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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Songs 9:00 Music 11:00 Interval 2:00 p.m.

Sat, 20 Nov 1999

Give the govt a chance I would like to strongly encourage all Indonesian people, particularly those from the professional communities, to stop any movements, criticism and demonstrations against the government. Let us all give it a fair chance.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Explosive time looms as festive season approaches

Explosive time looms as festive season approaches JAKARTA (JP): Firecracker vendors have started to hit the city's streets, expecting big business during New Year celebrations and the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan, despite a plan by the city police to conduct selective raids on their ...

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Moment of truth for agriculture at WTO

Moment of truth for agriculture at WTOBy Martin Parry SYDNEY (AFP): Liberalizing agricultural trade will be the hot topic for the Cairns Group of exporters in a new round of global trade talks beginning this month, but analysts question the likelihood of any breakthrough.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/The West forgives President Yeltsin's flaws

The West forgives President Yeltsin's flawsBy Jonathan Steele LONDON: Boris and Bill shared their traditional bear-hug on Thursday, but did not pose for a ceremonial photograph because the red carpet meant for the two presidents was tugged away by a powerful wind.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Horror, romance and sci-fi flicks grace local screens

Horror, romance and sci-fi flicks grace local screens Here is the alphabetical lineup of movies currently playing at the local cinema houses, with reviews and grades by Rayya Makarim and Tam Notosusanto.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Latin expression

Latin expression I refer to the Nov. 18, 1999 edition of your paper. On page 2, you used beneath the photograph of President Abdurrahman Wahid the Latin expression primus inter pares, i.e. "first among equals". This expression applied to a free elected head of state is entirely misused.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/The curse on the presidency

The curse on the presidency Referring to Bapak Soegih Arto's letter A curse on the presidency published on Nov. 4, 1999, I feel obliged to comment on the subject to make things clearer. Pak Soegih Arto stated that B.J.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Govt to review regulation that 'saves' Freeport

Govt to review regulation that 'saves' Freeport JAKARTA (JP) The government may revoke a governmental regulation which has exempted copper and gold mining company PT Freeport from a mandatory divestment program, a senior official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy said on Friday.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Midday heist nets Rp 79.2m

Midday heist nets Rp 79.2m JAKARTA (JP): Four robbers aboard two motorcycles made off with Rp 79.2 million (US$11,500) in a midday robbery on the busy Jl. Sahardjo in South Jakarta on Friday.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Spratlys hangs over ASEAN-China summit

Spratlys hangs over ASEAN-China summitBy Mynardo Macaraig MANILA (AFP): Simmering tensions in the Spratly islands in the South China Sea are expected to dominate at an informal summit here of Southeast Asian leaders with their counterparts from China, Japan and South Korea.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/PGI rejects separatism

PGI rejects separatism BOGOR, West Java (JP): The Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI) called on the nation on Thursday to enhance solidarity and avoid national disintegration.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Controversy over Indonesia-Israel relations

Controversy over Indonesia-Israel relations The Foreign Minister has finally said plans to establish ties with Israel are on hold for an indefinite period and that any such plans would be consulted with legislators.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/U.S. envoy to visit Indonesia

U.S. envoy to visit Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): The United States Ambassador to the United Nations Richard Holbrooke will arrive here on Saturday morning to conduct talks with top government officials before heading to East Timor.Holbrooke, who will be accompanied by U.S.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Indonesian doubles hope bows out in China Open

Indonesian doubles hope bows out in China Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's sole hopes in the US$150,000 China Open Antonius, Budi Irianto and Denny Kantono, failed to reach the final and had to bow out to world champion Kim Dong-moon and Ha Tae-kwon of South Korea 5-15, 3-15 in Beijing on Friday.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Documentaries at JIFFest provide glimpses of Indonesia

Documentaries at JIFFest provide glimpses of IndonesiaBy Tam Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): It's called The Great Post Road. It's a 1,000 kilometer passage that cuts across the island of Java, from Anyer to Panarukan.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/$8.5m grant from Japan

$8.5m grant from Japan JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government gave Indonesia 888 million yen (US$8.5 million) in grant assistance under diplomatic notes which were signed here on Friday by Japan's Ambassador Takao Kawakami and Indonesia's Director General for Foreign Economic Relations Johan ...

