Asian Development Bank for a loan of Rp 200 billion (US$92.46 million) to build several facilities at the Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya, East Java.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Yayuk-Sabatini match may be just a dream

Yayuk-Sabatini match may be just a dream JAKARTA (JP): A planned exhibition match between superstar Gabriela Sabatini of Argentina and Indonesia's top player Yayuk Basuki is dangling in the balance.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * 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., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/No price war among retail outlet businesses, AP3I says

No price war among retail outlet businesses, AP3I says JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retailers Association (AP3I) is stating that there is no price war among retail outlet businesses in the Greater Jakarta area."There is no price war," said J.A.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Music and entertainment * Nusa Dua Beach Hotel: Budaya Stage - Legong Buffet Dinner, Friday; Ramayana Buffet Dinner, Monday. Coffee Shop - Indonesian Night with Joged Dance, Saturday. Village Night with Frog Dance, Tuesday. Notte Italiana with Capo Dastro Quartet, Thursday.

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Fri, 02 Sep 1994

JP/Diarrhea kills 26 people

Diarrhea kills 26 people JAMBI, Jambi: At least 26 people have been killed by outbreaks of diarrhea in 14 villages in the coastal Tanjung Jabung regency during the last three months, the Antara news agency reported.

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