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Technology race opens for GM test request

Technology race opens for GM test requestBy Michael Byrnes SYDNEY (Reuters): The global furor over genetically modified food is opening a technology race to produce portable mini-labs which diners could take on that big night out.A simple dipstick test for GM food remains elusive.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Observers call on reporters to reject Djadja's donation

Observers call on reporters to reject Djadja's donation JAKARTA (JP): Media observers called on Friday for journalists to reject all gifts or "donations" from their news sources, especially from governing parties, in order to maintain their independence and freedom to file reports.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Teenager arrested for murder

Teenager arrested for murder JAKARTA (JP): Police detained an 18-year-old resident of Wijayakusumah subdistrict in West Jakarta for allegedly killing a 65-year-old neighbor, Siti Aisyah, early Thursday morning.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/46 kgs of ganja seized in Tangerang

46 kgs of ganja seized in Tangerang JAKARTA (JP): Police have seized 46.15 kilograms of dried marijuana estimated to have the street value of at least Rp 90 million (US$13,000) from four suspected drug dealers in a single raid in Tangerang.Tangerang police chief Lt. Col.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Martial law plan comes under fire

Martial law plan comes under fire JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Human Rights Affairs Hasballah M. Saad accused on Friday military and defense officials of undermining the government's efforts of reconciliation in Aceh by demanding the imposition of limited martial law in the restive province.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/'Ikinai' hits home with deadpan humor

'Ikinai' hits home with deadpan humorBy Dini Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Ikinai has a premise which may be seen as dismal: 12 bankrupt businessmen plot a collective suicide so that their families can cash in on the insurance money.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/President's planned Middle East tour riles the House

President's planned Middle East tour riles the House JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid once again raised a few eyebrows when he announced that he would go abroad on Monday for a three-country visit to the Middle East followed by the Philippines despite the unsettled domestic strife.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/The fiscal distress

The fiscal distress Measured by whatever financial ratios, President Abdurrahman Wahid's government is indeed facing the daunting and immediate task of tackling mountains of sovereign debts which threaten to explode the fiscal deficit to an unmanageable level and cripple the country's fragile ...

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Mustofa launches poetry album

Mustofa launches poetry album SEMARANG: Nahdlatul Ulama cleric Mustofa Bisri launched his first album titled Tadarus containing religious songs and poetry composed as a way of propagating Islam.Mustofa, popularly known as Gus Mus, is a noted writer and poet from Rembang, Central Java.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/BPGS negotiates with IBRA on Mulia and Hilton hotels

BPGS negotiates with IBRA on Mulia and Hilton hotels JAKARTA (JP): The Gelora Senayan Management Board (BPGS) has asked the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to seek a settlement for its debt row with PT Indobuildco and PT Mulia Intan Lestari, which have leased its land for years.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/What constitutes a war crime?

What constitutes a war crime?By David Jardine JAKARTA (JP): As the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner, the straight-talking Mary Robinson, goes about her work of evaluating any evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in East Timor it is reasonable to ask just what ...

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Old drug cases involving military, police pile up

Old drug cases involving military, police pile up JAKARTA (JP): The military police is still handling the cases of 28 Army and police officers suspected of either drug dealing, planting marijuana or illegally selling liquor over the past three years, Col.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/10 murder suspects questioned

10 murder suspects questioned TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Police are investigating Wednesday's murder of two alleged kidnappers and rapists at Keramat village hall in Pakuhaji subdistrict.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/TV programs

TV programs The short synopsis of one of the films shown every day is very useful for your readers when choosing a film, as it often is the best film of the day.Unfortunately, the ones shown at 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/President lashes out at critics of Israel ties

President lashes out at critics of Israel ties GARUT, West Java (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid lashed back at protesters who use religious scriptures to criticize him over topics such as opening trade ties with Israel, saying that they themselves were ignorant of Koranic teachings.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Wicaksana debt talks near completion

Wicaksana debt talks near completion JAKARTA (JP): PT Wicaksana Overseas International, one of the country's major consumer product distributors, said on Thursday negotiation on the restructuring of its US$131 million debt was nearing completion.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Gus Dur urges Acehnese to settle their differences

Gus Dur urges Acehnese to settle their differences GARUT, West Java (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid called on the Acehnese on Friday to sort out their divergent views on the referendum before approaching the central government.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 19, 1999: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 ...

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Abdurrahman to install new Army chief of staff

Abdurrahman to install new Army chief of staff JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid will install Lt. Gen. Tyasno Sudarto as the new Army chief of staff on Saturday, Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman Maj. Gen. Sudrajat said on Friday.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Pick of the Flicks (for Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999)

Pick of the Flicks (for Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999)Hollywood KC Deep Blue Sea 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Inferno 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Haunting 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Thomas Crown Affair 14:55 17:35 19:45 ...

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/New military chief sets tough antidrug agenda

New military chief sets tough antidrug agendaSoldiers involved in drugs to be punished: Ryamizard JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed Jakarta Military commander Maj. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu vowed on Friday to take stern measures against any of his officers found guilty of trafficking and drug use.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Govt needs to come through on promises for autonomy

Govt needs to come through on promises for autonomy Economist Ken Thomas teaches Third World issues at La Trobe University in Melbourne, and has done research work on Indonesia since the early 1960s. He recently talked to The Jakarta Post in Melbourne on cries for self-determination in Indonesia.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/No true preservation for Tugu

No true preservation for TuguBy Ida Indawaty Khouw The majority of Indonesians probably do not realize that the popular Keroncong music originated in North Africa, not Indonesia as is popularly held.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Hamzah denies media reports of his resignation

Hamzah denies media reports of his resignation JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare and Poverty Eradication Hamzah Haz denied on Friday media reports saying he would quit the Cabinet.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Alwi reassures Malaysia over Gus Dur's comments

Alwi reassures Malaysia over Gus Dur's comments JAKARTA (JP): No disrespect intended, none taken.That was the conclusion of Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab after meeting on Friday with Malaysian Ambassador Rastam Mohammad Isa to discuss the meaning of an off-the-cuff statement made by President ...

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/22 SMEs win approval to restructure debts

22 SMEs win approval to restructure debts JAKARTA (JP): Twenty-two small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with Rp 15.53 billion in outstanding debts have won approval from their respective creditors to restructure their debts.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/INACA blasts government over new airlines

INACA blasts government over new airlines JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) expressed concerns on Friday over the government's recent policy to award licenses to new scheduled airlines, describing it as an ill-timed move.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Military police await dossier on Lt. Agus

Military police await dossier on Lt. Agus JAKARTA (JP): City police dossiers detailing charges against the son of Army chief Gen. Subagyo Hadisiswoyo, Second Lt.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Mob attacks dozens of houses

Mob attacks dozens of houses SEMARANG: Hundreds of unidentified people attacked 20 houses and a car in Lomanis village in the Central Java regency of Cilacap on Thursday night.No fatalities or injuries were reported in the unrest.Central Java Police spokesman Lt. Col.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Aspac outshines Panasia in their second meeting

Aspac outshines Panasia in their second meeting JAKARTA (JP): Andi Poejakusuma made one of two free throws in the final eight seconds to ice Aspac's 79-75 victory over Panasia Indosyntec in the sixth series of the 1999 A Mild Kobatama national basketball league at the Senayan basketball arena ...

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Locals demand resolution of Maluku unrest

Locals demand resolution of Maluku unrest JAKARTA (JP): More than 50 Muslims and Christians from Maluku rallied at the House of Representatives to protest the government's sluggishness in resolving prolonged sectarian violence in the province.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Final touches made for NU congress

Final touches made for NU congress KEDIRI, East Java (JP): The finishing touches were made on Friday to the grand preparations for the start of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) congress, which will be opened on Sunday by it's chairman, Indonesia's President Abdurrahman Wahid.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Land clearance halts flood canal project

Land clearance halts flood canal project JAKARTA (JP): The plan to construct a flood canal in East Jakarta will not be realized because of difficulty in appropriating land for the Rp 1.9 trillion (US$271 million) project, an official said on Thursday.The head of the city's public works office, M.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/U.S. sets tough terms for military aid

U.S. sets tough terms for military aidBy Yenni Djahidin WASHINGTON (JP): The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill that lays down strict terms for lifting U.S. military sanctions against Indonesia which were imposed in September over the East Timor crisis.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Myanmar offer to WB remains unclear

Myanmar offer to WB remains unclearBy Stephen Collinson BANGKOK (AFP): Myanmar's motives in inviting a World Bank team to discuss its limping economy were shrouded in doubt Tuesday, as analysts debated if the move was merely a ploy to ease foreign pressure on the junta.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Home for the holidays?

Home for the holidays? Am I the only person angry at British Airways? Or are there more of us out there?In the past two years the service has deteriorated so much until now it is nonexistent.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/IBRA to decide on SCB deals for Bank Bali soon

IBRA to decide on SCB deals for Bank Bali soon JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Friday the fate of its management and investment agreements with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) for Bank Bali would be known next week after the completion of the latter ...

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Customs seizes protected items

Customs seizes protected items TANGERANG (JP): Soekarno-Hatta International Airport customs and excise officers handed over to the Ministry of Education 146 prehistoric items which they prevented from being smuggled out of the country.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Gus Dur's irreverent style

Gus Dur's irreverent style Speaking at the House of Representatives, Gus Dur (President Abdurrahman Wahid) managed to give a lighthearted touch to some serious problems. Gus Dur has managed to turn usually boring presidential speeches into eagerly awaited events.

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Sat, 20 Nov 1999

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999Festival November '99 * The festival features poetry, story readings, theaters, exhibitions, dances, and film, at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta. - Exhibitions, at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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